JimmyBoy Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Whats parts are required to convert a facelifted e46 to a pre-facelift? Im Thinking Bonnet Lights Wings Side Repeaters Front Bumper Some people have the opinion that the facelift model is "fresher" etc… where personally I think it's a lot softer and more mainstream, and a generally unpleasing look… the main thing being those horrid front lights… I hate them, much prefer the pre-facelift look. I think the M3 didn't get the facelift because BMW realised it was a better look and the facelift on non-M cars would differentiate the two model's more. The Laird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick330ci Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 surely buying a pre facelift version of your car is going to be cheaper. You can probably sell the facelift version for more money and buy a pre facelift with less miles. Then you don't need to buy all the other parts as well? kardan.h, vtidaz, Nimraynn and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cos01 Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 ^^^^^^^^^ this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyBoy Posted May 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 But the facelifted model does have its advantages, such as Newer car (would still be under 12 year rust warranty (if 04 onwards)) Newer engine & ECU (184bhp vs 204bhp) (more tuneable with remap, fmic, decat etc…) 6 Speed box (better for motorway driving, and stronger I believe) Other revisions which are an improvement. I just don't like the front of it (mainly the lights) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 seems a complete waste of time really to change end and be worth a lot less come sale time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick330ci Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 But the facelifted model does have its advantages, such as Newer car (would still be under 12 year rust warranty (if 04 onwards)) Newer engine & ECU (184bhp vs 204bhp) (more tuneable with remap, fmic, decat etc…) 6 Speed box (better for motorway driving, and stronger I believe) Other revisions which are an improvement. I just don't like the front of it (mainly the lights) Understandable points, however you wouldn't get the rust warranty as you are changing the front wings to the older style ones. Also the £500-£1k you might save on buying a pre-facelift you could spend on rust treatment and prevention. (eg undercoating insides of all the wings etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyBoy Posted May 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Is there such a thing as an e46 with the 204bhp engine / box on a pre-facelift model ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjn Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Is there such a thing as an e46 with the 204bhp engine / box on a pre-facelift model ? No, i don't believe so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Nope! The E46 saloon/tourer was facelifted in 2002, the 204bhp engine came out in late 2003. The 330Cd was only ever a facelift coupe.. But as above, no point doing this at all IMO! Silly idea.. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyBoy Posted May 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 I notice a couple of different style front lights e.g.. vs Are they specific to any model or year ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Top is Coupe Bottom is saloon/tourer Mr Xen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyBoy Posted May 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 So the coupe's have different lights to saloon / tourer ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Had0uken! Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 So the coupe's have different lights to saloon / tourer ? Yea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriggerFish Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 The lights, apart from possibly the indicator mountings, are the same, except for the front glass lens/black trims. Nope! The E46 saloon/tourer was facelifted in 2002, the 204bhp engine came out in late 2003. The 330Cd was only ever a facelift coupe.. But as above, no point doing this at all IMO! Silly idea.. Sorry. I know of a Sept' '01 built 330d sport facelift (184). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 You might be right! Thinking about it, I'm sure I've seen a few '51 face-lifts.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDevil Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 The lights, apart from possibly the indicator mountings, are the same, except for the front glass lens/black trims. Nope! The E46 saloon/tourer was facelifted in 2002, the 204bhp engine came out in late 2003. The 330Cd was only ever a facelift coupe.. But as above, no point doing this at all IMO! Silly idea.. Sorry. I know of a Sept' '01 built 330d sport facelift (184). I know of it to its mine pmsl TriggerFish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuBeeDoo Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) The E46 saloon/tourer was facelifted in 2002, I know of a Sept' '01 built 330d sport facelift (184). Saloon/touring facelift was for 2002 model year. Production started 01 Sept '01, IIRC. So AFAIK you're both right. Edited May 8, 2015 by StuBeeDoo momo and TriggerFish 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
