Swap blackout grille for regular grille?

englishguy84 · 05-05-2018, 01:00 PM

I'm looking into getting a 430i off the lot, specced pretty much how I'd order it, but it has the blackout grille. I much prefer the traditional grille. Is this something I can ask the dealer to swap out, or is it advised to try to find someone on the forums nearby who wants to trade?

EDIT: It's an M Sport

Mouse · 05-05-2018, 01:07 PM

I'm sure someone will chime in and trade with you. A lot of people switch to black.( Because it's better.

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englishguy84 · 05-05-2018, 01:09 PM

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I'm sure someone will chime in and trade with you. A lot of people switch to black.( Because it's better.

)

That's my hope!

IK6SPEED · 05-05-2018, 01:46 PM

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That's my hope!

I was going to offer until I checked and MSport 3 and 4 series Grilles are not compatible.

tex2670 · 05-05-2018, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by englishguy84

I'm looking into getting a 430i off the lot, specced pretty much how I'd order it, but it has the blackout grille. I much prefer the traditional grille. Is this something I can ask the dealer to swap out, or is it advised to try to find someone on the forums nearby who wants to trade?

EDIT: It's an M Sport

If it's a good dealer, yes. My dealer did this--just tell them they need to do it or no deal.

englishguy84 · 05-05-2018, 03:34 PM

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If it's a good dealer, yes. My dealer did this--just tell them they need to do it or no deal.

I sent the CA an email. He’s been great so far, so I’m inclined to think that if he can, he will.

justinnum1 · 05-05-2018, 03:43 PM

gonna be tough if its port installed and shows up on the MSRP sticker.

IK6SPEED · 05-05-2018, 03:55 PM

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gonna be tough if its port installed and shows up on the MSRP sticker.

Not really.

Vulpe · 05-05-2018, 03:55 PM

It is a pretty odd choice especially with the msport package as that changes all the trim to black so the black grill would match better, but it's your choice.

jellyfishlicker · 05-05-2018, 04:18 PM

Would a 2014 f32 grill fit? I would be willing to trade.

Sea-Tac · 05-06-2018, 03:33 PM

I'm with you I like the trad. one best unless its a M beast then the black looks cool.

englishguy84 · 05-06-2018, 06:16 PM

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I'm with you I like the trad. one best unless its a M beast then the black looks cool.

Yeah! If I had an M car that’s one thing but it’s a 4 cylinder...I want the traditional look.

Another question - the dealer is in Arizona and I’m in the SF Bay. Apparently the car will not be shipped in any kind of plastic covering. I’m inclined to go pick it up myself. Thoughts on shipping a car open carrier (covered negates my savings on this vehicle) from AZ to SF?

humanista · 05-08-2018, 01:19 AM

I have a MY2018 M440ix. I just swapped my traditional grills to black. The grills are about 80 each, although the dealer told me the chrome were a little bit more. I'm willing to sell my chrome ones if they will fit.

TF3090 · 05-08-2018, 08:53 AM

I have a set of OEM F32 chrome grills that I've been meaning to post for sale, as well

chenry · 05-08-2018, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by englishguy84

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Originally Posted by Sea-Tac

I'm with you I like the trad. one best unless its a M beast then the black looks cool.

Yeah! If I had an M car that's one thing but it's a 4 cylinder...I want the traditional look.

Another question - the dealer is in Arizona and I'm in the SF Bay. Apparently the car will not be shipped in any kind of plastic covering. I'm inclined to go pick it up myself. Thoughts on shipping a car open carrier (covered negates my savings on this vehicle) from AZ to SF?

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Originally Posted by englishguy84

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Originally Posted by Sea-Tac

I'm with you I like the trad. one best unless its a M beast then the black looks cool.

Yeah! If I had an M car that's one thing but it's a 4 cylinder...I want the traditional look.

Another question - the dealer is in Arizona and I'm in the SF Bay. Apparently the car will not be shipped in any kind of plastic covering. I'm inclined to go pick it up myself. Thoughts on shipping a car open carrier (covered negates my savings on this vehicle) from AZ to SF?

I would imagine your car would be better protected being shipped on an open trailer vs driving through the desert from AZ to SF. That being said personally I would go pick up the car and enjoy the drive back- some of my best drives have been flying in and picking up cars out of state and driving them home

rebattery · 05-12-2018, 04:18 PM

my dealer swapped N/C---- ask

TCZ4 · 05-13-2018, 12:24 AM

I’m in the Bay. I have a 2015 428i convertible. If you want my stock ones I’ll gladly swap with you. I think they are the same from 428 to 430 correct?

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Mouse Second Lieutenant 95 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 2013F30 335i Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Cypress, TX iTrader: (0)	I'm sure someone will chime in and trade with you. A lot of people switch to black.( Because it's better. ) __________________ 13' F30 335i - BMS Intake -- VRSF DP -- VRSF CP -- VRSF 5" Stepped Intercooler -- Corsa Touring Catback -- JB4 -- H&R Springs -- Miro Flow Formed F25's
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justinnum1 Major General 651 Rep 5,803 Posts Drives: 2018 330i Msport 6mt Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	gonna be tough if its port installed and shows up on the MSRP sticker. __________________ F30 330i Alpine white/Coral red Msport 6MT
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Vulpe First Lieutenant 280 Rep 391 Posts Drives: F87 M2C Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00]	It is a pretty odd choice especially with the msport package as that changes all the trim to black so the black grill would match better, but it's your choice. __________________ Past: 2011 Acqua Minerale Blue Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Past: 2017 Alpine White 440i F32 Current: 2020 Long Beach Blue M2 Competition PC Build: 5950x/6900xt
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jellyfishlicker New Member 8 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 14' f32 n55 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada iTrader: (0)	Would a 2014 f32 grill fit? I would be willing to trade.
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humanista New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: F32 MY18 440xi Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	I have a MY2018 M440ix. I just swapped my traditional grills to black. The grills are about 80 each, although the dealer told me the chrome were a little bit more. I'm willing to sell my chrome ones if they will fit.
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TF3090 Private First Class 57 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 435i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Kansas City, MO iTrader: (1)	I have a set of OEM F32 chrome grills that I've been meaning to post for sale, as well
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rebattery batteryman 55 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2023 14 M40 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Marlton NJ iTrader: (0)	my dealer swapped N/C---- ask
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TCZ4 Private First Class 11 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 2015 428i Convertible Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	I’m in the Bay. I have a 2015 428i convertible. If you want my stock ones I’ll gladly swap with you. I think they are the same from 428 to 430 correct?
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