Has anyone had their 330i's chrome window trim replaced with the 325i's black trim?

noflash · 08-20-2005, 08:43 PM

How much do you think the dealer would charge for this?

I asked my salesman and he wouldn't entertain the idea. I guess I should ask the service dept.

Oz · 08-20-2005, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by noflash

How much do you think the dealer would charge for this?

I asked my salesman and he wouldn't entertain the idea. I guess I should ask the service dept.

I don't know if they would do it but i am pretty sure that someone with a 325i might possibly want to trade it with you.

Mark · 08-21-2005, 09:14 AM

BMW service wil do it for you if you want, but be prepared to pay ! It will probably be alot easier to do it with another forum member here, just find a 325 owner and do a trade. Its fairly easy to remove those trims, its snap-on snap-off kind of thing.

E90Fleet · 08-21-2005, 09:18 AM

Ive done it on about 30 E46 and E39

It takes one person about 40 min doing it carefually, and knowing what he is doing

itznin · 08-22-2005, 01:35 PM

I would trade but you are in the midwest, that could be a problem.

I am looking to swap the chrome grill for my black grill as well.

Slappy · 08-22-2005, 01:46 PM

I find it fascinating how BMW decides what is and isn't an upgrade. When I got my 2002 3.0 X5, black trim was part of the premium package, or maybe the sport package, and now on the E90, the 325 get what they considered to be the more desireable black trim on the X5 and the 330 gets the chrome.

Chrome....It's the new black!

E90Fleet · 08-22-2005, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Slappy

I find it fascinating how BMW decides what is and isn't an upgrade. When I got my 2002 3.0 X5, black trim was part of the premium package, or maybe the sport package, and now on the E90, the 325 get what they considered to be the more desireable black trim on the X5 and the 330 gets the chrome.

Chrome....It's the new black!

In europe 6 Cylinder or 8 Cylinder cars have always gotten chrome, while the 4 Cylinder ones get matt black

Glosss black is generally for //M models or M Sport models

lucas.kent · 08-22-2005, 03:43 PM

I got mine done today...the total with dealer installation was a little bit under $500. Not really sure if it's worth it...but I guess I'll find out soon enough.

wu852 · 08-22-2005, 11:46 PM

where exactly are you in the midwest? I'm in pittsburgh. I get my car from the dealserhip on friday so if youre interested in trading your crill adn window trim and you're not too far away, we should definetly look into it

noflash · 08-23-2005, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by wu852

where exactly are you in the midwest? I'm in pittsburgh. I get my car from the dealserhip on friday so if youre interested in trading your crill adn window trim and you're not too far away, we should definetly look into it

I am in Omaha and I actually havent ordered my car yet.

I was waiting to see if the M-Package was going to come out in September... still have to wait a bit more.

Kimo · 08-23-2005, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by lkw15

I got mine done today...the total with dealer installation was a little bit under $500. Not really sure if it's worth it...but I guess I'll find out soon enough.

Hi
I see you are in NoVa. We're considering doing the same thing.
Which dealer did you use?
And you went from chrome to black, or vice versa? Grill too?
Finally, you got to keep your original trim, right? You can probably get a lot of that $500 back by selling it.
Thanks.
Mike

lucas.kent · 08-24-2005, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Kimo

Hi
I see you are in NoVa. We're considering doing the same thing.
Which dealer did you use?
And you went from chrome to black, or vice versa? Grill too?
Finally, you got to keep your original trim, right? You can probably get a lot of that $500 back by selling it.
Thanks.
Mike

I went to BMW of Fairfax right off Lee Highway. I spoke with the parts guy Richard Redfearn (703) 560-2300...he was a really nice guy and extremely helpful.

I went from black to chrome. I didn't do the grill this time, but I'll think about it for the future. I will get to keep my original trim which I'm sure will show up on eBay soon enough. I go to pick it up today and will post pictures soon. PM me if you have any other questions...be glad to help.

bmwboy29 · 08-24-2005, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by lkw15

I got mine done today...the total with dealer installation was a little bit under $500. Not really sure if it's worth it...but I guess I'll find out soon enough.

Please post pics when you get it done!!!

counter_strike · 08-24-2005, 12:03 PM

why would you go from chrome to black???

Kimo · 08-24-2005, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by counter_strike

why would you go from chrome to black???

Some of us actually think the black looks better on a black car than the chrome.

lucas.kent · 09-07-2005, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwboy29

Please post pics when you get it done!!!

finally got around to some pics...these are the replacement chrome pieces that are standard on the 330...

ward · 09-07-2005, 09:41 PM

and you got the 330 wheels, wow maybe you should have gotten a 330 from the get go

didja debadge it too?

lucas.kent · 09-07-2005, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

and you got the 330 wheels, wow maybe you should have gotten a 330 from the get go

didja debadge it too?

well i thought about getting the 330, but being as impatient, and also getting a great deal from a friend at the dealership, i thought i'd go this route. and no, i didn't debadge it and i really don't plan on it.

bmwnewbie · 01-20-2006, 08:09 PM

I want to go from chrome to black. The chrome in my opinion doesn't fit well with the car. I don't like chrome wheels either guess that will give you guys a feel from where I'm coming from.

Chesmu · 01-20-2006, 08:18 PM

i just blacked out my chrome grille, and I would like to replace my chrome trim with black. And I debadged..... maybe I should have gotten a 325.... nah...horses, baby! Horses!

uhaulball · 03-27-2006, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by counter_strike

why would you go from chrome to black???

why? cuz its better looking. chrome is not cool, and it is not universally the "more expensive" trim. on the 5 6 7 series, the black is actually exclusive to the sports package trim, and chrome is the standard. there is nothing prestigous about the chrome trim. i have a 330 and i hate my chrome trim.

cntlaw · 03-27-2006, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by noflash

How much do you think the dealer would charge for this?

I asked my salesman and he wouldn't entertain the idea. I guess I should ask the service dept.

You are crazy , black window trim is 320i default. So as the black grille, also a 320i default. While I respect your personal taste, but indeed, you are spending money to downgrade your 330i.

Please ensure you will retain the silver parts and make a free/good offer to our 320i owners here.
Thanks.

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noflash Captain Caveman 148 Rep 1,715 Posts Drives: '06 325eyeyiyi Join Date: May 2005 Location: midwest iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Has anyone had their 330i's chrome window trim replaced with the 325i's black trim? How much do you think the dealer would charge for this? I asked my salesman and he wouldn't entertain the idea. I guess I should ask the service dept. Last edited by noflash; 08-20-2005 at 08:43 PM.. Reason: typo
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Ive done it on about 30 E46 and E39 It takes one person about 40 min doing it carefually, and knowing what he is doing
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itznin Captain 26 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North NJ iTrader: (2)	I would trade but you are in the midwest, that could be a problem. I am looking to swap the chrome grill for my black grill as well.
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Slappy Enlisted Member 3 Rep 47 Posts Drives: Jet Black 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Memphis iTrader: (0)	I find it fascinating how BMW decides what is and isn't an upgrade. When I got my 2002 3.0 X5, black trim was part of the premium package, or maybe the sport package, and now on the E90, the 325 get what they considered to be the more desireable black trim on the X5 and the 330 gets the chrome. Chrome....It's the new black! __________________ 06' 325i Jet Black/Terra Leather/Aluminum Trim/Sport/Premium/Cold Weather/Steptronic/Xenon/Sirius
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lucas.kent Major 143 Rep 1,173 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	I got mine done today...the total with dealer installation was a little bit under $500. Not really sure if it's worth it...but I guess I'll find out soon enough.
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wu852 Private 7 Rep 88 Posts Drives: Alpine White 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	where exactly are you in the midwest? I'm in pittsburgh. I get my car from the dealserhip on friday so if youre interested in trading your crill adn window trim and you're not too far away, we should definetly look into it
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counter_strike Enlisted Member 0 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 330 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	chrome baby why would you go from chrome to black???
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bmwnewbie Enlisted Member 2 Rep 49 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I want to go from chrome to black. The chrome in my opinion doesn't fit well with the car. I don't like chrome wheels either guess that will give you guys a feel from where I'm coming from.
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Chesmu Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,011 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	i just blacked out my chrome grille, and I would like to replace my chrome trim with black. And I debadged..... maybe I should have gotten a 325.... nah...horses, baby! Horses! Attached Images __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."
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