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Whats the difference???

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Roy2593
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Whats the difference???

Post by Roy2593 » Mon Mar 14, 2011 10:13 pm

What is the difference in a facelift X5 and non facelift? I know the front bumpers are different, what else?

I want to buy black kidney grilles but want to know what the difference is between these 3!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E53-X5-X-5-Bl ... 33625809cc

AND

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E53-X5-X-5-Bl ... 3362e1d920

AND

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/E53-X5-04-06-Blac ... 1c157f5280


The first set have brows accross the top. These are the ones i am thinking of buying. But what is the difference between the last 2 ?

Thanks,
Roy

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Re: Whats the difference???

Post by ayat » Mon Mar 14, 2011 11:13 pm

It all depends what model u have, the grilles were different shape on facelift and don't fit prefacelift. Facelift model had 6 speed, more powerful diesel engine plus other things I guess.

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Re: Whats the difference???

Post by Waka » Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:37 am

I've got some kidney gills for a PRE-facelift X5. Bought it error for my facelift version. Any good to you?!
Anyone else want to swap?! :oops:
Curr. - Silverstone II F85
Prev. - E70 4.0D M Sport
E53 3.0D Sport Facelift - Estoril Blue

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Re: Whats the difference???

Post by StumpyPete » Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:45 am

biggest difference is xDrive - the pre-facelift models had a different transfer box with fixed torque split front/rear. Facelifts had variable torque split. Facelifts also came with in-dash CD as standard versus tape. Wheels were different too.

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