2008 E90 with different headlamps?

DM1 · 04-16-2007, 11:10 AM

Has anyone heard about, thought about or simply assume that the 2008 E90/91 will have different headlamps???,... I think BMW will in the simplest case, just put euros in all cars and have the "regulatory" orange reflector put in the wheel arch just as in the E92, and in the "worst case scenario" BMW will give the E90 a face lift and change the shape of the headlamps and the front bumper.

Any info or comments on this??

Thank you!

ctgazer · 04-16-2007, 11:15 AM

awesome...hopefully euro clears will be cheaper for the pre 08's then!!

just4kickz · 04-16-2007, 12:10 PM

i think they're doing that on the new 5 series? amber on the bumper and not on the headlights? so perhaps the trend will continue...

LEDZEP · 04-16-2007, 01:06 PM

I saw a spy shot that led me to think that was a possibility. I hate the bicycle reflectors!

DM1 · 04-16-2007, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

I hate the bicycle reflectors!

At least that's better than the whole orange thing, the reflector can be covered up or replaced don't you think?

wuufer001 · 04-16-2007, 09:18 PM

hopefully they would take care of those orange refelctors in the future so it would be cheaper for us to replace them

Oz · 04-16-2007, 09:30 PM

I really don't see the big deal with the orange but I am pretty sure E90 will get the facelift with E92 front since E90 M3 seems to be looking that way

simp0man · 04-17-2007, 01:24 AM

yeah I like the idea, now if I can go buy a 535i that would be so nice....

Pretender · 04-17-2007, 02:13 AM

I still like the e90 head lights of course without the amber pieces or other words: Euro lights. They look better on a sedan than the e92 lights on e90.

ksfrogman · 04-17-2007, 02:38 AM

I believe some E90 M3 spy shots have shown a different front end (i.e., hood, headlights, front bumper of course). Not sure about the non M3 E90.

E90Fleet · 04-17-2007, 04:47 AM

Facelift is only in September 2008 .
So MY09

LEDZEP · 04-17-2007, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DM1

At least that's better than the whole orange thing, the reflector can be covered up or replaced don't you think?

No, actually I don't think so. I think the reflector makes perfect sense in the headlight housing, and I have never minded the color of it. Perhaps because of Alpine White, I think it adds some visual interest - but even on my Arctic I don't mind it. The bicycle reflectors in the fenders are much more obnoxious to me - I hated them the moment I saw them.

Some people don't mind them... that's fine with me too.

lyndon_h · 04-17-2007, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Facelift is only in September 2008 .
So MY09

I agree, it too early for a facelift.

ilmor · 04-17-2007, 07:26 AM

I would like to see a more retangular headlight / housing, as I do not really care for the current style of them. It would not keep me from buying one, but I think the headlight area styling could use some improvement.

e90fanatic · 04-17-2007, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DM1

Has anyone heard about, thought about or simply assume that the 2008 E90/91 will have different headlamps???,... I think BMW will in the simplest case, just put euros in all cars and have the "regulatory" orange reflector put in the wheel arch just as in the E92, and in the "worst case scenario" BMW will give the E90 a face lift and change the shape of the headlamps and the front bumper.

Any info or comments on this??

Thank you!

i'd say they'll just put euros on and then add the orange side marker on the bumper.

LEDZEP · 04-17-2007, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ilmor

I would like to see a more retangular headlight / housing, as I do not really care for the current style of them. It would not keep me from buying one, but I think the headlight area styling could use some improvement.

Yeah! That would be hot!!

bronco · 04-17-2007, 07:47 AM

Even tho I would like to see a facelift for 2008 models, I dont think BMW is going to do it a year sooner

meruyailir · 04-17-2007, 08:11 AM

I'd like to see LED on the tail lights.

ALPINE6SPD · 04-17-2007, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by meruyailir

I'd like to see LED on the tail lights.

The 08 5 series has them

E90Fleet · 04-17-2007, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

The 08 5 series has them

Only the Indicators and side markers are on the facelift E60

The rest are LED look, put powere by normal bulbs

Grubbe · 04-17-2007, 08:30 AM

I hope that they change the front grill. The E90 looks retarded, the E92 looks Bmw.

LEDZEP · 04-17-2007, 09:14 AM

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I hope that they change the front grill. The E90 looks retarded, the E92 looks Bmw.

Too bad they didn't consult you before designing such an abomination. Have you considered the possibility that your opinion is not shared by everyone?

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