chrome trim possible on the 325

Alfred143 · 05-17-2005, 01:30 PM

Can i order a chrome trim around the windows for my 325 (arriving in two months)at the dealer? Anyonw know how much it costs for parts and installation at the dealer? I wonder if i can cutom order it before it goes into production?

bozo5521 · 05-17-2005, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfred143

Can i order a chrome trim around the windows for my 325 (arriving in two months)at the dealer? Anyonw know how much it costs for parts and installation at the dealer? I wonder if i can cutom order it before it goes into production?

Theres another throad on this topic somewhere in this forum..Ill find it for ya..but yes, Im pretty sure you can order the trim..I was ordering a 325 and the trim installed cost 480 bucks...

Alfred143 · 05-17-2005, 03:02 PM

thanks found the thread! that much huh, i hope its for both sides

wonder how much for the 330's chrome grille and chrome tail pipe.

you can also get chrome trim on the side mirrors too? cool. Anyone have pix of this.

RedStripe · 05-17-2005, 06:51 PM

Alfred, if you find out any pricing info on chrome trim (any piece) for the 325i in the US market, please share.

bozo5521 · 05-18-2005, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Alfred143

thanks found the thread! that much huh, i hope its for both sides

wonder how much for the 330's chrome grille and chrome tail pipe.

you can also get chrome trim on the side mirrors too? cool. Anyone have pix of this.

I dont know if any companies have already started to duplicate the titanium exterior trim in chrome yet..I know they have for almost all other Bimmers, so Im sure its not far off if they havent done so already..you might want to check ebay cause since thats where the mostly advertise their products...

mansion_boi · 12-18-2005, 07:57 AM

I was at the dealer not to long ago trying to find out how much the chrome window trim would cost me. the parts guy said it would be about $350.00 for total for both sides.

bavarian19 · 12-18-2005, 08:36 AM

Buy the trim and do it yourself. Its an easy install. I did this with my 325i

Heres the DIY I wrote up: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=120573

325IAT · 12-18-2005, 09:41 AM

I thought chrome trim was standard on the 325?
At least it was standard on mine, but I live in Europe.
Isn't chrome standard in the US?

C

Wolf359 · 12-18-2005, 10:45 AM

Chrome is standard on the 330i in north america, not on the 325i. Personally, I don't find anything attractive about the bling effect of chrome, it's okay around the nostrils on the car's nose but other than that I always perceived this kind of trim to appeal older people. I wouldn't spend a buck on that. But that's just an opinion, everybody got different tastes...!

ashecnc · 12-18-2005, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Alfred143

thanks found the thread! that much huh, i hope its for both sides

wonder how much for the 330's chrome grille and chrome tail pipe.

you can also get chrome trim on the side mirrors too? cool. Anyone have pix of this.

I had my tail pipe thrown in

after the price

and personally, I like my black trim, since my car is black...it all blends.

Artz 330 · 12-18-2005, 01:44 PM

Dude! I will trade you my Chrome Trim off my 330 for your Black Door Trim!

poldim · 12-18-2005, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 320DAT

I thought chrome trim was standard on the 325?
At least it was standard on mine, but I live in Europe.
Isn't chrome standard in the US?

C

The 325 in europe isnt the base engine where as the states it is. I think thats why its not chrome on the 325. Personally, I think its just one more thing to have to polish that really doesnt do "that much" for the overall look of the car.

ashecnc · 12-18-2005, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Artz 330

Dude! I will trade you my Chrome Trim off my 330 for your Black Door Trim!

Nice black, I love my black trim on my black

jmatero · 12-18-2005, 08:12 PM

I think the chrome window trim looks great on dark cars... and the black looks great on light cars. I love the black trim on my white car.

ashecnc · 12-18-2005, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jmatero

I think the chrome window trim looks great on dark cars... and the black looks great on light cars. I love the black trim on my white car.

Yes, it is another "personal preference"

BMW786 · 12-19-2005, 09:38 AM

I love the black window trim on my Sparkling Graphite, esp. with tinted windows it blends in a lot better than it would with chrome. Even if I had a 330i, I would want the black window trim with my color.

davinet78 · 12-19-2005, 09:58 AM

when i ordered the car i also ordered my chrome trims through the spare parts department and when the car came they fitted the chrome window trimmings before i received the car
the cost of the chrome window trimmings was euros 570.00

ashecnc · 12-19-2005, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW786

I love the black window trim on my Sparkling Graphite, esp. with tinted windows it blends in a lot better than it would with chrome. Even if I had a 330i, I would want the black window trim with my color.

MIKEYMIKE · 12-21-2005, 08:00 PM

I seriously hate the Chrome trim....

Can you make the 330i have the blackline trim?

I know the 5 series comes with chrome trim, but when you add sports package it comes with the black shadow trim. I wish it was like this for the 3 as well.

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Alfred143 Bmru4ia 10 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 28i VR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Foster City iTrader: (0)	that much huh, thanks found the thread! that much huh, i hope its for both sides wonder how much for the 330's chrome grille and chrome tail pipe. you can also get chrome trim on the side mirrors too? cool. Anyone have pix of this. Last edited by Alfred143; 05-17-2005 at 03:09 PM..
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RedStripe Captain 96 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	Alfred, if you find out any pricing info on chrome trim (any piece) for the 325i in the US market, please share.
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mansion_boi Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: california iTrader: (0)	chrome trim I was at the dealer not to long ago trying to find out how much the chrome window trim would cost me. the parts guy said it would be about $350.00 for total for both sides.
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bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	Buy the trim and do it yourself. Its an easy install. I did this with my 325i Heres the DIY I wrote up: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=120573
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Wolf359 Captain 12 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Chrome is standard on the 330i in north america, not on the 325i. Personally, I don't find anything attractive about the bling effect of chrome, it's okay around the nostrils on the car's nose but other than that I always perceived this kind of trim to appeal older people. I wouldn't spend a buck on that. But that's just an opinion, everybody got different tastes...!
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Artz 330 Colonel 196 Rep 2,486 Posts Drives: Z4M, 335i, 135i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Dude! I will trade you my Chrome Trim off my 330 for your Black Door Trim! __________________
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jmatero Private First Class 41 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 2024 iX xDrive50 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW iX xDRIVE50 [0.00]	I think the chrome window trim looks great on dark cars... and the black looks great on light cars. I love the black trim on my white car.
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BMW786 Lieutenant 28 Rep 537 Posts Drives: SGraphite90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Bay, CA iTrader: (1)	I love the black window trim on my Sparkling Graphite, esp. with tinted windows it blends in a lot better than it would with chrome. Even if I had a 330i, I would want the black window trim with my color.
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MIKEYMIKE Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,516 Posts Drives: 330i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	I seriously hate the Chrome trim.... Can you make the 330i have the blackline trim? I know the 5 series comes with chrome trim, but when you add sports package it comes with the black shadow trim. I wish it was like this for the 3 as well.
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