bmw 530d

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Fri 6 Apr 2007 22:01
bmw 530d - Trickycycling
I've just bought a Sept 2004 BMW 530d SE. It's great, but I've noticed that the radiator grille is black - aren't the 6 cylinders meant to have a chrome grille? Anyone know? Wondering if the car has been front-ended previously.
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Sat 7 Apr 2007 16:14
bmw 530d - 02skn
I think de-chroming was on the options list for 5 series Bmw's
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Sat 7 Apr 2007 17:31
bmw 530d - Pugugly {P}
Yes- I had to think back both my E90s were spec'd with de-chromed grilles. Check out BMW's website on the options. Or pop to your nearest BMW sales place.
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Sat 7 Apr 2007 20:55
bmw 530d - CJay{P}
The easiest way to verify is to give BMW customer services a call, they will tell you all the factory options fitted to the car.
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Sat 7 Apr 2007 23:30
bmw 530d - AlastairW
You have to hand it to the marketing chaps at BMW. I'd love to be able to charge people for not putting something on!
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Sat 7 Apr 2007 23:59
bmw 530d - Pugugly {P}
"I'd love to be able to charge people for not putting something on!"

From what I remember it was/is a no cost thing anyway. I hate "chrome"/shiny plastic on a car.
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