Edurty 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2008 hey there ppl i am new to owning E30's but i would like to know what is the differences between the pre face lift model and the face lift models ? i am used to the E28,34 models Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomo 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2008 the main differences that come to mind are: Pre-Facelift: Chrome Bumpers Squarer Tail-Lights No Plate Frame Facelift: Plastic Bumpers Rounder Tail-Lights Either Jap - or euro - plate frames Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted September 6, 2008 Lower rear wheel arches and lower front/rear valance…. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThreeOneEight 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2008 Houndstooth fabric on pre FL seats, Velour on facelift. That's if there's no leather. Early pre FL's had a digital clock, but after about 1986, analogue replaced it. And a pre FL 318i wore an M10 engine, whereas the FL has an M40. The windscreen surrounds on a pre FL are anodised or chrome and black finish, where the FL is black only. (I think... getting really anorak-ish here!) There's heaps of little things, really! Generally, the FL appears better rustproofed, too. Though this might be a point of contention. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isis 16 Report post Posted September 6, 2008 facelift - body is galvanised and no rust pre - non galvanised and prone to rust Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted September 6, 2008 The fl 325i had revised (better) engine management. 1.1 to 1.3, or 1.0 to 1.3, or 1.0 to 1.1 depending on where you read it. The easiest/quickest way to spot the difference is the chrome. facelift - body is galvanised and no rust pre - non galvanised and prone to rust Big call... evidence?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foot8sativa 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2010 Hi all, just got this e30, I think its a pre facelift, but can some one tell me for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted November 23, 2010 Hi all, just got this e30, I think its a pre facelift, but can some one tell me for sure.Facelift for sure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted November 23, 2010 I dunno if my car is galvanised, but it seems to have a under-seal under the entire body. Also the expansion tanks are on opposing sides Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foot8sativa 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2010 (edited) Facelift for sure Can you please tell me a few reason why you think its a facelift? its a 1989, and its got a few pieces of rust around. just want to make sure before i start getting some parts http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=330540656 Edited November 23, 2010 by foot8sativa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted November 23, 2010 Can you please tell me a few reason why you think its a facelift? its a 1989, and its got a few pieces of rust around. just want to make sure before i start getting some parts http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=330540656 It is a Facelift.It is a 1989 It has Facelift bumpers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foot8sativa 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2010 It is a Facelift. It is a 1989 It has Facelift bumpers. ok cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted November 23, 2010 ^ Also, the rear wheel arch is lower than front w/ facelift. Pre-fl arches are the same height. Also, the tail lights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2153 Report post Posted November 23, 2010 (edited) foot8sativa - realoem.com and throw ya serial number in there and it will pop up with a lot of details about your car, and p/n's for everything. I tried to get ya vin from the tardme rego plate to put a link up, but they must have the wrong vin recorded as it comes up with an E28 ? Unless realoem doesnt work with safa assembled cars. Should be the last 7 digits of ya vin. Edited November 23, 2010 by Jacko Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites