What years did the 325i look change?

[WillJitsu]

I know I like the look of the 2003 325i. What years did the look change? Which years are the exact same? Thanks!

 

[blondboinsd]

The 2002 325i got the look of the 2002-2005 with a front facelift, revised rear lights and new wheels

2003-more standards, center headrests on all models, rain sensor/auto headlights added to premium package

2004-new sport package wheels, auto headlights/rain sensor standard equipment now

2005-no changes except for standard moonroof

 

[squarehat]

What year did the "shark fin" antenna make its debut? Do all 2004's and 05's with Assist have them?

 

[Average Jae]

for the e46 the facelift for the sedans came when the models changed over from 323i to 325i, which is 2002 model year.

bmws usually goes through a mid-life facelift that happens about 4 years into the model run to extend the platform's life to about 8 years. (so i read anyway, when they were talking about the 7er getting an earlier than usual face lift.

 

[Uncle Rusty]

The 2005 also has standard wood trim.

 

[Section_8]

I know I like the look of the 2003 325i. What years did the look change? Which years are the exact same? Thanks!

I think everyone covered your question, unless you mean the 'big' change from the e36 to the e46 body style, which started with the 2000 model (available in '99).

 

[undien717]

for the e46 the facelift for the sedans came when the models changed over from 323i to 325i, which is 2002 model year.

bmws usually goes through a mid-life facelift that happens about 4 years into the model run to extend the platform's life to about 8 years. (so i read anyway, when they were talking about the 7er getting an earlier than usual face lift.

Actually the change from the 323/328 to the 325/330 came with the MY2001 3 series. The MY2002 were the first batch of the facelift 3 series.

Here's an FAQ if you have any more questions about the E46.