[pablob]

Does the european 325i come with the same twin chrome exhaust pipes as the 330i? Are there any pics of the 325i (RHD) anywhere?
All I seem to see are the 330 and the 320D.

[carl_d]

UK 325's come with chrome pipes. In fact the 325 and 330 have the same spec except the 330 also has headlamp washers and metalic paint. UK 325's also have chrom trim around windows.

[vivekk]

carl d, the UK product spec for both the 325i SE & 330i SE only says 'Twin exhaust tail pipes'- nothing about them being chrome.
I contacted a local BMW dealer last week about it, & he said they are a dealer-fitted option, at £29.95 per exhaust.
Order code: 82120398334

[RedStripe]

I believe all UK spec 6-cylinder e90's (325i,330i) will come with chrome trim on the exhaust, windows, and front grille

[vivekk]

I thought that Redstripe, until I testdrove the 325i SE at a local dealer last week. It had a plain, non-chrome twin exhaust. The dealer said chrome exhausts would be extra for any UK-spec purchase, including both the 6-cylinders. I hoped he was wrong, so I rang BMW UK. They told me the same thing.

[RedStripe]

Thanks for the update. I guess what I previously stated does not apply to the exhaust trim. However, I think that's still pretty good, considering it is the cheapest of the different chrome pieces to upgrade.

[vivekk]

That's one way of looking at it!

[booforty]

vivekk

Please could you give me the telephone number you used for BMW UK, thanks.

[Robin_NL]

Last saturday(while my car is still at my dealer's garage)I noticed the front with the chrome grille is not the only 330i feature. Under the licenseplate in the front bumper air intake is a horizontal strip in the middle in a titanium colour. The 4 cylinders in my country don't have that feature and I doubt the 325i as well.

[vivekk]

Beauforty,
BMW UK: Freephone 0800 325600

[vivekk]

Robin Hood, you're right.
The E90 price list handbook (UK) says the following:

325i SE- equipment in addition to 320i SE:
17" alloy wheel style 158
Dynamic cruise control with brake function
Rain sensor with automatic headlight control
Rear centre armrest, with two integrated cupholders
Twin exhaust tail pipes (NOT CHROME)
330i SE equipment in addition to 325i SE:
Headlight washer system
Matt titanium insert in front bumper valance
Metallic paint

[AZBob]

I just returned from my 325i ED (US Spec). I knew that there wasn't a chrome exhaust at purchase but seeing it only re-inforced that BMW is going to sell me the chrome exhaust tips as soon as my car arrives in the US. This is something that BMW should really consider adding as standard equipment like the 330i but I'm sure that the added revenue in selling this accessory has been factored in. IMHO, the car looks like **** without it. I'll gladly pay the $100 to clean up the appearance.

[leosong11]

AZbob, I also plan on getting the chrome trim for my 325i. Can you do it yourself and if so, how? Or is it better to have the dealer install it?

[Gareth SA]

The South African spec 325 i's that have just been delivered did not have chrome exhaust tail pipes either.

[E90Fleet]

The chrome pipe trim takes only 5min to fit

[AZBob]

It wasw super easy on my e46. Shove them on and tighten a set screw and you're good to go.

[E90Fleet]

Originally Posted by AZBob

It wasw super easy on my e46. Shove them on and tighten a set screw and you're good to go.

The later E46 ones didnt even have a screw to fasten, you just slid it on and thats where it stayed

[leosong11]

So for the e90 325 you can just slide them on? Seems kind of ghetto to me.

[E90Fleet]

Originally Posted by leosong11

So for the e90 325 you can just slide them on? Seems kind of ghetto to me.

Havent seen the E90 ones yet

[bzzbenz]

I am also planning on getting the chrome pipes.... a must IMO.

[Sho]

I have ordered the chrome tips already, and my sales said they slide on and clips will secure them.

[leosong11]

If anyone has installed the chrome tips on their 325 already, pls share your knowledge.