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Old 05-10-2007 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by sese' post='422665' date='May 10 2007, 08:25 AM
Here's what I did:

Attachment 31884

Took me just a few minutes
Ha..ha..ha..that's funny and I think I will consider your suggestion..(not).. Anyway, thanks for the post...
Old 05-30-2007 | 11:51 PM
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What do you guys think about this grill ? http://cgi.ebay.de/BMW-E60-E61-5er-NIEREN-GRILL-INSERT-CHROM-NEW-08_W0QQitemZ190090698500QQihZ009QQcategoryZ99048QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Where did you all purchase chrome grill?
Old 05-31-2007 | 11:24 AM
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That ones not for me ! Looks like the 3 series E90 grille

Stick to Genuine BMW for good fit and top quality
Old 06-01-2007 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 5slices' post='430351' date='May 31 2007, 01:24 PM
That ones not for me ! Looks like the 3 series E90 grille

Stick to Genuine BMW for good fit and top quality

Where did you guys buy it? how much was it? part# pls.. Thank you.
Old 06-02-2007 | 02:02 AM
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Where did you guys buy it? how much was it? part# pls.. Thank you.
Got mine from the BMW main dealers

Paid approx $200.00 US Dollars after a bit of negotiating

Part numbers are:-

51137065702 & 51137065701 (right and left handed)

Hope this helps
Old 06-02-2007 | 01:09 PM
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Try Pacific BMW, parts department.

51137065702 - $59.63

51137065701 - $59.63

Great price.

http://pacificbmw.com/

Click parts deparment, then enter in part numbers.

You can also try Garry at BMW of Newport, he offers a 25% discount. It might save you a little more money, but not much.
Old 06-02-2007 | 01:13 PM
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$100+ too much for grill

http://www.speedyautoparts.com/find/BM545I7.html
$33/each
Old 06-02-2007 | 01:20 PM
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$100+ too much for grill

http://www.speedyautoparts.com/find/BM545I7.html
$33/each

http://www.carbodyparts.net/bmw-550i-exter...body_parts.html
$39/each
Old 06-02-2007 | 03:14 PM
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Looks like you found a better deal, go for it.
Old 06-02-2007 | 03:15 PM
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Thanks guys for digging out the part numbers. I will place order soon. Cant wait for Mkit installation + this chrome grill



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