ademitt

I came across these pictures purported to be spy pics of the E60 face lift for spring of 07.

Given the source, they may have some creditibility.

Good fodder for discussion anyway.

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Full text and photos at :

http://www.germancarfans.com/spyphotos.cfm...oid/6060116.002

Mr 5er

Ademitt........from the photos I can't really tell about the purported facelift. What exactly are the changes????

E60Sim

New front and rear bumper ? Can't find any other changes... Why make a facelift on the E60/E61 - does it get any better ?

ademitt

Quoting from the article :

"The BMW 5-series which has been on the market since spring 2003 will come out in spring 2007 as a restyled version. The photos are showing a prototype during a test drive in the city traffic of Munich. It is featuring new big air intakes in the front skirt and a modified rear end."

Full article can be found at :

http://www.germancarfans.com/spyphotos.cfm...oid/6060116.002

Rudy

Subtle changes but in my opinion, not very necessary...

Is it me or did the facelift change the doors too? It looks like the rear was pulled down and the line that runs across the bottom of the door windows is now flatter (the car is not as wedge-shaped).

ademitt

Agreed, but this standard from BMW 4 years into a model run. They did the same with the E39's in 2001 MY. Typically subtle changes to bumpers and grill. Rarely changes to the sheet metal.

Freewilly

Can't really tell the difference. Good. I don't feel too bad.

The wheels on e class are so small, 16"?

Rudy

Agreed, but this standard from BMW 4 years into a model run. They did the same with the E39's in 2001 MY. Typically subtle changes to bumpers and grill. Rarely changes to the sheet metal.
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ademitt, it looks like I was modifying my post while you were quoting me. After I took a second look, I'm wondering if some sheet metal (doors and trunk) weren't adjusted a small amount...

edit: Okay, after an even closer look, I don't think the doors were changed...

ademitt

What I should have said is rarely are "significant" changes made to sheet metal. Having said that, I am reminded that the 7er had a new back end as part of the face lift in 05.

In any event, the back end and the nose seem to be slightly modified on the E60 in the pics. Is this solely due to new bumpers or has the body work been changed?

Rudy

Again, I changed my mind and posted while you were posting too. My post above reflects my current opinion that a typical facelift (bumpers only) is going to take place...