I always thought that the 'i / is' had the 3 layer taillights, but when i go to the junkyards i always see 325e body style and 2 layer taillights. I was also wondering if the 325i / is with the metal bumper like the 325e also has a short rear end. I'm asking because i was wondering if i could just swap out the Rear of a newer 325i / is with my 325e rear. That is one of the things i don't like about my 325e, is the shorter rear end. Otherwise i favor the 2 layer taillights.
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The rear ends are not shorter or longer.
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Actually, the late model cars have a lower valance that does extend lower.Originally posted by BS87Current Cars2014 M235i2009 R56 Cooper S1998 M31997 M3Comment
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ok not longer or shorter, i meant going vertical not horizontal.....the bottom lip of the 'i/is' are longer towards the floor.Comment
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if i understand you right, which im not quite sure i do
car with metal bumpers (older) have smaller tails (2 layers)
plastic bumper cars (newer) have bigger tails (3 layers)
the metal bumper cars have a smaller rear valence tooComment
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I know, i thought he meant the rear 1/4 panel beeing longer.Originally posted by DaveCNComment
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Thank you:) but since it has been confirmed, i planning to go to the junkyard soon and was wondering if the lower "valance" from a later model can be taken off and if so would it be possible to use to extend the earlier models like my 325eComment
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And there is an exception to what robert said there,, my 88 325ix has metal bumpers and 3 layer tailights... I think the 88's are the one exception to the rule.. Just a factoid :twisted:Project e30 m3 starts now..... :DComment
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Yes. 88 model E30's have the larger tails, diving board rear (slightly smaller), and the unibody rear apron.Comment
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<p>yea i have a 86 325es and i hate the rear end on. its so ugly, but i love it</p>
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