X5 Grille option suggestions! (first time owner)

[ScottC25]

Originally Posted by jo2134

360 view has nothing to do with the grilles. I have it on my car as well, the front camera sits in between the grilles

Wonder why its telling me when I look that all the ones for sale are not compatible with my car then?

[Gilly1964]

The grills for the Night Vision camera are different - does that explain it?

[ScottC25]

Originally Posted by Gilly1964

The grills for the Night Vision camera are different - does that explain it?

DOn't have night vision camera option.

Weird, guessing it might just be an error on ebay. Going to take the plunge I think and just order some.

[jo2134]

Originally Posted by ScottC25

Wonder why its telling me when I look that all the ones for sale are not compatible with my car then?

Could be a glitch, the cameras do not conflict with the grilles at all. Could possibly mean nightvision but cant say for certain

[sloanbj]

The chrome/titanium kidney grills are really a key part of the design of the front of the vehicle and they integrate visually with the headlights to give a continuous appearance across the front of the X5. Blacking them out makes the car look like someone knocked it's teeth out or like there is just a hole in the front of the car - no grille at all. Seriously, from a design and appearance perspective the black grilles are a mistake.

YMMV.

[Russmov]

Originally Posted by sloanbj

The chrome/titanium kidney grills are really a key part of the design of the front of the vehicle and they integrate visually with the headlights to give a continuous appearance across the front of the X5. Blacking them out makes the car look like someone knocked it's teeth out or like there is just a hole in the front of the car - no grille at all. Seriously, from a design and appearance perspective the black grilles are a mistake.

YMMV.

I personally think that all X5 with Msport should come with blacked out grilles from factory. IMO it gives the X5 the desired look, mean and aggressive. Again, just my opinion but to each their own.

[Padfan9]

Originally Posted by Killacam13

I picked up my new 2018 x5 about a week ago. Originally looked at x3 m40i, but the dealer couldn't bring one in and boy was I glad!!
First thing I want to do is change out the grille, blacked out.. Since I am a first time BMW owner I would love for some help on website links or pictures. Thanks in advance!

Went through this same issue. First I got the black ones from Bmw and they didn't look good. Single slated and matte.... so I had these done from Ind and they're perfect. Gloss black inside and out and double slated.

[Padfan9]

Originally Posted by CeeTeeX5

If you get the side vents, please get the vents without the x5m logo.

If you are planning to get other CF pieces, then I think it makes sense to get the CF vents. If they are the only CF you'll have on your X5, I'd stick with the gloss black.

The M sport package already comes with the black side vents right? I know mine did stock.

[anacondatp]

got this from amazon. great fitment

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075S...op_mb_pd_title