The non-M BMW Z3 - Pre Facelift vs Facelift Front Differences. The BMW Z3 front bumper is the same for non facelift and facelift models, the only difference would be to the front headlights, BMW started providing units with a clear lens instead of the amber corners. Please note that although the facelift models started in 1999, the BMW Z3 AmeriLite for 99-01 BMW 3 Series E46 (M3) 2 Door Coupe LED Halo Projector Black Headlights w/Corner Lamp Set - Passenger and Driver Set 4.1 out of 5 stars 84 $234.95 $ 234 . 95 Estoril / Schwartz. May 20, 2016. #3. There is loads of little differences, but the obvious ones from the outside are the longer bootlid handle and LED rear lights/different boot lights. Plus the number plate!! I had a very early 2001 M3 and now have a 2005. A lot of the differences are under the skin. Last edited: May 20, 2016. Yeah I have an October 2001 E46 sedan and it's a pre-facelift. I'm 99% sure that the facelift was from 2002 and BMW never looked back. If BMW are going to start bringing out older models then I'm going to wait with bated breath for them to make a few 2015 E39 M5's. Black on black for me please! BMW E30 Buyers Guide – Early vs Late Models. Beyond the availability of those three models, it is also important to consider the production year of your prospective E30. E30s from model year 1984 to model year 1988 are considered “early model” cars or “pre-facelift” cars in the BMW community. Yes you can but you will need to swap out the outer plastic cover and inner trim. In addition, make sure the coupe headlights are from an 00-01 coupe as the 02+ coupes use a screw in style corner mounting system that will not work on your car. Reply. Save. 1 - 10 of 10 Posts. Hi I am new to this forum and I am still deciding what to buy a facelift or a pre facelift e46 coupe The thing is I like the pre facelift headlight, but in this thread in this sub-forum in the entire site Hood Grill Assembly - Right - E46 M3 (01-06) & Early E46 2-Doors (00-03) A Genuine BMW Chrome Hood Grill with black slats, right side. Price: $88.99 94.43. View Product. So with a cage, a coupe is much faster to get out of if there is any kind of issue. The doors are like 25% wider. So this is typically better for track use. Also have better fov out of coupe doors having the b-pillar further back. However when street drifting the vast majority of guys will be using 10-15$ used tires from a used tire shop. Facelift coupe outside mirror replacement. Hi everybody! Long story short, my passenger side mirror broke off and I plan to do a DIY replacement. On all the BMW part websites I've visited so far, they give me results for side mirrors "thru 08/2003", even after entering the information that my car was manufactured 07/2004. FYyBTUv.