2007/2008 335i Tail Lights? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

woodman650 · 01-17-2008, 12:06 PM

Hi guys,

I've never posted to the forum but I've been reading for a while. I have been kind of out of the loop with cars recently (for shame!) but I had a question.

I've seen the 2007-2008 335i with two different tail light configurations... the newer one seems rounder and more oval-like. But I've also seen the long, narrow upside down "L" shape. What lights come with what year or what's the deal?

Thanks

bimmerlex · 01-17-2008, 12:26 PM

The rounder ones came with the new 3-series body (e90) in 2006 model year.
The L-shaped ones were on the previous e46 body style.
I doubt you could see 335i with L-shaped lights, most probably it was 330i (or any other e46 style model).

woodman650 · 01-17-2008, 12:52 PM

http://www.familycar.com/RoadTests/B...7/LeftRear.jpg

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-20...-1920x1440.jpg

So uhhh... what's up with that then?

x5love · 01-17-2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by woodman650

http://www.familycar.com/RoadTests/B...7/LeftRear.jpg

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-20...-1920x1440.jpg

So uhhh... what's up with that then?

Uhh, one is a coupe the other is the sedan. They have different designs.

woodman650 · 01-17-2008, 01:07 PM

haha, well that's a simple enough answer. I didn't realize they were styled differently, I thought it was a year thing. Ok, thanks

bimmerlex · 01-17-2008, 01:11 PM

Oh, my bad. I didn't realize you didn't notice the difference between coupe and sedan. I thought you're talking about sedans only.

matt_335Ci · 01-17-2008, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerlex

Oh, my bad. I didn't realize you didn't notice the difference between coupe and sedan. I thought you're talking about sedans only.

woodman650 · 01-17-2008, 01:13 PM

haha, like I said... I've not done my homework, it's just something that caught my eye and I didn't even realize I was looking at a different body style. Thanks guys (and for being gentle)

Year's_End · 01-17-2008, 04:48 PM

Yeah, the coupe and sedan don't share any body panels except for door handles and side mirrors I believe.

thekewl1 · 01-17-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by woodman650

haha, like I said... I've not done my homework, it's just something that caught my eye and I didn't even realize I was looking at a different body style. Thanks guys (and for being gentle)

hence the different model numbers: e90 sedan, e91 wagon, e92 coupe, e93 convertible

TonyTone · 01-18-2008, 02:12 AM

tailights can become confusing

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Year's_End Cpt. Buzzkill Drives: '08 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 11,783 iTrader: (0)	Yeah, the coupe and sedan don't share any body panels except for door handles and side mirrors I believe. __________________ _.[In a love/hate relationship with...] E92 335i: Space Grey\|Coral Red\|Aluminum Trim _________VMR V710s\|M-Sport Rear Bumper & Rockers\|M3 Spoiler\|Golf-T__________Moved on to the misc. Later, brahs.

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01-17-2008, 12:26 PM	#2
bimmerlex Captain Drives: E92 LCI / E70 X5 xDr35d Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SoCal. Posts: 835 iTrader: (23) Garage List 2013 e92 335i M Sport [0.00] 2012 E70 X5 xDrive35D [0.00]	The rounder ones came with the new 3-series body (e90) in 2006 model year. The L-shaped ones were on the previous e46 body style. I doubt you could see 335i with L-shaped lights, most probably it was 330i (or any other e46 style model).

01-17-2008, 12:52 PM	#3
woodman650 Super Couper Drives: 2008 SGM 135i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 550 iTrader: (2)	http://www.familycar.com/RoadTests/B...7/LeftRear.jpg http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-20...-1920x1440.jpg So uhhh... what's up with that then?

01-17-2008, 01:07 PM	#5
woodman650 Super Couper Drives: 2008 SGM 135i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 550 iTrader: (2)	haha, well that's a simple enough answer. I didn't realize they were styled differently, I thought it was a year thing. Ok, thanks

01-17-2008, 01:11 PM	#6
bimmerlex Captain Drives: E92 LCI / E70 X5 xDr35d Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SoCal. Posts: 835 iTrader: (23) Garage List 2013 e92 335i M Sport [0.00] 2012 E70 X5 xDrive35D [0.00]	Oh, my bad. I didn't realize you didn't notice the difference between coupe and sedan. I thought you're talking about sedans only.

01-17-2008, 01:13 PM	#8
woodman650 Super Couper Drives: 2008 SGM 135i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 550 iTrader: (2)	haha, like I said... I've not done my homework, it's just something that caught my eye and I didn't even realize I was looking at a different body style. Thanks guys (and for being gentle)

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TonyTone Major Drives: M3 VERT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FL Posts: 1,179 iTrader: (0)	tailights can become confusing