[Tsuyoi]

Does anyone have a picture of the doorsill/kickplate for a no line 328? All the online photos only show the specific ones for sport, modern, m sport, luxury, or hybrid. Does this mean the base line has no aluminum/metal plates, and is just a regular doorsill?

[BimmerHJ]

Originally Posted by Tsuyoi

Does anyone have a picture of the doorsill/kickplate for a no line 328? All the online photos only show the specific ones for sport, modern, m sport, luxury, or hybrid. Does this mean the base line has no aluminum/metal plates, and is just a regular doorsill?

It's black plastic.

[SCBimmerKid]

The no line I sat in just said "BMW"

[Tsuyoi]

Originally Posted by SCBimmerKid

The no line I sat in just said "BMW"

Was it still aluminum or just black plastic like BimmerHJ said?

If it's just plastic that's a huge disappointment, I believe even the older E90s had aluminum kickplates standard?

[shivaswrath]

it's black plastic for no line 328/335. Does it matter? I never look at mine..

[Tsuyoi]

Originally Posted by shivaswrath

it's black plastic for no line 328/335. Does it matter? I never look at mine..

It's the small things in luxury cars that make all the difference. Some ambient lighting here and there, some nifty feature, some small design feature. Personally I've always liked having aluminum kickplates, esp the illuminated ones found on some higher end luxury models. It just adds another level of elegance and "lux". While it's not in any way a deal breaker or w/e, I'll def miss it.

[ducatiboy72]

My old E91 had plastic ones with BMW on them too.

[pkimM3r]

Originally Posted by shivaswrath

it's black plastic for no line 328/335. Does it matter? I never look at mine..

Lol. Seriously.

[pkimM3r]

Originally Posted by Tsuyoi

It's the small things in luxury cars that make all the difference. Some ambient lighting here and there, some nifty feature, some small design feature. Personally I've always liked having aluminum kickplates, esp the illuminated ones found on some higher end luxury models. It just adds another level of elegance and "lux". While it's not in any way a deal breaker or w/e, I'll def miss it.

I dont know my no line has more options than most ppl i see driving their x lines. Does that make me more "lux" or no because indont have gloss black trim and aluminum whatever they are.

[shivaswrath]

True, my no line came with Tech/Premium/Cold Weather...so is it >luxury line I could've had at the same price?

I just didn't like the look of any of the lines, ultimately I was going to go with the full CF interior so the extra $1500-3000 didn't make sense.

On top of that, only the no line or M sport line don't look goofy with sporty elements like a CF lip or CF mirror covers, so....

[billiebob]

My stripped e90 Lci had nice aluminum kick plates. It definitely elevated the car. People noticed too. I'd miss them if they were black plastic.

[Tsuyoi]

Originally Posted by shivaswrath

True, my no line came with Tech/Premium/Cold Weather...so is it >luxury line I could've had at the same price?

I just didn't like the look of any of the lines, ultimately I was going to go with the full CF interior so the extra $1500-3000 didn't make sense.

On top of that, only the no line or M sport line don't look goofy with sporty elements like a CF lip or CF mirror covers, so....

There shouldn't have to be a choice between all those things and the kickplates. Did I say that I'd rather have a lined car just for kickplates rather than options like tech/premium or w/e?

What I'm saying is that BMW should have had aluminum kickplates on ALL the cars. Go ahead and have the "special labeled" ones for the lines, but at least have a silver one saying BMW on the no line.

Back when I was in a e90 they always gave me a little kick when I saw them getting into the car, and people definitely noticed/commented.

[BimmerHJ]

I'm pretty sure you will find the replacement doorsill kickplate from eBay sooner or later.

[shivaswrath]

i do like the sill plates that are back lit...pretty sick, but only on 5 and 7 series, right?

[pkimM3r]

Originally Posted by BimmerHJ

I'm pretty sure you will find the replacement doorsill kickplate from eBay sooner or later.

Aluminum foil. Why wait for someone else to sell it when you can make it? Lol.

[pkimM3r]

Originally Posted by billiebob

My stripped e90 Lci had nice aluminum kick plates. It definitely elevated the car. People noticed too. I'd miss them if they were black plastic.

I get more kicks out of letting my car parallel park itself while im drunk. Look ma! No hands!! Haha. I do not condone drinking and driving.