Which style black grill for my M340i

vroompshert · 03-04-2020, 11:55 AM

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to the G20 world and just picked up a 2020 M340i in Sapphire Black. I came from a 2011 E92 335i and loved that car!

I've done a ton of research, and I'm trying to decide whether to get the 330i style grill or the M340i style grill. I believe both styles will fit on my car, but I want to see more pictures before I make my decision. Please help!

330i style grill:

https://ind-distribution.com/collect...e-front-grille

M340i style grill:

https://ind-distribution.com/collect...e-front-grille

cigaro · 03-04-2020, 12:55 PM

The 330i style grille is much more iconic and fitting for a bmw imo. Here’s mine on PB.

https://m.imgur.com/1xpWVX7?r

vroompshert · 03-04-2020, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cigaro

The 330i style grille is much more iconic and fitting for a bmw imo. Here’s mine on PB.

https://m.imgur.com/1xpWVX7?r

Car looks clean! I do agree that the 330 style grill looks cleaner. No fitment issues I assume?

SoFlo M340i · 03-04-2020, 02:47 PM

I've been having the same debate. Part of me likes the newness of the new grill versus the same old. but another part likes the lines on the 330 style. And if i choose to go with the more classic style, the question then becomes single slat or double slat.

https://www.kiesmotorsports.com/coll...30i-340i-m340i

longlasting · 03-04-2020, 04:37 PM

I went black M340i grill on my M340i

Burrcold · 03-04-2020, 05:23 PM

That double slat version from Kies looks nice! Anybody have it installed?

GOLFFRR · 03-04-2020, 05:30 PM

I like these: https://www.bmwpartspros.com/oem-par...w0LWdhcw%3D%3D

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SoFlo M340i · 03-04-2020, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Burrcold

That double slat version from Kies looks nice! Anybody have it installed?

I'm trying to find out the same thing

themnmd · 03-04-2020, 07:33 PM

Black slats

Conezz · 03-05-2020, 07:03 PM

The black mesh one looks 100% better. Actually have that one being installed on my new 330i. The slatted one doesn't look as nice with the active grille, but it's better looking than both of the cerium ones.

Conezz · 03-05-2020, 07:09 PM

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chenry · 03-05-2020, 07:42 PM

I like the mesh

RedKloud · 03-05-2020, 09:39 PM

Mesh!

vroompshert · 03-05-2020, 10:48 PM

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I'm leaning towards mesh now!

Spoilt666 · 03-06-2020, 02:17 AM

Mesh! The slatted grille is a hell to clean properly...

Conezz · 03-06-2020, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by vroompshert

I'm leaning towards mesh now!

Funny thing is that the cerium mesh is the ugliest of all four grilles, but the black mesh is the sexiest. The slatted traditional grille (black) comes in second, and the bi-color slatted grille comes in third IMO. Amazing how color can give the same thing a completely different appeal.

vroompshert · 03-06-2020, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Conezz

Funny thing is that the cerium mesh is the ugliest of all four grilles, but the black mesh is the sexiest. The slatted traditional grille (black) comes in second, and the bi-color slatted grille comes in third IMO. Amazing how color can give the same thing a completely different appeal.

Agreed. I have a Black car so I think this is my first choice

Cabby · 03-06-2020, 11:57 PM

Make your own style!

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vroompshert · 03-07-2020, 12:23 AM

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Make your own style!

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Burrcold · 03-07-2020, 06:29 AM

I broke down and just ordered the black mesh grille and the black fog light bits to get rid of the cerium pieces on my M340i. I'm thinking of keeping the cerium mirror caps as a bit of contrast to all the black and white.

SoFlo M340i · 03-07-2020, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Burrcold

I broke down and just ordered the black mesh grille and the black fog light bits to get rid of the cerium pieces on my M340i. I'm thinking of keeping the cerium mirror caps as a bit of contrast to all the black and white.

This is exactly what I've been thinking.

vicfalc09 · 03-08-2020, 06:46 AM

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My car!

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cigaro Private First Class 146 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: California iTrader: (0)	The 330i style grille is much more iconic and fitting for a bmw imo. Here’s mine on PB. https://m.imgur.com/1xpWVX7?r
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SoFlo M340i Second Lieutenant 126 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M340i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I've been having the same debate. Part of me likes the newness of the new grill versus the same old. but another part likes the lines on the 330 style. And if i choose to go with the more classic style, the question then becomes single slat or double slat. https://www.kiesmotorsports.com/coll...30i-340i-m340i
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