The Evolution of Style: How Has Your E9 Changed?

[Wobdog]

Just like fashion trends, the look of our E9s has evolved over time—styles shift, ideas change, and each car develops a personality of its own.

Over the years, my E9 has gone through a number of transformations, each reflecting a different chapter in its life and the influence of its three owners. From tinted windows and various fog lights to distinctive wheels, two-tone paint with red pin stripes, reflector deletes, lowering, grille changes, and the addition of euro mirrors—this car has worn many looks.

I’ve gathered a few photos that capture those changes through the years, and I’d love to see how your E9 has evolved too. Every one tells its own unique story[MW1]

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[MW1]

 

[bmw2800cs]

Front spoilers, 16 inch and bigger wheels ...

 

[Minivansomeren]

Just like fashion trends, the look of our E9s has evolved over time—styles shift, ideas change, and each car develops a personality of its own.

Over the years, my E9 has gone through a number of transformations, each reflecting a different chapter in its life and the influence of its three owners. From tinted windows and various fog lights to distinctive wheels, two-tone paint with red pin stripes, reflector deletes, lowering, grille changes, and the addition of euro mirrors—this car has worn many looks.

I’ve gathered a few photos that capture those changes through the years, and I’d love to see how your E9 has evolved too. Every one tells its own unique story[MW1]

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[MW1]

What’s the story with the Christmas lights? I really like the “dinner plate” wheels in the early photos. Not a classic look, but they compliment the silver paint very nicely!

I just got my car a few months ago and have some reversible visual/style tweaks planned - stay tuned!

 

[Wobdog]

What’s the story with the Christmas lights? I really like the “dinner plate” wheels in the early photos. Not a classic look, but they compliment the silver paint very nicely!

I just got my car a few months ago and have some reversible visual/style tweaks planned - stay tuned!

I was tempted to stick with the “dinner plate” Ronals and their Jetsons flair, but in the end, the timeless Alpinas felt right.

 

[adawil2002]

2011 Bone Stock
2016 to Present

 

[BarneyT]

the coupe had been sitting for around 25 years when we purchased…I see a few changes.

 

[Rek]

 

[Rek]

Mine has changed quite a bit.

 

[ScottAndrews]

Sadly, mine has not changed a bit since I bought it in 2006... I am planning on changing that!

 

[ScottAndrews]

Mine has changed quite a bit. View attachment 209900

Your "before" photo looks a lot like mine today! Hopefully I'll get to your level soon. Beautiful car BTW!

 

[JMinPDX]

See if you can spot the difference:

2015:

2021:

 

[Minivansomeren]

See if you can spot the difference:

Bumpers!!!! So much better

 

[Wobdog]

I was tempted to stick with the “dinner plate” Ronals and their Jetsons flair, but in the end, the timeless Alpinas felt right.

See if you can spot the difference:

2015:
View attachment 209914

2021:
View attachment 209915

New Steering wheel? In addtion to the bumper change

 

[JMinPDX]

New Steering wheel? In addtion to the bumper change

Ha! Good eyes. I didn't remember. Now that you mention it. First photo has a Euro CS bus wheel. Second photo has the stock 74 four spoke wheel.
Currently running 14" Moto-Lita.

 

[Rek]

Your "before" photo looks a lot like mine today! Hopefully I'll get to your level soon. Beautiful car BTW!

The design is good but it was put together in a rush after the bodywork was restored so it drives like a crate.

 

[Minivansomeren]

Ok, I’ve only had my coupe a few months but I’ve already gone through a couple style changes:

Original:

Test fitting some new wheels:

Added some color today:

Now I need to get the BBS wheels refinished and combine the two looks.

I really like how the gold wheels compliment the warmth of the Chamonix paint. The CSL stripes are a fun way to add a little color pop. Not sure how long I’ll keep them but I think the combination of stripes and gold BBS will give it a sort of “race car lite” vibe. I don’t love the look of the an air dam but I might run without my front bumper for a while to add to compliment the racey look.