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11-27-2014, 04:27 PM | #46 | |
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F80 M3 hit the scene as an MY2015 in early summer 2014, but the MY2016 F30/F80 LCI won't be here until summer 2015. So yes, LCI comes second model year again, but the difference is the M3 hit early this model year - before the 3 did, even. So no one wanted to wait an entire year for some tail lights anyway. Now, for people planning to take delivery next year anyway - yes, they should take notice. Plus, we've has multiple high profile discussions about this on F80.bimmerpost so people have had multiple opportunities to inform themselves. I tried to do that back in 2008 too, but I think this time the audience is more up to speed. We'll see soon. |
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11-27-2014, 04:46 PM | #49 | |
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Meanwhile, full LED tail lights will continue to be common across all other manufacturers including the 12k econoboxes. |
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F30 interior > E46 >>>>> E90 Styling is subjective. |
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11-27-2014, 05:01 PM | #51 | |
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11-27-2014, 05:43 PM | #52 |
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Thanks for the post Jason. I am heading out in 12 hours to two different dealers to finalize my color build. This may now sway me in waiting a little longer (I've waited ~3 years at this point what's another few months )
And seeing how I can't talk myself into any of the colors currently offered I may get a double bonus by waiting (LEDs + new colors). |
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11-27-2014, 07:27 PM | #56 |
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Love the new lights
Hate the new nomenclature
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11-27-2014, 08:41 PM | #58 | |
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On the note of LED, not sure until I see them in the flesh what they're like. They are supposed to be the closest to natural daylight you can get. And as long as the projectors are a decent set up the beam pattern is as good if not better than xenon projection (I did read previously somewhere that the LED beam was a bit scattered and didn't actually give a better 'drivers view'). The current upgraded lighting with Xenons is absolutely spectacular! Still. How 'standard' will they really be... Just means another hike in base cost? #Cynic |
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11-27-2014, 08:51 PM | #59 | |
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Seem like 20D is now 190PS and that the 25i is 231PS. What can we expect from the 30 I/D 40I/D 50 D level of the B serie engine? Last edited by BimmerMat135; 11-27-2014 at 08:58 PM.. |
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Yes it is subjective, but the fact remains, a lot of people including those on this forum do not like the F30 interior and prefer the E90. I happen to like it because it resembles the E90 but the layout is more modern but you're in the minority that think the F30 interior comes even close to what's being offered in the C-Class. While I have no problems with the F30, you put the two side by side and it looks outdated and it's only at mid-cycle.
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Looks like it will turn out great.
I just hope manual gear boxes won't be excluded from even more of the 3er lineup this year...
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Would luv to understand the differences between the N55 and B58. As an F30 owner, any improvements in these inline six's are worth the upgrade. Best engine ever developed. I just installed a Dinan tune, and can out-accelerate a new M3 or M4 (but they'd catch up eventually..:-) I see a new 440i x-drive coupe in my future.
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