A visual comparison of F30 3 Series LCI versus Pre-LCI

Jason · 05-07-2015, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Thumper333

It didn't help that they used completely different color models in each one. The interior "comparison" was a LH drive to a RH drive. LOL

But I agree, visual differences are negligable, hopefully the mechanical differences are more significant for all those people who waited to get a car for this update.

If you have photos of the pre-LCI F30 in the all-new colors to compare against, be my guest

GMe90 · 05-07-2015, 11:23 AM

Pre-lci looks better.

jondaman · 05-07-2015, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWPower06

Looks like the new headlights and tail lights can be retrofitted to the pre-LCI F30s

The front headlight looks really cool. I hope so too.
But knowing BMW, it will probably run about $5k to get them :\

aajami · 05-07-2015, 11:24 AM

So other than the foglights, the front and rear bumpers on the LCI M-Sport are exactly the same? That seems like a bit of a cheapening out, no?

Mani59 · 05-07-2015, 11:25 AM

Don't like the lights. What are those squiggly headlights supposed to represent?

Welcome to NBA Jam · 05-07-2015, 11:26 AM

I like it. The new tail lights go well with the headlights.

fecurtis · 05-07-2015, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by aajami

So other than the foglights, the front and rear bumpers on the LCI M-Sport are exactly the same? That seems like a bit of a cheapening out, no?

Most of the upgrades are to the suspension, steering, and overall chassis tuning.

Don't know why people are so disappointed, not like the current car is very ugly as is.

aajami · 05-07-2015, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by fecurtis

Most of the upgrades are to the suspension, steering, and overall chassis tuning.

Don't know why people are so disappointed, not like the current car is very ugly as is.

I get that, but it's been the norm that the Germans update wheels, headlights, taillights, front bumper, and rear bumper (at the very least) as part of the exterior changes in any given model's refresh. Seems like BMW is counting all of its pennies lately...

DML · 05-07-2015, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GMe90

Pre-lci looks better.

@ least you notice the difference....

SamS · 05-07-2015, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by aajami

I get that, but it's been the norm that the Germans update wheels, headlights, taillights, front bumper, and rear bumper (at the very least) as part of the exterior changes in any given model's refresh. Seems like BMW is counting all of its pennies lately...

They did do all those changes, to the non-m-sport model. Which is exactly the same amount of refresh that the F01/F10/F25 received for their LCIs. Except the F25 got shorted on new tail lamps.

mxa121 · 05-07-2015, 11:48 AM

Fog lights on m sport? Not cool.

And to echo what we're all thinking, looks practically the same but with 21 more hp

kasher_khan · 05-07-2015, 11:51 AM

Is Mediterranean Blue Metallic going to be available for M sport option?

BoosTonian · 05-07-2015, 11:52 AM

Damn, they put the steering wheel on the opposite side on the LCI??

aajami · 05-07-2015, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SamS

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Originally Posted by aajami

I get that, but it's been the norm that the Germans update wheels, headlights, taillights, front bumper, and rear bumper (at the very least) as part of the exterior changes in any given model's refresh. Seems like BMW is counting all of its pennies lately...

They did do all those changes, to the non-m-sport model. Which is exactly the same amount of refresh that the F01/F10/F25 received for their LCIs. Except the F25 got shorted on new tail lamps.

Yeah, I was referencing the M-Sport model. Seems like it got short changed.

300hp · 05-07-2015, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by GMe90

Pre-lci looks better.

No way

sakson · 05-07-2015, 11:59 AM

I think there has been a mistake here... You guys posted pictures of pre-LCI only... or LCI only... oh wait, they are the same.

nonagon · 05-07-2015, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

Pretty cheesy that the F80 M3 pics are exactly the same pictures, just with the new lights photoshopped in. I mean, look at the reflections on the body (which are also likely photoshopped).....they are the same size, shape and everything. That is physically impossible.

Unless it's a new car, and they just photoshopped the same highlights in? Either way, CHEEZY.

It's a render.

wdeerfield · 05-07-2015, 12:24 PM

I think the sport line is leaps and bounds better for the LCI front bumper. that pre lci looks horrible next to it now. hopefully the ugly 4er gets the same treatment soon with the lci front bumper. not sure how i feel about the lights. im so use to the halos... going away from that makes it blend in with the crowd..

justinnum1 · 05-07-2015, 12:26 PM

why cant they integrate led fog lights somewhere? I hate looking at a big old fog light.

#firstworldproblems

Saphirschwarz · 05-07-2015, 12:26 PM

They managed to get the rear end look like an Audi. Kudos.

drjoe66 · 05-07-2015, 12:34 PM

I tried but I cannot see a real difference. Even with my reading glasses on.....

azw131 · 05-07-2015, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by drjoe66

I tried but I cannot see a real difference. Even with my reading glasses on.....

Same.

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