06-17-2021, 02:57 PM | #1 |
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List with feature/packages you will not have on pre LCI
Hello everyone,
Could you please share what you cannot have on pre LCI even you get them from LCI Example: - LED lights - CarPlay and AndroidAuto - Packages What you must have because introducing it later will be more expensive. Thank you in advance. |
06-17-2021, 03:09 PM | #2 |
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The above, although they can be retrofitted. LED lights includes both front and rear. To my knowledge, no F30 can be outfitted with Android Auto unless you get an aftermarket unit.
On pre-LCI models, a lot of them with the full navigation system have 3G connectivity. Some can be retrofitted, but the others are losing remote services permanently. Additionally, it is relatively easy to upgrade the screen from 6.5" to 8.8" on LCI models, whereas on some pre-LCI models it is impossible without significant difficulty. LCI models could be equipped with enhanced bluetooth and wi-fi services, to my knowledge this is not available pre-LCI. Of course there have been changes to the engines and drivetrain components, this is way too generalized of a statement but to define it simply most consider the LCI to be more reliable than the pre-LCI. And of course there are also the various appearance changes. As of 2017 MY I believe, the F30 stopped using the commonly available R134a AC refrigerant and started using the much more expensive, as well as difficult to find, and service, R1234yf. Otherwise, packages and what they offer generally remained the same across the lifespan of the F30, exception of course being the tech package as various new things were introduced.
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Interesting thread.
I believe pretty much everything is retrofittable, but the cost and effort may be excessive... LCI also has improved suspension, digital cluster (6WB) option, optional Adaptive LED headlights, updated Harman Kardon audio option. A bit unsure about the 2-colour ambient lights, whether that was available before LCI?
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Since “LCI’ varied from 2016 for F30 (3 -series) all the way to 2018 for F36 (4 -series) there’s gonna be a LOT of overlaps, and mixed offerings across F3x. I think you’ll need to get more precise by chassis…
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My 2016, pre-LCI F32 has two color choices for ambient light. Not sure it if was available across every pre-LCI year or maybe later ones like mine. I believe the F32 LCI was 2017.
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