BMW 5 Series F10 LCI Facelift/Update Previewed in Render - Page 2

ryyster · 02-25-2013, 08:53 PM

The render looks good to me. Can't wait for the actual pictures.

pharding · 02-25-2013, 10:20 PM

I am getting a 2014 LCI 535d doing Euro Delivery on July 24. I like the LCI enhancements however they are minor.

bbbbmw · 02-28-2013, 12:18 AM

Note to BMW: Please quit doing these pointless annual "plastic surgeries" on your cars. They don't serve a purpose, and waste company resources that could be focused on actual product improvement. American car manufacturers did this for years, and it was pointless. We buy your cars specifically because they DON'T change grill/tail each year. End of rant.

Dandle · 02-28-2013, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bbbbmw

Note to BMW: Please quit doing these pointless annual "plastic surgeries" on your cars. They don't serve a purpose, and waste company resources that could be focused on actual product improvement. American car manufacturers did this for years, and it was pointless. We buy your cars specifically because they DON'T change grill/tail each year. End of rant.

This isnt an annual plastic surgery its the mid life refresh, the F10/11 will be end of life in three or four years time.

hio · 03-07-2013, 03:58 PM

Nice info Scott26! keep us posted! More pictures pls! Do you have more info about the technical solution to enhance the steering feedback?

georgere · 03-19-2013, 02:46 PM

never liked f10 and the LCI is not making it any more attractive. be waiting for the next model in a few years and in meanwhile, enjoying my 2006 e90

WJGreer · 03-19-2013, 04:14 PM

I, on the other hand, think the F10 is gorgeous, a clear improvement over the E60 (which I've driven one of since 2007), and the best looking car in its class.

bubbahead · 03-19-2013, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by georgere

never liked f10 and the LCI is not making it any more attractive. be waiting for the next model in a few years and in meanwhile, enjoying my 2006 e90

The f10 not for everyone, but waiting 4 years for the new model is quite a long time.
F10 Msport only way to go!
When I was in market for 3 series, I waited for the LCI..Even though I got the e92, The pre-lci e90 looked outdated compared the the LCI e90.

YodaSyrup · 03-19-2013, 05:49 PM

So the F10 will now have 8 different possible grill inserts?

Pre-facelift base, 550, performance and M5.
Post-facelift base, 550, performance and M5.

I'm assuming pre and post will not be interchangeable, but time will tell.

WJGreer · 03-19-2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bbbbmw

Note to BMW: Please quit doing these pointless annual "plastic surgeries" on your cars. They don't serve a purpose, and waste company resources that could be focused on actual product improvement. American car manufacturers did this for years, and it was pointless. We buy your cars specifically because they DON'T change grill/tail each year. End of rant.

I disagree. BMW does this because it improves sales of a model that may otherwise be seen as aging. If there weren't a business case, they wouldn't do it.

K-A · 03-19-2013, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by YodaSyrup

So the F10 will now have 8 different possible grill inserts?

Pre-facelift base, 550, performance and M5.
Post-facelift base, 550, performance and M5.

I'm assuming pre and post will not be interchangeable, but time will tell.

They appear to be the same shape to me, just different inserts (with less slats) throwing off the look. Though the magazines keep saying the grille will be smaller. We'll find out soon enough.

The X Men · 03-20-2013, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by georgere

never liked f10 and the LCI is not making it any more attractive. be waiting for the next model in a few years and in meanwhile, enjoying my 2006 e90

According to your sig, you drive a 2006 235i, so what is a 06 235i?

OzDriver · 03-20-2013, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by The X Men

According to your sig, you drive a 2006 235i, so what is a 06 235i?

Maybe it's a 335 with a couple of cylinders not working

SCOTT26 · 03-20-2013, 06:33 PM

Many questions why the 5er does not have similar intensive surgery as the E-Klasse?

Answer?
It did not need it, sales are strong and the car still looks current , compare pre-facelift E-Klasse and update to see how dated the car looked.
Updates to the 5er visually are minor , the noticeable difference is underneath.

SamS · 03-20-2013, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Many questions why the 5er does not have similar intensive surgery as the E-Klasse?

Answer?
It did not need it, sales are strong and the car still looks current , compare pre-facelift E-Klasse and update to see how dated the car looked.
Updates to the 5er visually are minor , the noticeable difference is underneath.

That's the part that has me very intrigued.

bimmerjph · 03-20-2013, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Many questions why the 5er does not have similar intensive surgery as the E-Klasse?

Answer?
It did not need it, sales are strong and the car still looks current , compare pre-facelift E-Klasse and update to see how dated the car looked.
Updates to the 5er visually are minor , the noticeable difference is underneath.

These words.... I like them.

02-25-2013, 08:53 PM	#23
ryyster ..... Drives: a BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: California Posts: 99 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 535i [3.50]	The render looks good to me. Can't wait for the actual pictures. __________________

02-25-2013, 10:20 PM	#24
pharding Captain Drives: 11 550i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 845 iTrader: (0)	I am getting a 2014 LCI 535d doing Euro Delivery on July 24. I like the LCI enhancements however they are minor. __________________ 14 535d Euro Del 14 X3 11 550i Euro Del Retired: 08 550i Euro Del; 06 330i Euro Del; 04 545i Euro Del; 01 530i Euro Del

03-19-2013, 04:14 PM	#29
WJGreer Second Lieutenant Drives: 2005 E60 545 Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Denver Posts: 260 iTrader: (0)	I, on the other hand, think the F10 is gorgeous, a clear improvement over the E60 (which I've driven one of since 2007), and the best looking car in its class. __________________ *-Will* 2005 545i Sport \| 2001 X5 3.0 Sport (Retired)

03-20-2013, 06:33 PM	#36
SCOTT26 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Amazonite Silver Beauty Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: WORLDWIDE Posts: 1,964 iTrader: (0)	Many questions why the 5er does not have similar intensive surgery as the E-Klasse? Answer? It did not need it, sales are strong and the car still looks current , compare pre-facelift E-Klasse and update to see how dated the car looked. Updates to the 5er visually are minor , the noticeable difference is underneath. __________________ 4.

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02-28-2013, 12:18 AM	#25
bbbbmw Private First Class Drives: 135i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southwest Posts: 102 iTrader: (0)	Note to BMW: Please quit doing these pointless annual "plastic surgeries" on your cars. They don't serve a purpose, and waste company resources that could be focused on actual product improvement. American car manufacturers did this for years, and it was pointless. We buy your cars specifically because they DON'T change grill/tail each year. End of rant.

03-07-2013, 03:58 PM	#27
hio New Member Drives: BMW Z4 3.0 Roadster 2005 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sweden Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	Nice info Scott26! keep us posted! More pictures pls! Do you have more info about the technical solution to enhance the steering feedback?

03-19-2013, 02:46 PM	#28
georgere Private First Class Drives: 06 235i 6MT Sport Premium Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stamford CT Posts: 161 iTrader: (0)	never liked f10 and the LCI is not making it any more attractive. be waiting for the next model in a few years and in meanwhile, enjoying my 2006 e90

03-19-2013, 05:49 PM	#31
YodaSyrup Private Drives: W220 S55, F10 535 Join Date: May 2011 Location: VA USA Posts: 62 iTrader: (0)	So the F10 will now have 8 different possible grill inserts? Pre-facelift base, 550, performance and M5. Post-facelift base, 550, performance and M5. I'm assuming pre and post will not be interchangeable, but time will tell.