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      06-13-2013, 03:02 PM   #133
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I think it's lame to call it LCI as I won't see the difference if I see a F10 on the street whether it's an 2010 or a 2014..
The differences are way to minor to call it LCI and to give it reason for higher prices..
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      06-13-2013, 03:10 PM   #134
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I think it's lame to call it LCI as I won't see the difference if I see a F10 on the street whether it's an 2010 or a 2014..
The differences are way to minor to call it LCI and to give it reason for higher prices..
Read the differences, the car gets mechanical changes too (i.e. steering).
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      06-13-2013, 04:06 PM   #135
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Read the differences, the car gets mechanical changes too (i.e. steering).
LCI has always stood for "facelift" as in cosmetics.. anyway, no worries though, I'll live though it
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      06-13-2013, 04:46 PM   #136
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LCI has always stood for "facelift" as in cosmetics.. anyway, no worries though, I'll live though it
Which the F10 got, albeit a minor one. If a model already looks great (like the F10), it shouldn't get or need a big cosmetic overhaul for the sake of having one.
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      06-13-2013, 04:48 PM   #137
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on top of the Headlight where the eyebrow is, in fashion a la E65 7er
that is so small to be turn signal
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      06-13-2013, 06:08 PM   #138
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Which the F10 got, albeit a minor one. If a model already looks great (like the F10), it shouldn't get or need a big cosmetic overhaul for the sake of having one.
Exactly,thank goodness they didn't ruin a great design.Now as far as the F30 goes,when it is LCI time,the front end IMO needs a major facelift.
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      06-13-2013, 08:55 PM   #139
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that is so small to be turn signal
It's like that with the Current F01 LED Headlamps


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oh the signal is at the top, i thought it was the three 3 dots
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      06-13-2013, 10:22 PM   #141
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Current 5 Series Sedan
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LCI 5 Series Sedan
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ahh those badges, Luxury, Sports & what not ... never thought I would see the day of BMW going the Dodge, GM Pontiac route ...


Thank god for the M5
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      06-14-2013, 03:43 AM   #142
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Has anyone seen a picture of the LCI xenon lights? All I can find are pics of the LED lights.
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Has anyone seen a picture of the LCI xenon lights? All I can find are pics of the LED lights.
On page 38-39 in the brochure there is a picture of a car that seems to have the Xenon lights
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LCI has always stood for "facelift" as in cosmetics.. anyway, no worries though, I'll live though it
The E60 LCI was also very minor (IMO) in the cosmetics department.
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      06-14-2013, 06:33 AM   #145
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On page 38-39 in the brochure there is a picture of a car that seems to have the Xenon lights
Thanks! I made a quick comparison picture. To me the new front is a lot sportier than the old one, while still keeping the classy look.
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      06-14-2013, 06:48 AM   #146
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Just for the heck of it, here is a comparison between Modern line (with LEDs) and Luxury line (without LEDs).
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      06-14-2013, 07:12 AM   #147
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Good comparo's. The new LED's are really nice, but IMO the pre-facelift xenons are considerably nicer than the LCI xenons, which look a little "unfinished". Also if they use HALOGEN turn signals then it's a HUGE deal breaker. I couldn't go back to a car with those.

I never even noticed that the LCI eliminated the sharp cut on the upper bumper (next to the grille where it flows into the headlight) which provided a lean surface and shadow play next to the inside portion of the headlights. Now the bumper next to said headlights just kind of "melts down into" the headlights. Less defined a look, maybe less stately, maybe a little more sporty as it gives a smoother look. Though not as aggressive, IMO. The M Sport of course will be the only model to retain the pre-LCI "cut".
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LCI has always stood for "facelift" as in cosmetics.. anyway, no worries though, I'll live though it
LCI, Life Cycle Improvements. I interpret that as overall improvements, not strictly cosmetics... Just saying.
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      06-14-2013, 10:37 AM   #149
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the car looks so damn good on the catalog cover(in post #1). lol

I am starting to like Titanium Silver a lot.
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      06-14-2013, 11:14 AM   #150
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LCI lights on left, pre-LCI on right.

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From what I see here, the LCI does not have LED indicators? That is a strange move from BMW part...
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anybody else notice the dark brown (cohiba?) interior on the f10 has the bang & olufsen speakers in the doors but not on top of the idrive screen?
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      06-15-2013, 12:27 PM   #152
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LCI has always stood for "facelift" as in cosmetics.. anyway, no worries though, I'll live though it
Which the F10 got, albeit a minor one. If a model already looks great (like the F10), it shouldn't get or need a big cosmetic overhaul for the sake of having one.
Best way to say it well put Jason
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      06-15-2013, 12:58 PM   #153
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anybody else notice the dark brown (cohiba?) interior on the f10 has the bang & olufsen speakers in the doors but not on top of the idrive screen?
It's there, just not popped up.
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Just sat in a 3 Series and found the plastic on the new M Sport steering wheel to feel very hard and cheap and the buttons chintzy to the touch and click sounds. Is this the same one the 5 gets?
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