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LCI Headlight question
I'm inching closer to obtaining my m5. But i'm a little confused on the headlight situation. I for some reason thought all 14+ models came with the new updated lights. But when i build my car online, under executive package it has the (full lci headlight options under it)
does this mean i HAVE to spend an extra 6k for the new lights?? To be quite honest, my m5 was going to be barebones. I don't need soft close etc. But i do want the new headlights. Suggestions? edit* I just looked at a bunch of listings, and i didn't see one 14 or 15 car with the old headlights.. so this has to mean the new ones are standard...? Last edited by TrevorM3; 03-13-2016 at 07:04 PM.. |
03-13-2016, 07:35 PM | #3 | |
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how much was it? i don't see an individual headlight option on bmw.com i'm 25, i definitely don't need soft close, stupid curtains, and hud display etc. what i do need is under the hood. |
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03-13-2016, 07:48 PM | #4 |
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I would strongly advise getting the HUD. It may seem like a stupid option but I'm not sure I would buy a car without one, now that I've had one.
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you are the perfect example!! your car is a 14 but has the older headlights?? according to your signature pic. did you not get executive? |
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03-13-2016, 09:12 PM | #6 |
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LED lights are part of the exec package on the lci models. If you don't select the exec package, then you get the standard xenon lights which are a bit different than pre lci cars, but look very similar.
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thank you! any idea where i can find comparison photos?? i looked all over, i guess the difference of the two lights are very subtle. |
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03-13-2016, 09:25 PM | #8 |
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This one has the lci standard xenons:
http://www.cnet.com/roadshow/auto/2015-bmw-m5/ This one has the older ones - actually lots of pics of 2013 M5s with the older ones: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ad-test-review Yeah, the difference between pre lci and lci on the xenons is pretty subtle - go for the LEDs, they look amazing! And you get all the other goodies "for free"!
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found this link http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/20...on-package/#/5 says LEDs are optional as you said, but where are the led's? on the angel eyes themselves? or?? lol sorry weird questions. |
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03-14-2016, 07:28 AM | #10 |
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I have executive, however the production date was on the "edge" before the LCI. Don't ask, it was a rough patch for me and my dealer.
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I would say at least get the exec package. Barebones M5 just sounds wrong...
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ok guys, i think i finally "see" the actual difference.
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/bmw-f10-headlight the first and third image demonstrate the difference. i hope i can get this full lights w/o having executive package... we'll see. |
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03-16-2016, 07:30 PM | #15 |
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I have a mid 14 with only LED package, nothing else. To be honest I was looking for one with exec package, but this one won me with the longer warranty and lower miles, and correct color combo.
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have you done this? pics, thread? from what i read, i thought the full LED lights needed new harnesess etc when swapping from xenon. |
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