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http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=758869
Updates are good, but we're talking about a car which cost $100,000 - $400,000 in different countries. I can't think of a single investment which would deteriorate faster than this and it's definitely NOT the expectation of people who buy this car. We buy it for its practicality, performance, status and quality.
Today it's official that a facelift is around the corner. Only few of the updates would likely be retrofittable (headlights) and for a high good price too. Other updates like corrections to steering feedback (vibrating steering wheel when idle anyone?), active safety, interior improvements wouldn't be retrofittable at all - thus damaging the car's morale and financial value by making it a "old generation" for owners and resale customers alike.
Selling and buying a new one isn't a viable option either, customers at this price range either want the new fresh car or offer 50% of original value to a car that is 1 year old. I'm one of many who paid for all premium features, expensive parking, clearbra, leather lotions and using the car like it's a 2nd wife (in my case 1st wife...). I feel it's BMW is getting to the point their damage to loyal customers who buy an ///M car immediately no matter the price and logic, would be more than their revenue of appealing to new or prudent customers.
Sorry for my bad english, wanted to know if anyone feels the same.
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Originally Posted by SCOTT26
The changes are subtle on the surface it is underneath that will really count.
A new re-profiled front end incorporating the latest kidney grille (with a forward looking stance/slant and thicker chrome outline) brings prominence to the front of the car.
The overall look for the lower intakes is taken from the 2010 BMW Concept Active hybrid 5 although incorporating air curtain technology and depending on model, further decorative trim elements.
Finishing off the cosmetic side of things The 5er will be offered with adaptive LEDs as an option , updated taillight graphics and a reprofiled rear diffuser. The Front wing mirrors follow the rest of the recent BMW line by incorporating the side indicators.
The next-gen six cylinder engine that will premiere with the F32 BMW 4er Coupe in spring will be available taking power out substantially higher than the outgoing N55. The engine will also feature BMW's Cylinder dimming recently introduced on the 7er and other aspects of the latest EfficientDynamics features.
Further inclusions of the latest four cylinders including a petrol powered EfficientDynamics model. Rounding off the regular 5er will be the latest inclusion of the BMW V8 in the 550i with more power and cylinder dimming technology for a more efficient drive and the M550d performance diesel.
And rounding off will be the usual interior trim , exterior colour and wheel re-designs. New technology such as the latest iDrive , Connected Drive features and in-car entertainment (B&O sound system).
The priority changes are effected to the steering which is reconfigured to be more communicative. A more class-leading ride and dynamic proficient handling updates in order to improve the overall impression of the car. The changes also apply to the BMW 5er Touring models and BMW 5er Gran Turismo.
The M-Sport packet's receive a slight minimal refresh aswell as optional M Performance accessories updates.
The updated BMW 5er line will premiere next Summer in time for sales in September where the car will receive its official debut at the IAA in September.
Like all M car LCI updates, changes to the M5 are minimal in regards to exterior updates.
The China only BMW 5er Li will premiere around the same time.
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