F30/F31 LCI in your showroom this Saturday 25th

E90F30er · 07-23-2015, 04:14 PM

Are you going to get there early and be the first member of the public to sit in the facelift in your showroom? I can't wait!

....,,,,..,,.. · 07-23-2015, 04:17 PM

Make sure you get them to actually point out what F3x IS the LCI one though.

Let's face it, gonna be hard to spot, well unless it's dark with those Chav rear lights on.

Nick the Greek · 07-23-2015, 04:59 PM

No.

I have a very busy weekend.

Friday night off to see UFO.

Saturday morning gym.

Afternoon, test drive an RS6.

Saturday evening, party.

Sleep.

Sunday morning gym, then lunch at golf club.

Sunday afternoon help mother pack for her house move.

Home.

Sleep.....

Nick the Greek · 07-23-2015, 05:00 PM

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No.

I have a very busy weekend.

Friday night off to see UFO.

Saturday morning gym.

Afternoon, test drive an RS6.

Saturday evening, party.

Sleep.

Sunday morning gym, then lunch at golf club.

Sunday afternoon help mother pack for her house move.

Home.

Sleep.....

Hold on.

When am I going to ride the Ducati?

Beancounter_74 · 07-23-2015, 06:55 PM

Come on Nick.....we've seen the pictures, who you trying to fool with this 'going to the gym' talk

....,,,,..,,.. · 07-23-2015, 07:00 PM

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Come on Nick.....we've seen the pictures, who you trying to fool with this 'going to the gym' talk

Yeah specially when we know he's 'Popping In to Jim'

Beancounter_74 · 07-23-2015, 07:02 PM

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Come on Nick.....we've seen the pictures, who you trying to fool with this 'going to the gym' talk

Yeah specially when we know he's 'Popping In to Jim'

I think he did mention once that he often goes in the rear entrance of (the) Jim

Nick the Greek · 07-24-2015, 02:03 AM

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I think he did mention once that he often goes in the rear entrance of (the) Jim

ukbeemerboy · 07-24-2015, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by E90F30er

Are you going to get there early and be the first member of the public to sit in the facelift in your showroom? I can't wait!

No. If you can't wait then your life must be quite dull

ewanmac · 07-24-2015, 01:27 PM

Was in my dealers today and they let me see it. Subtle is an understatement - only BMW fans will notice the difference which is great for us pre LCI owners as it won't effect residuals.

Rear lights do look nice when illuminated and I like the white hvac display. Otherwise most of the changes are underneath.

k44ENT · 07-24-2015, 02:00 PM

And not all the underneath changes are unique to the LCI like 5 stud struts. I just read a copy of Autocar and it mentions that the test car doesn't drive as well as the previous model quote "has some improving to do before it's even at the dynamic level of its predecessor, never mind back at the top of the class"

E90F30er · 07-24-2015, 03:12 PM

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No. If you can't wait then your life must be quite dull

Possibly. But as a BMW enthusiast we live, die, breath, eat, sleep, work, rest, play, sink and swim BMW.

....,,,,..,,.. · 07-24-2015, 04:23 PM

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Possibly. But as a BMW enthusiast we live, die, breath, eat, sleep, work, rest, play, sink and swim BMW.

Are you buying one?

You missed that off your list

rich100 · 07-24-2015, 04:49 PM

Seriously? The Lci has some new lights and a different cup holder. Can't get that excited about it.

Walesy · 07-25-2015, 02:08 AM

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Seriously? The Lci has some new lights and a different cup holder. Can't get that excited about it.

Same thoughts here.

I am not considering a 330D (dependant on what happens in the next 3 weeks at work with some unwelcome change possible) and Stratstone leeds send me videos of various that they have in stock.

Now..as much as I would like they LCI model, I cant help think that I may get a stonking deal on a pre LCI model in the next month, but residuals is a factor I am also concerned about, I dont how much the pre LCI will suffer...if any.

JustChris · 07-25-2015, 02:11 AM

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Seriously? The Lci has some new lights and a different cup holder. Can't get that excited about it.

Same. Can't think I've ever made a trip to the dealers for an LCI or actually known when one was in the showroom. Be nice to look It over though yeah.

rich100 · 07-25-2015, 02:48 AM

I think we discused this quite a bit on a thread a couple of months back.

I think it pretty much boils down to clever marketing by bmw to more punters into the dealerships.

I just can't imagine too many gasps when they whip off the covers and unveil something that too all intents and purposes is the same car.

Having said all that I guess the majority dont read forums like this and may therefore be suitably impressed.

I thought I knew a fair bit about BMWs before this (maybe I did) but I have learnt a massive amount more since joining it.The knowledge here really is first rate.

Nick the Greek · 07-25-2015, 03:30 AM

To be fair,the LCI may not look to different, but there are big changes under the skin.

JD6 · 07-25-2015, 03:51 AM

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I just can't imagine too many gasps when they whip off the covers and unveil something that too all intents and purposes is the same car.

I really hope they do the whole cover thing!

rich100 · 07-25-2015, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rich100

I just can't imagine too many gasps when they whip off the covers and unveil something that too all intents and purposes is the same car.

I really hope they do the whole cover thing!

Ta dahhhh!!!

"Er but it's the same."

"Yes but look at the lights... They perfectly accentuate the lines and point to the 3 series heritage"

rich100 · 07-25-2015, 04:02 AM

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To be fair,the LCI may not look to different, but there are big changes under the skin.

Yes you're right there.

I would like to understand a bit more about the suspension changes and to whether that's made an improvement.

No doubt nick you'll be wanting to put the diesel range through its paces....

Drek · 07-25-2015, 08:18 AM

Well that was a bit underwhelming! In truth, need to drive back to back to compare.

07-23-2015, 04:14 PM	#1
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....,,,,..,,.. General 6734 Rep 20,651 Posts Drives: xxxx Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: xxxx iTrader: (0)	Make sure you get them to actually point out what F3x IS the LCI one though. Let's face it, gonna be hard to spot, well unless it's dark with those Chav rear lights on.
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Nick the Greek Banned 2010 Rep 6,065 Posts Drives: M135i. I don't do diesel. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	No. I have a very busy weekend. Friday night off to see UFO. Saturday morning gym. Afternoon, test drive an RS6. Saturday evening, party. Sleep. Sunday morning gym, then lunch at golf club. Sunday afternoon help mother pack for her house move. Home. Sleep.....
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Beancounter_74 Colonel 602 Rep 2,246 Posts Drives: M140i F20, 449i F33 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Come on Nick.....we've seen the pictures, who you trying to fool with this 'going to the gym' talk
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07-24-2015, 01:27 PM	#10
ewanmac Captain 189 Rep 728 Posts Drives: m140i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Aberdeen iTrader: (0)	Was in my dealers today and they let me see it. Subtle is an understatement - only BMW fans will notice the difference which is great for us pre LCI owners as it won't effect residuals. Rear lights do look nice when illuminated and I like the white hvac display. Otherwise most of the changes are underneath. __________________ M140i and Boxster S for Summer \| Previously F31 330dx, E90 335D, E92 335i, E46 320CD, E46 318ci x2... and some short-lived SUV thing
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k44ENT Lieutenant Colonel 492 Rep 1,503 Posts Drives: M2 LCI DCT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	And not all the underneath changes are unique to the LCI like 5 stud struts. I just read a copy of Autocar and it mentions that the test car doesn't drive as well as the previous model quote "has some improving to do before it's even at the dynamic level of its predecessor, never mind back at the top of the class"
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rich100 Colonel 875 Rep 2,060 Posts Drives: F31 320i Xdrive msport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Seriously? The Lci has some new lights and a different cup holder. Can't get that excited about it.
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07-25-2015, 02:48 AM	#17
rich100 Colonel 875 Rep 2,060 Posts Drives: F31 320i Xdrive msport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I think we discused this quite a bit on a thread a couple of months back. I think it pretty much boils down to clever marketing by bmw to more punters into the dealerships. I just can't imagine too many gasps when they whip off the covers and unveil something that too all intents and purposes is the same car. Having said all that I guess the majority dont read forums like this and may therefore be suitably impressed. I thought I knew a fair bit about BMWs before this (maybe I did) but I have learnt a massive amount more since joining it.The knowledge here really is first rate.
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Nick the Greek Banned 2010 Rep 6,065 Posts Drives: M135i. I don't do diesel. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	To be fair,the LCI may not look to different, but there are big changes under the skin.
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Drek Major 579 Rep 1,215 Posts Drives: Ferrari F430 F1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: West Berkshire iTrader: (0)	Well that was a bit underwhelming! In truth, need to drive back to back to compare.
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