Non-LCI vs LCI
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Does anyone have a list of the exterior differences between the 2007 non-LCI and 2008 LCI? I have an 07, and to be honest I really can't tell the differences all that much! I know the license plate surround, front fog light housing. Are there any others that I'm missing? Does anyone know what BMW's real aim was with the LCI when the differences are so minimal? Granted, the interior has some substantial differences, namely the door panels, which are much more attractive, but with the exterior, they didn't do anything....
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Originally Posted by jalanson' post='733689' date='Nov 28 2008, 01:02 PM
Does anyone have a list of the exterior differences between the 2007 non-LCI and 2008 LCI? I have an 07, and to be honest I really can't tell the differences all that much! I know the license plate surround, front fog light housing. Are there any others that I'm missing? Does anyone know what BMW's real aim was with the LCI when the differences are so minimal? Granted, the interior has some substantial differences, namely the door panels, which are much more attractive, but with the exterior, they didn't do anything....
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Originally Posted by jalanson' post='733689' date='Nov 28 2008, 03:02 PM
Does anyone have a list of the exterior differences between the 2007 non-LCI and 2008 LCI? I have an 07, and to be honest I really can't tell the differences all that much! I know the license plate surround, front fog light housing. Are there any others that I'm missing? Does anyone know what BMW's real aim was with the LCI when the differences are so minimal? Granted, the interior has some substantial differences, namely the door panels, which are much more attractive, but with the exterior, they didn't do anything....
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My Ride: 04 545i - Titanium Silver/Black, Sport pkg, Comfort Seats w/ Lumbar, Premium Sound, power rear sunshade, Adaptive Xenon Headlights, Steptronic, Park Distance Control, Fold down rear seats w/ski bag, Aux jack, 6-disk changer, puddle lamps...
Engine: Custom Remus cat-back exhaust w/chrome square tips, K&N Air Filter, Charcoal Filter Removed, Sprint Booster :-), 50/50 mix of 91+100 Octane, EuroRev ECU Remap (coming soon lol), Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body (coming soon...maybe lol)
Interior: Portable Sirius Stilletto 100 w/car kit, Garmin Nuvi 680 mounted below rear-view mirror, LCI-style I-drive knob, Dark Poplar Center Dashboard Trim.
Exterior: E60 forum clings, 5% rear tint, ACS roof spoiler (painted black for distinct look against limo tint), ACS trunk spoiler, ACS add-on front spoiler and rear apron (awaiting installation), "18 Black Staggered BeBeS Style OER (emergency replacement for cracked sport 124 rims), black kidney grill, white accessory lighting (including license and trunk lamps), Angel-eye upgrade, AIB xenon-matched fog lamps, AIB V3's on order, red rear reflectors
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Originally Posted by advancedlogic' post='733698' date='Nov 28 2008, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by jalanson' post='733706' date='Nov 28 2008, 04:21 PM
Exactly what I wanted! I do think that the LCI looks fresher. Just wasn't in my price range. I do like the new license plate surround on the trunk though. I'll stay happy with the 07
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Originally Posted by advancedlogic' post='733698' date='Nov 29 2008, 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='733694' date='Nov 28 2008, 04:07 PM
You've hit on most of it. The front side reflectors were added and the shape of the rear bumper is a bit boxier. Lights are different. AFAIK, any LCI project is just a spruce up and a bit of planned obsolesence to give people a reason to buy a new car, though the differences are most readily apparent only to the enthusiast.
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