Is it worth 9 grand to go from an 07 525i to an 08 528
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The LCI "upgrades" are cosmetic, and in my opinion pre-LCI models look better so I wouldn't pay. The navi system (as others have mentioned) is weak compared to aftermarket products so I wouldn't pay. The horsepower difference is not noticeable so I wouldn't pay. The extra year of warranty? Odds are you won't even use it (especially not 9 grand worth), so I wouldn't pay.
Bottom line? I wouldn't pay.
Bottom line? I wouldn't pay.
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The LCI "upgrades" are cosmetic, and in my opinion pre-LCI models look better so I wouldn't pay. The navi system (as others have mentioned) is weak compared to aftermarket products so I wouldn't pay. The horsepower difference is not noticeable so I wouldn't pay. The extra year of warranty? Odds are you won't even use it (especially not 9 grand worth), so I wouldn't pay.
I am not sure you have driven/owned both: pre-lci then lci then pre-lci. The cosmetic changes are nice but the quality build of a lci is way better than the pre-lci.
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I would spend the money on mods. My next mod will be a body kit.
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