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      07-10-2019, 12:42 AM   #23
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Get the LCI, it should have better resale even with more miles and it's what you said you'd rather drive anyway.
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      07-10-2019, 06:25 AM   #24
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Get the 6MT.

? Both are 6MT.
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      07-10-2019, 09:54 AM   #26
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One of the reasons I chose an 18 LCI over a 16 or 17 was the gauges. I was worried about the visibility issues of the 16-17 gauges in the sun given that I live in AZ. I also liked that the non exec LCI cars still have a backup camera, I didn't want the bumper sensors that the exec cars have. LED lights, temp guage, etc, are a bonus.
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      07-10-2019, 10:17 AM   #27
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I am probably in a minority here but I prefer everything on the pre lci including the dash layout(not lopsided with a carbon panel to nowhere, no fake plastic stitching), classic dials (in future when everyone has lcd this will be a killer feature), the rear light clusters and the classic daytime running light roundrels. Each to his own though!

Happy days whatever you decide but for me MT and the sunroof is a must. I open mine everyday even in the rain so I get to hear my MPE!
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      07-10-2019, 10:37 AM   #28
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I'm also annoyed that most of these listings, including from dealers, say "manual" when, in fact, they are not MT.
I hate this too when shopping. I wonder what he (OP) ended up doing?

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So 16K sounds like a lot just to get an LCI. Any opinions?
I concur. When buying used, I always try to get low mileage cars. It's no guarantee of anything, but it's a big factor. As you probably have learned, there is no difference in how the cars drive, so it's features and looks.

I guess it depends too on how much of a financial stretch it is for you, how long you intend to keep it, how many miles you will put on it (i.e. if the CPO has any value), etc.

Since I already have an LCI, getting the '17 might feel like a step back. If I were shopping for the car now as my first M2, not having this prejudice, I'd probably go for the '17 because of the lower miles. Assuming, as stated, everything else is equal (options, colors, etc.).

And good choice on that 6-spd manual.
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      07-10-2019, 11:08 AM   #29
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I am probably in a minority here but I prefer everything on the pre lci including the dash layout(not lopsided with a carbon panel to nowhere, no fake plastic stitching), classic dials (in future when everyone has lcd this will be a killer feature), the rear light clusters and the classic daytime running light roundrels. Each to his own though!

Happy days whatever you decide but for me MT and the sunroof is a must. I open mine everyday even in the rain so I get to hear my MPE!
Yeah, you're definitely in the minority.
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      07-10-2019, 01:47 PM   #30
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Yeah, you're definitely in the minority.
Same opinion here! I prefer the older pre LCI instruments cluster and headlights. This is why I chose a 2017 versus 2018 model last year when I got to buy my M2. I had also the option to wait a few months and get a M2C but I REALLY wanted the S55 sound, much more than the slightly improved performances of the newer motor.

I am glad to be part of a minority for the first time of my life
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I am probably in a minority here but I prefer everything on the pre lci including the dash layout(not lopsided with a carbon panel to nowhere, no fake plastic stitching), classic dials (in future when everyone has lcd this will be a killer feature), the rear light clusters and the classic daytime running light roundrels. Each to his own though!

Happy days whatever you decide but for me MT and the sunroof is a must. I open mine everyday even in the rain so I get to hear my MPE!
Fun fact: In the US the sunroof was only an option for the 2018 LCI cars. Pre-LCI automatically means no sunroof, so that's something additional American buyers have to consider.
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but I REALLY wanted the S55 sound, much more than the slightly improved performances of the newer motor.
I guess you probably mean N55
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Fun fact: In the US the sunroof was only an option for the 2018 LCI cars. Pre-LCI automatically means no sunroof, so that's something additional American buyers have to consider.
That's a proper bummer. That means that my favourite combo wouldn't be available if I was in the states

Good job I live in the UK then
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      07-10-2019, 04:00 PM   #34
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Same opinion here! I prefer the older pre LCI instruments cluster and headlights. This is why I chose a 2017 versus 2018 model last year when I got to buy my M2. I had also the option to wait a few months and get a M2C but I REALLY wanted the S55 sound, much more than the slightly improved performances of the newer motor.

I am glad to be part of a minority for the first time of my life
I strongly disagree. The LED headlights are a huge improvement over the 2017. Also the updated idrive is a consideration. I am glad I got a 2018.
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I strongly disagree. The LED headlights are a huge improvement over the 2017. Also the updated idrive is a consideration. I am glad I got a 2018.
If you have a pre-LCI with ID5 you can code it to look like ID6. Only thing you miss out on is the touch screen. Gauges and tail lights are easy retrofits as well. Assuming you don't care about a sunroof it's really just the Adaptive LED's you should be worried about. Considering the cost of retrofitting them I would say an exec '18 is worth getting for the headlights alone.

I've seen one person retrofit the Euro adaptive LEDs (in order to have fully functional VLD/GFHB I would assume). If I had an extra $5g's laying around I'd follow suit:

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i like the analog style gauges better then the digital one. I also plan on keeping the m2 for a long time and i have no confidence in german electronics...I just hate the fact BMW didn't use white leds behind the gauges independent of the ambient sensor. My 2004 civic had white led lights that were on all the time and adjustable via dimmer. i also didn't want the sun roof to save on weight.
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i like the analog style gauges better then the digital one. I also plan on keeping the m2 for a long time and i have no confidence in german electronics...I just hate the fact BMW didn't use white leds behind the gauges independent of the ambient sensor. My 2004 civic had white led lights that were on all the time and adjustable via dimmer. i also didn't want the sun roof to save on weight.
The LCI gauge isn't digital, It's analog just like the pre-LCI one. You can see that easily in the correct lighting. There is no greater chance of it failing than there is of the old style gauge failing.

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i like the analog style gauges better then the digital one. I also plan on keeping the m2 for a long time and i have no confidence in german electronics...I just hate the fact BMW didn't use white leds behind the gauges independent of the ambient sensor. My 2004 civic had white led lights that were on all the time and adjustable via dimmer. i also didn't want the sun roof to save on weight.
The gauges on the lci are analogue too, just cleverly tinted to appear blanked out when switched off.
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If you have a pre-LCI with ID5 you can code it to look like ID6. Only thing you miss out on is the touch screen. Gauges and tail lights are easy retrofits as well. Assuming you don't care about a sunroof it's really just the Adaptive LED's you should be worried about. Considering the cost of retrofitting them I would say an exec '18 is worth getting for the headlights alone.

I've seen one person retrofit the Euro adaptive LEDs (in order to have fully functional VLD/GFHB I would assume). If I had an extra $5g's laying around I'd follow suit:

I wonder what front lip the guy got on his OG, anybody know?
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      07-10-2019, 05:26 PM   #41
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I am probably in a minority here but I prefer everything on the pre lci including the dash layout(not lopsided with a carbon panel to nowhere, no fake plastic stitching), classic dials (in future when everyone has lcd this will be a killer feature), the rear light clusters and the classic daytime running light roundrels. Each to his own though!

Happy days whatever you decide but for me MT and the sunroof is a must. I open mine everyday even in the rain so I get to hear my MPE!
I agree with you completely. The halo was ruined with BMWs new design philosophy. That being said it wouldn't stop me from buying one if I didn't have a Pre LCI already. But in OPs case I'd rather get the car with the lowest mileage
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I guess you probably mean N55
Yes, my mistake. N55 I meant.
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I like both the LCI and pre LCI, but happy by chance I got to order an LCI so I could have a moon roof. The LED lights are nice also.
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