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      07-12-2019, 10:14 AM   #67
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But you would replace them either way, so why would it really make a difference?
i already said they both do in my original quote

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What kind of argument is that? What happens if the backlight fails on the pre LCI? You wouldn't be able to read the dials at night or in a tunnel! Both would still need to be fixed urgently.
you can read the dials in the day time on the pre-lci since its just a gray gauge face. As another poster pointed out...the lci has tinted gauges which look blackouted when the backlight is off. Both would need to be replaced but at least with the pre-lci you would be able to drive around during the day.

This would be more relevant to people who drive 6spd manual. Obviously if you drove DCT it wouldnt matter since the computer shifts for you and use can use the navi as the speedo.
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      07-12-2019, 12:02 PM   #68
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But you would replace them either way, so why would it really make a difference?
i already said they both do in my original quote

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What kind of argument is that? What happens if the backlight fails on the pre LCI? You wouldn't be able to read the dials at night or in a tunnel! Both would still need to be fixed urgently.
you can read the dials in the day time on the pre-lci since its just a gray gauge face. As another poster pointed out...the lci has tinted gauges which look blackouted when the backlight is off. Both would need to be replaced but at least with the pre-lci you would be able to drive around during the day.

This would be more relevant to people who drive 6spd manual. Obviously if you drove DCT it wouldnt matter since the computer shifts for you and use can use the navi as the speedo.
Yeah but if you shift yourself you know how fast you're going relative to traffic and you know engine rpm because you can hear the engine, so like if you needed to go pick up a replacement light or something for your gauges at BMW parts center, your could drive there lci or pre LCI just the same!

So it's not going to make any difference at all. Basically same part needs to be replaced, you'd replace it on both cars, and you can drive both cars if needed before you replace the part.
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      07-12-2019, 12:20 PM   #69
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Yeah but if you shift yourself you know how fast you're going relative to traffic and you know engine rpm because you can hear the engine, so like if you needed to go pick up a replacement light or something for your gauges at BMW parts center, your could drive there lci or pre LCI just the same!

So it's not going to make any difference at all. Basically same part needs to be replaced, you'd replace it on both cars, and you can drive both cars if needed before you replace the part.
i already stated the reasons on my previous quote. just my personal opinion. anyways one of the other reasons i got the 2017 is because i thought the delta between a 2017 and used 2019 m2c was a significant cost savings versus the delta of a used 2018 with a used 2019 m2c.

if the lease on the m2c wasnt such garbage i would've just got a m2c.
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      07-24-2019, 04:49 AM   #70
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I prefer the pre-LCI Bi-Xenon adaptive headlight (eyebrow is also LED lights) and tail light design, the L shaped tail light design is more classic and recognisable.

Dislikes: the front and rear turn indicator lights, reverse lights are halogen, but can be replaced.
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      07-24-2019, 02:44 PM   #72
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LCI all the way
I totally agree.
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      07-29-2019, 04:16 PM   #73
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I can't seem to find the difference in pictures comparing the pre LCI VS LCI other than what is posted above.

Trying to figure this out for my brother. He just bought an OG M2 pre-LCI and set up his account on this forum today. He'll probably start posting soon under "Rated_M2"
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Im looking into getting an M2 in the near future and the only one that entices me is the 1st gen cars.

I have no desire for an S55 engine and its hard to beat the prices of 2016-17 cars nowadays
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      07-30-2019, 04:22 AM   #75
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Im looking into getting an M2 in the near future and the only one that entices me is the 1st gen cars.

I have no desire for an S55 engine and its hard to beat the prices of 2016-17 cars nowadays
If you want the 1st gen M2 - the 2018 (LCI) is the one to get.
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If you want the 1st gen M2 - the 2018 (LCI) is the one to get.
No you want the pre lci matey! Read the thread.
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The headlights on the lci are slightly better looking than pre but rear lights on the pre are much nicer than the lci. Also, the dashboard on the pre is much nicer than the lci, looks like they just tried to force changes into the lci.. This is all subjective of course. Don't think these parameters would actually matter once you start driving the car..
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      08-02-2019, 11:55 AM   #78
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The headlights on the lci are slightly better looking than pre but rear lights on the pre are much nicer than the lci. Also, the dashboard on the pre is much nicer than the lci, looks like they just tried to force changes into the lci.. This is all subjective of course. Don't think these parameters would actually matter once you start driving the car..
I disagree with everything you said in this post except:
The headlights on the lci are slightly better looking than pre and:
This is all subjective of course.
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