F30 LCI WAGON!!

"pjhusa" (pjhuskinja) 09/04/2015 at 15:43 • Filed to: BMW

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Well, our car kept showing a “low tire” light on the dash, and also on the iDrive system. We decided to go to the dealer to check if everything was okay (it was, they just did a TPMS reset in the end, like I thought we should’ve done), because free maintenance. The LCI has some nice usability improvements compared to our 328, so thumbs up to Bayerische Motoren Werke!

The bumper looks better now, but the rest is the same.

Big gripes fixed:

Sliding cupholders now (finally!), gloss trim in the center, trim accent transfers to the ambient lighting, Nav screen has black trim.

LEDs are awesome, beat halogens any day.

LED fog lights, and bumper close up.

LED rears with squiggly design, some hate it, but I like it!

Sport Line Black Gloss exhaust pipes.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > pjhusa 09/04/2015 at 15:46

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Damn that’s a nice blue.

pjhusa > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 09/04/2015 at 15:48

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This is Imperial Blue, it’s a great color.

For 2016, though, there’s a new hue called Mediterranean Blue, which is slightly brighter and deeper, and I think it looks even better!

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > pjhusa 09/04/2015 at 15:51

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Yeah, they look great on the config. Too bad you can’t get them on the M-Sport Pack though

pjhusa > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 09/04/2015 at 15:54

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I prefer Sport Line over M Sport, most M Sport drivers are buying fully loaded, at points at which they can buy a REAL M3. And I find the M Sport kind of poseur.

OPPOsaurus WRX > pjhusa 09/04/2015 at 15:56

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I dont like how they have the extra piece of headlight that connects to the grill. I met a guy today with an 1988 M6 but it wasn;t with him, which was a huge bummer.

LongbowMkII > pjhusa 09/04/2015 at 15:57

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good looking wagon. the F30 sedan/coupe dont do anything but this is nice.

Alex B > pjhusa 09/04/2015 at 15:58

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Q: do you actually drive yet?

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > pjhusa 09/04/2015 at 15:58

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They don’t offer the Sport line on the 328d wagon though, so M-Sport it is! $55K is still a decent gap to a base M3 anyway.

Montalvo > pjhusa 09/04/2015 at 16:40

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Is that at Rallye BMW?

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > pjhusa 09/04/2015 at 16:42

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Damn, that’s a sexy ass wagon. I’m looking to buy a 2014-2015 BMW F30 in the coming months, but this F30 LCI is absolutely stunning. I like the new LED headlights and tail lights.

pjhusa > Alex B 09/04/2015 at 17:05

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No.

pjhusa > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 09/04/2015 at 17:06

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Yeah. These lights are beautiful. Don't get one with halogens. You'll regret that. 328i is perfect, though I'd recommend a 320i Jalopnik Edition.

pjhusa > Montalvo 09/04/2015 at 17:07

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Yes. BMW of Manhattan is still “mah fave”, but Rallye is closer to me.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > pjhusa 09/04/2015 at 18:28

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I’m probably going to get one with halogens. I haven’t found one with Xenons or LEDs that I like. I really just want a German built 320i with split folding seats and maybe the Dakota leather. Although I like the Sport Package 320i, I'd rather have split folding seats and leather over the Sport Pack.

pjhusa > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 09/04/2015 at 18:42

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THE PAINNN

Wait, I thought you needed Premium Pack for split folding seats for the 320i. I personally never use them anyway, though. SensaTec is quite convincing, and leather is not worth the cash, as BMW leather sux. After two with Leatherette and one with Leather, I can conclusively say that I can virtually find no difference. You do get stitched door cards with leather, though. And get a 2015 or 2016, 2014 has the CIC iDrive from 2009 and it's a pain to listen to music with. And there's no standard BT Music on the 2014.

Montalvo > pjhusa 09/04/2015 at 19:57

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Ramp, banner on the top right and the Dodge dealership in the window tipped me off lol. I picked up my 335xi over there last week.

pjhusa > Montalvo 09/04/2015 at 20:30

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Yup, I see. Manhattan’s always offered the better deal; you should check ‘em out. We go to Rallye for service.

Montalvo > pjhusa 09/04/2015 at 23:48

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I doubt it, not because you are wrong but the company I work for leases a lot of cars from Rallye dealerships, specifically this one. The high volume leases translates in better deals across the board and they cut me a really good deal for my personal purchase. On average you pay more there compared to other dealerships but I would rather pay more and guarantee that I am taken care of.

pjhusa > Montalvo 09/05/2015 at 09:34

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Yeah, with fleet leases, you'll almost definitely get a good deal. And since Rallye has so many dealers (Acura, Lexus, BMW, MB), they can afford to do so.

Alex B > pjhusa 09/05/2015 at 14:21

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Agreed!! Adaptive lighting package is a must.

My neighbor has a 328 xDrive luxury line and it STILL has halogens. *sigh*

Alex B > pjhusa 09/05/2015 at 14:22

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Ok. So who drives the 328?

pjhusa > Alex B 09/05/2015 at 14:36

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It is our family car

Alex B > pjhusa 09/05/2015 at 18:40

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When will you be able to drive?

pjhusa > Alex B 09/05/2015 at 19:00

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Not much longer, but later than you

Alex B > pjhusa 09/05/2015 at 20:10

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Okay. Any ideas for your first car?

pjhusa > Alex B 09/05/2015 at 20:18

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See pro pic