"Jonathan Harper" (jbh) 02/28/2015 at 19:27 • Filed to: None

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I <3 pre-LCI e90 M3s

My citroen won't start > Jonathan Harper 02/28/2015 at 19:36

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They are the M3 that has to work and take the kids to school during the week.

Vicente Esteve > Jonathan Harper 02/28/2015 at 21:17

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Pardon my ignorance, what is Pre-LCI?

Another E90 for you

DasWauto > Vicente Esteve 02/28/2015 at 21:29

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LCI, or Life Cycle Impulse, refers to the facelift that each BMW moldel gets about halfway through each generation. It typically consists of new front and rear fascias, with accompanying small changes to the lights, fenders and hood as necessary, as well as some interior enhancements.

Referring to the e9x 3-series, pre-LCI cars are those with model years before 2009, IIRC.

Vicente Esteve > DasWauto 02/28/2015 at 21:30

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Thanks!

DasWauto > Jonathan Harper 02/28/2015 at 21:31

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Those aftermarket taillights fix the biggest problem I have with the pre-LCI cars. A bit big but nice choice of wheels too.

Jonathan Harper > Vicente Esteve 03/01/2015 at 09:22

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yep Das nailed it. The wagon you posted is pre-LCI

Jonathan Harper > DasWauto 03/01/2015 at 09:23

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I barely even noticed the tail lights! I actually like em stock :)

Vicente Esteve > Jonathan Harper 03/01/2015 at 09:55

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Heh I prefer post-LCI, but damn, Chris Bangle knew what he was doing.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Jonathan Harper 03/02/2015 at 10:15

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Like this?

Jonathan Harper > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 03/02/2015 at 10:37

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Yeeees, pretty sure they're identical to the non-M e90, and I like that.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Jonathan Harper 03/02/2015 at 10:42

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To be honest, I hated the taillights when this car first came out, but they've grown on me ever since. I like the tie to old L-shaped lights from previous BMWs. That said, there's no way I could own a pre-LCI E9x sedan in a dark color like black or blue. The white reverse light sticks out like a sore thumb...

Jonathan Harper > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 03/02/2015 at 10:45

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I like the white bit!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Jonathan Harper 03/02/2015 at 10:48

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I'd have to get blacklines...