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ndj said:
From memory I originally found that in one of the BMW enthusiast mags - they ran a multi page review of the E9x M3 a few years ago. Probably BMW Car. I subsequently had that number informally confirmed by a contact I had in the BMW group in the UK.
I recently saw a link somewhere with great build data, which from memory showed the number of UK LCI manuals being in the "tens of units". Of course I can't find that now! If I come across it I'll post back.
cheers - appreciate it........... I recently saw a link somewhere with great build data, which from memory showed the number of UK LCI manuals being in the "tens of units". Of course I can't find that now! If I come across it I'll post back.
Audi - they don't seem to be benefitting from the recent boom in prices (been looking at S4's / RS4's on AT for a while)
I think the Merc just shades it as its a "special" edition rather than just a rare BMW M3
I think i'd rather have the BMW though, a bit more classy and sleeperish.
just my 2p
I think the Merc just shades it as its a "special" edition rather than just a rare BMW M3
I think i'd rather have the BMW though, a bit more classy and sleeperish.
just my 2p
I wouldn't necessarily fixate on a LCI. They do look good but other than the rear lights and the nav (various people can switch this for you afterwmarket if an issue) the hardware didn't really change through the cars life - certainly nothing material in the drivetrain that I am aware of. You could haggle about stop / start but I hear it doesn't work that well anyway.
You can buy the LCI rear lights and wiring harnesses from a dealer or online and if you want, you can get the nav changed to latest spec for about £900 aftermarket. To my mind, the biggest change with the nav was actually the controller in the centre console (visually and in terms of functionality with the shortcut buttons - it is completely compatible with the earlier nav) I had one of those fitted aftermarket for less than £100 IIRC.
Appreciate some might see that as hassle, but given the price differential between earlier and later cars, may be worth considering.
The biggest change through the life of the car was the software (as with the current f80/82 M3/4).
You can get the software updated to the last (2012 I believe) spec by a willing dealer (they don't all want to do it) and it makes a massive difference to the engine and also DCT gearbox vs earlier software releases.
Someone who has been through a few e92s told me they thought the earlier cars were actually better built as BMW looked at cost cutting later in the model life (single skin exhaust vs double etc) but that is more speculation to me than something I would assert definitively.
If you get one, sort the software and get the exhaust mod and you're good to go!
I also put comp pack wheels on mine which I like the look of - although they are actually heavier / lower spec material that the standard 19" 220m wheels and I am sure the car doesn't ride quite so well on them (most probably wouldn't notice / maybe it's me).
You can buy the LCI rear lights and wiring harnesses from a dealer or online and if you want, you can get the nav changed to latest spec for about £900 aftermarket. To my mind, the biggest change with the nav was actually the controller in the centre console (visually and in terms of functionality with the shortcut buttons - it is completely compatible with the earlier nav) I had one of those fitted aftermarket for less than £100 IIRC.
Appreciate some might see that as hassle, but given the price differential between earlier and later cars, may be worth considering.
The biggest change through the life of the car was the software (as with the current f80/82 M3/4).
You can get the software updated to the last (2012 I believe) spec by a willing dealer (they don't all want to do it) and it makes a massive difference to the engine and also DCT gearbox vs earlier software releases.
Someone who has been through a few e92s told me they thought the earlier cars were actually better built as BMW looked at cost cutting later in the model life (single skin exhaust vs double etc) but that is more speculation to me than something I would assert definitively.
If you get one, sort the software and get the exhaust mod and you're good to go!
I also put comp pack wheels on mine which I like the look of - although they are actually heavier / lower spec material that the standard 19" 220m wheels and I am sure the car doesn't ride quite so well on them (most probably wouldn't notice / maybe it's me).
£14k at RSDirect. 120,000 miles tho...
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No warranty provided but they are a trader?
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No warranty provided but they are a trader?
five50 said:
I wouldn't necessarily fixate on a LCI. They do look good but other than the rear lights and the nav (various people can switch this for you afterwmarket if an issue) the hardware didn't really change through the cars life - certainly nothing material in the drivetrain that I am aware of. You could haggle about stop / start but I hear it doesn't work that well anyway.
I don't think you are entirely correct on this.The LCI cars with stop/start have been tested to Euro 5 emission standards, whereas earlier cars are tested to Euro 4. This might seem like a trivial difference, but in years to come, the Econazis will be looking to ban older "dirtier" cars from city centres, and they are already talking about anything before EU4 being included in such bans. So, it would only be a matter of time before EU4 cars were also included....
The connecting rod bearings "issue" (if it really is one) - bearing specs were changed in cars built from 2010 onwards
zainster said:
Eviltad said:
Fireblade69 said:
Didn't the power output go from 414 to 420 post-LCI with no apparent change in mapping or engine components?
Comp Pack's were a different Map to 420 is my understanding.Gassing Station | M Power | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff