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      09-08-2017, 05:34 PM   #1
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2018 M3 headlights (HELP)

Hello fellas,

I am placing my order today, I have read tons of threads stating that 2018 M3 all come with the Icon Adaptive Full LED Headlights with or without executive package. Can anyone confirm this? Because I really want the new style headlight (I am willing to go executive just for the headlight if that's what it takes).

Please let me know asap if all 2018 M3s will come with the new style headlight. I am placing my order in the next few hours!

Thank you so much!!
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No one can confirm this for you. There is not enough consistency. The only way you will know is when you place your order and get your VIR. If it has 552 (the code for adaptive LED) and you did not add Exec Package you got them. If it does not and has 5A2 (the code for standard LED), you do not have them.

You will have until your car goes into production to add Exec at that time. You will know immediately when your order goes in and you get a VIR whether you have the option or not.

By the way, just in case, VIR = Vehicle Inquiry Report
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You should know before it goes into production. I knew once the car was accepted by BMW AG.
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No one can confirm this for you. There is not enough consistency. The only way you will know is when you place your order and get your VIR. If it has 552 (the code for adaptive LED) and you did not add Exec Package you got them. If it does not and has 5A2 (the code for standard LED), you do not have them.

You will have until your car goes into production to add Exec at that time. You will know immediately when your order goes in and you get a VIR whether you have the option or not.

By the way, just in case, VIR = Vehicle Inquiry Report
Is there still time to add Executive pack after receiving the VIR if it doesn't come with "552"?
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No one can confirm this for you. There is not enough consistency. The only way you will know is when you place your order and get your VIR. If it has 552 (the code for adaptive LED) and you did not add Exec Package you got them. If it does not and has 5A2 (the code for standard LED), you do not have them.

You will have until your car goes into production to add Exec at that time. You will know immediately when your order goes in and you get a VIR whether you have the option or not.

By the way, just in case, VIR = Vehicle Inquiry Report
Is there still time to add Executive pack after receiving the VIR if it doesn't come with "552"?
Yes. Before your car goes to status 150, you have time to add it. This is what you do (steps):

1. Go to dealer
2. Place order with CA while he is on the computer
3. Ask him to print you out your VIR (you will likely be at status 111 - Order accepted by AG)
4. Look at your VIR for option code 552.
5. If option code there, dance. If not, and you see 5A2 go to step 6.
6. Ask CA to modify your order to add Exec Package.

That simple.

This sticky is SUPER helpful to understand status: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1181156

Note: you cannot modify order once it changes to status 150 - Production Started
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Yes. Before your car goes to status 150, you have time to add it. This is what you do (steps):

1. Go to dealer
2. Place order with CA while he is on the computer
3. Ask him to print you out your VIR (you will likely be at status 111 - Order accepted by AG)
4. Look at your VIR for option code 552.
5. If option code there, dance. If not, and you see 5A2 go to step 6.
6. Ask CA to modify your order to add Exec Package.

That simple.

This sticky is SUPER helpful to understand status: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1181156

Note: you cannot modify order once it changes to status 150 - Production Started
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The above applies to orders that are NON INDIVIDUAL. Individual orders will be final once submitted and accepted by BMW. Just needed to let you know this piece of information. So as long as your car is non individual (whether interior or exterior color) then you're fine

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The above applies to orders that are NON INDIVIDUAL. Individual orders will be final once submitted and accepted by BMW. Just needed to let you know this piece of information. So as long as your car is non individual (whether interior or exterior color) then you're fine

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Yep, he is correct. Forgot about this tidbit since OP did not post that his order was an individual order. Good catch!
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Just ordered!

2018 M3 Mineral White exterior, extended SO interior
Competition package
apple car play
6MT

Port install
M-performance package

fingers crossed that i will get the 552!

Thanks everyone for helping me out so quickly, love you all!!
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Just ordered!

2018 M3 Mineral White exterior, extended SO interior
Competition package
apple car play
6MT

Port install
M-performance package

fingers crossed that i will get the 552!

Thanks everyone for helping me out so quickly, love you all!!
If you just ordered ask for your VIR ASAP. Some people on here went to status 150 the next day, you do not want that to happen before you have a chance to add Exec.
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The above applies to orders that are NON INDIVIDUAL. Individual orders will be final once submitted and accepted by BMW. Just needed to let you know this piece of information. So as long as your car is non individual (whether interior or exterior color) then you're fine

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Not necessarily true nor correct for Individual orders, as the VIR will have a "Ind. Block Date" that changes can not occur after. In OP's situation if he was ordering an Individual option, there are 2 pathways, Individual Collection and Individual Manufaktur. Difference is that Collection are the Individual paint/interior/trim options listed in the ordering guide, where as Manufaktur needs to be submitted via a special request form and needs approval by BMW NA special sales/Regional Distribution Office. Collection for paint could add 4 wks to build time, as interior upwards of 6 wks. Manufatktur would have time to see if the full LED's took during the period for Regional Distribution Office approval.
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Dam I don't need the executive package just want the headlights.
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What's the verdict? Which headlights did your non-executive package come with?
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My car does not have adaptive headlights, does anyone know how much it will cost if i want to get a 18 adaptive headlights? Thank you!
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My car does not have adaptive headlights, does anyone know how much it will cost if i want to get a 18 adaptive headlights? Thank you!
I would think the oem is going to cost you a kidney. Many aftermarket options?
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I’m bummed I didn’t get free Icon headlights on my non-Executive package M3. Production date on my car was 10/15. It wasn’t custom ordered though so I didn’t have access to the VIR codes prior. There was another non-executive package M3 on the lot which was probably there for a month that had the Icon lights. It was listed on the window sticker as included with no charge. I was tempted to ask for a swap ��
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I’m bummed I didn’t get free Icon headlights on my non-Executive package M3. Production date on my car was 10/15. It wasn’t custom ordered though so I didn’t have access to the VIR codes prior. There was another non-executive package M3 on the lot which was probably there for a month that had the Icon lights. It was listed on the window sticker as included with no charge. I was tempted to ask for a swap ��
You should get the car you want. Have you paid for the car yet? If not ask to change.
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You should get the car you want. Have you paid for the car yet? If not ask to change.
The car on the lot is a different color and non-ZCP. To me the competition package > executive package if you only choose either option instead of both.
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My car flipped to 150 the next day while we were quoting a price for the Exec Package. I am now trying to say it is not what I want but they are not helping me fix it. My VIR does not say 552 or 5A2. What do I do if both are missing? how do I know which headlights I will get?
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My car flipped to 150 the next day while we were quoting a price for the Exec Package. I am now trying to say it is not what I want but they are not helping me fix it. My VIR does not say 552 or 5A2. What do I do if both are missing? how do I know which headlights I will get?
U have non icons
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U have non icons
Much appreciated...is that because you have experience with VIRs that have neither? Just want to understand.
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