LCI headlights: settle for standard or reorder with adaptive “Icon”?

[derekana]

As some of you might already know, I ordered my 18 M3, and my CA screwed my order so I do not have the new adaptive headlights. My car is arriving at the dealership in a week. He now is offering to place another order with the adaptive headlights, but it will take another 10-12 weeks.

The new headlight was such a big deal to me, and it was also one of the reasons I ordered my car. Now I either pick this one up or continue waiting.

I just want your honest opinion on which headlights you think look better if you had an option to do it over. (Current 15-17 owners) as I am going through this rough decision, thank you!!!

[Danidanio]

Just wait a little bit more. I just love the new headlights.

[Aaaaaaaaa]

Incentives may not be good in 10-12 weeks. Also your current car probably has the CF driveshaft. The one you order in 10-12 weeks probably won't.

[cobbyy]

I would order a new car and ask for more discount for fucking up the order and lock in rates on 11/30.
New headlight > driveshaft.
You won't even feel the difference with driveshaft but you'll see the headlight multiple times a day.

[Arcades]

My M4 is 15 w/ LED, my M3 is LCI II w/ Iconic LEDs.

They are both fine but the Iconic LEDs look better. However, that being said. A few threads around here said 2018 M3 got the Iconic LEDs regardless if you got the package or not. So maybe wait a little before you choose.

[RickFLM4]

I've never been one to make purchase decisions based on headlights but if it was critical to you, I guess you should wait for a new car.

[Encanto]

So your order is missing the Executive Package?

Originally Posted by derekana

As some of you might already know, I ordered my 18 M3, and my CA screwed my order so I do not have the new adaptive headlights. My car is arriving at the dealership in a week. He now is offering to place another order with the adaptive headlights, but it will take another 10-12 weeks.

The new headlight was such a big deal to me, and it was also one of the reasons I ordered my car. Now I either pick this one up or continue waiting.

I just want your honest opinion on which headlights you think look better if you had an option to do it over. (Current 15-17 owners) as I am going through this rough decision, thank you!!!

[Parabolica]

Wait. The new headlights look awesome. If you really want them then you should get the car you want.

[itrocks4u]

Reorder

[stooker]

If the headlights are that important, don't settle. I'm a huge fan of the iconic lights and that was the primary driver for getting the Exec Pack, but now that I have the car, I'm glad to have the HUD. But if you don't care about the rest of the Exec Pack, how about asking the dealer to retrofit the icons into the car at their cost, since they messed up the order?

[Super Spartan]

Originally Posted by derekana

As some of you might already know, I ordered my 18 M3, and my CA screwed my order so I do not have the new adaptive headlights. My car is arriving at the dealership in a week. He now is offering to place another order with the adaptive headlights, but it will take another 10-12 weeks.

The new headlight was such a big deal to me, and it was also one of the reasons I ordered my car. Now I either pick this one up or continue waiting.

I just want your honest opinion on which headlights you think look better if you had an option to do it over. (Current 15-17 owners) as I am going through this rough decision, thank you!!!

go iconic headlights man, trust me, every time you see them you will regret not having them

Here's mine, they look so aggressive and unique

[crand002]

I ordered an 18’ without the ICONs. I’m not a huge fan of the full black housing. I much prefer the LEDs in the earlier models.

[lukej]

I have the newer headlights and love them,, but never drove the other..

I would wait.. don’t settle on a $85,000, car and not have what you want.. just make the monthly payment to yourself for a few months and buy some extras for the new car..

[derekana]

Originally Posted by Encanto

So your order is missing the Executive Package?

Yes, i told him to add executive if 552 wasnt on VIR but the car went in production in less than 24 hours and he didnt react, which i warned him about it too.

[MannyS]

I have the standard LED headlights on my ‘18 and they are great. I had the adaptive headlights on my previous car and their functionality was not a big deal to me. I opted for a No on the exec package. I have no concerns with resale impact for not having adaptive lights when I sell my car in 18-24 months.

[IDBGOD]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

I've never been one to make purchase decisions based on headlights but if it was critical to you, I guess you should wait for a new car.

+1

Headlight aesthetics are probably the last thing that concerns me when buying an M car.

[Parabolica]

Originally Posted by MannyS

I have the standard LED headlights on my ‘18 and they are great. I had the adaptive headlights on my previous car and their functionality was not a big deal to me. I opted for a No on the exec package. I have no concerns with resale impact for not having adaptive lights when I sell my car in 18-24 months.

There are two things we are talking about here for 2018's, correct me if i'm mistaken:

1. The 552 option gets you ADAPTIVE headlights which provide the movement of the headlights as you steer.

2. The 552 option gets you the "new look" headlights with the lower lines extending to the grille.

[IDBGOD]

Originally Posted by stooker

If the headlights are that important, don't settle. I'm a huge fan of the iconic lights and that was the primary driver for getting the Exec Pack, but now that I have the car, I'm glad to have the HUD. But if you don't care about the rest of the Exec Pack, how about asking the dealer to retrofit the icons into the car at their cost, since they messed up the order?

It would be far cheaper for them to just order him a new one and give him a further discount.

Headlight retrofits (even at dealer cost) are crazy expensive. It's way more than checking the Exec option.

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by Arcades

A few threads around here said 2018 M3 got the Iconic LEDs regardless if you got the package or not. So maybe wait a little before you choose.

This. derekana did you verify for sure that your car was not the happy beneficiary of the Icon headlight? Many people have received their 2018 M3s with them despite not ordering ZEC.

[derekana]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

This. derekana did you verify for sure that your car was not the happy beneficiary of the Icon headlight? Many people have received their 2018 M3s with them despite not ordering ZEC.

I checked with my CA, my car is at port in a few days, i am calling the genius line in a bit to find out for sure.

[f8xdct]

Originally Posted by Parabolica

There are two things we are talking about here for 2018's, correct me if i'm mistaken:

1. The 552 option gets you ADAPTIVE headlights which provide the movement of the headlights as you steer.

2. The 552 option gets you the "new look" headlights with the lower lines extending to the grille.

I was confused also but if you build your own you will see the new lights only when EP is selected. This seems crazy as it would cause issues in the assembly line which is probably why people are getting new lights anyway. But if I didn't want the lights i would try to find a left over 17.

[derekana]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

This. derekana did you verify for sure that your car was not the happy beneficiary of the Icon headlight? Many people have received their 2018 M3s with them despite not ordering ZEC.

I just verified, it does not have it.....