Ordering an M3 LCI 2.0 in AU

[elisiX]

Any idea how this:

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1332289

might affect Australian delivered M3's?

When would the earliest point be that an LCI 2.0 be made for Ausrralia?

I guess I'm wondering if this delay only affects the US.

[AP001]

I'm from Australia. Have ordered a special paint M3 and dealer has confirmed production will start in March and include LCI 2.0

[elisiX]

March build car should be delivered when approximately AP001

[AP001]

I've been told May

[elisiX]

Sounds good. Going to be a tough wait for you I'm sure!

[mark3]

what is diff between lci 1 and 2? is it headlights? anything else cheers

[Ghosn]

Originally Posted by mark3

what is diff between lci 1 and 2? is it headlights? anything else cheers

iDrive 6.0

[domino_z]

Originally Posted by mark3

what is diff between lci 1 and 2? is it headlights? anything else cheers

since aussie f80's are pretty much fully optioned since lci 1, there really isn't much - the american's get a much better deal on the facelift

lci 2 for aus brings restyled headlight halos (still reflector leds unfortunately), black coloured M logo on seats, and idrive s/w

i was hoping to see an updated hvac panel design similar to what's in the new 5 and 7

seems australian spec ditches that horrible usb port slapped on under the hvac panel, at least we've avoided it so far on idrive 5.0 cars

[mynameisplayer]

Are you not going CP? There's heaps of cars you can have now. I was told there were 2 in the country in what I wanted, with 4 more on the way already.

[elisiX]

Originally Posted by Ghosn

iDrive 6.0

You mean 5.0 don't you? Didn't think there was a further update.

5.0 has been in cars since late 2016.

[Ghosn]

Originally Posted by elisiX

You mean 5.0 don't you? Didn't think there was a further update.

5.0 has been in cars since late 2016.

No, MY18s will have 6.0

[elisiX]

Right, and the changes over the new interface for 5?

Also, as 5 included a hardware update (touchscreen), will 6 be a software update for 5 users?

[AP001]

Yeah it's going to be a long wait!! But worth it. Not sure if it's going to take longer as it's a special colour and whether it's going to be plated 2018 or 2017

There are also some small changes to the wiper stork, indicators and HUD
And get to choose black 666 wheels now

[domino_z]

Originally Posted by elisiX

Right, and the changes over the new interface for 5?

Also, as 5 included a hardware update (touchscreen), will 6 be a software update for 5 users?

still no touchscreen or hand gesture tech for 3/4 series

s/w from 5 to 6 may be upgradeable in future - id like to have google maps like o/s

[elisiX]

Spoke with BMW today and hey confirmed that 5 to 6 is just software as has been mentioned. As to whether or not it would be upgradable he couldn't say. I've read on this forum today however that it is possible. I didn't go into great detail, but it seems some people have it already. It may be beta form or something like that. With applications such as CarPlay easily upgradable by the dealer to non CarPlay vehicles, is expect similar things for iDrive 6.

[mark3]

Spoke to dealer today m3 get headlight update in March,then in April gets further updates hud height can be recalled like seat memory,blinker stalk now clicks into place and switches for high beam assist stay in when on,no mention of id6 in m3 ,but she said it will go into m4 from April builds,666 wheels in black 695.00 option on non comp pk cars,nothing else she could find cheers

[Ghosn]

Originally Posted by mark3

blinker stalk now clicks into place

Hope this is not true, I love the way it is now. You just flick it and it goes back into place for short or long indicates.

[purecrema]

Originally Posted by mark3

Spoke to dealer today m3 get headlight update in March,then in April gets further updates hud height can be recalled like seat memory,blinker stalk now clicks into place and switches for high beam assist stay in when on,no mention of id6 in m3 ,but she said it will go into m4 from April builds,666 wheels in black 695.00 option on non comp pk cars,nothing else she could find cheers

Hmmm maybe worth asking your dealer contact to confirm.

Internal bulletin shows all upgrades are applicable to the M3 from March....non M cars from April.

[mark3]

yes you are correct missed the notation at the bottom 330e and m3 from March,but no mention of idrive 6 cheers

[domino_z]

new column stalks, damn, just when i had gotten used to the existing ones lol

[mark3]

i didnt see headlight in this as well,maybe previous bulletin

[elisiX]

Finally ordered my M3. Looking like April production so thankfully including all updates.

Now to hunt down pictures of the black wheels.

I've seen one or two M3's on carsales with them, or would they just be aftermarket painted?