Will/did you order the LED package?

Chill72 · 01-20-2014, 10:19 PM

I've been trying to figure out if I really want this option. The more I look at LED lights the more I want them.

I think I might have to pull the trigger on those bad boys.

Brosef · 01-20-2014, 10:21 PM

I haven't seen a good side-by-side or review on them. $1,900 is a lot of money considering the xenon lights they would replace are already pretty awesome. to be honest, I'd rather put that money towards the full leather interior. I'll have to do a night time test drive though to be sure.

Nex · 01-20-2014, 10:22 PM

I'm trying to make the same decision. I'm leaning towards no. $2000 for lighting that don't perform significantly better than regular HID's is quite pricey.
They do look nice though.

gblansten · 01-20-2014, 10:24 PM

They are the new look for BMW. I don't think is anything functionally wrong with the xenons. It's just aesthetics. The LEDs are hard to pass up.

Chill72 · 01-20-2014, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Nex

I'm trying to make the same decision. I'm leaning towards no. $2000 for lighting that don't perform significantly better than regular HID's is quite pricey.
They do look nice though.

Yea, that's the thing. I think it makes the car look just a little bit better/modern. FAK!

Sedan_Clan · 01-20-2014, 10:29 PM

I'd pay for the full leather before I pay for LED's.

messm6 · 01-20-2014, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I'd pay for the full leather before I pay for LED's.

+1

Sir Loin · 01-20-2014, 10:35 PM

I put my order in today and I included the lighting package. I think the LED angel eyes look cooler. Functionally it should be the same as xenon lights though. Does the new 4 Series have LED lights? May have to look into that...

parky1215 · 01-20-2014, 10:35 PM

No to LED.
Instead, I may spend that money to go with full leather.

Sedan_Clan · 01-20-2014, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Loin

I put my order in today and I included the lighting package. I think the LED angel eyes look cooler. Functionally it should be the same as xenon lights though. Does the new 4 Series have LED lights? May have to look into that...

Yes it is available with LED's.

parky1215 · 01-20-2014, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Loin

I put my order in today and I included the lighting package. I think the LED angel eyes look cooler. Functionally it should be the same as xenon lights though. Does the new 4 Series have LED lights? May have to look into that...

How did you put in order without knowing final options and package list?
Are you purchasing dealer launch car?

LDSM · 01-20-2014, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I'd pay for the full leather before I pay for LED's.

Same here

LSM · 01-20-2014, 11:01 PM

I have LED's on my car and had them on my previous GC...If I ordered myself or was stand alone option I'd say no way. They look better but thats it IMO

Sir Loin · 01-20-2014, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by parky1215

How did you put in order without knowing final options and package list?
Are you purchasing dealer launch car?

My dealer has already order their 2 launch cars. I am in line to buy their second M3 after their launch cars. They have been able to enter options for the new M3 and M4 since December. They put in a skeleton configuration for me in December and today I went in to complete the option list.

In their computer the option list is pretty complete and is a superset of the option list that Jason posted here. I can still change the list up until before it goes into production. pricing is not available yet so there is no MSRP price.

Transfer · 01-20-2014, 11:26 PM

I think the xenons look better. The LED lamps look like standard halogen reflectors in the daylight. Since there won't be much of a difference in function and personally I think they take away from the aggressive look, no way they're worth $1900.

mister2d · 01-20-2014, 11:31 PM

Standard Xenons for me. Not worth it.

TTG · 01-20-2014, 11:32 PM

Ordering LEDs for sure.

UK6 · 01-21-2014, 12:18 AM

I've gone for the LEDs on my M4 order.

Sir Loin · 01-21-2014, 01:13 AM

Found this thread on the F30 forum on LED headlights: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=934594

There are some pictures in that thread for reference.

UK6 · 01-21-2014, 01:55 AM

I think someone told me that the US spec of LED lights doesn't include the full functionality of the package as it is sold in Europe, where they steer around oncoming traffic, does seem expensive if its true.

GOLFFRR · 01-21-2014, 06:30 AM

I ordered my M4 launch car with them. What the heck might as well try it out.

CanAutM3 · 01-21-2014, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Chill72

Yea, that's the thing. I think it makes the car look just a little bit better/modern. FAK!

I was at the Montreal auto show yesterday. I was also set on the xenon lights and thought that $2000 CAD was futile for the LED headlights. Until I saw them in real life that is. They make the car look much better from the front. It looks much more aggressive. Further, they contribute to a little weight saving (just another way I try justifying the $2000 to myself

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Chill72 Banned 110 Rep 896 Posts Drives: 10 E92 M3 (RIP) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Will/did you order the LED package? I've been trying to figure out if I really want this option. The more I look at LED lights the more I want them. I think I might have to pull the trigger on those bad boys.
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Brosef Brigadier General 875 Rep 3,450 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (4)	I haven't seen a good side-by-side or review on them. $1,900 is a lot of money considering the xenon lights they would replace are already pretty awesome. to be honest, I'd rather put that money towards the full leather interior. I'll have to do a night time test drive though to be sure.
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Nex Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 290 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	I'm trying to make the same decision. I'm leaning towards no. $2000 for lighting that don't perform significantly better than regular HID's is quite pricey. They do look nice though.
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gblansten Brigadier General 1971 Rep 4,217 Posts Drives: 23 Tesla S Plaid Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Thick ascending limb iTrader: (0)	They are the new look for BMW. I don't think is anything functionally wrong with the xenons. It's just aesthetics. The LEDs are hard to pass up. Last edited by gblansten; 01-21-2014 at 06:23 AM..
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Sedan_Clan Law Enforcer 25022 Rep 22,269 Posts Drives: '22 Chalk Gray Porsche C2S Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ..in your rearview!!! iTrader: (26)	I'd pay for the full leather before I pay for LED's.
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Sir Loin M3AT LOVER 322 Rep 1,853 Posts Drives: Silverstone F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	I put my order in today and I included the lighting package. I think the LED angel eyes look cooler. Functionally it should be the same as xenon lights though. Does the new 4 Series have LED lights? May have to look into that...
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parky1215 Lieutenant Colonel 561 Rep 1,979 Posts Drives: F90 M5C \| G06 X6 M60i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA iTrader: (13)	No to LED. Instead, I may spend that money to go with full leather.
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LSM Lieutenant Colonel 1118 Rep 1,809 Posts Drives: 2024 Porsche 911 GTS Cab Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I have LED's on my car and had them on my previous GC...If I ordered myself or was stand alone option I'd say no way. They look better but thats it IMO __________________ 2024 Porsche 911 GTS Cabriolet
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01-20-2014, 11:26 PM	#15
Transfer Major General 5251 Rep 5,874 Posts Drives: Bronco Wildtrak, Tesla MYP Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Issaquah, WA iTrader: (1)	I think the xenons look better. The LED lamps look like standard halogen reflectors in the daylight. Since there won't be much of a difference in function and personally I think they take away from the aggressive look, no way they're worth $1900.
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01-20-2014, 11:31 PM	#16
mister2d Captain 156 Rep 598 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Standard Xenons for me. Not worth it.
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TTG ... 935 Rep 4,326 Posts Drives: M340 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [7.84] 2007 335 Coupe (ret ... [9.00]	Ordering LEDs for sure. __________________ 2020 G20 M340 xDrive - Portimao Blue - ZDA\|ZPP\|ZPX\|1CR\|1PE\|6NW\|6WD 2016 F10 535i xDrive - AW - Retired 2011 E92 M3 - AW……………....ED April 29th, 2010 - Retired 2007 E92 335i -Space Gray.....ED Oct 19th, 2006 - Retired
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01-21-2014, 12:18 AM	#18
UK6 First Lieutenant 79 Rep 383 Posts Drives: M4 & 330e Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Middlesbrough UK iTrader: (0)	I've gone for the LEDs on my M4 order.
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Sir Loin M3AT LOVER 322 Rep 1,853 Posts Drives: Silverstone F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Found this thread on the F30 forum on LED headlights: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=934594 There are some pictures in that thread for reference.
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UK6 First Lieutenant 79 Rep 383 Posts Drives: M4 & 330e Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Middlesbrough UK iTrader: (0)	I think someone told me that the US spec of LED lights doesn't include the full functionality of the package as it is sold in Europe, where they steer around oncoming traffic, does seem expensive if its true.
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