F80 M3 LCI Speculation

RingMeister01 · 11-19-2014, 05:01 PM

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Speaking of colors, if they add a new color, they could remove one of the currently available colors on the other side. What do you guys think which color is the favorite to be removed? I just hope it's not gonna be Silverstone since this is the color I currently prefer regarding my order next year.

Sahkir Orange will be out. Hopefully it'll be released with a true red, which is a popular request.

Aralan · 11-19-2014, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RingMeister01

Sahkir Orange will be out. Hopefully it'll be released with a true red, which is a popular request.

Sakhir Orange is available on every M car at the moment, as is Silverstone so I don't they're going anywhere for the moment. My guess would be that Austin Yellow and Yas Marina Blue are there as launch colors and will go away at some point.

RingMeister01 · 11-19-2014, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Aralan

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Originally Posted by RingMeister01

Sahkir Orange will be out. Hopefully it'll be released with a true red, which is a popular request.

Sakhir Orange is available on every M car at the moment, as is Silverstone so I don't they're going anywhere for the moment. My guess would be that Austin Yellow and Yas Marina Blue are there as launch colors and will go away at some point.

Very true and plausible based on past patterns. Shame as those two colors are really the best, IMHO.

mkoesel · 11-19-2014, 06:32 PM

I'm going to guess that Mineral White will be replaced in the F3x lineup and therefore be axed from the F8x (where x < 5) lineup as well. Someone else mentioned Mineral Gray - that's another possibility.

SO, SS, AY, YMB are probably all here for a while yet.

JTO24 · 11-19-2014, 07:00 PM

I'm hoping YMB stays as it's still on my radar for ordering.. SS is an M staple that'll stay. I hope LBB and Donnington gray are added; more so DG.

Falafel Combo · 11-28-2014, 07:19 AM

f30 LCI apparently receiving steering upgrades, as well as LED lights, refreshed bumper and headlights and (highly speculative) touchscreen nav. Also some minor interior upgrades are expected.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1062961

Jaymax85 · 11-28-2014, 07:41 AM

There will be no nav changes... Nbt just came out and navi tech usually trickles down from the higher models... I think that pic shows him adjusting the vent

BhamDavid · 11-28-2014, 08:52 AM

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There will be no nav changes... Nbt just came out and navi tech usually trickles down from the higher models... I think that pic shows him adjusting the vent

The only reason I think they might change the nav is that it is almost certain that 2016 models will incorporate CarPlay. Since they need to make some software and graphics changes to support that, and since a touchscreen interface makes a lot of sense with CarPlay, the nav system MIGHT see a model-wide, major overhaul.

OneRib · 11-28-2014, 09:59 PM

To the OP
Good decision to retract the deposit. Your enjoying the car you have and can get the F80 later. Even if its before the LCI, you'll be getting it on your timetable.
That said I would be surprised if the Comp pack comes so soon. LED taillights seem to be what most people are waiting for.

SOM3 · 11-29-2014, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Aralan

Sakhir Orange is available on every M car at the moment, as is Silverstone so I don't they're going anywhere for the moment. My guess would be that Austin Yellow and Yas Marina Blue are there as launch colors and will go away at some point.

Agreed. I find AY pretty good looking in real life and especially nice on M4. YMB on the other hand...I laugh a little inside when I see on on the road.

Having said that I wish IB was brought back along with a true silver.

m5sdse63 · 11-29-2014, 02:25 PM

Whether or not the LCI affects the M3 wouldn't be a deterrent for me to get one now and enjoy the heck out of it. You can't keep waiting for bigger and better things to come out. You will never get anything. iPhone 4S was better than 4, and 5 is better than both and 6 is the best. Can't wait forever, get it and enjoy it! Life will pass...

I got the 15 M4 in its first year of production. I got the 13 X5M in its last year of production. Could I have waited for the new body style and new gen X5M that's rolling out as 15 in the spring? Sure, but then I would've wasted not enjoying the lights out of it now for 2 years.

My 2 cents.

jayyp · 12-03-2014, 12:54 PM

Damn, I hope they don't change the shape of the F80's LCI tail lights like they did with the E90's..

absoluteis350 · 12-09-2014, 12:42 PM

I haven't seen this posted specifically, but historically, when the 3/4 series has an LCI facelift, do the changes make it to the M versions at the exact same time or is there a one year lag before the M versions see the cosmetic updates?

Specifically, looks like LED tail lights? But I find it hard to believe there would be a cosmetic change one year after the M is released, but I know YOU all know better.. So edu-ma-cate me !

How have 3/4 series updates worked before ?

absoluteis350 · 12-09-2014, 12:51 PM

NVM.. I think Mkoesel answered it in the LCI thread:

"E90 M3 hit the scene as an MY2008 in late spring 2008, and the MY2009 E90 LCI came just a few months later in late summer 2008.

F80 M3 hit the scene as an MY2015 in early summer 2014, but the MY2016 F30/F80 LCI won't be here until summer 2015.

So yes, LCI comes second model year again, but the difference is the M3 hit early this model year - before the 3 did, even. So no one wanted to wait an entire year for some tail lights anyway. Now, for people planning to take delivery next year anyway - yes, they should take notice."

Perhaps let me add something to my question:

Have additional colors/new colors been offered with the LCI update on the Ms before or are the first colors pretty much the only ones with the exception of special edition vehicles?

RowanBuds · 12-09-2014, 01:00 PM

yes, colors have differed post-LCI if the E9x is to be considered an example.

ASAP · 12-09-2014, 01:16 PM

Tailights and any cosmetic issues are absolutely minor details. If and I say if, there is an Idrive swap like there was from '08 to '09 it could spell disaster for first year models. The '08 is seen as an outcast mainly for that reason... at least in this case the Navi is outstanding but can only get better...

dkhm3 · 12-09-2014, 01:20 PM

I thought there is a new idrive for the new 7 series? doesn't it take a year at least for the new idrive to trickle down to the rest of the model line?

absoluteis350 · 12-09-2014, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dkhm3

I thought there is a new idrive for the new 7 series? doesn't it take a year at least for the new idrive to trickle down to the rest of the model line?

I think the 7 series/iDrive update article stated that if it is updated, it will be rapidly incorporated into the entire line down to the 1 series.. I guess I just assumed what rapidly meant.

absoluteis350 · 12-09-2014, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

The F80 will get its LCI at the time the F30 does. The F82 will get its LCI at the time the F32 does.

So does that mean the F82 could be running around with standard taillights while the F80 has LED taillights ?

mkoesel · 12-09-2014, 06:15 PM

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So does that mean the F82 could be running around with standard taillights while the F80 has LED taillights ?

You bet. Just like we saw with the 2009 E90 M3 as compared to the 2009 E92 M3.

Jay1994 · 12-09-2014, 09:13 PM

Heard something that the cluster gauges will be going digital much like the 2015 6 series....

nicknaz · 12-09-2014, 11:03 PM

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Now, for people planning to take delivery next year anyway - yes, they should take notice."

I did take notice, and after much reading on the forums and other sources decided to put down my deposit for spring euro delivery anyway.

There will always be some improvement or tweak or other reason to hold off until later, and I'd rather lock in a great deal now and a delivery date that will definitely work with my schedule, rather than some LED turn signals or hypothetical option package or color changes (I order almost no options and wanted AW anyway...)

CAN'T WAIT to get my hands on the car

11-19-2014, 06:32 PM	#92
mkoesel Moderator 7509 Rep 19,370 Posts Drives: No BMW for now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI iTrader: (1)	I'm going to guess that Mineral White will be replaced in the F3x lineup and therefore be axed from the F8x (where x < 5) lineup as well. Someone else mentioned Mineral Gray - that's another possibility. SO, SS, AY, YMB are probably all here for a while yet.
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11-19-2014, 07:00 PM	#93
JTO24 never could compete with Lloyd Braun 5272 Rep 5,378 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 M3 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (7)	I'm hoping YMB stays as it's still on my radar for ordering.. SS is an M staple that'll stay. I hope LBB and Donnington gray are added; more so DG. __________________ 2022 G80 M3 6MT \| Skyscraper Gray \| Kyalami Orange 2018 F87 M2 6MT \| Alpine White (sold) 2016 981 Cayman 6MT \| Jet Black (sold) 2015 F80 M3 DCT \| Tanzanite Blue \| Gold Brown (sold) 2013 E92 M3 6MT \| Mineral White \| Fox Red/Black (sold)
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11-28-2014, 07:19 AM	#94
Falafel Combo Banned 3773 Rep 6,673 Posts Drives: X5 xDrive50i Join Date: May 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (3)	f30 LCI apparently receiving steering upgrades, as well as LED lights, refreshed bumper and headlights and (highly speculative) touchscreen nav. Also some minor interior upgrades are expected. http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1062961
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Jaymax85 Addicted to Speed. 711 Rep 2,375 Posts Drives: m3 zcp, macan GTS, f15 x5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: 'Murica iTrader: (5)	There will be no nav changes... Nbt just came out and navi tech usually trickles down from the higher models... I think that pic shows him adjusting the vent
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11-28-2014, 09:59 PM	#97
OneRib Colonel 1105 Rep 2,448 Posts Drives: 2015 AY M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: PA iTrader: (2)	To the OP Good decision to retract the deposit. Your enjoying the car you have and can get the F80 later. Even if its before the LCI, you'll be getting it on your timetable. That said I would be surprised if the Comp pack comes so soon. LED taillights seem to be what most people are waiting for.
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11-29-2014, 02:25 PM	#99
m5sdse63 First Lieutenant 83 Rep 329 Posts Drives: 2014 M6GC CP Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Whether or not the LCI affects the M3 wouldn't be a deterrent for me to get one now and enjoy the heck out of it. You can't keep waiting for bigger and better things to come out. You will never get anything. iPhone 4S was better than 4, and 5 is better than both and 6 is the best. Can't wait forever, get it and enjoy it! Life will pass... I got the 15 M4 in its first year of production. I got the 13 X5M in its last year of production. Could I have waited for the new body style and new gen X5M that's rolling out as 15 in the spring? Sure, but then I would've wasted not enjoying the lights out of it now for 2 years. My 2 cents.
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12-03-2014, 12:54 PM	#100
jayyp Lieutenant 181 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 2015 AW F80 M3 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	Damn, I hope they don't change the shape of the F80's LCI tail lights like they did with the E90's..
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12-09-2014, 12:42 PM	#101
absoluteis350 Captain 409 Rep 977 Posts Drives: 2016 Singapore Grey M3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: boston iTrader: (0)	Do the 3/4 series LCI facelifts immediately come to M3/M4 ? I haven't seen this posted specifically, but historically, when the 3/4 series has an LCI facelift, do the changes make it to the M versions at the exact same time or is there a one year lag before the M versions see the cosmetic updates? Specifically, looks like LED tail lights? But I find it hard to believe there would be a cosmetic change one year after the M is released, but I know YOU all know better.. So edu-ma-cate me ! How have 3/4 series updates worked before ? __________________ 2016 Singapore Grey Individual M3 with Sakhir Orange contrast stitching Completed (summer tires)- Grossglockner alpenstrasse, Gardena pass, Fluela pass, Oberalp pass, Furka pass, Grimsel pass, Susten pass, col de Vars, col de la Bonette, col de Turini Singapore Grey Euro Delivery Diary Monday Oct 19
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12-09-2014, 12:51 PM	#102
absoluteis350 Captain 409 Rep 977 Posts Drives: 2016 Singapore Grey M3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: boston iTrader: (0)	NVM.. I think Mkoesel answered it in the LCI thread: "E90 M3 hit the scene as an MY2008 in late spring 2008, and the MY2009 E90 LCI came just a few months later in late summer 2008. F80 M3 hit the scene as an MY2015 in early summer 2014, but the MY2016 F30/F80 LCI won't be here until summer 2015. So yes, LCI comes second model year again, but the difference is the M3 hit early this model year - before the 3 did, even. So no one wanted to wait an entire year for some tail lights anyway. Now, for people planning to take delivery next year anyway - yes, they should take notice." Perhaps let me add something to my question: Have additional colors/new colors been offered with the LCI update on the Ms before or are the first colors pretty much the only ones with the exception of special edition vehicles? __________________ 2016 Singapore Grey Individual M3 with Sakhir Orange contrast stitching Completed (summer tires)- Grossglockner alpenstrasse, Gardena pass, Fluela pass, Oberalp pass, Furka pass, Grimsel pass, Susten pass, col de Vars, col de la Bonette, col de Turini Singapore Grey Euro Delivery Diary Monday Oct 19
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12-09-2014, 01:00 PM	#103
RowanBuds Colonel 1707 Rep 2,053 Posts Drives: 3 pedal 718, G05, MkVII GTI Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bergen County, NJ iTrader: (0)	yes, colors have differed post-LCI if the E9x is to be considered an example.
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12-09-2014, 01:16 PM	#104
ASAP Major General 10136 Rep 8,612 Posts Drives: '23 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Tailights and any cosmetic issues are absolutely minor details. If and I say if, there is an Idrive swap like there was from '08 to '09 it could spell disaster for first year models. The '08 is seen as an outcast mainly for that reason... at least in this case the Navi is outstanding but can only get better... __________________ 2 x N54 -> 1 x N55 -> 1 x S55-> 1 x B58
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12-09-2014, 09:13 PM	#109
Jay1994 Banned 14 Rep 221 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Heard something that the cluster gauges will be going digital much like the 2015 6 series....
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