2016 BMW M3 Sedan LCI Officialy Revealed

[Drizz]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

For convenience, here is the list of interior changes that should carry over to the M3:

◾New ambient lighting
◾New chrome accents - seat adjustments, window controls, air vents
◾Trim finisher in instrument panel expands into all four doors
◾Cupholders now have sliding cover

What's meant by "Trim finisher in instrument panel expands into all four doors" ? I keep studying the interior shots and I can't see anything that's different than my '15 F80 other than those chrome accents that I'm not really a fan of. Thanks!

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by nonagon

Any changes to the headlights for the xenons? Do they get the light bar next to the grill too?

Originally Posted by JTO24

I doubt it.. the M3's headlights are based on the 4 series and that isn't getting LCI. The xenons will probably remain untouched.

Will the xenon even be still available for MY2016 ?

[Drizz]

Originally Posted by Blksnowflake

Yes! I win. Prefer my old 2015 lights, and they added chrome accents....no bueno. My car is all black and CF inside, with these new "improved" chrome bits it would be a pita to darken the interior. Probably another way to get people to spend money on black bits, just like the exterior...99 out of 100 would prefer all the chrome crap outside black, so everyone goes out and buys aftermarket M Perf parts(or whatever).

I'm so happy these changes were minimal, my gamble payed off for once. The only real immediate change is the white back up lights which moved from the top to the bottom....oohhhh aaahhhhh.......the change in the pattern and the LEDs plus the secret yellow blinker is not a drastic change, not enough to warrant the 2016's costing more or to effect resale values specifically due to LCI lights.

So now all you waiting for 2016 laser darth maul lights....are gonna go mope on over to the new C63s and look for adventure there.
My advice, buy the car you like, get in, mash skinny pedal and
Life's too short to nickel and dime details like lights.

Exactly.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by Drizz

What's meant by "Trim finisher in instrument panel expands into all four doors" ? I keep studying the interior shots and I can't see anything that's different than my '15 F80 other than those chrome accents that I'm not really a fan of. Thanks!

In the pre-LCI F30/80, the trim on the doors was a mate colour matching the leather contrary to the trim highlight on the dash (black chrome, chrome, etc...)

In the F32/82, that same dash trim highlight continued onto the doors. I am guessing that is what is being done to the F30/80 LCI.

See the pre-LCI pictures below, looking at the trim highlight above the leather where the ambiance lighting resides. On the M3, it is mate black while in the M4, it is black chrome (the same as on the dash). If you look at the third and fourth pictures from the F30 LCI, you'll see the trim highlight carries over onto the door

[solstice]

Of course if the comp. pack is announced for the 2016s it changes things dramatically should it come with stunning wheels, upgraded suspension, steering improvements and exhaust upgrades but this lci is mildly disappointing if you like me always look for significant improvements to be available vs. what I currently own.

[Doctor///M]

I guess one of the remaining questions is... what's the price increase?

Waiters gonna wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

[Drizz]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

In the pre-LCI F30/80, the trim on the doors was a mate colour matching the leather contrary to the trim on the dash (black chrome, aluminum, etc...)

In the F32/82, that same dash trim continued onto the doors. I am guessing that is what is being done to the F30/80 LCI.

Ok thanks. I follow what you're saying but still don't see that in the pics. I guess I would have to walk out to my car to have that "ah ha!" moment. IIRC there's a solid matte-finish strip across my door, whereas I have CF trim surrounded my the black chrome on the dash. Sounds like that strip in the door above the leather would now also be in a black-chrome, if I'm reading what you're saying correctly.

[chris s]

Originally Posted by Blksnowflake

Yes! I win. Prefer my old 2015 lights, and they added chrome accents....no bueno. My car is all black and CF inside, with these new "improved" chrome bits it would be a pita to darken the interior. Probably another way to get people to spend money on black bits, just like the exterior...99 out of 100 would prefer all the chrome crap outside black, so everyone goes out and buys aftermarket M Perf parts(or whatever).

I'm so happy these changes were minimal, my gamble payed off for once. The only real immediate change is the white back up lights which moved from the top to the bottom....oohhhh aaahhhhh.......the change in the pattern and the LEDs plus the secret yellow blinker is not a drastic change, not enough to warrant the 2016's costing more or to effect resale values specifically due to LCI lights.

So now all you waiting for 2016 laser darth maul lights....are gonna go mope on over to the new C63s and look for adventure there.
My advice, buy the car you like, get in, mash skinny pedal and
Life's too short to nickel and dime details like lights.

Man, this stuff is comical...honestly. There are more 2015 owners in any "LCI" thread, than there are perspective buyers... All here seemingly to validate their purchase of a 2015. LMAO

Nobody really cares...great, you win...against who? Your own rational side who wanted you to wait for a 16? lol...

We don't even have all the information about 16's yet, according to Jason. MSRP, options, packaging of options, new colors...or not.

You guys claim to be "enjoying your cars for the past 4, 5, 6 months"...all i see is a bunch of dudes wasting time on a forum trolling 2016 LCI threads.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by Drizz

Ok thanks. I follow what you're saying but still don't see that in the pics. I guess I would have to walk out to my car to have that "ah ha!" moment. IIRC there's a solid matte-finish strip across my door, whereas I have CF trim surrounded my the black chrome on the dash. Sounds like that strip in the door above the leather would now also be in a black-chrome, if I'm reading what you're saying correctly.

Sorry, I struggled a bit with the re-sizing of the pictures. See my OP again. Look at the trim above the leather where the ambiance lighting resides. On the M3, it is mate black while in the M4, it is black chrome (the same as on the dash). If you look at the third and fourth pictures from the F30 LCI, you'll see the trim carries over onto the door.

[GoSlow2GoFast]

So, will these changes also apply to the 2016 M4, or only the M3?

Any idea when ordering for the 2016's will open up?

Any news on colors for the 2016 M4, if they don't follow the M3 that is?

~bp

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by GoSlow2GoFast

So, will these changes also apply to the 2016 M4, or only the M3?

Any idea when ordering for the 2016's will open up?

Any news on colors for the 2016 M4, if they don't follow the M3 that is?

~bp

This has been discussed at length. M4 goes unchanged. M4 LCI will only happen with the 4-series LCI.

[Blindside_137]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Sorry, I struggled a bit with the re-sizing of the pictures. See my OP again. Look at the trim above the leather where the ambiance lighting resides. On the M3, it is mate black while in the M4, it is black chrome (the same as on the dash).

Good call. So the chrome may be in the series cars but the M will be black chrome?

[Drizz]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Sorry, I struggled a bit with the re-sizing of the pictures. See my OP again. Look at the trim above the leather where the ambiance lighting resides. On the M3, it is mate black while in the M4, it is black chrome (the same as on the dash). If you look at the third and fourth pictures from the F30 LCI, you'll see the trim carries over onto the door.

Awesome, thanks for the pics. Very apparent now!

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by Blindside_137

Good call. So the chrome may be in the series cars but the M will be black chrome?

I guess it will depend which trim you select.

IIRC, black chrome trim highlights come with the CF and Aluminum Blade trims. Chrome trim highlights come with the various wood trims (Piano black, Red Brown Sycamore, White Ash).

[Sassicaia]

answered above

[OneRib]

Originally Posted by chris s

Man, this stuff is comical...honestly. There are more 2015 owners in any "LCI" thread, than there are perspective buyers... All here seemingly to validate their purchase of a 2015. LMAO

Nobody really cares...great, you win...against who? Your own rational side who wanted you to wait for a 16? lol...

We don't even have all the information about 16's yet, according to Jason. MSRP, options, packaging of options, new colors...or not.

You guys claim to be "enjoying your cars for the past 4, 5, 6 months"...all i see is a bunch of dudes wasting time on a forum trolling 2016 LCI threads.

I think you're only telling half the story. There have been just as many posts bashing 2015 owners for being "beta testers" and "jumping the gun". Also how much smarter waiting for 2016 is because first year models are basically exploding (my own gross exaggeration for effect) upon starting due to all the bugs.

It's silly on both sides and you would think grown adults who can afford these cars would be able to either enjoy what they have and be happy for those getting newer models and vice versa. Instead, many members are acting like children.

[DieGrüneHölle]

So...

New LED tail lights and iDrive over-the-air updates.

Oh and more chrome, umm no.

[chris s]

Originally Posted by OneRib

I think you're only telling half the story. There have been just as many posts bashing 2015 owners for being "beta testers" and "jumping the gun". Also how much smarter waiting for 2016 is because first year models are basically exploding (my own gross exaggeration for effect) upon starting due to all the bugs.

It's silly on both sides and you would think grown adults who can afford these cars would be able to either enjoy what they have and be happy for those getting newer models and vice versa. Instead, many members are acting like children.

Maybe so although i think those threads were much less prevalent...i guess i wouldn't know b/c i didn't participate in those threads. I almost bought a 15 a few times. The main draw of a 16 for me was due to plans to be in Greece in August and trying to coordinate an ED for the same trip only made perfect sense and having BMW cover the travel costs, which i was already planning to incur.

Agreed, both sides are silly...and the maturity level is rather low.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by OneRib

...many members are acting like children.

That's because many are

I know I am a kid at heart

[OneRib]

Originally Posted by OneRib

Instead, many members are acting like BRATTY and SPOILED children.

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

That's because many are

I know I am a kid at heart

Fixed it.

[AM4ZING]

Originally Posted by Doctor///M

I guess one of the remaining questions is... what's the price increase?

Waiters gonna wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

HAHA would have sucked to not place an order just cuz of the rumor of LCI.....
Its like not eating lunch for a month cuz you're gna wait for the new items on the mcdonalds menu lol

[Dinh335]

this thread is basically like a mad lib that pretty much goes like this:

THE NEW LCI IS (adjective)

I'm so happy with my (noun)

I can't stand the (noun)


I made the right decision cause I (adverb)