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What to expect with the upcoming M235i LCI?
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With the intro of the M240i, the gearbox has already been updated and the chassis reworked as well so the LCI should just be cosmetics, and minor ones at that. |
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05-30-2016, 08:24 AM | #3 |
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I expect some new colors to be offered...
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05-30-2016, 10:22 AM | #4 |
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Aside from M240i changes, probably an expensive LED headlight option, maaaybe a change to current headlights as standard, maybe different wheels, colors, etc. I thought new iDrive was arriving with the new engines?
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05-30-2016, 05:09 PM | #5 |
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Probably standard rear camera since its mandatory for 2018.
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05-30-2016, 05:56 PM | #6 |
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HUD?
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05-30-2016, 07:35 PM | #7 |
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Maybe all around LED lighting system. CarPlay is already on the M240i so maybe a change of wheel model?
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05-31-2016, 12:40 AM | #8 |
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Engine and gearbox yes but can you point to anything saying the chassis is being reworked for 2017? Haven't seen that.
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05-31-2016, 06:05 AM | #10 |
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I used to be a HUD fan until I actually drove a real car with one, the new Camaro SS. The tech was stunningly impressive; the HUD display seemed to float in space about 5 feet off the nose of the car, it was better than a 3D movie. But I found it terribly distracting in traffic and turned it off in a few seconds.
It's possible I'd get used to it - but I doubt it. |
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05-31-2016, 11:37 AM | #12 |
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LCI won't be limited to just the M240i; it'll be 2 Series-wide. This is a 2 Series forum, not an M2xxi forum. Jeez ...
... that said, 2017 changes are so major (drivetrain, iDrive) that I seriously doubt LCI will mean much for the car. Possibly 2-3 new colors, LED headlight option, rear-view camera, touchscreen, and tweaks to iDrive / interior trim / exterior styling a la the F30 angel-eye update. The biggest possible cosmetic change would be revised taillamps a la the M2-based 2002 Hommage that debuted last week.
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05-31-2016, 06:33 PM | #14 |
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So the feeling is that BMW will do absolutely nothing to at least marginally improve the handling and enhance steering feel? Seems like a bit of a lost opportunity if they don't....
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05-31-2016, 06:52 PM | #16 | |
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When LCI is limited to a model and not a series, you'll have a valid argument for this in this forum. Otherwise, you don't.
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If it's true now, that's new. Last year, Carsten Pries, the head of M product management, stated: "The M235i is the top seller in the 2-series range." http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1120826 |
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My personal interest is only in the M235i. Hence the thread topic. I don't believe there are PC requirements for "inclusiveness" when starting threads on this forum. |
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What wheels did u get
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I can't imagine seeing more 228i s being sold over the m235i, and hopefully this drops the mark up for the m2 which is absolutely ridiculous.
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Look out for something similar for the 2. |
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06-01-2016, 09:32 AM | #22 |
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The staggered 436M in the lighter grey. They are a BITCH to keep clean with that channel behind the spokes, I have bent all of them, and I generally just don't like the color. Some of the options available for the 228 or even the 235 but non-U.S. are preferable. Do not like the orbit option for either MG or BSM which are the colors I'd pick for a 240. Ideally I'd be able to get a 17" rim with Conti DWS06 but that's not happening, so really just prefer a different 18" option from factory.
Would also really like to get the interior gloss black trim option that's available everyplace but U.S. |
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