LCI?

JZBDCT · 12-19-2011, 10:48 AM

Hey all,

So I googled LCI and learned that LCI stands for basically a face lifted car. So I guess my 2012 is a e92 M3 is an LCI? My question is if there's visually no real difference between the 2012 and 2008 as far as parts like grills then why is it more expensive? I know there's probably a newb question in there but I'm just trying to figure out why I need to fork over extra dough on a car that's only LCI on paper and not cosmetically different?

If that's any confusing, then I apologize.

For example, can't I just purchase a used 2008 grill and put it on my 2012 without any modifications? Or do I really need to buy the 2012 LCI only part?

Thanks

THE TECH · 12-19-2011, 10:51 AM

Grilles are universal, so they will be the same price no matter the year.

The taillights are different on the LCI cars. The headlights have a small, minor difference as well.

As far as why the car costs more...inflation, material costs, tons of other shit.

aajami · 12-19-2011, 11:17 AM

As far as the E92 M3 is concerned, the only difference between the LCI models that were introduced in MY11 and the pre-LCI models are the taillights. There are no other exterior changes that are LCI specific. Likewise, there was no notable price increase after LCI, so I'm not sure what you're referring to when you ask why something is more expensive.

JZBDCT · 12-19-2011, 11:53 AM

I went to a vendor's website that posts on this site. The non-LCI gloss black grills are $80 and the LCI gloss black grills are $120. So that prompted my question.

JZBDCT · 12-19-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

As far as why the car costs more...inflation, material costs, tons of other shit.

Aye. I apologize for this confusion. I was referring to the cost of a pre-LCI grill to an LCI grill. If there was such a difference...

aajami · 12-19-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by a240reef

I went to a vendor's website that posts on this site. The non-LCI gloss black grills are $80 and the LCI gloss black grills are $120. So that prompted my question.

Without seeing a link to the product you're referring to and making sure we're talking about the same thing, that sounds like a shady practice. There should be no difference at all between the grills of any model years, LCI or not.

h4nh · 12-24-2011, 01:11 PM

grills are the same for all e92 m3

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JZBDCT Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 214 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: yonder iTrader: (0)	LCI? Hey all, So I googled LCI and learned that LCI stands for basically a face lifted car. So I guess my 2012 is a e92 M3 is an LCI? My question is if there's visually no real difference between the 2012 and 2008 as far as parts like grills then why is it more expensive? I know there's probably a newb question in there but I'm just trying to figure out why I need to fork over extra dough on a car that's only LCI on paper and not cosmetically different? If that's any confusing, then I apologize. For example, can't I just purchase a used 2008 grill and put it on my 2012 without any modifications? Or do I really need to buy the 2012 LCI only part? Thanks __________________ 2012 BMW M3 Coupe JZB/Fox Red DCT ZCP. Vorsteiner Double Sided Carbon Fiber CSL Boot Lid. Paint Match Grills, Side markers, Reflectors. Carbon Fiber Splitters. Lux Angel Eyes. Custom Rear Section Exhaust with valves. Next mod: Valentine 1
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THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 307 Rep 13,093 Posts Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas iTrader: (45) Garage List 2013 Nissan GTR [0.00] 2019 Sierra Denali ... [0.00] 1999 Nissan Silvia [0.00] 1999 Nissan Skyline ... [0.00] 1998 Toyota Supra [0.00]	Grilles are universal, so they will be the same price no matter the year. The taillights are different on the LCI cars. The headlights have a small, minor difference as well. As far as why the car costs more...inflation, material costs, tons of other shit.
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aajami Brigadier General 432 Rep 4,567 Posts Drives: Space Gray '09 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA iTrader: (4)	As far as the E92 M3 is concerned, the only difference between the LCI models that were introduced in MY11 and the pre-LCI models are the taillights. There are no other exterior changes that are LCI specific. Likewise, there was no notable price increase after LCI, so I'm not sure what you're referring to when you ask why something is more expensive. __________________ '09 E92 M3: Space Gray, Black, Carbon Leather \| ZTP 2MK ZPP 2MT 6FL \| link 1 / link 2 Mods: M Performance exhaust \| ZCP retrofit \| Euro airbox \| GTS DCT flash \| JPN 240 ECU flash \| Euro LCI taillights \| CRT lip \| OEM alarm retrofit \| Space Gray bumper plugs \| BMW Performance: Mk. II spoiler / Mk. II non-electronic steering wheel / mirror caps / front grilles / side gills / intake louvers / emblem
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JZBDCT Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 214 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: yonder iTrader: (0)	I went to a vendor's website that posts on this site. The non-LCI gloss black grills are $80 and the LCI gloss black grills are $120. So that prompted my question. __________________ 2012 BMW M3 Coupe JZB/Fox Red DCT ZCP. Vorsteiner Double Sided Carbon Fiber CSL Boot Lid. Paint Match Grills, Side markers, Reflectors. Carbon Fiber Splitters. Lux Angel Eyes. Custom Rear Section Exhaust with valves. Next mod: Valentine 1
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