E90 - what to look out for?

Dandle · 21 Aug 2010 at 11:50

topbanana said:
You reckon? There's not a great deal of difference is there?

It is a better car but not loads. Its just an updated car the quality is the same on both just some of the odd styling was addressed and the systems were updated.

Big-Mac-Please · 21 Aug 2010 at 12:03

They are great cars and I can't believe no one has posted a pic yet, guess I will have to then

http://www.flickr.com/photos/elegantspoon/4830589793/

daveydave · 21 Aug 2010 at 12:36

robbiemc said:
No, electronic dipstick only.

My biggest gripe, I don't know why they did this. If it reads inconsistently as it has above, you could be in for a big bill.

Just seems strange..

Dave L · 21 Aug 2010 at 13:01

Nice motor Big-Mac!

//edit - I know you!

Griffo · 21 Aug 2010 at 13:38

From that angle I like the black grill Mr. Mac.

EDIT: Oh, am them different wheels innit?

fonzee · 21 Aug 2010 at 13:42

electronic dipstick, wtf. thats some serious trust right there...

fezster · 21 Aug 2010 at 13:51

[TW]Fox;16597294 said:
The LCI E60 is a much better car than the pre LCI E60 IMHO.

It's better, but I wouldnt say much better. The LCI has the LED rear lights, the new automatic box (which aside from styling isnt all that different). It had the option of a sports auto gearbox, but very few of them have it. Slightly more bhp as well.

You may be referring to the updated idrive, which was introduced in September 2008. This is a huge improvement apparently, but not all LCI's have it (LCI's manufactured from March 2007 I believe): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IDrive#iDrive_Professional_Navigation_.28CCC.29

If i've missed something, though, let me know.

DannyDan · 21 Aug 2010 at 14:34

There's a list of LCI changes here: http://www.5series.net/information/2008_LCI_Detailed_Changes.pdf

Fido McNasty · 21 Aug 2010 at 14:57

e90's and e91's are to me handsome. That is all

Dandle · 21 Aug 2010 at 15:03

fezster said:
It's better, but I wouldnt say much better. The LCI has the LED rear lights, the new automatic box (which aside from styling isnt all that different). It had the option of a sports auto gearbox, but very few of them have it. Slightly more bhp as well.

You may be referring to the updated idrive, which was introduced in September 2008. This is a huge improvement apparently, but not all LCI's have it (LCI's manufactured from March 2007 I believe): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IDrive#iDrive_Professional_Navigation_.28CCC.29

If i've missed something, though, let me know.

Idrive was updated on the LCI cars to version3 which increased the speed it worked at and added quick launch buttons. Sept 2008 version 3 was replaced with the new HD idrive.

Big-Mac-Please · 21 Aug 2010 at 16:29

Dave L said:
Nice motor Big-Mac!

//edit - I know you!

Heehee indeed you do

Griffo said:
From that angle I like the black grill Mr. Mac.

EDIT: Oh, am them different wheels innit?

The black grills are a must for me! They are different CSL wheels 8" front and 9" rears

[TW]Fox · 21 Aug 2010 at 18:17

Dandle said:
It is a better car but not loads. Its just an updated car the quality is the same on both just some of the odd styling was addressed and the systems were updated.

fezster said:
It's better, but I wouldnt say much better. The LCI has the LED rear lights, the new automatic box (which aside from styling isnt all that different). It had the option of a sports auto gearbox, but very few of them have it. Slightly more bhp as well.

The quality is different - and this is detailed in the LCI changes documentation. BMW claim the intention was to give a 'more premium feel' which is as close as you'll ever get to an admission the previous interior was a bit pap. They've changed some of the interior materials, and this coupled with the revised doorcards etc really makes it feel like a well built car again, something I feel the pre LCI E60 doesn't have in the same way.

Dandle · 21 Aug 2010 at 18:45

[TW]Fox;17209823 said:
The quality is different - and this is detailed in the LCI changes documentation. BMW claim the intention was to give a 'more premium feel' which is as close as you'll ever get to an admission the previous interior was a bit pap. They've changed some of the interior materials, and this coupled with the revised doorcards etc really makes it feel like a well built car again, something I feel the pre LCI E60 doesn't have in the same way.

I think they gave the interior a more upmarket feel by getting rid of the rubbish old ac controls and updating the styling. The plastics and build as far as i can tell haven't changed or at least I haven't noticed any that have.