[MJBO]

Originally Posted by Ashwin34

Talked to my local BMW sales rep who said his manager attended a meeting about the new LCI G80. Sales rep was told by the manager that the only physical change is to the headlights, no taillight changes for the G80 (which makes sense given G80 LCI didn’t have camouflage for taillights whereas G82 LCI did.) He said it would look just like or similar to the X5 LCI headlights. He did mention that there would be new color options but couldn’t provide much other detail. He also said there would also be a price increase of around $1500-$2000 for MY ‘25 LCI. This is strictly from what my sales advisor told me as I’ve been debating between trying to get an allocation for an LCI or going for a ‘24. This could obviously be wrong but seems plausible.

You could literally have gotten all that from the pictures posted in this thread, history of LCI updates and common sense.

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by Ashwin34

Talked to my local BMW sales rep who said his manager attended a meeting about the new LCI G80. Sales rep was told by the manager that the only physical change is to the headlights, no taillight changes for the G80 (which makes sense given G80 LCI didn’t have camouflage for taillights whereas G82 LCI did.) He said it would look just like or similar to the X5 LCI headlights. He did mention that there would be new color options but couldn’t provide much other detail. He also said there would also be a price increase of around $1500-$2000 for MY ‘25 LCI. This is strictly from what my sales advisor told me as I’ve been debating between trying to get an allocation for an LCI or going for a ‘24. This could obviously be wrong but seems plausible.

man another price increase on top of the '24 price increase is just piling it on.

M3 RWD Base at Launch: $69,900
M3 RWD Base 2024: $76,000
8.73% Increase

xDrive Comp at Launch: $76,900
xDrive Comp 2024: $84,300
9.6% Increase

[hinckley]

Originally Posted by MJBO

You could literally have gotten all that from the pictures posted in this thread, history of LCI updates and common sense.

I supposed another way to say that is, "Thanks Ashwin34".

[wtwo3]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

man another price increase on top of the '24 price increase is just piling it on.

M3 RWD Base at Launch: $69,900
M3 RWD Base 2024: $76,000
8.73% Increase

xDrive Comp at Launch: $76,900
xDrive Comp 2024: $84,300
9.6% Increase

So what I gather from this is that inflation adjusted the prices are actually cheaper now than they were at launch... or am I reading that wrong?

2021 xDrive Comp at Launch (mid 2020): $76,900
Inflation adjusted price for 2023: $90,656
Actual price in 2023: $84,300

[Fugly M3]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

man another price increase on top of the '24 price increase is just piling it on.

M3 RWD Base at Launch: $69,900
M3 RWD Base 2024: $76,000
8.73% Increase

xDrive Comp at Launch: $76,900
xDrive Comp 2024: $84,300
9.6% Increase

Launch was early 2021, right? Inflation’s been more than 10% since then. Relative steal!

[weingarm]

Originally Posted by wtwo3

So what I gather from this is that inflation adjusted the prices are actually cheaper now than they were at launch... or am I reading that wrong?

2021 xDrive Comp at Launch (mid 2020): $76,900
Inflation adjusted price for 2023: $90,656
Actual price in 2023: $84,300

This is true 100%

Adjusted for inflation (which is the only correct way to compare the true value of money over time) MSRPs for all M3/M4 are absolutely much cheaper today than they were in late 2020 at launch for the G8x.

And when the G8x LCI goes on sale in a year (7/2024) even with another 1.5-2k price increase it will STILL be much cheaper than the original 2021 model. Yes, adjusted for inflation.

[SushiM3]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

Lower part. Find my post earlier in this thread where I show the two side by side.

There’s no difference.
The car in the spy shots has the carbon exterior package (as you can see by the mirrors). The bumper is identical to carbon exterior package pre LCI cars.

[advantage20]

[smithf80]

If they removed Laserlight's, I actually think that would have put me over the edge and I wouldn't have gotten my car if it was a 2025. I am already not a fan of the overall front look but the Laserlight's really help, combine that with the fact that I am not a fan of the curved screen, and I think I would have considered other cars if it had to be a 2025.

['Cane]

Originally Posted by advantage20

Is this the M4CS?

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by smithf80

If they removed Laserlight's, I actually think that would have put me over the edge and I wouldn't have gotten my car if it was a 2025. I am already not a fan of the overall front look but the Laserlight's really help, combine that with the fact that I am not a fan of the curved screen, and I think I would have considered other cars if it had to be a 2025.

We already know lasers are done no matter what. Too much $ to produce and the LED's are supposedly as good. This is not news.

[Forzanerazzurri]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

We already know lasers are done no matter what. Too much $ to produce and the LED's are supposedly as good. This is not news.

Yes the matrix LED tech is as good as lasers but I think the issue for most people is the orientation of the DRLs. For many it just doesn't look as good.

[smithf80]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

We already know lasers are done no matter what. Too much $ to produce and the LED's are supposedly as good. This is not news.

I'm aware, I'm saying that without them, I'm not sure I would have gotten the car overall, especially with the funny orientation of the DRL on this new model, but even the current M3 without them looks lacking in my opinion.

[Cruise'n]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

Here's my quick and dirty guys. Hard to tell some of those details on the lower air inlets.

Looks to me like this is the biggest area of differentiation. HOWEVER, it does look like MAYBE there is some additional separation between the grilles at the top, leading to more "cleavage"? Hard to tell between the camo and the photo angles. I'd give this one about a 70% chance of being right.

Great compassion
Thanks for spotting the differences.
Good job 👍

Is it just me or the camouflaged looks heaps better!!! Is this because it hides the front pretty well.

Maybe all released cars will have camouflaged front ends due to public outcry with the ugly face 👀 of this model?

[Needsdecaf]

Yes, the public is outcrying by running to the dealer to buy them in such quantities that you can't get one.

['Cane]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

Yes, the public is outcrying by running to the dealer to buy them in such quantities that you can't get one.

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

Hahaha. Too true!

[Ankarah]

Not a big fan of the change to LED headlamps only.

I know it makes no difference functionality-wise in the States, but hey, it’s the freaking ‘LaZerz’ per Dr Evil!

[bmwdrive]

Originally Posted by weingarm

This is true 100%

Adjusted for inflation (which is the only correct way to compare the true value of money over time) MSRPs for all M3/M4 are absolutely much cheaper today than they were in late 2020 at launch for the G8x.

And when the G8x LCI goes on sale in a year (7/2024) even with another 1.5-2k price increase it will STILL be much cheaper than the original 2021 model. Yes, adjusted for inflation.

Assuming your income also went up according to inflation.

[akkando]

Originally Posted by wtwo3

I have to disagree. This same shit happens regardless of price bracket (and presumably, the corresponding income bracket). It's a favorite pastime to hate on the new thing in an effort to validate the current purchase. The X7 forums (the X7 is a more expensive vehicle than the M3) have been non stop bitching about the LCI. Hell, your own explanation contradicts itself... f8x owners are also m3/m4 owners... so when they talk nonstop shit about the g8x are they also calling a spade a spade?

That's just not true with the last 3 LCI for the m3, E46, e9x, f8x.

[adiki]

G82 CS LCI on Nordschleife

[omaralt]

i really dont care too much about the exterior... any news of the interior? or will it simply be like the 23+ MYs?