BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BMW 5-Series (G30) Forum 2017+ BMW 5 Series (G30) General Discussions Adaptive LED Headlight worth the extra?

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      01-14-2017, 12:05 PM   #1
babaikram
M6GCComp, Porsche Cayman S PDK, Peug 208 GT1 BPS
United Kingdom
512
Rep
1,280
Posts

Drives: .
Join Date: May 2015
Location: England

iTrader: (0)

Adaptive LED Headlight worth the extra?

LED Headlights are standard for all versions of G30. However the new incomplete corona Full Adaptive headlight is a paid option of £1295.00 in UK. The complete ring LED headlights are free and could also be optioned to be 'adaptive headlight' for £490.00 and to to have high beam assistance for £95.00.

Thus the whole functionality of 'Full adaptive LED headlight' apart from its appearance could be got for £710.00 cheaper.

So it is worth it just spending £710.00 extra just to have the incomplete corona of the Full adaptive LED headlight?

Thus anybody also have a video link of a G30 without the Full adaptive LED headlight?
Appreciate 0
      01-14-2017, 12:17 PM   #2
remmib
General
remmib's Avatar
Norway
1566
Rep
29,202
Posts

Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Norway

iTrader: (0)

For me the full LED is a no brainer. I'm not sure if the standard LED + adaptive function has the same amount of "adaptiveness".
You also get LED indicator lights and the overall look is much nicer on the full LED headlights.
__________________

F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White | HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 | Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 | KW V3 Coilover | M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar | 3DDesign Front Lip | BMW M Performance CF Spoiler | BMW M Performance Diffuser | BMW M Performance Black Grills | BMW M Performance Pedals |
Appreciate 0
      01-14-2017, 12:49 PM   #3
babaikram
M6GCComp, Porsche Cayman S PDK, Peug 208 GT1 BPS
United Kingdom
512
Rep
1,280
Posts

Drives: .
Join Date: May 2015
Location: England

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by remmib View Post
For me the full LED is a no brainer. I'm not sure if the standard LED + adaptive function has the same amount of "adaptiveness".
You also get LED indicator lights and the overall look is much nicer on the full LED headlights.
Are you saying the indicator on the non full LED is not a LED indicator? Please what is the source of the information?
Appreciate 0
      01-14-2017, 02:16 PM   #4
remmib
General
remmib's Avatar
Norway
1566
Rep
29,202
Posts

Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Norway

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by babaikram View Post
Are you saying the indicator on the non full LED is not a LED indicator? Please what is the source of the information?
Yes, just look at the standard headlight, sure looks like old fashioned incandescent light bulb to me.

__________________

F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White | HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 | Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 | KW V3 Coilover | M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar | 3DDesign Front Lip | BMW M Performance CF Spoiler | BMW M Performance Diffuser | BMW M Performance Black Grills | BMW M Performance Pedals |
Appreciate 0
      01-14-2017, 02:47 PM   #5
E90Fleet
Lieutenant General
South Africa
1307
Rep
10,185
Posts

Drives: BMW
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: South Africa

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by remmib View Post
Yes, just look at the standard headlight, sure looks like old fashioned incandescent light bulb to me.
[/IMG]
Correct, part system confirms this
__________________
BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
Appreciate 0
      01-14-2017, 04:11 PM   #6
babaikram
M6GCComp, Porsche Cayman S PDK, Peug 208 GT1 BPS
United Kingdom
512
Rep
1,280
Posts

Drives: .
Join Date: May 2015
Location: England

iTrader: (0)

Wow decision time. I intend to keep the new G30 for some time. Does the adaptive light give problems when out of warranty?
Appreciate 0
      01-14-2017, 11:47 PM   #7
kadify
Lieutenant
169
Rep
524
Posts

Drives: 428i xDrive GC
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: United States

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by babaikram View Post
Wow decision time. I intend to keep the new G30 for some time. Does the adaptive light give problems when out of warranty?
You're buying a first year model run and intend to keep it for some time? Good luck
Appreciate 0
      01-15-2017, 07:52 AM   #8
babaikram
M6GCComp, Porsche Cayman S PDK, Peug 208 GT1 BPS
United Kingdom
512
Rep
1,280
Posts

Drives: .
Join Date: May 2015
Location: England

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by kadify View Post
You're buying a first year model run and intend to keep it for some time? Good luck
Well it would be a PCP for 4 years and if the car is good I would pay the final balloon payment. I have already underestimated my mileage/annum in order to take advantage of the ballon payment, otherwise whilst returning the car I would pay about £3000.00 for excess mileage. I have calculated my payment, I essentially got the car for the cost price and the only time I would pay more than the cost price is if I return the car after when the PCP ends.

Moreover regarding your statement, my current F10 is July 2011 build and is now close to 100,000 mileage (99700 miles) and has never had a single mechanical or electrical problem. In fact I stopped paying the BMW insured warranty sometime ago as I never claimed once.

Moreover G30 520D is using B47 engine and the same drivetrain as F10. B47 is being in use since 2014 in f10 without any reported major problems. As far as I am concerned G30 520D is essentially F10 520D (from 2014) in a nicer clothe.

However B57 engine in 530D G30 is relatively new and therefore its reliability is not yet proven, one of the reasons I have stayed away from it apart from constantly rising diesel fuel price in UK.
Appreciate 0
      01-15-2017, 08:22 AM   #9
babaikram
M6GCComp, Porsche Cayman S PDK, Peug 208 GT1 BPS
United Kingdom
512
Rep
1,280
Posts

Drives: .
Join Date: May 2015
Location: England

iTrader: (0)

I have now added full adaptive LED headlight to my specification
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:52 AM.




5post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST