Difference b/w regular tailights and xenon for 2010 328i

jessea · 11-09-2009, 02:42 PM

Hello,

I am trying to decide if I should get my car with xenon lights. Since i am located in NYC I don't really need brighter lights. Do both lights have the corona rings?

If anyone could provide a comparison photos I would be very greatful

Thanks!

mike-y · 11-09-2009, 02:44 PM

xenon taillights?

haha, I think you mean headlights. for 2010 e90, both halogen and xenon have corona rings

jessea · 11-09-2009, 03:11 PM

Sorry for the typo.

So are both lights are cosmetically the same except for intensity?

ss134 · 11-09-2009, 03:15 PM

Xenons are much better than halogen both in performance and looks.
definately worth it IMO......make your own mind up-

jopa489 · 11-09-2009, 03:19 PM

Both have angel eyes, so take your pick. Xenons are worth a little extra, in my opinion.

cb1111 · 11-09-2009, 03:25 PM

The HIDs will also add cornering lights.

stratplaya06 · 11-09-2009, 03:38 PM

And LED turn signals.

Go xenon they add a really high-tech look to the car, esp. when the blinker is applied.

VTECaddict · 11-09-2009, 07:43 PM

The LCI halogen angel eyes do not pull double duty as DRL also. They only light up with parking lamps or low beams. The LCI xenons have angel eye DRLs which will stay on even in the daytime without parking lamps or low beams on.

demosthenes · 11-10-2009, 12:41 AM

I think they are worth the premium on the E90. I love mine. They are standard on the E92. Here's BMW's description:

Xenon Adaptive Headlight provide brilliant clarity of the road ahead and to the side at night and in conditions with poor visibility. The dynamic auto-leveling feature adjusts for varying passenger and cargo loads, helping to keep headlight glare out of the eyes of oncoming drivers. BMW Adaptive Headlights provide optimum road illumination around corners, thanks to an electromechanical control system that directs the headlights into and around the bend as soon as the vehicle begins cornering.

dhillont · 11-10-2009, 12:34 PM

i've had HID's on my car's since 2001 and i would not downgrade to halogen for any reason. They are brighter and look much better. go w/the hid's.

c_jeong89 · 11-10-2009, 12:54 PM

xenons are worth the money. i will never go back to halogens, you can see so much more with xenons.

JayKay335i · 11-10-2009, 01:08 PM

There is no reason to buy a luxury car without xenons.

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jessea Private 13 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2010 328xi Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Difference b/w regular tailights and xenon for 2010 328i Hello, I am trying to decide if I should get my car with xenon lights. Since i am located in NYC I don't really need brighter lights. Do both lights have the corona rings? If anyone could provide a comparison photos I would be very greatful Thanks!
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mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	xenon taillights? haha, I think you mean headlights. for 2010 e90, both halogen and xenon have corona rings
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demosthenes Major 48 Rep 1,162 Posts Drives: E90 328i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328i sedan [0.00]	I think they are worth the premium on the E90. I love mine. They are standard on the E92. Here's BMW's description: Xenon Adaptive Headlight provide brilliant clarity of the road ahead and to the side at night and in conditions with poor visibility. The dynamic auto-leveling feature adjusts for varying passenger and cargo loads, helping to keep headlight glare out of the eyes of oncoming drivers. BMW Adaptive Headlights provide optimum road illumination around corners, thanks to an electromechanical control system that directs the headlights into and around the bend as soon as the vehicle begins cornering.
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dhillont Private 3 Rep 62 Posts Drives: jb '09 328i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: the hudson river iTrader: (0)	i've had HID's on my car's since 2001 and i would not downgrade to halogen for any reason. They are brighter and look much better. go w/the hid's.
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