[sfax]

Don't see many close ups of the halogens but here are a couple that highlight the difference with xenons

[Bimar]

Originally Posted by sfax

Don't see many close ups of the halogens but here are a couple that highlight the difference with xenons

The difference in the 2, with differences in real time videos very informative, a must have.

[mawi]

I have had Xenon light on the tree latest BMW as shown in the video it is preffered. My question is why they dont make Xenon as standard..

[sfax]

Originally Posted by mawi

I have had Xenon light on the tree latest BMW as shown in the video it is preffered. My question is why they dont make Xenon as standard..

Too expensive to include as standard and having them as a popular option is a great way for BMW to make you spend more money.

Audi S-Line have xenons as standard, as do X5s.

[Bimar]

The F25 has 4 xenons, woe be to u should u need to replace them the costs aint funny

[Sp82]

also standard on the 35i I believe

[kmarei]

Originally Posted by vikz

also standard on the 35i I believe

yes
once you add options to the 28i you realize why not just get the 35i
plus it's more economical

[Stephen5242]

Originally Posted by inamik75

The F25 has 4 xenons, woe be to u should u need to replace them the costs aint funny

Usually the outside set are Bi-Xenon used for headlights and full high beams. The inside pair are usually halogen bulbs used for flash to pass high beam. The rings are lit using LEDs.

[ayio]

Originally Posted by Stephen5242

Usually the outside set are Bi-Xenon used for headlights and full high beams. The inside pair are usually halogen bulbs used for flash to pass high beam. The rings are lit using LEDs.

when you have bi-xenon installed, inside pair is dummy unless you have the adaptive lightning pack also which allows the car to light a flank when turn. But I doubt you have this adaptive lightning pack as a separate option from the bi-xenon feature in the US/Canada.
wrt topic - only xenon!

[Bimar]

Originally Posted by ayio

when you have bi-xenon installed, inside pair is dummy unless you have the adaptive lightning pack also which allows the car to light a flank when turn. But I doubt you have this adaptive lightning pack as a separate option from the bi-xenon feature in the US/Canada.
wrt topic - only xenon!

sp the inside ones are dummies, i get it.

[ayio]

Originally Posted by inamik75

sp the inside ones are dummies, i get it.

Just checked US BMW 28i Configuration (on bmw.us). The "adaptive lightning control" is embedded with bi-xenon feature ("Xenon headlights"). So you get it for free when buying the Xenon.

[sfax]

Originally Posted by ayio

Just checked US BMW 28i Configuration (on bmw.us). The "adaptive lightning control" is embedded with bi-xenon feature ("Xenon headlights"). So you get it for free when buying the Xenon.

Adaptive headlights are definitely not free with xenons in the UK. In fact they're an extra £215 ($335) and only available as part of the visibility package. Xenons are £920 ($1435) so that's £1135 ($1770) for both. On the US website they are a $900 option. By my calculations that means we have to pay twice as much for xenons and adaptive headlights.

[ayio]

Originally Posted by sfax

Adaptive headlights are definitely not free with xenons in the UK. In fact they're an extra £215 ($335) and only available as part of the visibility package. Xenons are £920 ($1435) so that's £1135 ($1770) for both. On the US website they are a $900 option. By my calculations that means we have to pay twice as much for xenons and adaptive headlights.

Yeah, tough reality.. We have the same in Russia:
bi-Xenon feature costs ~950 Euro
Adaptive Light Control costs additionally ~500 Euro

So, all in all we have ~ $1900 for both functions. Marketing..

[Bimar]

Hi, do the Halogens headlights have Corona rings which can be seen at night? Don't care much for daytime running lights. Too costly where am from its 3000 euro option and could as well forgo it and get a sunroof.

Halogen look fine IMHO in black upclose

[sfax]

Originally Posted by inamik75

Hi, do the Halogens headlights have Corona rings which can be seen at night? Don't care much for daytime running lights. Too costly where am from its 3000 euro option and could as well forgo it and get a sunroof.

Halogen look fine IMHO in black upclose

The halogens look much better in this photo to be fair and if it's costing you a ridiculous 3000EUR I can see why you're not keen. No idea on the Corona rings but I would recommend seeing xenons in action if you can (from inside and outside), just in case.

[ayio]

There are no angel eyes (corona rings) with Halogen as it's obviously seen from the pics above and this review:
http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=472639

I wonder if it's possible to buy Halogen, BUT with Lenses optics (e.g. it's possible with bmw 3 5 and also in Mazda 3)? If the answer is yes - corona rings should be possible, and consequently there should be two options for Halogen headlights.

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[CoronadoX3]

My new x3 came with halogen and really bad after having xenons in my oher cars....Ok now I tried to install 100w bulbs and the car gotcrazy with malfuncion lights warning ....any ideas?????

[Bimar]

Originally Posted by CoronadoX3

My new x3 came with halogen and really bad after having xenons in my oher cars....Ok now I tried to install 100w bulbs and the car gotcrazy with malfuncion lights warning ....any ideas?????

any possibilities to get aftermarket headlights with xenons? Lets us know.

[sfax]

Originally Posted by CoronadoX3

My new x3 came with halogen and really bad after having xenons in my oher cars....Ok now I tried to install 100w bulbs and the car gotcrazy with malfuncion lights warning ....any ideas?????

That's exactly why they were a no brainer for me. I think once you've owned a car with xenons, it's difficult to go back. This advice comes a little too late for you unfortunately but good luck

[Nahoa]

+1 on the last

Currently driving a rental car after moving and while waiting for my X3. Lack of xenons is more than noticeable. Also, my car in Switzerland didn't have them. Driving the Autobahns and the mountain roads was notably different without the coverage, distance, and clarity afforded by the xenons.

Not to mention the adaptive headlights -- would love to have had those on the windy mountain roads so I could see more of where I was going and less of where I shouldn't be going!!

[fedinand]

Originally Posted by CoronadoX3

My new x3 came with halogen and really bad after having xenons in my oher cars....Ok now I tried to install 100w bulbs and the car gotcrazy with malfuncion lights warning ....any ideas?????

If the stockers are 55w, you might have to get something that is also 55w…or at least closer to the oem. I remember folks having all kinds of issues trying to put in different bulbs in their e90 and e92s (although that was to whiten the angel eye color).