x3 28i about to order: Convenience package: Xenon lights

raagnihi · 07-17-2011, 02:14 PM

Hello folks,

I've got most the of questions answered in the previos thread. One question left is the Xenon lights> Does this make a huge difference during night drive ? And what is adaptive light control ? Apprecieate your feedback...

XRP · 07-17-2011, 02:35 PM

the look is better with xenon, projector head lights

sfax · 07-17-2011, 02:37 PM

Get xenons!!!! 100% You won't regret it. Huge difference and they look so much better too. I wouldn't bother with adaptive personally. They direct lights as you turn the wheel

Beyu · 07-17-2011, 02:52 PM

Definitely get the xenon headlights, they are my most favorite thing about the car. People rave about how awesome the Audi LEDs look but IMO the BMW coronas/angel eyes look a million times better and nowadays many car companies add a strip of LEDs on their cars so it no longer looks that unique. I'm not sure how many BMWs are in your area but there are a lot where I live and most of them here still have the old orange headlights which really shows how dated cars like the current gen X5 look.

sfax · 07-17-2011, 03:00 PM

Agree angel eyes are so much better than Audi's silly wiggly lines. Mercedes LEDs are worse again. How to ruin an S Class.

Beyu · 07-17-2011, 03:07 PM

Forgot to answer the second part of your question.

The adaptive light control isn't necessary but it's cool to have. Sfax pretty much summed it up; I'm not sure if this is part of adaptive light control or not but when you turn the car it also switches on individual fog-lights for the direction you're turning for better illumination.

In terms of night driving the xenons are much much better than the normal halogen ones. Better illumination and looks closer to daylight, I've also noticed that it seems to reflect better off signs, those nodes that separate lanes, and off objects.

Edit:

Yeah sfax the Mercedes ones looks silly, they definitely look like an afterthought

NYC_340i · 07-17-2011, 04:09 PM

IMHO the halogen lights look terrible at night and during the day. With the xenons the lights are more brighter and safer. I am also a huge fan of the corona rings. Trust me, they are one of the must must haves.

Oh and also, The LED strips in the Mercedes and Audi's are now used by Hyundai, Lexus, Ford, and Kia. So they are not as unique as the Bmw rings.

Want the thrill · 07-17-2011, 04:18 PM

Yep, a must have in my opinion!

Nahoa · 07-17-2011, 09:13 PM

A must have. Nit only do they look better, the illumination is far better.

I like the additive headlights. Great on sharply curved roads at night. -- illuminates the deer instead of leaving itin shadow!

nonagon · 07-17-2011, 10:00 PM

Agreed, it is a must have option...I have xenon adaptives on my 135i and they're very bright, illuminate objects much farther away and the headlight steering around turns really works...plus they look great. Buy them for safety, buy them for looks.

beto_L.A. · 07-17-2011, 11:01 PM

I've had Xenon lights on my E46

beto_L.A. · 07-17-2011, 11:08 PM

XENON Lights is the way to go.
I've had them on my E46

Dr Stig 2 · 07-18-2011, 01:30 AM

This might sound like an old Remington ad, but...

I liked the Xenon / Adaptive so much on my Z4, that it was the one thing I insisted on getting on the new X3.

(Pity BMW won't let me buy the comapny

)

turbotoy4me · 07-18-2011, 02:28 AM

I agree with all the posts. Get the Xenon and Adaptive lights. If you do any night driving on mountain roads you will really appreciate the adaptive head lights.

Mauryt · 07-18-2011, 07:27 AM

Go with the Xenon and Adaptive lights. Have them on both of our Bimmers and they do come in handy at night. I have seen articles by some pundits that don't like any of the electronic gadgets on the current models, but always recommend the Xenon headlights.

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raagnihi New Member 1 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2014 X3 28i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Detroit, MI iTrader: (0)	x3 28i about to order: Convenience package: Xenon lights Hello folks, I've got most the of questions answered in the previos thread. One question left is the Xenon lights> Does this make a huge difference during night drive ? And what is adaptive light control ? Apprecieate your feedback...
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XRP Private First Class 11 Rep 116 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	the look is better with xenon, projector head lights
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sfax Brigadier General 91 Rep 3,855 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Get xenons!!!! 100% You won't regret it. Huge difference and they look so much better too. I wouldn't bother with adaptive personally. They direct lights as you turn the wheel __________________ F25 xDrive20d SE __ professional multimedia package \| dynamic package \| climate package \| 309s \| xline \| xenons \| electric seats \| folding mirrors \| business speakers
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Beyu Lieutenant 13 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Definitely get the xenon headlights, they are my most favorite thing about the car. People rave about how awesome the Audi LEDs look but IMO the BMW coronas/angel eyes look a million times better and nowadays many car companies add a strip of LEDs on their cars so it no longer looks that unique. I'm not sure how many BMWs are in your area but there are a lot where I live and most of them here still have the old orange headlights which really shows how dated cars like the current gen X5 look.
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sfax Brigadier General 91 Rep 3,855 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Agree angel eyes are so much better than Audi's silly wiggly lines. Mercedes LEDs are worse again. How to ruin an S Class. __________________ F25 xDrive20d SE __ professional multimedia package \| dynamic package \| climate package \| 309s \| xline \| xenons \| electric seats \| folding mirrors \| business speakers
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Beyu Lieutenant 13 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Forgot to answer the second part of your question. The adaptive light control isn't necessary but it's cool to have. Sfax pretty much summed it up; I'm not sure if this is part of adaptive light control or not but when you turn the car it also switches on individual fog-lights for the direction you're turning for better illumination. In terms of night driving the xenons are much much better than the normal halogen ones. Better illumination and looks closer to daylight, I've also noticed that it seems to reflect better off signs, those nodes that separate lanes, and off objects. Edit: Yeah sfax the Mercedes ones looks silly, they definitely look like an afterthought
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NYC_340i Lieutenant 207 Rep 547 Posts Drives: '20 M340i xDrive, '11 X3 28i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	IMHO the halogen lights look terrible at night and during the day. With the xenons the lights are more brighter and safer. I am also a huge fan of the corona rings. Trust me, they are one of the must must haves. Oh and also, The LED strips in the Mercedes and Audi's are now used by Hyundai, Lexus, Ford, and Kia. So they are not as unique as the Bmw rings.
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Want the thrill Lieutenant Colonel 330 Rep 1,560 Posts Drives: 2022 X4M40i, retired ‘11 X3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MI iTrader: (2) Garage List 2022 X4M40i [10.00]	Yep, a must have in my opinion!
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Nahoa Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,876 Posts Drives: F25 35i Mineral Silver/Black Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	A must have. Nit only do they look better, the illumination is far better. I like the additive headlights. Great on sharply curved roads at night. -- illuminates the deer instead of leaving itin shadow! __________________
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nonagon Captain 113 Rep 777 Posts Drives: Porsche Cayenne GTS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arlington VA iTrader: (0)	Agreed, it is a must have option...I have xenon adaptives on my 135i and they're very bright, illuminate objects much farther away and the headlight steering around turns really works...plus they look great. Buy them for safety, buy them for looks.
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beto_L.A. Major 343 Rep 1,029 Posts Drives: 2020 G20 330i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: north hollywood, CA iTrader: (0)	Get XENON!!! I've had Xenon lights on my E46 __________________ Current: 2023 G26 430i GC San Remo Green / Red Sensatec M Sport. Previous:2020 G20 330i M Sport (MG/BLK), 2018 F36 4GC LCI (SRB/NB), 2015 F36 4GC (MG/CR), 2012 F25 X328i (JB/CB), 2009 E90 328I sedan (SG/SB), 2004 E46 325I sedan (SG/BLK).
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beto_L.A. Major 343 Rep 1,029 Posts Drives: 2020 G20 330i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: north hollywood, CA iTrader: (0)	XENON Lights is the way to go. I've had them on my E46 __________________ Current: 2023 G26 430i GC San Remo Green / Red Sensatec M Sport. Previous:2020 G20 330i M Sport (MG/BLK), 2018 F36 4GC LCI (SRB/NB), 2015 F36 4GC (MG/CR), 2012 F25 X328i (JB/CB), 2009 E90 328I sedan (SG/SB), 2004 E46 325I sedan (SG/BLK).
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Dr Stig 2 Criminally Insane 53 Rep 1,464 Posts Drives: Like a Demon! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW Z4 35is [10.00] 2013 BMW X5 30d [0.00]	This might sound like an old Remington ad, but... I liked the Xenon / Adaptive so much on my Z4, that it was the one thing I insisted on getting on the new X3. (Pity BMW won't let me buy the comapny ) __________________ Dr Stig 2010 Z4 35is 2011 X3 30d M Sport Australia
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turbotoy4me Captain 131 Rep 752 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Berthoud, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Porsche Macan ... [0.00] 2017 BMW i3 [0.00] 2020 BMW [0.00]	I agree with all the posts. Get the Xenon and Adaptive lights. If you do any night driving on mountain roads you will really appreciate the adaptive head lights.
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Mauryt Private 2 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2007 X3, 2014 428i Convertible Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 F33 428i [0.00]	Go with the Xenon and Adaptive lights. Have them on both of our Bimmers and they do come in handy at night. I have seen articles by some pundits that don't like any of the electronic gadgets on the current models, but always recommend the Xenon headlights.
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