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Awesome pics. The light distance difference can make a life and death difference when driving country roads and trying to avoid wild animals like bears, moose, and deer. (Yes, I've come across all 3 when we visit family in Alberta, AZ, and TX)
I've got RES on our G30 and laser lighting on our G05, I'd get Laser over the RES every time. iPads can easily supplant the RES while the laser is a safety issue. I guess if you're a complete city slicker and never drive outside city limits I would consider skipping the laser upgrade.
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Ended up being $8 more a month so I ordered them worth the icon daytime lights , was driving around and seen a 2019 without laser lights and the look was bad compared to my 2017
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I agree & think it is outrageous what BMW did with the new X5 DRL's.
If you refuse to pony up a additional $1000 you are stuck with IMO are ridiculous looking DRL's that don't look like they belong on a BMW. No other model is doing this, even the new base 3 series has proper LED Icon DRL's. If there is anything besides the kidney grills that denote a Bimmer is's the angel eyes. I honesty don't know what they were thinking other than greed. The Laser's sound nice, except that I am clueless as to why they limited them to over 37mph to work. I should be able to use them at 5mph if I wish. Really reduces their worth. I saw a new X5 a few days ago without the lasers & could not believe how bad the DRL's looked. |
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And while Audi & MB certainly have changed their DRL designs & have higher end versions. BMW is known for their classic design. What they did with the X5 is absurd. I would also say the X5 is not a bottom end model to begin with starting at $61k. Bottom line is when a new X5 is coming at you without the laser option it does not look like a BMW. |
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Audi essentially invented the modern DRL as we know it today (LED accent) so for the record yes it sucks but get lasers and it's a non-issue. The lights themselves are $5500 a piece which is why they aren't included on a base model which has full LED lights to the tune of $3600 a piece. ~$4k is a big difference (going off the price per light I found via RealOEM + BMW Parts Wholesale) plus it incentivizes people to adopt the better tech if you want to view it in another light
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This is very misleading advertising. I almost NEVER have on my high beams and even if adaptive was on all the time they would surely never come on in the mostly bright suburbs and cities of New York.
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They really can’t come on in populated areas because the lume is too bright. It is a specialized focused beam for maximum long range vision. This mainly occurs on open interstates at higher speeds where it is a valuable tool. Lighting design has become a major element in a vehicle. Showing off and distinguishing top-tier lighting designs are what all the top tier luxury vehicles are doing. Just look at how far Audi has gone to give a little light tracer show on the back of the new A8 when unlocking. This function is totally meaningless other than to show off in the parking lot and say “I have the top model”. They are making you pay up for the bragging rights.
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Able to code them to create the tunnel effect for oncoming traffic and when following other cars? I know I have this on my LED headlights on the M4.
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I have no problem with the option of the Laser tech. That's the only way advancements are made. If you want it, pay the extra. I just believe it is outrageous to neuter the DRL's on the standard LED to the point that someone can actually say "look that guy has the crappy lights he cheaped out" Again they look terrible - first time I saw them I though they must be malfunctioning. |
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Not yet, Laser Lights operate differently than the usual LED ones so coding is, in turn, more challenging. There are a lot more restrictions too due to regulations give the lights output intensity and range meaning we might just have to wait until DOT approves them since no one to date has solved the issue. I hope we get a workaround like the rest of us because where I live it would be beneficial daily.
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Yeah I know a grand is not a big deal, just adds to what all the carmakers are doing - death by a thousand cuts. You need to add at least 10K to a X5 to get it well equipped from the base price. But I still think it's shocking to see the neutered DRL's if you don't get the Lasers. My local dealer has 12 new X5's & none are laser, so plenty will be tooling around not looking like a BMW. |
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We are paying $1000 for something many of us will NEVER use, know it's being used, nor really care about in the long run. I'm not sure why high beams need to be assisted by laser technology since halogen high beams are effective and have been effective since the invention of the car. Having the laser in the low beam makes more sense to me since that is what 100% of drivers use 100% of the time when driving at night. But to limit the laser tech to high beam assist and speed restrictions with no user control is not what is being said in the ad for Icon adaptive LED with laser lighting technology. It is no biggie $1,000 for an option on a $80,000 vehicle is no big deal for the buyer or anyone else BUT we have to call it what it is! Free money given to BMW for something you think you will use. By the way I went thru a few dealerships, Crevier being one, looking at scores floor models 2019 X5 XDRIVE40I and I've not yet found one packaged with Laser. It is either a really rare option or many initial factory 4.0I vehicles did not ship to the USA marketplace with them.
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By this presentation of the new BMW Laser lighting, they are serious about show off the technology.
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LOL. We will have to agree to disagree. I think it is more of an instance of people not knowing what the technology is and how it is used. |
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Just to clear up any confusion. Here are images of Standard Adaptive LED versus Icon Adaptive LED with Laserlight.
I searched and searched and couldn't find any images online showing a direct side-by-side picture! Even with the lights off the appearance of the X5 with the Laserlight is nicer so you are basically paying $1,000 for looks! If anything now that I see these two X5 vehicles side by side I think Laserlight (as useless as it will be to 90% of us) is worth the extra dinero .
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