[Jacobispas]

I recently placed my order for a G05 X5 M-Sport here in Romania. Was going through all the engine options, packages and add-ons when I noticed that the Lazer light option on the 30d model was 0€. Super happy, I selected it only to have my dealer tell me that in fact it is not 0€; it is 2100€ and will only be available for shipment in June 2019. Having to wait an extra 4 1/2 months from my current delivery date and pay an extra 2100€ is kind of a steep asking price. Eventually went with adaptive LED. Did I make the right decision? Opinions?

I'm in the same situation and have decided to wait for the LL availability.

It depends on how useful the LL will be for you. If you drive mainly on well-lit roads, then LED is mature technology with easy access to parts.

However, the LL price difference over adaptive LED is relatively small so I think price wise it's a no brainer.

I occasionally drive on dark roads and have had my eyes lasered so my night vision isn't the best. Ironically, lasers for lasers is the solution

Not enjoying the wait though.

[Jacobispas]

Originally Posted by eaglesrest

I'm in the same situation and have decided to wait for the LL availability.

It depends on how useful the LL will be for you. If you drive mainly on well-lit roads, then LED is mature technology with easy access to parts.

However, the LL price difference over adaptive LED is relatively small so I think price wise it's a no brainer.

I occasionally drive on dark roads and have had my eyes lasered so my night vision isn't the best. Ironically, lasers for lasers is the solution

Not enjoying the wait though.

Good point about the slight difference in price. 700€ for adaptive LED VS 2100€ For laser. I think it was more of the wait time for me. Here in Romania the roads are not so well lit so hopefully the adaptive are okay. Maybe will retrofit later on down the line.

[BMW lifer]

Originally Posted by Jacobispas

Good point about the slight difference in price. 700€ for adaptive LED VS 2100€ For laser. I think it was more of the wait time for me. Here in Romania the roads are not so well lit so hopefully the adaptive are okay. Maybe will retrofit later on down the line.

When I placed my UK order, I was told it would be impossible to retrofit LL to the car so decided to put up with the wait.

[NoCompromise]

Originally Posted by BMW lifer

When I placed my UK order, I was told it would be impossible to retrofit LL to the car so decided to put up with the wait.

worth it in my view.

[Wing Co]

I've gone from F16 LED adaptive to 8 Series LL. I'm not sure I can tell much difference as even on unlit roads there are so many cars now that it is rarely dark. I don't think I'd wait too long for them if I needed a car that didn't exceed a normal factory order timeline.

[Jacobispas]

Originally Posted by BMW lifer

When I placed my UK order, I was told it would be impossible to retrofit LL to the car so decided to put up with the wait.

Originally Posted by BMW lifer

When I placed my UK order, I was told it would be impossible to retrofit LL to the car so decided to put up with the wait.

Interesting because I know a few people here in Romania who have retrofit 2018 models with Lazer lights. So I'm sure it's possible somehow. Maybe with a few other parts replaced.