LCI Conversion add value?

e90323 · 05-28-2015, 08:46 AM

Hi guys, I have the opportunity to complete a full LCI conversion (minus bumpers at this stage) for about $500. I realize that the visual difference between pre-lci e90 and lci e90 is huge but would it really add any value to the car? I have a 2006 323i black 6spd manual 90,000 miles.
Any advice is greatly appreciated!

mmmnot · 05-28-2015, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryWhite

Hi guys, I have the opportunity to complete a full LCI conversion (minus bumpers at this stage) for about $500. I realize that the visual difference between pre-lci e90 and lci e90 is huge but would it really add any value to the car? I have a 2006 323i black 6spd manual 90,000 miles.
Any advice is greatly appreciated!

No, and in my opinion it would turn off a knowledgeable buyer. I would assume you got into a serious front end crash and neglected to mention it to me.

e90323 · 05-28-2015, 08:53 AM

Thank you so much. I had honestly not considered that. I figured because it was just the hood and trunk really that a serious front end crash would involve the replacement of more parts than an lci swap. I appreciate your advice

335xs2dinan · 05-28-2015, 09:52 AM

probably not add much value but i still think you should do it anyway for your own enjoyment.

Blindside_137 · 05-28-2015, 10:32 AM

At that price I would definitely do it. Whether it added value or not.

335iAP · 05-28-2015, 10:33 AM

Big changes almost always subtract value.

e90323 · 05-28-2015, 11:41 AM

I appreciate the input gentlemen. I guess i was wondering if it would detract from the value of the car. Might just go ahead and acquire the parts anyway thanks!

mmmnot · 05-28-2015, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryWhite

I appreciate the input gentlemen. I guess i was wondering if it would detract from the value of the car. Might just go ahead and acquire the parts anyway thanks!

As stated above, at the price, it's a /great/ deal. But the reason I say that is because a friend of mine recently got an 08 with an LCI front and sure enough, it was wrecked after we inspected the underbody over spray paint.

Just depends on how long you plan on owning the car really.

335iAP · 05-28-2015, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryWhite

I appreciate the input gentlemen. I guess i was wondering if it would detract from the value of the car. Might just go ahead and acquire the parts anyway thanks!

Yeah, I mean it's a tradeoff. The more mods the more you narrow the market for your car if you decide to sell it. Plenty of reasons to do it anyway, especially if you don't plan to sell your car anytime soon.

e90323 · 05-28-2015, 02:21 PM

Yeh thats the logic behind it because it's kind of an OEM modification of you can excuse that choice of words lol. I am just delaying buying the m3 replica bumper until I have decided on the lci or not. Decisions decisions! Thanks

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e90323 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 37 Posts Drives: '06 E90 323i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Southern Ontario iTrader: (0)	Thank you so much. I had honestly not considered that. I figured because it was just the hood and trunk really that a serious front end crash would involve the replacement of more parts than an lci swap. I appreciate your advice
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335xs2dinan Lieutenant 141 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335xi, 22 G80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Michigan iTrader: (15)	probably not add much value but i still think you should do it anyway for your own enjoyment. __________________ Dinan Stage 3/Cobb FMIC/ER Sport Oil Cooler/CPE Catted DP/BMS DCI/Eisenman Race/Koni Yellow F + Dinan R/Dinan Springs/UUC F + R Sways/M3 subframe bushings/OEM 313 Wheels/M3 steering wheel
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Blindside_137 Lieutenant General 6710 Rep 10,598 Posts Drives: 2011.75 SSII E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	At that price I would definitely do it. Whether it added value or not.
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335iAP Captain 149 Rep 921 Posts Drives: AW E92 & F26 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Big changes almost always subtract value.
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e90323 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 37 Posts Drives: '06 E90 323i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Southern Ontario iTrader: (0)	I appreciate the input gentlemen. I guess i was wondering if it would detract from the value of the car. Might just go ahead and acquire the parts anyway thanks!
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e90323 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 37 Posts Drives: '06 E90 323i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Southern Ontario iTrader: (0)	Yeh thats the logic behind it because it's kind of an OEM modification of you can excuse that choice of words lol. I am just delaying buying the m3 replica bumper until I have decided on the lci or not. Decisions decisions! Thanks
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