LCI 40d SE or Sport

[Mark]

Hi Guys

New here looking to buy an LCI 40d as soon as I find the right one. Started by looking at just the Sport model in Black as pictured below.



Then I saw an SE as pictured below. Now I really like this!



Budget up to £30k (but would rather spend ~£25k), mileage ~50k, must have 7 seats, dark leather, not keen on Pan roof.

Would like heated rear seats and rear AC but not essential.

Thoughts and advice welcome.

[Turks]

If rear AC is anything like it was in the E53, then that is something that I would not have. In the E53 it is extremely noisy, to the point I just do not ever have it switched on. Sure someone can confirm if this is the case or not in the E70.


Turks.

[chris.t]

Test drive them both as i wish i had. I like my msport but wish i had got the se version. I find the ride harsh especially on the pot holed roads in the north of scotland.

[X5Sport]

It's certainly not the case in my E71.  Mine runs all the time - rear AC that is.

[celica]

I like that SE look

[stevee]

Note that than an SE with Dynamic pack has the m-sport suspension.

[Mark]

[quote="stevee"]
Note that than an SE with Dynamic pack has the m-sport suspension.
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This is true. I might look for a well spec'd SE without the dynamic pack and retro fit the arches and bigger wheels.

How easy is it to swap out the arch extensions on the SE?

[Barney]

My 40d SE has the arches and bigger wheels, also got the suspension deletion so the ride is firm but smooth.

[Barney]

Another pic

[Mark]

That looks perfect!

[celica]

That's nice too
But not as keen on those wheels
They remind me of the older BMW version wheels making it more dated

[bigshout]

Go with the sport, better styling and better depreciation on resale.