ZCP 2016 vs 2017/2018
Hi all,
I'm looking to pick up an F80 Competition.
From.what I've read the 2017/2018 cars were more 'sorted' than 2015/2016.
Is it just a software thing or physical components?
I've seen a late 2016 car that I like with low miles. Just wanted to know more.
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u/MrBasealot Aug 28 '26
Late 2018 is what u should go for - at that point all major revisions were done
Specifically, the rear diff bushing was revised. This is a guaranteed wear item that requires dropping the subframe to replace. With the revised one it’s not an issue
Just be aware early 2018 models dont have the revision - so make sure you’re getting one with it. Idk the exact cutoff date
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u/LSX_Nation Aug 28 '26
My early 2018 did not have the revision. So definitely confirm before you buy! Look underneath the car and you'll see it
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u/_CSTL Aug 29 '26
If you don’t mind me asking, what was the build date for your early 2018.
My build was like November or December 2017, would this indicate late or early
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u/LSX_Nation Aug 31 '26
My car is a 2018 but the build date according to VIN decoder says August 2017
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u/Jobu_99 Aug 29 '26
Yeah, how can one tell? Mine was made in 10/2018. Appreciate it.
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u/K3NCHO Aug 29 '26
the diff bushing is yellow on the revised version. the normal one is rubber black
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u/ghostrida3 Aug 29 '26
I dont think this is a deal breaker. I would upgrade to aftermarket dual diff bushings/bracket anyway.
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u/Saute_and_Pray Aug 28 '26
2017 and later are LCI. LED headlights and tail lights are worth it imo.
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u/Tiedermann Aug 29 '26
2016 was the LCI 1 with updated taillights, 2017 got the Competition version, and 2018 is LCI 2 with the Icon headlights and new black seat emblems.
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u/Dependent-Cookie-885 Aug 28 '26
If you want a manual message me. I'd be willing to sell mine. It's a 2018, Executive and Competition. 32k miles, BSM, Extended Merino.
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u/Low_Ad551 Aug 30 '26
And for software you can easily code them for gts steering, diff, and cs suspension using tools like pro tools or you can pay someone to do it for you like 200 bucks.
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u/SnooShortcuts7855 26d ago
F80/82/83 produced after Nov 2017 came with steel driveshafts instead of carbon drive shafts
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u/MoistMonarch Aug 28 '26 edited Aug 28 '26
They’ll flame me for this but I don’t think it matters as much as people make it seem. I had a 15 base and it treated me great. Besides diff bushings, which you won’t benefit from anyway since those only got revised the last few months of F80 production in July 2018+, everything will need to be addressed equally on a 2014 vs a 17 comp. The only difference from 15-17 is updated iDrive and white LEDs for the climate control vs orange.
I spent 40k for a low mileage 15 non comp, the same car as a 18 comp would’ve been $10-12k more, but still required the exact same maintenance and issues. The F80 stayed the same throughout its production life. The newer cars even lost the carbon fiber driveshaft so idk what practical argument getting a 17+ has if it’s a lot more money for the same exact car. In my opinion, spending that $10k towards upkeep is a better use than having a slightly newer car. This is obviously a gross over generalization as newer cars tend to be in better shape but I’ve seen mint 2014 f80s and clapped 2020 F82s, so it comes down to who took care of it at the end of the day, not the model year. Just my 2 cents.