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Eric-
I read the same article. They are trying to move the US buyers to a more Euro model of build to order. Makes a lot of sense for the dealers to not have to keep expensive inventory on hand running up the monthly vig...US buyers want instant gratification so the model might be tougher to implement here. I really didn't mind the wait, was just frustrated that it wasn't right.
I think you are right in terms of what happened. With an X5 there are 6 types (standard, premium, sport, diesel, 8cyl and M). If you build a premium you can't monkey it into a sport without taking it back to the start of the production line. The factory was going into slow down mode for the 2011's and someone wasn't paying attention at the dealer to notify them...
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Adam,
2019 BMW 540i
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