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05-07-2008, 08:43 AM | #1 |
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First xDrive50i cars are model-year 2008; Extended Leather not available…
I’ve been pressuring my dealer to clarify what model-year the first V8 cars will be… he finally got the local BMW representative to verify that the first production runs will indeed be model-year 2008 cars. You will not be able to order a 2009 until September/October; likely 2 months after the last run on the 2008 cars.
Also, Extended Leather (the gorgeous leather dash and upper trim on all doors), is not available at all on model-year 2008 cars, but will likely be available for model year 2009 cars. I don’t know if this is only US cars, or all for all global delivery… I know some of you guys have been told your xDrive50i on order for June/July delivery will be MY’09… you should verify this one more time – if you think getting an ’08 would be a problem; it would be better to be safe than sorry. If anyone has a very good source that disputes this data from this specific BMW rep, please post it… I was really hoping to get an ’09 xDrive50i earlier than October / November!!! For me personally, I think it’s just a little too late in the year to order an ’08 – I have decided to wait for one of the first ’09 cars – and since I really wanted the leather dash, all the better… How will I make it another 5-6 months?!!! …I guess I will just have to live vicariously through all of your comments, pictures and reviews… so please keep ‘em coming..! |
05-07-2008, 03:15 PM | #2 |
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That is consistent with the situation in Canada. The X6 50i ordering info for dealers has no place to specify extended leather.
I don't really care what model year I get as I tend to keep my vehicles a long time so the MY is irrelevant, but I sure would like that leather dash. Hmmm... I wonder if I have the patience to wait an extra three months. |
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05-07-2008, 10:45 PM | #3 |
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I drove through 3 different dealerships and every BMW rep told me that V8 model will be available in Jan/Feb 09 .
I am getting one now ... there is no point to wait ... this car will be more expensive by the end of the year for sure ... BMW will raise their prices on all 2009 models. |
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05-08-2008, 08:40 AM | #4 | |
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I doubt the US will get later delivery than Canada. |
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05-09-2008, 08:00 AM | #6 | |
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Morty, I think you my be mistaking the 35i and 50i. The 35i for delivery in June/July will be '08 models. As of now, production for the 50i is still scheduled for late August-Early September and will be '09 model. This is what was confirmed to me by the regional dealer rep that was at my dealer a few weeks ago. I would think our regional rep would have a pretty good idea but you never know.
Have you seen anything published anywhere that says 50i will be a 2008? Not sure about the extended leather though as I have not been able to confirm that yet. Quote:
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