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Any real word on why BMW dumped SMG on non-M cars?

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Old 02-02-2007, 01:41 PM
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Any real word on why BMW dumped the SMG option on all non-M cars?
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Here's a link to my opinions on the subject:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=384067
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I think it's just in th US. At least it was available last week at my dealer.
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It's still available in Germany.
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You can still build one on BMWUSA website. It will be eliminated with the LCI model.
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Originally Posted by katheikia' post='386879' date='Feb 2 2007, 06:23 PM
You can still build one on BMWUSA website. It will be eliminated with the LCI model.
I assume that's what pennetta meant...
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Yes thats what I meant. My car is up in April and the new auto thats supposed to be so good is not available until mid year I believe. I do like the new 550 sport with the sport body pieces, but no pricing on that yet.
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