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Jan 18, 2011 | 11:10 AM

marcelliot

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Just ordered 535xi in Mojave Brown, but there was a color called Havana Brown Is it the same, or are they 2 different colors

Jan 18, 2011 | 12:52 PM

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yes,called Havanna(sic) in UK,Mojave in US

Jan 18, 2011 | 05:56 PM

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yes,called Havanna(sic) in UK,Mojave in US

Thanks

Jan 18, 2011 | 10:29 PM

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yes,called Havanna(sic) in UK,Mojave in US

Probably due to the 50 year old US trade embargo against Cuba...
BMW is taking no risks.

Jan 19, 2011 | 02:38 AM

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Hence (deliberate?) spelling mistake too

Jan 20, 2011 | 10:54 AM

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Probably due to the 50 year old US trade embargo against Cuba...
BMW is taking no risks.

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Jan 21, 2011 | 11:50 AM

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I have a July build f10 in Mojave metallic with venetian beige interior. Under the hood, it states "Havana". They are the same. You will love that color.

Jan 21, 2011 | 04:35 PM

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I have a July build f10 in Mojave metallic with venetian beige interior. Under the hood, it states "Havana". They are the same. You will love that color.

Thanks, saw it in 3 series convertible Ordered mine with black interior for change. Retiring 528xi saphire black with saddle int Wish the offered cohiba brown check it out