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Originally Posted by xlover
interesting... considering the lead model of the M340 is the xdrive version they clearly have plans for xdrive parity. Also the adaptive suspension IS available on xdrive 330 so it is really just brakes and diff that would be missing, suspension can be ordered equally. my guess is the diff is the limiting factor here, considering it will be STD on the M340 we know an xdrive compatible diff is coming
I see these possibilities
1. late availabilty so the xdrive compatible versions of the diff all go into production at once (M340 and 330)
2. they dont think the take rate of the diff for the 330i in US will be high enough and USA xdrive buyers who would be interested in upgrading all the way to the diff are also the same customers who will upgrade to the M340.
Finding out if the diff is offered on xdrive in the EU will be helpful
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I won't be surprised if the take rate of the diff is .5% or less on the 330i.
Its bundled with m-sport brakes and adaptive suspension for $2500 which i'd guess almost no one will buy.
On the m340i its standard without adaptive suspension. I don't care for adaptive suspension so for say $1500-1600 I'd at least consider it but if you are forced to take it with adaptive suspension its a pretty large amount for a diff and brakes and a suspension you really didn't care for (its not like sport suspension on a 330i is going to be back breaking). Audi has the their diff / adaptive suspension on the s4 in a seperate package for $2500 as well and even there I bet its not that high a take rate.... BMW is probably right in figuring the enthusiasts who would even consider it would be getting the bigger engine anyway and just made it standard (or as i'd like to call it... a non optional option, and the margins on options I think are higher than the base car itself).