[Mjrcyclist]

Does anyone know why it is so difficult to locate inventory of the 2025 m340ix with adaptive suspension?

[Eric_M328i]

Originally Posted by Mjrcyclist

Does anyone know why it is so difficult to locate inventory of the 2025 m340ix with adaptive suspension?

Im sure this has always been the case, M adaptive suspension is very rare and dealer ordered cars dont usually have it.

This is one of the reasons I ordered a build for my 23 M340.

[BMWbiker]

Originally Posted by Mjrcyclist

Does anyone know why it is so difficult to locate inventory of the 2025 m340ix with adaptive suspension?

Which aspect of your question are you asking:

• why it is difficult to locate the examples of cars equipped with adaptive suspension, or
• why there are so few of them out there to find?

Of the former, I have found that some dealer websites do not list the options packages in ways that make clear which options and option packages are on their vehicles. This can also be true of their listings on other websites such as Edmunds and cars.com.

I don’t know why some dealers have less attention to detail in these listings than others. At the very least, if I wanted to make an Internet purchase, I would want confirmation of exactly how the car was equipped, and I would want to know this before initiating a purchase.

I infer the probable presence of adaptive based on the listed MSRP: the higher it is, the greater likelihood that the car is so equipped.

That leads to the next point.

Of the latter, my local dealer has said that adaptive is generally not a high priority for their customers. The dealer does its best to spec cars that appeal to a range of their likely customers. They don’t want to have strippers, with no options. Most customers will want at least something more than a base model, like the luxury package, even if they pass on other stuff. For the most part the dealer doesn’t want loaded ones either, because a loaded vehicle can bump the price up to the level of the next larger model, and is hard to move.

This also varies from market to market. A dealer in a posh location may stock more loaded cars, whereas a dealer in a less posh location may stock vehicles with fewer options.

Customers like tangible options such as heated seats. Adaptive is less tangible. Luxury-oriented customers want the cushier ride. Sports-oriented customers want the sportier ride. Generally it’s enthusiasts who want the adaptive suspension, and are willing to pay extra for it. Then again, enthusiasts may be more likely to order the car exactly as they want it.

When a dealer specs a car to a specific price point, and checks off adaptive, then something else remains unchecked: maybe parking assistant? Shadowline? Something else?

It’s extremely unlikely to find a car with adaptive and little or nothing else. It’s more likely to be on a loaded vehicle.

Writing as someone who is also searching for cars equipped with adaptive, I’m in the same boat. This may be more than you were asking, but I hope it helps.

At least we are past the COVID period of chip shortages, at least as far as I am aware.

[M340CV]

Most dealers will order it with a deposit. I ordered mine with that and MPE. Hard to find because everyone thinks MSRP is a joke and wants to get 10k off the sticker so they just order base models lol.. missing out on some really nice options because people love to lowball. Just order it and I'm sure you can still get a good deal.

[blau808]

Isn't adaptive suspension just ecu controlled? I have the option to buy it on my x5 through the bmw app. Its $550. Does it actually include diff physical suspension parts if you order it from the dealer?

[SLGrassoPA]

It consists of different parts - so it is a physical difference.

My opinion, it's a must have option, especially in any area without perfect roads...

read this

https://www.bmw-m.com/en/topics/maga...-fahrwerk.html

watch this

[BaldBimmer]

I just got a 2025 M340xi and I wanted the same so had to customer order it.