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      07-13-2020, 04:47 PM   #1
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Trying to order a 2021 M340xi in Indiv Tanzanite Blue. I got an allocation and the allocation is for 213A model which on the order guide shows "M340i xDrive Sedan NA". 213A order guide does NOT have the option to order Indiv Tanzanite Blue.

However, 213Z which is just labeled "M340i xDrive Sedan" without the "NA" shows that you can order Indiv Tanzanite Blue.

Does the 213A with the "NA" mean that this is a North American build car (specifically Mexico and I assume that factory doesn't have the capability to do Individual Paint yet? Whereas the 213Z is Germany built and has capability??

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213Z is the model code that you want to be with looking at the 2021 order guides there’s 213Z & 213Q. Z is X drive where as the Q is RWD. 213B-E are the hybrid versions of the 330i I couldn’t find the 213A on the ordering guide. It’s safe to assume the 213A isn’t a M340i which would explain why the T.Blue paint wasn’t available for that model. Rumor is (I believe bmw genius confirmed this) for 2021 all 3 series including the M340 are being built in Mexico.
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213Z is the model code that you want to be with looking at the 2021 order guides there’s 213Z & 213Q. Z is X drive where as the Q is RWD. 213B-E are the hybrid versions of the 330i I couldn’t find the 213A on the ordering guide. It’s safe to assume the 213A isn’t a M340i which would explain why the T.Blue paint wasn’t available for that model. Rumor is (I believe bmw genius confirmed this) for 2021 all 3 series including the M340 are being built in Mexico.
My 21 M340i was built in Germany. Waiting at the port currently.
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213Z is the model code that you want to be with looking at the 2021 order guides there’s 213Z & 213Q. Z is X drive where as the Q is RWD. 213B-E are the hybrid versions of the 330i I couldn’t find the 213A on the ordering guide. It’s safe to assume the 213A isn’t a M340i which would explain why the T.Blue paint wasn’t available for that model. Rumor is (I believe bmw genius confirmed this) for 2021 all 3 series including the M340 are being built in Mexico.
Thanks for the response. I have already established that 213X AND 213A are both M340 xDrive models (and yes the 213Q is i RWD).

My question was why 213A can NOT do Indiv Tanzanite Blue and 213Z can.

I was hoping somebody could confirm my theory that 213A is Mexico built and thus, does not have Indiv capability yet while 213Z is Germany built and that is why you can do Indiv Tanzanite Blue.
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Thanks for the response. I have already established that 213X AND 213A are both M340 xDrive models (and yes the 213Q is i RWD).

My question was why 213A can NOT do Indiv Tanzanite Blue and 213Z can.

I was hoping somebody could confirm my theory that 213A is Mexico built and thus, does not have Indiv capability yet while 213Z is Germany built and that is why you can do Indiv Tanzanite Blue.
213A is in fact a Mexico build. I have a '21 M340i xDrive on order, and my dealership said their initial allocations were all 213As. So, that's what I'm getting.
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213A is in fact a Mexico build. I have a '21 M340i xDrive on order, and my dealership said their initial allocations were all 213As. So, that's what I'm getting.
I didn’t realize i have 213A as well. In my order dravit & T.blue wasn’t an option for it, my 2020 order in dravit gray got canceled as well. now it’s making sense, the question is why does the Mexico plant not have the dravit or T. blue Paint options available
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Series Model Description Body Group NA Code AG Code Engine SOP
3 Series 330i Sedan G20 213O 5R13 B46 07/20
M340i Sedan G20 213Q 5U73 B58 07/20
330i xDrive Sedan G20 213W 5R73 B46 07/20
M340i xDrive Sedan G20 213Z 5U93 B58 07/20
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213A is in fact a Mexico build. I have a '21 M340i xDrive on order, and my dealership said their initial allocations were all 213As. So, that's what I'm getting.
I didn’t realize i have 213A as well. In my order dravit & T.blue wasn’t an option for it, my 2020 order in dravit gray got canceled as well. now it’s making sense, the question is why does the Mexico plant not have the dravit or T. blue Paint options available
Probably just like the South Carolina plant and that it doesn't have the capability for individual paint, hence the reason why you could never order an individual X model. Which I think is nuts they BMW can't outfit all their factories for Individual
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Probably just like the South Carolina plant and that it doesn't have the capability for individual paint, hence the reason why you could never order an individual X model. Which I think is nuts they BMW can't outfit all their factories for Individual
I just placed the 2021 order with Tanzanite and the code is Q and will come out of Germany (vs. MX) because of the paint...
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I just placed the 2021 order with Tanzanite and the code is Q and will come out of Germany (vs. MX) because of the paint...
Awesome, congrats! Do you have an allocation or are you waiting for one? Any idea when it's supposed to enter production?
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Awesome, congrats! Do you have an allocation or are you waiting for one? Any idea when it's supposed to enter production?
I believe my dealer has the allocation. I don’t have the number yet
No idea on the timeline and want to be patient this time

Looks like the base price goes up by $700 (54,700) and the packages are little different and have a few extra vs 2020
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213Z is the model code that you want to be with looking at the 2021 order guides there’s 213Z & 213Q. Z is X drive where as the Q is RWD. 213B-E are the hybrid versions of the 330i I couldn’t find the 213A on the ordering guide. It’s safe to assume the 213A isn’t a M340i which would explain why the T.Blue paint wasn’t available for that model. Rumor is (I believe bmw genius confirmed this) for 2021 all 3 series including the M340 are being built in Mexico.
I have a confirmation of the Munich plant for my 2021...
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I have a confirmation of the Munich plant for my 2021...
That was the information that was out at that time along with the order guide. Once dealerships started getting allocations we seen that wasn’t really the case. Congrats on your Germany build! Those are hard to come by

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That was information that was out the time along with the order guide. Once dealerships started getting allocations we seen that wasn’t really the case. Congrats on your Germany build! Those are hard to come by
Thanks! It's largely due to the fact that I'm doing Diplomatic sales, US spec but sent to another country that receives cars from Germany.
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