07-15-2012, 12:42 AM
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Drives: '19 G01 X3 m40i
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Denver Area
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Originally Posted by JustinTJ
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Originally Posted by PhiTauFord
What happens every model year? This close timing of the certification and the first shipments hitting US shores?
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Originally Posted by shoptb
+1 -- this is what I would like to know as well. I've seen both versions offered; the delay is in Bremerhaven or the delay is at P.O.E. Clarification would be nice.
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Well, here you go, it happens each new MY with all models. Usually resolves quickly.
They can ship to the US before they get all of their EPA certifications, but they can't be released to dealerships. The cars will wait at the VPC, not in Bremerhaven:
2012 F30: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho....php?p=6559657
2011 X5: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=448249
2010 Z4: http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=306693
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Thanks for the info! :-)
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Delivered --> '21 G01 X3 M40i, 8SA, Sunstone Metallic with Cognac Vernasca, 22Z, ZDA, ZDB, ZPK, ZPP w/ 4HA, ZPX, 2VF, 3AC, 4K1, 688, 6NW, 5DF
Past --> ?19 G01 X3 m40i, 15 F33 328xi, 8SA, '13 F30 328i, '08 E92 335xi, '95 E34 530i, '88 E30 M3
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