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      07-15-2012, 12:42 AM   #37
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What happens every model year? This close timing of the certification and the first shipments hitting US shores?
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+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.
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
Thanks for the info! :-)
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