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The biggest reason is probably that most people are not happy with the two interior choices, single wheel choice, and single interior trim choice you are limited to if you do not select one of the trim lines. Additionally, some probably don't like the black window trim or the chrome grill surround on the base model.
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Something tells me you're right but I really hope you're wrong. There are several stickys up there, including a video interview, that state you can order "whatever you want" in a base model. ...looking forward to seeing the US configurator which some claim is on its way during or following the Detroit show next week. |
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Base model is too limited in choices. Gotta have those turbine wheels!
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To be fair, I think that what was originally meant by those statements is that, from a functional point of view, you can still get whatever you want. That is to say that you can still get ZPP, ZTP, ZCW, nav, upgraded radio, PDC, etc, on a base car. In other words, you can get all the bells and whistles you are used to. However, it still ends up being a misleading statement over all, since from an aesthetic point of view you are indeed extremely limited. And as I said, you also can't add sport suspension (nor seats for that matter) - i.e. there is no "sport package" anymore that just adds sporting features to the car without pigeon-holing you into specific interior colors and configurations. Quote:
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I am going to order the base model. I really love the sport line, but wanted black dakota leather without the red stitching. My only other option was ZLL, but I prefer the base wheels to the ZLL wheels. So, it was a tradeoff, but for me, the base was the way to go.
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I personally think the lines are a horrible idea and are limiting but the base is even more limiting to me.
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I really like the Modern line wheels and exterior pieces but I can't stomach the dark oyster wheel and dash. I also really want sport seats and anthracite headliner but I don't love the red contrast stitching. Either way I'm forced to choose the best option and will have to deal with things I might not like. These lines are a clever way to make people think they are getting more individualitzation when in reality BMW has streamlined possible combinations.
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You can get black for the interior too but the top of the dash and wheel remain dark oyster...which is odd to me
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Outside US there is much more flexibility, like getting Sport suspension and Sport transmission, Xenons, and + 19" wheels on base model 328i if you want. BMWNA has foced these limitations on us. In fact, you cannot even get the 328i Barcelone press drive configuraiton in the US. (OK, everything is available except the 19" wheels, AFAIK.) |
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Go to 4:12 on the video immediately below the intro... http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612947 If you're right and ordering outside the lines is indeed strictly limited, then the statements in the video aren't just misleading, they're deliberately deceptive. Makes you wonder who if anyone is running BMW marketing these days. Last edited by Ron Scott; 01-06-2012 at 08:15 PM.. |
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The sport seats will probably be a deciding factor for me. Im going to need to sit in them and see if they are that much better for a longer commute than the base seats. If not, then ill be saving myself some money... or ill get the premium sound and parking package!
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