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Originally Posted by TurtleBoy
Unfortunately that is not how it has been working. BMW can only get a limited number of units from B&W, they sell every one that they can get. When there has been "extra" they offered them to 40i and 45e builds. As supply increases/normalizes then they will be offered as a regular option on the 40i and 45e. Like other options, they will first offer it in smaller markets where demand can be met rather than in the US where they would have to constantly issue production constraints when there is a shortage of supply.
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Sure, at a given moment, it is "supply." But my issue with this simple moment-in-time analysis is it lets BMW off the hook because, oh, they "can't get enough supply." As someone who works in complex manufacturing, the issue is much more nuanced, even with the pandemic "supply" (and demand) issues. By this point, I'd also blame poor planning and product management for any lack of options on this LCI.