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      03-04-2021, 09:27 AM   #1
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Harman Kardon is back ???

I was just checking the BMW build site, and the Harman Kardon system is back for the X40i. Only now, it’s now an $875 option separate from the Premium Package, which is still $2800. So.... was it ever a chip related shortage or, was it just a maneuver by BMW to raise prices by $875. Sure seems like the latter.

I’m gonna check with the dealer today and see what the deal is.
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I was just checking the BMW build site, and the Harman Kardon system is back for the X40i. Only now, it’s now an $875 option separate from the Premium Package, which is still $2800. So.... was it ever a chip related shortage or, was it just a maneuver by BMW to raise prices by $875. Sure seems like the latter.

I’m gonna check with the dealer today and see what the deal is.
It actually changes to $0 if you select Premium or Executive. I also noticed that Glass Controls have been removed from Executive.
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I was just checking the BMW build site, and the Harman Kardon system is back for the X40i. Only now, it's now an $875 option separate from the Premium Package, which is still $2800. So.... was it ever a chip related shortage or, was it just a maneuver by BMW to raise prices by $875. Sure seems like the latter.

I'm gonna check with the dealer today and see what the deal is.
688 Harman Kardon surround sound system has always been $875 option since launch.

For MY21 they packaged with Premium and now it looks like they pulled it out and made it also available as an individual option again... but when you select Premium, HK is $0 as in included
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688 Harman Kardon surround sound system has always been $875 option since launch.

For MY21 they packaged with Premium and now it looks like they pulled it out and made it also available as an individual option again... but when you select Premium, HK is $0 as in included
When we ordered last week, the Harman Kardon was not available as a separate option on an X40i, you had to buy the Premium Package. It was available on other models for $875, but not on the X40i, at least for the couple of weeks we were pricing.

But, you are correct, if you select both, the HK is $0.

Regardless, I’m wondering if it’s actually available or not?
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I was just checking the BMW build site, and the Harman Kardon system is back for the X40i. Only now, it’s now an $875 option separate from the Premium Package, which is still $2800. So.... was it ever a chip related shortage or, was it just a maneuver by BMW to raise prices by $875. Sure seems like the latter.

I’m gonna check with the dealer today and see what the deal is.
Thanks for posting this. I just received my production number this morning. Called my sales advisor to inform him that HK is back. He wasn't aware but he's trying to get it added to the build. Madness...LOL.

Update: Spoke to my sales advisor and he says it's still unavailable....

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Thanks for posting this. I just received my production number this morning. Called my sales advisor to inform him that HK is back. He wasn't aware but he's trying to get it added to the build. Madness...LOL.
Keep us updated. I texted my dealer but haven't heard back...
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Keep us updated. I texted my dealer but haven't heard back...
Just spoke to my sales advisor. He says it is still not available. He said his sales manager emailed "Corporate" and was told it's not available. Madness continues...
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Just spoke to my sales advisor. He says it is still not available. He said his sales manager emailed "Corporate" and was told it's not available. Madness continues...
ARGH! So annoying.
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I was just checking the BMW build site, and the Harman Kardon system is back for the X40i. Only now, it's now an $875 option separate from the Premium Package, which is still $2800. So.... was it ever a chip related shortage or, was it just a maneuver by BMW to raise prices by $875. Sure seems like the latter.

I'm gonna check with the dealer today and see what the deal is.
688 Harman Kardon surround sound system has always been $875 option since launch.

For MY21 they packaged with Premium and now it looks like they pulled it out and made it also available as an individual option again... but when you select Premium, HK is $0 as in included
Awesome development! Thx! Let's hope it sticks!
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Just spoke to my sales advisor. He says it is still not available. He said his sales manager emailed "Corporate" and was told it's not available. Madness continues...
And mine just told me it IS back for Premium but NOT for Executive. I really don't know what to believe anymore.
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I just heard back from my salesman, he was indeed able to build a car with the HK 688 system. I have actual build sheet from BMW showing it. But, the air suspension is no longer available. Since we are going to tow, that was more important to us than the HK.

This is more frustrating than trying to get a COVID vaccine.
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I just heard back from my salesman, he was indeed able to build a car with the HK 688 system. I have actual build sheet from BMW showing it. But, the air suspension is no longer available. Since we are going to tow, that was more important to us than the HK.

This is more frustrating than trying to get a COVID vaccine.
Which packages did it include? Convenience, Premium, Executive?
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HK was removed from my build as of today and so was the air suspension.

However, you can still add the air suspension as an option.

But correct, HK is standard in premium package. But it vanished from my build on the tracker. Someone needs to give us some legit answers or is someone having fun messing around with the configurator?
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      03-04-2021, 12:09 PM   #14
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Which packages did it include? Convenience, Premium, Executive?
On the build sheet it’s listed as a stand alone option. But, I am getting the premium package as well. The price went from $875 this morning to $750 a few minutes ago.
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This is more frustrating than trying to get a COVID vaccine.
Which package includes the COVID vaccine?
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Maybe they are just in the middle of modifying the website and we are being too concerned. Has this type of thing happened before? This is my first BMW.

My sales rep is off today so I cant even get answers from the dealer.
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It’s a big concern to me. My order has been on hold waiting for the HK to come back. Today, the salesman confirmed the HK is back, but the air suspension is not available. I’m gonna tow, so the air is a must have.
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Called my dealer, he got it to add KH surrounds as an option. Shows up on my garage too. He's not confident it will stick once it goes to 150 status.
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