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      02-23-2021, 05:01 PM   #1
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No More Harman Kardon?

I was just about to place an order for a 2021 x40i with Premium Pkg., and was advised that as of today the HK system is no longer available due to supply issues, so the base HiFi system is what you get. There is a price reduction on the pkg to compensate. BMW does not expect the issue to be resolved any time soon.

So, can anyone corroborate this?

How much of a "downgrade" is this? Are any features lost, or is it just lower power, lower quality speakers, etc.?

What would be involved in upgrading to the HK system later, if at all possible? What components are involved?

I am not happy about this. Am I overreacting?

Thanks for any insight.
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      02-23-2021, 07:22 PM   #2
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Wonder if this applies to vehicles in production. I'm not seeing it in the configurator anymore when you build on BMWUSA either.

I do see it still listed as part of my exec package on my build in production, however.
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      02-23-2021, 07:56 PM   #3
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I was just about to place an order for a 2021 x40i with Premium Pkg., and was advised that as of today the HK system is no longer available due to supply issues, so the base HiFi system is what you get. There is a price reduction on the pkg to compensate. BMW does not expect the issue to be resolved any time soon.

So, can anyone corroborate this?

How much of a "downgrade" is this? Are any features lost, or is it just lower power, lower quality speakers, etc.?

What would be involved in upgrading to the HK system later, if at all possible? What components are involved?

I am not happy about this. Am I overreacting?

Thanks for any insight.
I put my order in this weekend and was told yesterday it is a nationwide shortage for all builds. Sucks. Really wanted that as part of the package. I think the difference is 264w and several speakers.
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      02-23-2021, 07:58 PM   #4
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I was just about to place an order for a 2021 x40i with Premium Pkg., and was advised that as of today the HK system is no longer available due to supply issues, so the base HiFi system is what you get. There is a price reduction on the pkg to compensate. BMW does not expect the issue to be resolved any time soon.

So, can anyone corroborate this?

How much of a "downgrade" is this? Are any features lost, or is it just lower power, lower quality speakers, etc.?

What would be involved in upgrading to the HK system later, if at all possible? What components are involved?

I am not happy about this. Am I overreacting?

Thanks for any insight.
What is this price reduction you are talking about? I don't see it. Premium package still 2800, right? I think I may be getting a little pissed here if I paid the same, for not getting an upgraded sound system.
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      02-23-2021, 08:05 PM   #5
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Getting nervous here as well. Must have the HUD and HK system on the 40i order placed last week and now in the production queue. The build in MyGarage is still showing both as part of my premium package. What to do if the car shows up without those two features?!?
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      02-23-2021, 08:22 PM   #6
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HiFi: 205 watts/10 speakers
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      02-23-2021, 08:23 PM   #7
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When I placed the order last saturday. The HK system is still included in the excutive package. However, it is not included in my Vehicles under production now. it shows:

EXECUTIVE PACKAGE 2
4-zone climate control
Enhanced USB & Bluetooth
Gesture Control
Glass Controls
Head-up Display
Icon Adaptive LED w/Laserlight
Panoramic Sky Lounge LED Roof
Rear manual side window shades
WiFi Hotspot with comp 3 M
Wireless Charging
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      02-23-2021, 08:28 PM   #8
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Getting nervous here as well. Must have the HUD and HK system on the 40i order placed last week and now in the production queue. The build in MyGarage is still showing both as part of my premium package. What to do if the car shows up without those two features?!?
Hopefully BMW had a little heads up this was coming and just accepted orders they knew they could fill, and then rejected orders with these features after a certain date when they knew they wouldn’t have parts. Fingers crossed that if your order was accepted and you got a production number, you’ll still actually get the HK and HUD. If you ordered with these features and the car showed up without them, I think that’s reason to walk away.
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      02-23-2021, 08:35 PM   #9
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My standard feature only shows Hifi sound system

STANDARD FEATURES
8-Spd Sport Auto Transmission
Active Blind Spot Detection
Anthracite headliner
Apple CarPlay Compatibility
CarPlay / Android Auto Compat.
Comfort Access keyless entry
Connected Package Pro
ConnectedDrive Services
Daytime driving lights
Decoding for no-dazzle hgh bm
Fineline Brown Wood Trim
Floor mats
Frt Col Warn w/City Col Mitig
Hi-fi sound system
Lane Departure Warning
Lumbar support
Privacy glass
Rear view camera
Roof rails in Satin Aluminum
Runflat tires
SiriusXM Radio w/ 1 year sub.
Tire pressure monitor
Travel and Comfort System
Universal garage-door opener
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Same thing happened to me but it's under standard features for some reason. Check and see if you see it there.
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      02-23-2021, 08:42 PM   #10
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I think the car I test drove had a HK sound system. I wasn't impressed with the sound quality. To think that my car will be delivered with a system that's a tier lower than that, has me beyond worried. I can't believe I have to consider canceling my order over something this stupid.
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      02-23-2021, 09:10 PM   #11
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Pretty crazy that the price isn't adjusted for a significant feature removal. The build configurator dropped HK from Premium and Executive packages but price is the same.
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      02-24-2021, 01:18 AM   #12
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That is crazy... I ordered 45e two months ago, and was a bit frustrated that acoustic glass and b&w were not available to ordered, now I am happy that at least I got H&K and heads up display on my car, lol. Delivery will be in two weeks.
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      02-24-2021, 02:35 AM   #13
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The base system is a joke. Better walk away and only come back after harman/kardon got their act together.
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      02-24-2021, 09:58 AM   #14
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I ordered 1/26, went to Scheduled for production on 2/5. My build online is still showing HK included but the dealer told me they will check again once Production starts. Upgraded sound is a must have for me.
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      02-24-2021, 10:27 AM   #15
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Looks like it is still showing up as a base feature on the M50i, but I suppose that could change. Would be kind of ridiculous though if these supply chain issues got THAT bad. The HK system was already downgraded by around 150 watts in the last year....which is worrying me a bit to be honest.
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      02-24-2021, 02:45 PM   #16
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I placed my order a couple of weeks ago and ended up getting a late production date of 4/6 because of the Tartufo Merino leather. Under the Executive package, I am still seeing HK Surround System.
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      02-24-2021, 04:29 PM   #17
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We ordered yesterday. They told us we could downgrade to hifi and get a credit or, we could wait. We told them we are not in a hurry and would wait. I guess we’ll see how it goes.
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      02-24-2021, 06:10 PM   #18
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We ordered yesterday. They told us we could downgrade to hifi and get a credit or, we could wait. We told them we are not in a hurry and would wait. I guess we’ll see how it goes.

Any idea how long the wait will be?
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      02-24-2021, 07:06 PM   #19
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Time to start looking hard at Porsche CPO...
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      02-24-2021, 07:28 PM   #20
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Any idea how long the wait will be?
I was talking to my sales manager and he said they were told it was a temporary, short term situation but no date as to when it will return.
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I was talking to my sales manager and he said they were told it was a temporary, short term situation but no date as to when it will return.
Hope you're right...I am a month or two away from an order, but reading more about this chip/supply chain issues, I'm thinking they maybe gone until MY22
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Hope you're right...I am a month or two away from an order, but reading more about this chip/supply chain issues, I'm thinking they maybe gone until MY22
I'm just hoping all of the options come back for MY22. My lease is up next January and was planning on buying an M50i. I'm starting to get a little nervous that the options may not come back and not sure what I will do then.
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