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. |
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, 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
HK: 464 watts/16 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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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 eDrive Services |
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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, 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, 07:28 PM | #20 |
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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.
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02-24-2021, 08:02 PM | #21 |
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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
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02-24-2021, 08:06 PM | #22 |
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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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