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When the pandemic hit, the automakers slashed their demand forecasts. This in turn had an effect on the semiconductor manufacturers who don't have an agile supply chain. The silica mining reduced and so did the semiconductor output, as well as, supply being reallocated to other industries. When the opposite happened, ie car demand increased, the supply chain got put under pressure. We are seeing the effects only now because for the last few months, the manufacturers had short term supply on hand. We are seeing this in other industries as well - same reason why PCs, gaming consoles, phones are also all short in inventory etc. I spoke to my dealer - all series are impacted and they're having a hard time because BMW very much sprung this as a surprise. "Affected are series of all segments and price ranges, including the BMW 1 Series F40, the 2 Series Gran Coupé F44, the 3 Series Sedan G20 and the 3 Series Touring G21, the Mid-Range SUV X3 G01, the 4 Series Coupé G22 and the 4 Series Convertible G23, the 5 Series Sedan G30 and the 5 Series Touring G31 as well as Full-Class SUVs such as X5 G05 and X6 G06." - https://www.bimmertoday.de/2021/02/2...nen-streichen/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/techn...outputType=amp |
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03-16-2021, 04:10 PM | #46 |
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Our SA told us a few days ago that our build has been updated to include HK sound system. We asked him to check again after reading this forum so thanks to all who post here. Hope we get it!
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05-14-2021, 10:36 PM | #47 |
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Sadly this is correct. Just announced today there are going to be additional items that will not be available on a ton of different models due to global supply chain.
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05-14-2021, 10:48 PM | #48 |
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Can you please give us some details?
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05-20-2021, 03:45 PM | #51 |
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Just went into 150 status on my X5 m50i, with VIN assigned, and HK still showing under the standard equipment list. Hoping it sticks- I've been told it'll remain standard since it's the m50i model... which was the reason i cancelled my 40i order.
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05-20-2021, 03:51 PM | #54 |
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05-20-2021, 06:40 PM | #55 |
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You should be fine, once a VIN is assigned nothing should be changed.
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05-20-2021, 11:29 PM | #56 |
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I ordered my 40i on 5/12, build week 23, and was told no HK and luxury seating was only a maybe.
They submitted the order with the seating and said it may go through, but HK wasn't even an option. I'm a little worried about my $70k car and "HiFi" system, which sounds like something from the 70's. |
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05-21-2021, 05:08 AM | #57 |
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I'm new to BMW...anybody know if aftermarket speakers/amp can be installed in an X5 to replace the base "HiFi" system? I do know that with Land Rover it is nearly impossible to use any aftermarket sound components.
GM at my dealer said that HK won't be available for the balance of 2021 orders. He also said that 2021 orders will be closing by the end of June and 2022 orders start in August. |
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05-21-2021, 06:26 AM | #58 | |
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But basically, as far as I've found, there is no easy plug 'n play amp for the Hifi system. This was further complicated when BMW went from iDrive6 to iDrive7 because they changed around some of the modules for the stereo system. It seems the cheapest and easiest option is the Bavsound speaker upgrade, and many folks are happy with the clarity, but there's still an absence of sound richness and volume absent a proper amplifier. |
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05-21-2021, 06:34 AM | #59 | |
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05-21-2021, 03:45 PM | #61 |
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Lucky you I was about 1-week late for the HK (Week 23 Build). It was removed last week. My status changed to "Production Begins" on 05/20/2021.
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05-22-2021, 08:12 AM | #62 |
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No HK or Wireless charger
Just ordered a new X5 in UK, HK has been removed from Tech Pack and Wireless Charging is no longer available. £300 reduction. Told its due to chip shortages, nothing they can do. And unable to retro fit either post build. Very annoying but still want the car!
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05-22-2021, 09:23 AM | #63 |
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Yes same here in NL. Added B&W in stead of HK and Wireless is indeed no longer available.
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05-22-2021, 04:37 PM | #64 |
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It’s quite shocking how BMW only reduce the Tech pack by £300 for deleting HK. As a stand-alone option is used to be circa £850.
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was building x6 40i with HK. Told HK and Wireless charging is not available. hence put the build on hold as of now not going to build without these options |
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