EPA/CARB still holding 2009 models

drew Oct 8th, 2008 Link

as my 2009 135i sits at the prep center you have no idea how frustrating this is to read…

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Marc Oct 8th, 2008 Link

I hope this is not true… Isn’t the engine the same from MY2008? WTF

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Michael Oct 8th, 2008 Link

Marc,

Unfortunately it is true. I know BMW has done everything they can; but the government is holding things up.

The engines must be re-checked when ever there is a new change. The high pressure fuel pump is a new generation (we have been told but we will see!) or if there is something to be contested. Some sources indicate that BMW may be contesting the MPG rating on the N54, though we can not confirm this.

We were told months back that 10/13 was the anticipated date, we hope this will come true though CARB will not clear the cars until after the EPA has done their thing so Ca. may be later.

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Dan Oct 8th, 2008 Link

Any word on whether this will have any impact on ED cars where ED pick-up is before 10/24?

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Rick Oct 8th, 2008 Link

What about the 335d? Has it not gotten to this stage yet?

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Michael Oct 9th, 2008 Link

Still trying to find out about ED cars. You may have better luck calling about your specific car to see what they have planned. If the car is not EPA certified they technically can not deliver it to you, the CARB stuff is strictly for California.

Rick: The 335d is not even on the radar screen at this point, there is no way to order it, there is no pricing, nothing.

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Tim Oct 9th, 2008 Link

This sucks big time. I have an LCI 335i sitting at Port Hueneme. It’s very frustrating waiting on the government to take action on anything, and all the more so when it blocks my ability to get my hands on my new car. Ugh…

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Michael Oct 9th, 2008 Link

Tim we feel for you, I have been there before and it is the most annoying thing knowing your car is here but the government does things backwards.

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