[Bimmersandmopars]

Originally Posted by Mgrae456

Same for me

From a very high volume dealer rep.

[fl650]

Suspect that on a percentage basis, far more M8's are ordered with B&W audio than conventional 8-series vehicles. If part availability is very tight, could this be the reason? It isn't in BMW's interest to have otherwise completed vehicles held up in Germany or waiting at the port for the parts to come in. Makes no sense otherwise.

[Al Pinã]

My XB7 which was delivered 12/31 has the B&W. As do many of the B8's. Seems like they're saving what's left of them for high end builds.

The next gen 7-Series is rumored to come standard with a redesigned B&W system, along with a more powerful optional version.

Logic dictates that BMW probably doesn't want to continue production of a system destined to be replaced in the next year or so.

[ArcticWhite]

Originally Posted by PARTS@STBMW

I already see some retrofits for Pre-LCI models.

Since they didn't change the I-drive version, I'm guessing the larger screen should be plug and play for non-LCI cars. I'm hoping I will be able to do that upgrade on mine.

[snareman]

Originally Posted by Al Pinã

My XB7 which was delivered 12/31 has the B&W. As do many of the B8's. Seems like they're saving what's left of them for high end builds.

The next gen 7-Series is rumored to come standard with a redesigned B&W system, along with a more powerful optional version.

Logic dictates that BMW probably doesn't want to continue production of a system destined to be replaced in the next year or so.

An M8 doesn't count as a high end build?

[Parnishka]

Originally Posted by tonymac1

Are they having hard time selling the 8? My local dealer has 8 m8s sitting on the lot

2024 will discontinue 4 and 8 series completely. 2026 will bring back 6 series in new look. 8 series is overbudget and make no profit. Kill 2 things to create 1 solid. As it's used to be. Me personally, I agree and would do same step forward to illuminate extra expenses. Audi will do as well removing rs6 and rs7 from production, since these models don't bring money into pocket.

[snareman]

Originally Posted by Parnishka

2024 will discontinue 4 and 8 series completely. 2026 will bring back 6 series in new look. 8 series is overbudget and make no profit. Kill 2 things to create 1 solid. As it's used to be. Me personally, I agree and would do same step forward to illuminate extra expenses. Audi will do as well removing rs6 and rs7 from production, since these models don't bring money into pocket.

Fine just so long as they offer that upcoming 6 in a coupe as well as the sedan.

[jav_ski]

Originally Posted by ArcticWhite

Since they didn't change the I-drive version, I'm guessing the larger screen should be plug and play for non-LCI cars. I'm hoping I will be able to do that upgrade on mine.

Am also thinking if the only changes are the bigger screen,the grill and m style wing mirrors … how hard would it be to retrofit these ??

[OTJeebus]

Originally Posted by snareman

An M8 doesn't count as a high end build?

Guess not, my m8 and x7m50 both have bw sound, it was a must for my builds.

[Bimmersandmopars]

Originally Posted by snareman

An M8 doesn't count as a high end build?

The BW has to be in the Alpinas since the rest of the car is hideous. I still think the B8 is the nicest 840i money can buy.

[Al Pinã]

Originally Posted by Bimmersandmopars

The BW has to be in the Alpinas since the rest of the car is hideous. I still think the B8 is the nicest 840i money can buy.

Spoken like a true uncultured redneck! Yeeehaaww!

[Beemer5to3]

Originally Posted by Parnishka

2024 will discontinue 4 and 8 series completely. 2026 will bring back 6 series in new look. 8 series is overbudget and make no profit. Kill 2 things to create 1 solid. As it's used to be. Me personally, I agree and would do same step forward to illuminate extra expenses. Audi will do as well removing rs6 and rs7 from production, since these models don't bring money into pocket.

Highly doubt any of that is true, especially the 4 series!

[Bimmersandmopars]

Originally Posted by Al Pinã

Spoken like a true uncultured redneck! Yeeehaaww!

Yep!

The B8 exhaust tone is horrible, style Meh, the rims are cholo as hell and the performance is lacking.

Guess my desire for sophistication and performance is just to much to ask for and the B8 can't provide...... and I had the opportunity to buy, drive, and experience one in person, but what do I know lol.

Now I'm fixing to take delivery of a 1 of 1 2016 Viper GTC TA 2.0 that FCA was the registered owner of and that thing is just so raw and nasty it makes a Huracan look dull.

[CaliforniaDrew]

Originally Posted by Bimmersandmopars

Yep!
Now I'm fixing to take delivery of a 1 of 1 2016 Viper GTC TA 2.0 that FCA was the registered owner of and that thing is just so raw and nasty it makes a Huracan look dull.

The Highlighter Yellow one?

[Bimmersandmopars]

Originally Posted by CaliforniaDrew

The Highlighter Yellow one?

Yes.

They want my Demon, and frankly I'm bored with it and I'm not even an "exotics" fan. I can easily look past the Senna and P1 they have there without feeling a "wow look at that vibe.

The Highlighter viper is just on another level though!

[Parnishka]

Originally Posted by Beemer5to3

Highly doubt any of that is true, especially the 4 series!

Google will help you.

[hersh67]

Alpina

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...ew-photos-info

[Cool1g]

when would we expect to see the model builder on the BMW website change to the 2023 model?

[m3_08]

i would guess the earliest late march.

[bimmerdude90210]

Originally Posted by m3_08

i would guess the earliest late march.

You can go to the German website - it's updated with the 2023 model

http://www.bmw.de

[m3_08]

interesting that bmw.de shows 'M Isle of Man Grün metallic' as free exterior color option .

[snareman]

Originally Posted by m3_08

interesting that bmw.de shows 'M Isle of Man Grün metallic' as free exterior color option .

But then you also get charged for things like red calipers. Interesting how they work the pricing different there.