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Originally Posted by Red Bread
BMW used the 6s on our 35i cars because they had an inventory of them they needed to burn off.
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Got a reference?
I thought it was because the 35i already appeals to those who want to flex muscles, and the 6-speed feeds that image.
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Originally Posted by Red Bread
It's bad for fleet mileage though,
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Again, I doubt many people buy the 35i because gas mileage is a primary concern.
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so if they either start selling lots of 35i's or run out of 6s transmissions, they'll toss in the 45Z for our car too.
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It may not be that easy. Not only does a connection that works with the engine placement in the X1 have to be made, but the weight difference has to be factored in, and new testing and approvals procured. Especially certifications aren't obtained overnight.
And if the car has to be recertified anyhow, why not come out with a new model instead?