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      10-11-2012, 01:12 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by formula M View Post
Simply not true^

BMW already sells that 8sp transmission in America. (certified)
BMW already sells the N55 + 8sp combination in America. (certified)

Then, BMW sells both in Europe.


The REASON there is no N55 + manual/8sp is a MARKETING decision. As it is much less logistics involved, when your fleecing an entire nation. BMW also increases their CAFE standards, by forcing people to buy the more certified fuel efficient car. (In actuality, the manual is the most efficient choice... but thats not "typical")
No, it most likely has to do neither with certification nor with marketing, but with design. The X1 is an older design -- at this point, at least numerically the oldest in BMW's current line-up (with the possible exception of the X5). The car pre-dates the 8-speed, which won't be retro-fitted to this model, especially since there will be a model replacement in the next couple of years or so. No 8-speeds on the E92-93, either.
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