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      10-11-2012, 10:37 AM   #15
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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...

The question by the OP wasn't why the 35i was INTRODUCED to the US with the 6sp, but if next year's model would switch to the 8sp.
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