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Originally Posted by mkoesel
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Originally Posted by Ibiza
This rumor is pure bullshiit, why? Cause I saw in Buckhead (Atlanta, GA) on September 13, 2018 a new X5 (G05) with a 30 d (diesel) engine.
A picture is worth a thousand words.
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You may have missed that the story was updated with comments from BMW stating they had not yet made a final decision on a X5 diesel in the US. So no, its not "pure bullshit" at all, and additionally, you may wish to adjust your tone.
Furthermore, the vehicle you photographed is not a US spec vehicle since it is an X5 30d model which had never been a candidate for US sales to begin with. A large percentage of SAVs built in South Carolina are for export. It's no surprise to see a non-US-spec test vehicle with SC plates like this out on US roads occasionally, especially on the east coast. |
BMW southeastern headquarters is located in Atlanta, GA. If this vehicle was photographed near the Greer/Spartanburg area, then it could be believed as a test prototype. This same vehicle has been confirmed to me to be driving around Buckhead for quite some time. These vehicles also will be on the West coast, so not limited to just New York, Greer and Atlanta.
BMW NA executives will drive US market vehicles prior to market release, as this has been told directly to me by these executives who drive these vehicles.
Regarding my tone, I'm sure that President Trump would have also stated the same, as unfortunately it's accepted language.
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