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      06-08-2013, 01:51 PM   #105
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Originally Posted by Carl L View Post
This was my understanding too, so I'll plus one this question.

On this topic, I must say the "power package" is a true cash gouge tactic taken straight from Benz. There should only be a full fat M3 and M5, not two outputs. Wanting 8 grand for 15hp on the F10 is a joke, at least the AMG gets a 50hp boost.

But if they insist on offering one, it should be available at launch, so I hope Iceman is correct as then we can weigh up if it's worth getting or not (I'm a sucker for most options, except CC brakes).
Fully agree. I can't stand the overpriced "power" option. But my strong suspicion is that they will offer it. A few lines of code, no physical parts and thousands of dollars is simply too much profit for BMW to resist. We know they'll do anything for the $$ (as they ultimately should) given that the entire change to turbocharging and an I6 is driven by the exact same motivation.
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