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      04-08-2020, 12:34 PM   #462
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Originally Posted by mkoesel View Post
The 6MT/B58 and 6MT/B48 drivetrains are being dropped due to take rates becoming too low to sustain a business case. It has nothing to do with coupes since all form factors - sedan, touring, coupe, convertible - are affected.

The 6MT/S58 remains viable due to adequate customer interest across the M2, M3, and M4.
Thanks for that MK. Saddens me I must admit, I understand the business point and the need to devote engineering efforts to electrification along with low take rates. It's been very nice to be able to take a 6MT of a 4 series in the highest trim sub S-engine as a wonderful daily driver. Was the complete package to those like me whom I guess are a infinitesimal portion of the market. Tempted to get a last generation F32... but with the G32 so close....
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