[todd hollander]

Originally Posted by Mike@BMWMTKISCO

Just as an update, the M235i Convertibles and 228 Convertibles are still being held up at the port. Still unknown as to when they will be released. It says "Engineering Data/Release" as the reason why.

I am patiently waiting for my M235i AW/Terra, in NJ on Jan 7th, and have been told awful stories about wait times anywhere from 2-7 weeks for the EPA guys to certify the car!
I hope it is the former rather than the latter.

[Mike@BMWMTKISCO]

Originally Posted by shark715

Mike, any info on when production for the 235 x drive convertible will start?

M235i Xdrive Convertible begins production 07/15

[Mike@BMWMTKISCO]

Originally Posted by todd hollander

I am patiently waiting for my M235i AW/Terra, in NJ on Jan 7th, and have been told awful stories about wait times anywhere from 2-7 weeks for the EPA guys to certify the car!
I hope it is the former rather than the latter.

I don't think it'll be anywhere near 7 weeks. Most likely another week or 2 before they're released

[shark715]

Originally Posted by Mike@BMWMTKISCO

M235i Xdrive Convertible begins production 07/15

Thank you! Does that mean they will be model year 2016?

[Mike@BMWMTKISCO]

Originally Posted by shark715

Thank you! Does that mean they will be model year 2016?

Yes as a 2016 model

[shark715]

Originally Posted by Mike@BMWMTKISCO

Yes as a 2016 model

Thanks again. I note that the end of model year 2015 production is scheduled to be June 15, so I wonder if the 30 days before 2016 production starts means some changes? For example, perhaps to the model designation of M240i?

[Mike@BMWMTKISCO]

Originally Posted by shark715

Thanks again. I note that the end of model year 2015 production is scheduled to be June 15, so I wonder if the 30 days before 2016 production starts means some changes? For example, perhaps to the model designation of M240i?

According to the information I have, it should stay as an M235i for MY16. I doubt there will be any differences in the cars from 15 to 16

[todd hollander]

Originally Posted by Mike@BMWMTKISCO

Just as an update, the M235i Convertibles and 228 Convertibles are still being held up at the port. Still unknown as to when they will be released. It says "Engineering Data/Release" as the reason why.

I was told that the "Engineering Data/Release" is the EPA certification. I've also been told that sometimes it takes anywhere from 2-7 weeks to get certified!

[todd hollander]

Originally Posted by todd hollander

I was told that the "Engineering Data/Release" is the EPA certification. I've also been told that sometimes it takes anywhere from 2-7 weeks to get certified!

I am getting senile, sorry for this repost!
Maybe it's the wait that's consuming my brain and causing the confusion.

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by Mike@BMWMTKISCO

Yes as a 2016 model

BMWusa.com says no xDrive M235i Convertible.

Are you sure it will be an available choice?

[shark715]

Originally Posted by red-sauerkraut

BMWusa.com says no xDrive M235i Convertible.

Are you sure it will be an available choice?

actually BMW USA did say last fall in a press release that this would be available mid 2015. So what Mike is seeing seems to be consistent with this.

[jaybepr]

Originally Posted by shark715

actually BMW USA did say last fall in a press release that this would be available mid 2015. So what Mike is seeing seems to be consistent with this.

15- 228i, 1- 235i xDrive and 1- 220d

[shark715]

I wonder if for some reason perhaps the X drive components as used in the 228 are not strong enough for the more powerful engine, or simply will not fit with the longer six-cylinder engine? Someone mentioned in another thread that the 3 Series X drive cars have more ground clearance versus the rear wheel drive cars, but that is not the case with the 2 series. Perhaps that is a clue as to what the issue is?

[jaybepr]

Originally Posted by jaybepr

15- 228i, 1- 235i xDrive and 1- 220d

2 series in IAH.

[shark715]

Originally Posted by shark715

I wonder if for some reason perhaps the X drive components as used in the 228 are not strong enough for the more powerful engine, or simply will not fit with the longer six-cylinder engine? Someone mentioned in another thread that the 3 Series X drive cars have more ground clearance versus the rear wheel drive cars, but that is not the case with the 2 series. Perhaps that is a clue as to what the issue is?

I take part of what I said back. Obviously it's not a power problem given that the xdrive 235 coupe is already available. Perhaps it's a combination of the longer engine combined with the extra bracing the chassis needs for the convertible model?

[shark715]

Originally Posted by jaybepr

15- 228i, 1- 235i xDrive and 1- 220d

where was this photo taken, and when?

[jaybepr]

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[jaybepr]

Originally Posted by shark715

where was this photo taken, and when?

IAH

[jaybepr]

Sorry guys I am having some problems uploading the pictures from my phone.

[jaybepr]

Originally Posted by jaybepr

Sorry guys I am having some problems uploading the pictures from my phone.

M235i convertible Manual 6 xDrive.

[jaybepr]

Originally Posted by jaybepr

M235i convertible Manual 6 xDrive.

220d😀😀😀

[jaybepr]

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