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Originally Posted by DPritchett
Aren't the x-drive models usually priced higher than the non x-drive versions? Unless you are saying that they withheld the 528xi to get ppeople to buy the 535 or 550xi. But then, why bother with the 528 at all in the first year. Just force everyone to take the 535 or 550 or nothing?
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The real reason that some models come later than others is that you can only manage so much at once. Introducing new models gradually helps isolate issues and allows for better quality control for new tooling, products and processes.
As far as which models come first - it is probably a complex decision tree based upon demand, cost, ROI, upsellability, and plenty of other factors.