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Unfortunately BMW Individual was not an option for me. I tried once I found out how ToddRGuy ordered his. I was informed that for the BMW Military Sales Program overseas, I could only order what was on the BMWUSA website. No variations or special orders permitted under the program. Probably a good thing, since he was stuck in QC for like 8 weeks, while I took delivery 2 months earlier. And I'm pretty sure 4NB, was the only non-standard difference between our cars. We both ordered around the same time in June, and were both week 36 builds. Neither was affected by either the IBS or Steering Spindle recalls, Both are standard selection colors, all other differences are in option selections, etc. And while yes, my being stationed in Spain probably ensured I would take delivery first, I was still driving around waaaay before his (And several others) ever even left the factory.
That being said, I had no real reason for 4NB other than "Because it looked cool, and so therefore I wanted it" and "'It may help resale value someday". I have no small children at home, and I will rarely have anyone in the back seat. So I don't miss it. It still irritated me that there was an option out there that was available in other markets, but not for me. FOMO. Just as the M Badges on the fenders that are standard in the EU for the MSport package, but just not even available as an option in the US. If they were not available anywhere, I probably would have not bothered. But now that I have them, they do look good, and add so much to the appearance that I can't imagine not having them.
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