01-03-2013, 08:55 PM
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Lost but making good time
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,792
Mein Auto: '11 335xi Sedan
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tturedraider
Historically BMW had called their AWD cars "xi". xDrive is the continuing evolution of BMW's AWD system and starting in 2009 they decided to feature it more prominently so they dropped the "xi" designation and added the xDrive designation.
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This. Both are "correct," though: You'll still find the traditional "xi" on the VIN tag on the driver's door jamb, on a Vehicle Inquiry Report & elsewhere. It seems Teutonic efficiency wins out over branding where internal databases are concerned. 
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2011 335xi Individual 6MT - Azurite Black Metallic / Oyster & Black / Anthracite Maple + all the good stuff
N47° 35' 30.13" E11° 10' 33.36" - End of break-in period. You can guess the rest.  BMW CCA
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