Just heard that about the 7-Series, too. Not a bad incentive.

Does the 7er get an improved exhaust, or is it purely aesthetic (wheels, shadowline, steering wheel, front/rear fascia, etc.)? That could potentially contribute to the "free" offer.

Also, could they be doing this to increase the number of M Sports available in three years to sell as CPO, which might help move those cars?

I have no idea. Seems less likely to happen on the 6 since it's a pretty popular, big ticket item... But what do I know - I would've bet money that the 2013 wouldn't get the GC's engine, and we all know how that turned out....

On the 7er, I think it's purely cosmetic.

Looks like the 7 M package is everything the 6 gets except the exhaust. And IMO none of the items items in the M packages cost BMW that much. I mean the M steering wheel & shadowline trim probably cost about the same as the non M items. Even the Aero kit is not a big ticket item. Or the exhaust for that matter, just a different tuning. ( And the wheels are a extra cost option as with the 6) The headliner would be a liitle more. I think it's mostly profit, so kind of easy to give away for a incentive?

What.....No Exhaust package on a M Sport.

I guess I can see it. Maybe since the average 7'er buyer wants chushy over sport anyway. :dunno: