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Message: <blockquote data-quote="KL2DC" data-source="post: 191857" data-attributes="member: 3452">KL2DC's Supposition for range change: Speaking of market positioning, I am not feeling that the 323i will be introduced to replace the stock 325i. I think they will stick with their 320i Base, 320i SE, 325i SE and 325i M-Sports for the CKD lineup. It looks good the way it is and makes economic sense (only 2 engine variants spawning 4 trim levels). If anything I might expect a slight downward price revision on the 325i to leave ample spacing between the models. Adding a 323i will only obfuscate the range. The CBU positioning of the 323i E92 and 335i E92 seems alright for niche/halo models for the entire 3er range. There is plenty of variety. I'd expect the E93 to make an appearance soon, rounding things up. These are good times, if you have the means. I think the engines for the CKD E90 range will stay where they are for now. I don't think they will introduce the N52B30 variant in this range for obvious reasons.  The N53 line of engines (essentially an improvement on the N52 range with DI) is making a debut in the MY07 E60. THAT might make an appearance in the CKD E90 range in the next 2 years. The engine has improved torque but same HP figures. This engine is also making an appearance in the E93. I don't expect the 335i E90 to be introduced as well. They will leave the N54B30 engine solely for their halo model, the E92 and E93 335i.</blockquote>