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      10-13-2020, 07:49 PM   #2
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Drives: 2018 430ix convertible MGM
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Originally Posted by Lycoris View Post
My 2016 435i is my first BMW. How is this car in winter for starting up. I asked the dealership about block heaters and he said "BMW doesn't believe in block heaters". Told me my DEFA heater is discontinued and they don't sell the cord. My work is outdoor parking only and where I live it can get to -40C... and my car would be parked for 12 hours... should I go get a block heater installed. I am having no luck finding a third party seller for the DEFA cord. I've reached out to the company and no luck.
It should be no different than any other car you have owned. If you normally have an engine block heater than get an engine block heater. What would make you think this car was any different?
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