01-17-2017, 09:01 AM | #1 |
Lieutenant General
1311
Rep 10,185
Posts |
Want a German or Austrian built G30 ?
Since the 3 Series factory move to Mexico is a hot topic on that forum I was wondering what members here though about the 5 Series.
The G30 5 Series will be built in both Dingolfing Germany and by Magna Steyr in Graz Austria for BMW to keep up with demand. Do you mind where your car comes from ?
__________________
BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please. |
01-17-2017, 09:26 AM | #2 | |
Captain
159
Rep 619
Posts |
Quote:
Are they still making them at Rosslyn near Joeys and Pretoria?
__________________
Sunset Orange G20 330e xDrive M Sport Pro - Tech/Pro Pack, Park Assist Plus
Bluestone G30 M Sport - Gone to Stud Alpine White F10 M Sport - Gone to Stud |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-17-2017, 09:59 AM | #3 | |
Lieutenant General
1311
Rep 10,185
Posts |
Quote:
We also make LHD 3 Series for the USA and Canada. And some for Japan, which interestingly enough get both LHD and RHD models (LHD seen as a status symbol) The 3 Series production will move to Mexico with the new model and SA will switch to building the next X3 for world markets
__________________
BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-17-2017, 11:18 PM | #5 |
Colonel
1110
Rep 2,008
Posts |
I tell the dealer I want a car from Germany. If that can't happen I'm not interested in purchasing it. My 5 series and M3 both came from Germany and were built by Hans.
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-18-2017, 01:19 AM | #6 |
Captain
792
Rep 775
Posts |
Remember that also Porsches are built elsewhere for example. The first Boxster 986 wasn't built in Stuttgart, and also the Cayenne was (is) built in part in eastern europe.....
But I agree with you. I've Always had MINIs and BMWs built in Oxford or Germany, and I pretend to have them built there for the future, even if it's impossibile for the dealer to choose where for me, as he told me when I made the question of this topic..... We just have to Hope that our new cars will be built where we want them to be. |
Appreciate
0
|
01-19-2017, 04:57 AM | #7 |
Major
257
Rep 1,040
Posts |
Austria remind me of the BMW produced by Karman a complete disaster in comparison to the in house build cars, I hope the existing setup is better, the 1st X3 was bugged with problems until apparently moved to the US for the 2nd generation, well apparently since my wife 2011 X3 one of the 1st produced went back to the dealer 1000’s times mainly down to quality fittings and crap parts. I strongly hope it was down to 1st cars in new model syndrome rather the location outside Germany, we currently waiting for new X5 also build in the US, they come across solid as you expect. My 2011 F10 is solid and you certainly feel the quality difference in comparison to the X3 same year US made.
So yes I do believe the German built cars are higher standard than other locations until proven otherwise. |
Appreciate
0
|
01-19-2017, 09:33 AM | #8 | |
First Lieutenant
215
Rep 386
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-19-2017, 09:48 AM | #9 |
First Lieutenant
64
Rep 386
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-19-2017, 10:16 AM | #10 | |
Lieutenant General
1311
Rep 10,185
Posts |
Quote:
Even their own Airbus aircraft
__________________
BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-19-2017, 11:08 AM | #11 |
First Lieutenant
215
Rep 386
Posts |
They can build a plant in Mexico all they want, as long as they're not planning on selling those Mexican 3 series cars in US withought some sort of increased investment in So Carolina. Also, quite a few BMW customers specifically requested their F3x cars be built in Germany and not SoA. So, while there's now a prospect of Mexican BMW, hopefully there will still be a German-built 3 series option.
Last edited by PawnStar; 01-19-2017 at 11:14 AM.. |
Appreciate
0
|
01-19-2017, 11:18 AM | #12 | |
Lieutenant General
1311
Rep 10,185
Posts |
Quote:
It will deliver a large portion of US 3 Series. South Carolina is receiving a $1Billion upgrade to produce the new X7 Work started months ago
__________________
BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-19-2017, 11:22 AM | #13 | |
First Lieutenant
215
Rep 386
Posts |
Quote:
Good to hear about the $billion for So Carolina. Will create more jobs. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-19-2017, 12:46 PM | #14 | |
First Lieutenant
64
Rep 386
Posts |
Quote:
The fact you're talking about it without having even understand their announced investments from over a year ago is indicates unfortunate ignorance on the issue. Like I said, feel free to quote me when that tariff comes around. If you're that concerned about buying cars made in the US then buy an accord or camry instead of a BMW. Last edited by tallshortguy; 01-19-2017 at 01:16 PM.. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-19-2017, 02:51 PM | #15 | |
Lieutenant General
1311
Rep 10,185
Posts |
Quote:
But instead of Munich,Regensburg, Rosslyn South Africa it will be Munich, Regensburg, Mexico South Africa is switching to producing the next X3
__________________
BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-19-2017, 06:40 PM | #16 | |
First Lieutenant
215
Rep 386
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-19-2017, 06:48 PM | #17 |
First Lieutenant
215
Rep 386
Posts |
Thanks for the clarification. I, for one, will want to have Made in Germany stamp on my BMW instead of Made in Mexico. Not that there's anything wrong with a BMW Made in Mexico, Mexico knows a thing or two about Corona rings.
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-20-2017, 09:37 AM | #18 | |
First Lieutenant
64
Rep 386
Posts |
Quote:
Last edited by tallshortguy; 01-20-2017 at 10:36 AM.. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-06-2017, 08:46 PM | #20 | |
Major
331
Rep 1,268
Posts |
Quote:
Something like what Daimler did with the C Class. Alabama C Classes are for NA...South Africa is mostly for RHD and Asian markets...Bremen is for Europe. Sindelfingen ceased C Class operations so now Bremen is the only C Class Euro plant.
__________________
Past: BMW (22 G20 M340i, 15 F80 ///M3, 12 E92 335i, 08 E90 335i, 02 E46 325i)
Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, VW, Lexus Present: 24 992 C2 |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-06-2017, 09:58 PM | #21 | |
Second Lieutenant
24
Rep 296
Posts |
Quote:
Also you do know that more than likely your engine will be built in Austria, noting wrong with that IMHO. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-07-2017, 02:46 AM | #22 | |
Lieutenant General
1311
Rep 10,185
Posts |
Quote:
Have also heard a lot of talk of the GT or 4 Series moving to Mexico So far we have been told Germany will be supplying our local market with 3 Series. I would think it would be the same for certain other markets that used to be supplied by South Africa, so the amount of cars to be built in Germany will stay high
__________________
BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|