[NeoGeo]

Originally Posted by BMW M Power Mexico

You should be teaching economics! I feel enlightened after reading that bit of wisdom.

Though I prefer to purchase a car where it is designed, the concept that a car should be made where it is sold is a fallacy. Refer to the theory of comparative advantage.

I would agree that Germany has a comparative advantage when it comes to machine building.

The thrill of cheap labour is enticing though.

[NoImDirtyDan]

US and Mexico reached a trade agreement, no tariff will be applied to Mexico...Threat neutralized.

[uniqueMR]

Originally Posted by DML

Thanks to a Democrat party turned socialist, Trump will be victorious.

Told yeh
Tariffs reversed: https://www.aol.com/article/news/201...iffs/23744211/

[phillyd2]

Originally Posted by trey100

The cost to just shut down a factory and rebuild one in the US wouldn't have a payback obviously. The future construction is where the intent lies (in addition to raising the standard of living). 2,500 employees at that location according to the article.

All that being said I am sure the product will be very similar, at least in time. But to me certain purchases, like a car, are based on more factors. I like my Italian food from Italy, and my German cars from Germany. I like that regions have identities that they are known for, and part of paying that premium in purchase price is folded into that. I'm not saying it would stop me from purchasing the next M3 if I fall in love with it, but doesn't mean I have to be happy about it.

Oh I’m not at all worried about the quality of cars produced there. I was more commenting in general about the old and new nafta.

[DML]

Originally Posted by uniqueMR

Told yeh
Tariffs reversed: https://www.aol.com/article/news/201...iffs/23744211/

I never click, you lose

[DML]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Maybe BMW will sell Mexican made Vodka while they re a t it.

I was thinking more like cutlery.

[MilehighM3]

It's not just about reduced cost, it's time to market. Having a plant in North America means we can get our vehicles much faster from the time they're ordered. There will be growing pains with any new plant, but this is good for our supply.

[uniqueMR]

Originally Posted by DML

I never click, you lose

haha fine, you win

[phillyd2]

I don't blame them for it but it is just about reduced costs. The billion plus spent is considered an investment which will earn them much more than the amount spent.

[alep85]

Originally Posted by Ibiza

Plant Spartanburg has known quality issues for years. Multiple BMW AG employees have told me in Germany that all German market SUV's have an other inspection at Plant Dingolfing prior to shipment to local dealership. I wouldn't buy a M Mexican manufacturered.

That's probably just post-port inspection. EU-assembled vehicles have the same kind of quality inspections when they arrive at port in the USA.

The snobbery with final assembly is real in this thread. My old E90 328i assembled in South Africa was reliable and never had quality issues.

That being said, I do think BMW should continue to offer European delivery as an experience if a customer wants to do that for a model that's assembled in the EU.

[Stephen5242]

Originally Posted by TheMidnightNarwhal

I've never understood the logic behind where the car is made. It's about the parts made not where it's made in my mind... the parts are all the same.

You are correct, it is all about design & quality of the parts. I believe being worried about were they are assembled is called bigotry and discrimination.

[trey100]

Originally Posted by Stephen5242

You are correct, it is all about design & quality of the parts. I believe being worried about were they are assembled is called bigotry and discrimination.

Not really. I appreciate Mexico for Mexican things, and Germany for German things. True with globalism, many parts are shared but I still appreciate a German-engineered and German built vehicle more-so than a German-engineered and somewhere else built vehicle. Even if it is mostly psychological. Likewise, there are wonderful Italian restaurants across the US, but to me (and many others), having an authentic Italian meal in Italy is hands down better, even if you could prove scientifically that it is the same. It's not discrimination at all as we appreciate all cultures for what they are known for. Hence why people like doing European delivery - to experience those cultures. Doesn't mean they don't like others. Look, you may not care where your car is built and that is fine for you but throwing out "discrimination" is just silly.

[m981addicts]

Originally Posted by TheMidnightNarwhal

I've never understood the logic behind where the car is made. It's about the parts made not where it's made in my mind... the parts are all the same.

Unless it's the drunken/reefer'd Chrysler workers! Haha

[DCG]

Beautiful plant, but bad location and bad idea.

[Fraggy]

Originally Posted by SteveSpy

Ha! The beginning of the end for BMW in Carolina...

And if true how is that a good thing worth cheering about?

[MmmmmM2]

I really don't care either way because my F30 was built in Germany so....

Go Mexican BMW'S!!!

[Stephen5242]

Originally Posted by trey100

.....I'm Italian and it's in my genes to appreciate these subtleties.

Originally Posted by trey100

.....Look, you may not care where your car is built and that is fine for you but throwing out "discrimination" is just silly.

Your posts speak for themselves and to say your preferences are in your genes is more than just silly.

[Mr Podman]

M means Mexico.

[MR95]

Originally Posted by nik14

What if you want to do a European Delivery of a 3 in a couple years? Could you get a German made one that way? Or will that no longer be possible because US 3's will exclusively be sourced from Mexico?

Audi assembles its Q5s for the US market in Mexico though the engine comes from Germany. So there are a lot of Mexican assembled premium German brand vehicles in the US already.

Originally Posted by nik14

What if you want to do a European Delivery of a 3 in a couple years? Could you get a German made one that way? Or will that no longer be possible because US 3's will exclusively be sourced from Mexico?

Audi assembles its Q5s for the US market in Mexico though the engine comes from Germany. So there are a lot of Mexican assembled premium German brand vehicles in the US already.

This is what I was wondering - does the mean a significant reduction in European Delivery options?....

[SteveSpy]

Originally Posted by Fraggy

And if true how is that a good thing worth cheering about?

I wasn't cheering I was merely stating fact. An inevitable fact: companies will always chose profit over national interests.

[trey100]

Originally Posted by Stephen5242

Your posts speak for themselves and to say your preferences are in your genes is more than just silly.

Oh just drop it. Keep you SJW stuff to yourself. "Discrimination and bigotry" - that's not sensational at all, ok.

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by alep85

That being said, I do think BMW should continue to offer European delivery as an experience if a customer wants to do that for a model that's assembled in the EU.

I hope you realize, majority of BMW buyers don't have a clue where their car is assembled right? Only the informed who pay attention to stuff like this and follow BMW News would know.