Bmw considers building new models in the U.S. such as the 3- and the 5-Series

According to the latest reports from Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung , a German daily newspaper, we found out that Bmw is considering widening the types of cars it builds in the United States.This means that the Bavarian manufacturer might consider building new models such as the 3- and the 5-Series. These words came from a senior Bmw executive, quoting sales and marketing board member Ian Robertson. Robertson also said that there are no concrete plans for the moment, but he “not rule it out altogether”
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uaw_lax - 1/12/2011 3:53:32 PM

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Great way to avoid tariffs and give jobs to Americans.

AgentOrange - 1/12/2011 6:27:59 PM

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With the ever declining $USD, the U.S. will soon be able to compete with countries like Mexico, China & India for low wage manufacturing.

uaw_lax - 1/12/2011 7:41:29 PM

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ha ha True....

Steve - 1/12/2011 6:44:59 PM

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Every Z3 ever built was made is Spartanburgh, North Carolina. If it makes sense to build in the US, the do it. If it makes better sense to build elsewhere, then oh well.

0to60 - 1/12/2011 10:34:23 PM

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umm, South Carolina. But not too far from NC.

Silverstone - 1/12/2011 8:55:00 PM

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Am I the only one is not ready for the US made 3 or the 5 series yet?

AgentOrange - 1/13/2011 1:48:02 PM

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My 2003 BMW Z4 was made in the U.S. and it was rock solid. Not a single problem during the 5.5 years I owned it.
Easily the best car I ever had (in all respects). I can only hope my new Bimmer (1-series) built in Deutschland hold up as well.

uaw_lax - 1/13/2011 12:06:40 AM

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It's ok BMW has its own union back in Europe where they have a 30 hour work week for the same pay.

uaw_lax - 1/13/2011 12:15:05 AM

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http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0715/p17s01-cogn.html

Roman - 1/13/2011 10:09:32 AM

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It's more like 32 hours a week, and it's possible for the Average worker to have 6 to 8 weeks of vacation time VS the American 2 to 4 weeks.

Whelan - 1/13/2011 11:16:42 AM

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So they are going to build the 3 and 5 here and increase the sale price to cover Americna wages? Awesome, soon to come the 2015 BMW 3 series starting at $45K for a 325i. Oh wait, it almost costs that much today.

AgentOrange - 1/13/2011 1:51:07 PM

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Actually, "Americna wages" are lower than Euro labor costs (given recent exchange rates) - so why would they have to raise prices?