Where is your US E90 made in?

agarbati · 05-30-2005, 09:39 PM

Found this on another (non-BMW) website and was curious -

Audi and BMW are debating this as well. BMW is also sending 3series built in South Africa to the US market due to the EURO problem and tax incentives from SA. The super strong EURO is having a bad impact on the European manufacturing base. Audi is considering building A4s in Mexico.

Nathan · 05-30-2005, 09:53 PM

From what i've heard, only the 325i cars will be manf. in SA and sent to the US. This is rumored to begin in September.

Mine was hand crafted in Munich.

romeo26 · 05-31-2005, 01:57 AM

oh no better get my car now!!!!!
btw
is there any thing wrong about having a car made in SA??? whats the diff??

ATC BMW · 05-31-2005, 05:48 AM

Mine is going to be made in Munich, I am picking it up in August.

E90Fleet · 05-31-2005, 05:53 AM

We will again be making only 325i fot the USA

You want a car made in South Africa
We have won the internal BMW quality award for more than 5 years in a row
Australia reported that manufacturing defects were 80% less on SA made cars than Germany supplied cars ( on the E46)

fusionnv · 05-31-2005, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ATC BMW

Mine is going to be made in Munich, I am picking it up in August.

Mine is from Germany also, Dunno which factory though.

cosmosblau · 05-31-2005, 10:37 AM

My e46 was made in South Africa. It's the most reliable car I've ever owned.

My e90 is coming from BREMERHAVEN, so I worry that those lazy East Germans in that new Leipzig plant put it together!

romeo26 · 05-31-2005, 11:02 AM

okay thats good then having the 325 made in SA. they use all the same materials rite? will this bring down the price alittle?

icedragon · 05-31-2005, 06:12 PM

Ok, Canada will get the German built ones because the exchange rate between the Canadian dollar and Euro is favourable and BMW would stand to make money.

USA and Hong Kong may get the South African built ones because the exchange rate between the US dollar, HK dollar, and Euro dollar is poor, and BMW would lose money.

And even tho the S.A. plant has slightly better quality, when I buy a German car, I would like it to be made in Germany. When u buy a Bimmer, you're not just buying the brand, you're also buying the location.

On a side note, the 1-series was supposed to arrive this year to rival the Audi A3. That has been delayed because again, the exchange rate between the US dollar and Euro is poor. It's all about economics. Money makes the world go round.

Mark · 05-31-2005, 06:15 PM

I've owned 2 e46s

First one was built in Munich.

Second one was built in South Africa.

Im still driving the second one (3 years and 60k miles on it so far), and I cant find any difference at all between the cars, in fact, the SA built ones seems to be more reliable. (the munich car had a bit more wiggles and niggles and rattling noises), this one has been awesome so far, X the fingers!

romeo26 · 05-31-2005, 07:10 PM

SA made BMW's seem to have a god rep. the time ill have to worrie is when they move to mexico!! that will be a very bad thing, i think!!

gabriel14 · 05-31-2005, 08:44 PM

LOL my wife is German and very proud of it. I will be making sure my E90 is made in Germany.

romeo26 · 05-31-2005, 11:30 PM

well if the SA ones have better reliability then i want mine made in SA!!

HNLe90 · 06-01-2005, 04:02 AM

I think the sticker on my car read "5% US/Canadian Parts, 75% Germany Parts... Final Assembly Point MUNICH, Germany, Engine: Germany, Transmission: Germany"

Base on that, I wonder where the other 20% of parts are coming from?

Gnosis · 06-01-2005, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by romeo26

okay thats good then having the 325 made in SA. they use all the same materials rite? will this bring down the price alittle?

Don't be ridicoulus... Why do you think BMW manufactures their cars there in the first place? They want to make money!

ldpantoja · 06-01-2005, 04:40 AM

Mine is from Germany

2 Days baby, 2 days!!!!!!!!!!!

Broken1 · 06-01-2005, 07:31 AM

Mine is from South Africa. The plant here is brilliant, and does excellent work. BMW SA knows they need to prove to the world that our cars are just as good, and so that make sure everything is 100%. I have only heard of 1 3series problem in south africa, and it was fixed by BMW SA replacing the car.

segobi · 06-01-2005, 08:55 AM

well at least 80% of the engines are made in austria and built into the car in germany.

fusionnv · 06-01-2005, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HNLe90

I think the sticker on my car read "5% US/Canadian Parts, 75% Germany Parts... Final Assembly Point MUNICH, Germany, Engine: Germany, Transmission: Germany"

Base on that, I wonder where the other 20% of parts are coming from?

Probably all over Asia. Cheap computer chips, on the componets that they created in Germany and Canda. I am sure some parts on the car are made in Asia.

E90Fleet · 06-01-2005, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by segobi

well at least 80% of the engines are made in austria and built into the car in germany.

NO, go check www.bmw.com

you will see all 6 and 8 cylinder engines are made in Munich and 4 cylinder engines are made in England

E90Fleet · 06-01-2005, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HNLe90

I think the sticker on my car read "5% US/Canadian Parts, 75% Germany Parts... Final Assembly Point MUNICH, Germany, Engine: Germany, Transmission: Germany"

Base on that, I wonder where the other 20% of parts are coming from?

The other parts are mainly from other european countries

roburado · 06-08-2005, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Fleet

We will again be making only 325i fot the USA

You want a car made in South Africa
We have won the internal BMW quality award for more than 5 years in a row
Australia reported that manufacturing defects were 80% less on SA made cars than Germany supplied cars ( on the E46)

Aw man...why won't they do the 330i there?

05-30-2005, 09:39 PM	#1
agarbati Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 279 Posts Drives: E90, Saph Blk 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (0)	Where is your US E90 made in? Found this on another (non-BMW) website and was curious - Audi and BMW are debating this as well. BMW is also sending 3series built in South Africa to the US market due to the EURO problem and tax incentives from SA. The super strong EURO is having a bad impact on the European manufacturing base. Audi is considering building A4s in Mexico.
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Nathan First Lieutenant 101 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Windy City iTrader: (0)	From what i've heard, only the 325i cars will be manf. in SA and sent to the US. This is rumored to begin in September. Mine was hand crafted in Munich. __________________ [ US 2010 X5 3.0 \| Space Gray \| Black Nevada Leather \| Dark Bamboo Wood Trim \| Premium Package \| Sport Activity Package \| Premium Sound Package \| Technology Package \| Heated Front Seats \| Multi-Contour Seats \| Smartphone Integration \| Space Saver \| iPhone 3GS ]
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romeo26 First Lieutenant 44 Rep 354 Posts Drives: e30 325 (no lette) Join Date: May 2005 Location: anaheim, cali iTrader: (0)	oh no better get my car now!!!!! btw is there any thing wrong about having a car made in SA??? whats the diff??
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ATC BMW Air Traffic Controller 4 Rep 60 Posts Drives: F32 Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ashburn, VA iTrader: (0)	Mine is going to be made in Munich, I am picking it up in August.
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	We will again be making only 325i fot the USA You want a car made in South Africa We have won the internal BMW quality award for more than 5 years in a row Australia reported that manufacturing defects were 80% less on SA made cars than Germany supplied cars ( on the E46)
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cosmosblau cunning, baffling, powerful 19 Rep 369 Posts Drives: '08 BMW 535i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pacific Palisades, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	My e46 was made in South Africa. It's the most reliable car I've ever owned. My e90 is coming from BREMERHAVEN, so I worry that those lazy East Germans in that new Leipzig plant put it together! __________________ 2013 328i • Alpine White • Black Leather • Sport Line • Premium Pkg • SprintBooster •
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romeo26 First Lieutenant 44 Rep 354 Posts Drives: e30 325 (no lette) Join Date: May 2005 Location: anaheim, cali iTrader: (0)	okay thats good then having the 325 made in SA. they use all the same materials rite? will this bring down the price alittle?
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icedragon guardian of ice and snow 67 Rep 424 Posts Drives: 128i, 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 325xi [0.00]	Ok, Canada will get the German built ones because the exchange rate between the Canadian dollar and Euro is favourable and BMW would stand to make money. USA and Hong Kong may get the South African built ones because the exchange rate between the US dollar, HK dollar, and Euro dollar is poor, and BMW would lose money. And even tho the S.A. plant has slightly better quality, when I buy a German car, I would like it to be made in Germany. When u buy a Bimmer, you're not just buying the brand, you're also buying the location. On a side note, the 1-series was supposed to arrive this year to rival the Audi A3. That has been delayed because again, the exchange rate between the US dollar and Euro is poor. It's all about economics. Money makes the world go round.
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Mark Administrator 6715 Rep 4,201 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 Series M ... [8.34]	I've owned 2 e46s First one was built in Munich. Second one was built in South Africa. Im still driving the second one (3 years and 60k miles on it so far), and I cant find any difference at all between the cars, in fact, the SA built ones seems to be more reliable. (the munich car had a bit more wiggles and niggles and rattling noises), this one has been awesome so far, X the fingers! __________________ BMW 1M. BMW M2. BMW M2.
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romeo26 First Lieutenant 44 Rep 354 Posts Drives: e30 325 (no lette) Join Date: May 2005 Location: anaheim, cali iTrader: (0)	SA made BMW's seem to have a god rep. the time ill have to worrie is when they move to mexico!! that will be a very bad thing, i think!!
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gabriel14 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2005 iTrader: (0)	LOL my wife is German and very proud of it. I will be making sure my E90 is made in Germany.
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romeo26 First Lieutenant 44 Rep 354 Posts Drives: e30 325 (no lette) Join Date: May 2005 Location: anaheim, cali iTrader: (0)	well if the SA ones have better reliability then i want mine made in SA!!
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HNLe90 New Member 3 Rep 21 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Honolulu iTrader: (0)	I think the sticker on my car read "5% US/Canadian Parts, 75% Germany Parts... Final Assembly Point MUNICH, Germany, Engine: Germany, Transmission: Germany" Base on that, I wonder where the other 20% of parts are coming from? __________________ 2006 330i Sparkling Graphite, Black leather, Premium Pkg, Auto, Fold down rear seats, Logic 7, Steptronic 2004 Boxster S, Basalt Black, Black leather, Aluminum Pkg, Leather Pkg, Xenons, 18" Carerra wheels, Hi-Fi, 6 speed
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06-01-2005, 04:40 AM	#16
ldpantoja Lieutenant 15 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 330i (E90) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Mine is from Germany 2 Days baby, 2 days!!!!!!!!!!!
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Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Mine is from South Africa. The plant here is brilliant, and does excellent work. BMW SA knows they need to prove to the world that our cars are just as good, and so that make sure everything is 100%. I have only heard of 1 3series problem in south africa, and it was fixed by BMW SA replacing the car.
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06-01-2005, 08:55 AM	#18
segobi Enlisted Member 3 Rep 42 Posts Drives: bmw e90 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: cologne, germany iTrader: (0)	well at least 80% of the engines are made in austria and built into the car in germany.
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