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      07-01-2014, 09:43 AM   #23
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So if the quality is the same and the price is the same.... whats the difference for you personally if it's made in the US, Germany, Mexico, Brazil?
Better US economy.

That's a positive to most Americans, isn't it?
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Instead of European Delivery, would I be able to take a Mexican Delivery?
No way in hell that will ever happen.

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I would be more worried about getting a car from a brand new plant with all brand new employees than the fact that this plant is located in Mexico.
See: Hawthorne Effect.

A plant being brand new means its employees are keenly aware of the high expectations and visibility to their work. If there's any difference in quality as a function of time, I'd worry least about the first rounds of productions out of a new plant.
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I am glad that - so far - this thread hasn't devolved into irrational complaints like the last time this topic was brought up here at Bimmerpost.

I'd like to chime in. I am a Mexican "chilango", proud to be one, with lots of american friends and of course very happy about this news.

Unfortunately Mexico's image in the US is very bad because of the drug trade, illegal immigration and corruption.

Without denying any of the above problems, I can say that there are millions of mexicans like me (the majority of mexicans) who work hard every day and try to make Mexico a better place. Our country is much more than the above problems (and fútbol yey!)

A BMW plant in Mexico is good news for the US as well, not just Mexico because of these reasons:

1. The real alternatives and competitors are other - relatively low cost locations - in Asia, Eastern Europe and Africa. Not the very successful, recently expanded, US operation in NC.
2. Mexican automotive labour is very qualified, we have had a booming auto industry for the last 15 years or so.
3. US suppliers are much more likely to be integrated into this plant's value chain than they would be if the plant was built outside North America.
4. Creating well paid jobs in Mexico reduces illegal immigration to the US in the long term.
5. A wealthier neighbour to the south helps the US in many ways. We can better police ourselves and buy more US made products. We are also politically stable and a partner instead of trouble.

It is also good news for BMW enthusiasts because the cars will be exactly the same. They will still be built and designed in Germany, to German standards and philosophy. And Mexican labour is as qualified as any other in the world. Harder working than most, even.

I am pretty sure BMW's won't get any cheaper because of this - just as a 3 series built today in South Africa isn't any cheaper than one built in Munich. But this enables BMW to make money in an ever tougher competitive environment with their peers and thus, STAY INDEPENDENT.
Yes as already stated this is well written and I totally agree!

That doesn't mean we can't still have a little fun with stereotypical humor

There were certainly plenty of jokes to be made about Spartanburg SC and the wisdom of entrusting Bubba with building the Ultimate Driving Machine (I was raised there and proud of my redneck roots but still willing to laugh at it) and turn out Bubba can build one hell of an SAV!

In that spirt:

Where do I sign up for the first Mexican Delivery? Will there be an added discount for safely transporting an illegal immigrant across the border. Planning the driving route will also take great care. You think the Italians are hazardous. You aint seen nothing yet. I kid of course.
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It's all about finances.

By building in Mexico, they cannot only export to America without any tariffs, they can also export to the EU without tariffs as well! That may change with the US and EU negotiating presently on a 'free-trade" agreement. The German's are scared to death they will be forced to consume "chlorinated chicken" from the USA.

Mexico is a very strategic location for all automakers, as Audi is joining BMW, Mercedes/Nissan, as well as the long established VW to produce there.
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very interesting.

avg US is 20$ and hour and there 2.50$ dang thats a huge difference
price of the car will remain the same or higher

same as SA cars, no one will want them
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BMW: made in Mexico. If the quality same and prices lower, its fine but if the prices same and quality bad, nou thanks.
In case you don't know Mexican Manufacturing have the best quality, just ask VW, Ford, GM, Chrysler, etc. which plants have the best quality.
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I am glad that - so far - this thread hasn't devolved into irrational complaints like the last time this topic was brought up here at Bimmerpost.

I'd like to chime in. I am a Mexican "chilango", proud to be one, with lots of american friends and of course very happy about this news.

Unfortunately Mexico's image in the US is very bad because of the drug trade, illegal immigration and corruption.

Without denying any of the above problems, I can say that there are millions of mexicans like me (the majority of mexicans) who work hard every day and try to make Mexico a better place. Our country is much more than the above problems (and ftbol yey!)

A BMW plant in Mexico is good news for the US as well, not just Mexico because of these reasons:

1. The real alternatives and competitors are other - relatively low cost locations - in Asia, Eastern Europe and Africa. Not the very successful, recently expanded, US operation in NC.
2. Mexican automotive labour is very qualified, we have had a booming auto industry for the last 15 years or so.
3. US suppliers are much more likely to be integrated into this plant's value chain than they would be if the plant was built outside North America.
4. Creating well paid jobs in Mexico reduces illegal immigration to the US in the long term.
5. A wealthier neighbour to the south helps the US in many ways. We can better police ourselves and buy more US made products. We are also politically stable and a partner instead of trouble.

It is also good news for BMW enthusiasts because the cars will be exactly the same. They will still be built and designed in Germany, to German standards and philosophy. And Mexican labour is as qualified as any other in the world. Harder working than most, even.

I am pretty sure BMW's won't get any cheaper because of this - just as a 3 series built today in South Africa isn't any cheaper than one built in Munich. But this enables BMW to make money in an ever tougher competitive environment with their peers and thus, STAY INDEPENDENT.
+1000 "paisano" I couldn't agree more with you. I work in the Auto industry and I've been to several plants in Mexico, USA (BMW's Spartanburg plant included), Canada and Asia. And I can tell that not only the Mexican labour is one of the best, but also the whole quality and result-oriented philosophy that these plants live to.
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A HUGE amount of the BMW construction is carried out by robots. Yes, there is still a fair amount of hand's on work, but given that robots don't need coffee or pee breaks or to eat, they help significantly to moderate the overall cost of running a modern car factory. In addition to that, the robotic and laser verification jigs help ensure the quality is maintained.
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That doesn't mean we can't still have a little fun with stereotypical humor
I absolutely don't mind that. It's the Internets and stereotypical humour cuts the same for everyone.

Sometimes we can get offended by all sort of stupid things, like the bit Top Gear did about the mexican Mastretta car a couple of years ago. Top Gear does that all the time to every nationality, even towards the British themselves.

Having said that, you'd be surprised about how much fun we can have driving a BMW down here. I get bored to death driving in the US. A Mexican delivery in the proper place wouldn't be bad at all.
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By the way, if the plant capacity estimates are true, this BMW investment will dwarf the similar one in Brazil that was announced a year ago. The Brazil's plant capacity is 30,000 cars a year:

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/p...tem=node__5247

According to this preliminary news, this Mexico plant would build up to 200,000 cars a year. My guess is the Brazilian production is mostly for local and Mercosur consumption, while our plant would export to developed markets.

There is a reason Brazil had to chicken out and impose import limits on Mexican cars.

At least on this, it seems the final score will be Mexico 1 - Brazil 0.

Some compensation for last Sunday's Robbery.
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I absolutely don't mind that. It's the Internets and stereotypical humour cuts the same for everyone.

Sometimes we can get offended by all sort of stupid things, like the bit Top Gear did about the mexican Mastretta car a couple of years ago. Top Gear does that all the time to every nationality, even towards the British themselves.

Having said that, you'd be surprised about how much fun we can have driving a BMW down here. I get bored to death driving in the US. A Mexican delivery in the proper place wouldn't be bad at all.
Agreed. life is too short to waste any energy being offended. We would all be so much better off if we spent more time laughing (at ourselves and others) and didn't take the inconsequential things so seriously.

I spent a few years in Mexico and taken many a vacation there. I bet there are some fantastic driving routs so sign me up for Mexican Delivery
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That's the BMW way now. ///Mexican.

Yep, its all about the benjamins, ahem, I mean Euros.
I guess this will start to limit the Euro-Delivery options.
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I am glad that - so far - this thread hasn't devolved into irrational complaints like the last time this topic was brought up here at Bimmerpost.

I'd like to chime in. I am a Mexican "chilango", proud to be one, with lots of american friends and of course very happy about this news.

Unfortunately Mexico's image in the US is very bad because of the drug trade, illegal immigration and corruption.

Without denying any of the above problems, I can say that there are millions of mexicans like me (the majority of mexicans) who work hard every day and try to make Mexico a better place. Our country is much more than the above problems (and fútbol yey!)

A BMW plant in Mexico is good news for the US as well, not just Mexico because of these reasons:

1. The real alternatives and competitors are other - relatively low cost locations - in Asia, Eastern Europe and Africa. Not the very successful, recently expanded, US operation in NC.
2. Mexican automotive labour is very qualified, we have had a booming auto industry for the last 15 years or so.
3. US suppliers are much more likely to be integrated into this plant's value chain than they would be if the plant was built outside North America.
4. Creating well paid jobs in Mexico reduces illegal immigration to the US in the long term.
5. A wealthier neighbour to the south helps the US in many ways. We can better police ourselves and buy more US made products. We are also politically stable and a partner instead of trouble.

It is also good news for BMW enthusiasts because the cars will be exactly the same. They will still be built and designed in Germany, to German standards and philosophy. And Mexican labour is as qualified as any other in the world. Harder working than most, even.

I am pretty sure BMW's won't get any cheaper because of this - just as a 3 series built today in South Africa isn't any cheaper than one built in Munich. But this enables BMW to make money in an ever tougher competitive environment with their peers and thus, STAY INDEPENDENT.
This is the winning post that everyone should read because it is accurate in description that nothing changes despite the location.
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Maybe early, but do we even know what will be built in said factory?
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Maybe early, but do we even know what will be built in said factory?
Rumor has it that the next generation 3 series, X1, Mini Countryman, and FWD 1 series are going to be built there for the US and Latin American market. My bet is most likely cars on the FWD platform as that would make more sense since they are doing the modular platforms for the GXX generation cars.
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This sounds like great news. This should provide more jobs down south and improve their economy.


I wonder if I can take delivery, maybe of the new M2 their. Drive it around and then have them ship it by train or whatever like in Germany to Cali with a few kilos down from Culiacán Sinaloa lol the M will probably pay off itself pretty quick lol
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Yup all the carbon fiber parts. I can imagine. LATEST NEWS: BMW closing plant in Mexico for lack of profit in their ///M division section. Lol
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I am glad that - so far - this thread hasn't devolved into irrational complaints like the last time this topic was brought up here at Bimmerpost.

I'd like to chime in. I am a Mexican "chilango", proud to be one, with lots of american friends and of course very happy about this news.

Unfortunately Mexico's image in the US is very bad because of the drug trade, illegal immigration and corruption.

Without denying any of the above problems, I can say that there are millions of mexicans like me (the majority of mexicans) who work hard every day and try to make Mexico a better place. Our country is much more than the above problems (and fútbol yey!)

A BMW plant in Mexico is good news for the US as well, not just Mexico because of these reasons:

1. The real alternatives and competitors are other - relatively low cost locations - in Asia, Eastern Europe and Africa. Not the very successful, recently expanded, US operation in NC.
2. Mexican automotive labour is very qualified, we have had a booming auto industry for the last 15 years or so.
3. US suppliers are much more likely to be integrated into this plant's value chain than they would be if the plant was built outside North America.
4. Creating well paid jobs in Mexico reduces illegal immigration to the US in the long term.
5. A wealthier neighbour to the south helps the US in many ways. We can better police ourselves and buy more US made products. We are also politically stable and a partner instead of trouble.

It is also good news for BMW enthusiasts because the cars will be exactly the same. They will still be built and designed in Germany, to German standards and philosophy. And Mexican labour is as qualified as any other in the world. Harder working than most, even.

I am pretty sure BMW's won't get any cheaper because of this - just as a 3 series built today in South Africa isn't any cheaper than one built in Munich. But this enables BMW to make money in an ever tougher competitive environment with their peers and thus, STAY INDEPENDENT.
I second this notion... there was a study not long ago about the VW Puebla plant having better quality even than the German ones...
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