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Originally Posted by Sassicaia
There are always exceptions to every rule, but that only proves the rule is true.
Part of the reason you pay a premium for BMW is because its made in Germany. If they out sourced to China or this case Mexico I would expect the price to drop accordingly as I would see less overall value perceived or otherwise.
Drop the cost of a 3er BMW by 30% as a result of moving to mexico and maybe id consider it (actually I still wouldnt), but at least it wouldnt bother me.
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No, I pay the premium because I want the end product. I don't care where it's made, especially if the specifications on the build/factory is the same. I'm looking at it like the apple's iphone. It's made in China, but I don't think anyone perceives the quality to less than a competing phone produced elsewhere. It certainly commands one of the higher prices and I doubt it could be built any better in the US or any other country for that matter.
On the flip side, are you telling me you would pay 30% more for your 3 series to built in Germany versus anywhere else? I'm just saying the value isn't there.