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Actually, there are a lot of markets where there is a cachet to being manufactured in America. You only have to look at the success of Cannondale bicycles and Heihz foods overseas. It has traditionally not held true in the automotive industry, unfortunately. German concept and engineering plus built in USA is a salable package, especially in the SUV segment.
Diesels are cool. I had a 335d loaner, it rocked. Darn thing has some real low end thump. In a 5 series that motor would be perfect. I would not be surprised to see a 535d in a year or two as the fuel economy rules tighten in the US. It's unfortunate, but we are being forced to buy efficient cars buy executive fiat, not economic necessity.
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