Where is the E90 built/made?

aw_330i · 10-06-2005, 12:37 PM

as the topic states. thanks

E90Fleet · 10-06-2005, 12:49 PM

Hello

There are 4 Factories currently building E90

1) Munich Germany
2) Regensburg Germany
3) Leipzig Germany
4) Rosslyn South Africa

Munich also builds the E91 Touring

Choon · 10-06-2005, 12:50 PM

Africa!?

wow.. lol

E90Fleet · 10-06-2005, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Choon

Africa!?

wow.. lol

Yes, we have been building BMW's for many many years, even for the USA market.

BMW South Africa has consistantly won the Internal BMW quality award for the last 5 to 6 years. Australia reported 80% less defects when they started receiving E46 3 Series from here instead of Germany.

The build 325i here for the USA

Tykes22 · 10-06-2005, 12:59 PM

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There are 4 Factories currently building E90....

.... and Shenyang, China follows later according to the article below

http://www.germancarfans.com/news.cf...eng/bmw/1.html

... I also thought the whole article is a good read (just sharing what I've read if it is not a repost).

Oz · 10-06-2005, 01:45 PM

Mine is from Munich, couldn't be happier!

I also hear South Africa factory is very good!

David328M-Sport · 10-06-2005, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

BMW South Africa has consistantly won the Internal BMW quality award for the last 5 to 6 years. Australia reported 80% less defects when they started receiving E46 3 Series from here instead of Germany.

yep, and zero defects (as i expected) on my e90.

not that my old german factory built e36 and e46 had build defects.

E90Fleet · 10-06-2005, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tykes22

.... and Shenyang, China follows later according to the article below

They will only put together kits for the local market

aw_330i · 10-06-2005, 03:21 PM

thanks, great info

TwinPowerF30 · 10-06-2005, 05:35 PM

what about canadian models?

is there an indication by looking at VIN#?

Nikki · 10-06-2005, 06:03 PM

The 7th to last char in your VIN will tell you where it was built.
I don't know if there has been a new chart posted to decode the VIN.
My 7th to last char is P, I think someone said that is Regensburg.

sarafil · 10-06-2005, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Yes, we have been building BMW's for many many years, even for the USA market.

BMW South Africa has consistantly won the Internal BMW quality award for the last 5 to 6 years. Australia reported 80% less defects when they started receiving E46 3 Series from here instead of Germany.

The build 325i here for the USA

Our 2002 325i is a South African car, and it has been the most reliable BMW we've ever owned (8 so far, plus the E90). I've been very happy with the quality, and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another SA car.

Also, our X3 is made in Austria, and it has been very reliable and trouble free other than a bunch of squeaks that seem to be normal with early X3s.

peakpro · 10-06-2005, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Oz

Mine is from Munich, couldn't be happier!

I also hear South Africa factory is very good!

The South Africa plant actually grades out slightly better than the Munich plant for reliability.

CALIF65GM · 10-06-2005, 10:21 PM

I am getting a local Munich born car.

NaTuReB0Y · 10-07-2005, 12:42 AM

X5 and Z4 built in the U.S.?

E90Fleet · 10-07-2005, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by NaTuReB0Y

X5 and Z4 built in the U.S.?

Yes

e90fanatic · 10-07-2005, 01:48 AM

Mine is 2) Regensburg Germany

Jongi · 10-07-2005, 03:32 AM

Yep the Rosslyn plant is well supported due to the fact that South Africa is often used as a base for exports into other markets as well.

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