South African Production

new2the3 · 03-05-2007, 03:02 PM

One thing about my sisters african 325i.... There were about six african coins under the drivers seat

jmonier · 03-05-2007, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by c56250

Are you sure about this? My car was originating from Gemany for shipping (328i). Does this mean that cars from SA will go to Germany and come to the US?

That's what I've always been told.

Javier · 03-05-2007, 08:24 PM

My 328i is from Germany.

(Puerto Rico market is the same as USA)

Just checked the VIN.

KevinC · 03-05-2007, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by edgarj

South Carolina scares me more than Capetown.

I hear ya.

I work for a company headquartered in Greenville, about 5 minutes from BMW USA. A local told me that BMW stands for "Bubba Makes Wheels". Now THAT's a new one, and just a bit frightening!

clutch09 · 03-06-2007, 01:02 AM

I have a 325i made in SA. It's great! No problems.

KL2DC · 03-06-2007, 01:15 AM

xi's are from Munich plant only, I believe.

Only a small portion of US bound cars are ex Rosslyn (N plant). The majority hails from Munich (A) and Regensburg (P) and now more and more from Liepzig (V) - BMW's newest and most modern plant.

I also believe that most Priority-One cars are ex Germany.

Cars from Rosslyn are shipped direct to US, it doesn't go through Germany.

E93/93s are from Regensburg and E91s and xi's are more likely to be made in Munich.

Thavash · 03-06-2007, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris.G

We also enjoy beating them in RUGBY

Well if you look at recent Super 14 results , it's the South Africans who are doing the beating

WilyB · 03-07-2007, 08:14 PM

If you get a RHD car, you'll know it was assembled in South Africa!

Castro · 03-12-2007, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Thavash

Well if you look at recent Super 14 results , it's the South Africans who are doing the beating

True that. We'll also do well in the upcoming tri-nations and world cup.

Guys, the quality of cars coming out of Rosslyn is world class. The plant has actually won numerous quality awards.

ehhhwik · 03-12-2007, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by rem

I dunno, but I'd sure steer clear of those e60's assembled in China.

China also makes Audi, VW, Honda, Toyota, GM for its domestic market

03-05-2007, 03:02 PM	#23
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Javier Major 88 Rep 1,109 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	My 328i is from Germany. (Puerto Rico market is the same as USA) Just checked the VIN. __________________ 2007 328i Crimson Red SOLD 2010 335i MSport AW E92
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clutch09 Lieutenant 32 Rep 463 Posts Drives: '08 320i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia iTrader: (0)	I have a 325i made in SA. It's great! No problems.
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WilyB Captain 19 Rep 671 Posts Drives: E92 335 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1991 BMW 325iC [0.00] 2008 Porsche Cayenn ... [0.00] 1990 Ferrari Mondial T [0.00]	If you get a RHD car, you'll know it was assembled in South Africa!
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