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Originally Posted by 111R
Is it true that BMW is building a plant in Mexico that will build 3 series for the US market? If the wagon was built there as well, it might be profitable.
Regardless, I think that most manufacturers selling cars in the US have given up on wagons in favor of small SUVs and the like. Americans have been brainwashed into taking a hit on performance in order to 'sit up high'. Some folks have a need for these vehicles if they carry bulky items or go off-road on a regular basis, but most people's needs would be met with a wagon.
I think the catalyst for this thinking is the proliferation of large pickups, which can be intimidating in the rear view mirror of a normal car. I sometimes ask people considering SUVs what the upper limit of this will be. It's an arms race, the end result of which may be everyone driving around in Peterbilts.
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Yes, please see homepage for the announcement on the Mexico plant -
http://www.bimmerpost.com