Author Topic: Wha? Subaru ousted again!? (Read 873 times)

Ripsnort · « **Reply #15 on:** July 22, 2003, 11:29:49 AM »

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Originally posted by funkedup
Apparently price was not a consideration in these rankings.

Never is, when you're simply discussing "Best".

funkedup · « **Reply #16 on:** July 22, 2003, 11:31:08 AM »

I disagree.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #17 on:** July 22, 2003, 11:31:53 AM »

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Originally posted by funkedup
I disagree.

I know.

It isn't a "Best Bang for your buck, rice burning,POS that will turbo burn out your engine by 100,000 miles" contest.

Most of these cars listed will probably be touring the country 40 years from now in a classics car tour.

Mini D · « **Reply #18 on:** July 22, 2003, 11:36:29 AM »

Actually... looks like price was the primary consideration. Somehow most expensive translated to "the best".

And they definately missed the boat on the Coupe... G35 gets my vote there hands down.

And a Porsche as the best SUV? Yeppers... this is hard nose fact finding reporting at its best.

MiniD

funkedup · « **Reply #19 on:** July 22, 2003, 11:39:10 AM »

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Originally posted by Ripsnort
I know. It isn't a "Best Bang for your buck, rice burning,POS that will turbo burn out your engine by 100,000 miles" contest.

Most of these cars listed will probably be touring the country 40 years from now in a classics car tour.

Mini D · « **Reply #20 on:** July 22, 2003, 11:42:02 AM »

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Originally posted by Ripsnort
Most of these cars listed will probably be touring the country 40 years from now in a classics car tour.

All but 4 that I can see.

Or are you trying to say that BMW has stopped the trend of turning into worthless POSs after 10 years? Gonna have to disagree with that sentiment.

MiniD

Ripsnort · « **Reply #21 on:** July 22, 2003, 11:51:47 AM »

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Originally posted by Mini D
All but 4 that I can see.

Or are you trying to say that BMW has stopped the trend of turning into worthless POSs after 10 years? Gonna have to disagree with that sentiment.

MiniD

You are isolated in Oregon, aren't you!

john9001 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 22, 2003, 11:56:41 AM »

cliped from BMW web site.....

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The BMW plant near Spartanburg in South Carolina, USA, began producing BMW automobiles for the world market in 1994. Today, it manufactures the BMW X5 and the BMW Z4 Roadster.

Due to the success of these automobiles, the Spartanburg plant has had to be substantially enlarged. Its output was expanded by adding additional shifts, introducing flexible working hour models, and hiring new employees. Today, the Spartanburg plant is open six days a week, producing automobiles approximately 110 hours a week.

Circa 4,700 employees manufacture over 500 vehicles daily.
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looks like yall driveing cars built by rednecks, yeehaw

addendem...
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Worldwide assembly plants.
The BMW Group strategy of ensuring that production is tuned to market demands around the world also applies to smaller markets with worthwhile potential, in which customs regulations may, for example, complicate the import of complete automobiles. In such areas, the BMW Group manufactures automobiles from parts kits in assembly plants. This is the so-called “Completely Knocked Down” (CKD) production process.

In the CKD process, certain parts and components are packaged as kits in precisely defined assembly steps and exported for assembly in the respective countries. These kits are then supplemented with locally manufactured parts in the partner countries. Assembly takes place on location with adherence to the BMW Group's global quality standards.

Currently, the BMW Group uses CKD assembly to manufacture automobiles with partners in eight locations (Malaysia, the Philippines, Russia, Vietnam, Egypt, Thailand, Indonesia, and Mexico). In 2003, the BMW Group will begin manufacturing its BMW 3 and BMW 5 Series with a corporate partner in China.

Updated May 21, 2003

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so much for "german worker craftsmenship"

funkedup · « **Reply #23 on:** July 22, 2003, 11:59:46 AM »

*Insert Dueling Banjos*

You done thought you bought you a German car dincha? Squeeeeeal piggy!

Mini D · « **Reply #24 on:** July 22, 2003, 12:12:39 PM »

LOL rip! Is that the best you can do? Once again... you've been spending too much time on the bimmerfest forums discussing how simply awesome your car is with other beemer owners that totally agree with you.

Me... I just look at the car lots and see 1993 BMWs with $3000 written on the window.

MiniD

midnight Target · « **Reply #25 on:** July 22, 2003, 12:15:07 PM »

Tell me how I would rather have a Porsche Cayenne off road than say... a Land Rover, or a Jeep?

silly list.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #26 on:** July 22, 2003, 12:16:38 PM »

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Originally posted by midnight Target
Tell me how I would rather have a Porsche Cayenne off road than say... a Land Rover, or a Jeep?

silly list.

Assuming you had disposable income? Probably Horse power?(Shrugs)

Personally, I'd rather have a Ford F350.

Mini, you trying to get booted again? Please, go into one of your rages, I enjoy them!

Ripsnort · « **Reply #27 on:** July 22, 2003, 12:18:09 PM »

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Originally posted by funkedup
*Insert Dueling Banjos*

You done thought you bought you a German car dincha? Squeeeeeal piggy!

ROTFLOL!!!!!! Tears! Streaming!!!

Mini D · « **Reply #28 on:** July 22, 2003, 12:19:27 PM »

Ummm... trying to get booted? For what? disagreeing with you?

Wow.

MiniD

Dowding · « **Reply #29 on:** July 22, 2003, 12:21:57 PM »

lol john... but who originated and designed the cars, designed the manufacturing process and where is said company from?