Head of BMW NA, Ludwig Willisch, to retire August 1

[InsideMan]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Here's hoping the new guy allows a rwd, six cylinder wagon with a manual to come over. ROW can get a three pedaled 340i F31, why are we stuck with only the automatic 330xi?

Like it's up to him?

Such a simpleton. You make my head hurt.

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by InsideMan

Like it's up to him?

Such a simpleton. You make my head hurt.

Are you saying BMW USA doesn't control the product it gets? Certainly been the case with VW USA being to blame for dumb decisions like DSG only on the Mk5 R32.

Are you saying Fritz in Munich is plotting which country receives which options?

We get one F31 model, when there are dozens available to the ROW markets. Why limit it? MBUSA at least offers the E400 and E63 wagons as special orders, seems BMW USA could do the same.

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

This would be awesome. More manuals and more wagons for us!

Well it's a potential double edged sword.

Reading the Automotive sections of the full version is something every enthusiast in Canada should take time to do. There are some curve-balls mixed in that can have a significant impact, positives and negatives alike.

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Are you saying BMW USA doesn't control the product it gets? Certainly been the case with VW USA being to blame for dumb decisions like DSG only on the Mk5 R32.

Are you saying Fritz in Munich is plotting which country receives which options?

We get one F31 model, when there are dozens available to the ROW markets. Why limit it? MBUSA at least offers the E400 and E63 wagons as special orders, seems BMW USA could do the same.

It's an BMW AG decision. BMWNA, dealers, and consumers occasionally have some input, but that is rare.

MB wagons are >95% cash purchases and enjoy an exemption from NHTSA.

If Oliver Zipse pops up in BMW news, this story is going to become very very major.

[Red Bread]

I kid. I know there's no chance. BMW NA is slowly killing off manuals from nearly every option. I'd imagine the chances of a G21 getting here are slim to none, much less one with rwd and a manual.

[Cuz5150]

Oh, Soooo. that's the prick that will not up the allocations to the M2.

Last week i had to stop in at the stealer and pick up some MTFL2 jugs.
Parked the car and as i walk in the doors 2 sales people, gesture,say hello and nice E46M!!!. Me: thank you, where are all the M2's parked? Sales chick: we have no allocations(at least=honest) Me: Oh ok, no sale today. I walk in the back to the parts department. When leaving, I counted 9 2xx's and four 2 series convertibles.
Again, the N.A. douschbaggery must go.

[PackPride85]

Originally Posted by Crashnbrn5

lol, This guy is smart, In and OUT, GOod job....Scandal coming soon, lol

I remember reading its German culture for these guys to pretty much be ushered out by a certain age no matter how well they are doing to get a younger body in there.

[alex sol]

make that wagon - diesel powered but without all the crappy emissions stuff in our 335d and x35d... 6 speed , 3 pedals, rwd only... same 3.0 litre twin turbo diesel powered inline six will suffice