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      01-21-2017, 02:21 AM   #1
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35% tax increase ?

Congrats to all americans here with the new President Trump... Does this mean, that the prices of the 3 and 5 series , which are built outside the US, will increase by 35 % , as Trump has said ?
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Congrats to all americans here with the new President Trump... Does this mean, that the prices of the 3 and 5 series , which are built outside the US, will increase by 35 % , as Trump has said ?
No as the 5er will be manufactured in Germany and Austria.
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BMW is the largest US automotive manufacturing exporter by dollar value. All of the world's X3, X4, X5, and X6 SUVs are assembled in South Carolina. That gives BMW a strong bargaining chip if the Trump administration gets serious about tariffs.
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Trumps has issues with any car thats made in Mexico and since they do not want to pay to build his border wall he wants to impose a tariff for any vehicle coming in from Mexico. lol BMW laughed at this and still plans to build the 3 there. Ford on the other hand did not and stoped its plans to build a 1.5 billion plant there and will continue to build in Michigan. The G30 is safe!!!
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OK. But Trump also stated : BUY AMERICAN.

Does this mean, that all you american guys are going to trade your BMWs for a Cadillac ?
Otherwise, you are not a good patriot, in the eyes of Trump, right ?
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OK. But Trump also stated : BUY AMERICAN.

Does this mean, that all you american guys are going to trade your BMWs for a Cadillac ?
Otherwise, you are not a good patriot, in the eyes of Trump, right ?
Cadillacs are probably already assembled in Mexico wouldn't know because I would not drive one if it was the only car in the road !😊
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As of today there's no evidence Trump will or will not attempt to impose duties on car imports from Europe. He has already commented on the BMW Mexico plant and has threatened to tax these imports 35%.

Let's see how far he takes this. Reality is he has Executive authority to impose up to 15% duty for up to (I believe) 150 days. Anything beyond this rate or for a longer period of time must seek congressional approval. good luck!
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OK. But Trump also stated : BUY AMERICAN.

Does this mean, that all you american guys are going to trade your BMWs for a Cadillac ?
Otherwise, you are not a good patriot, in the eyes of Trump, right ?
His products(Ties, hats...all his stuff) is made in china lol.
The guy can't help but lie out of his ass.
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You are naive OP, and I didn't even vote for the Donald.

Do you get your news from the Daily Show like the rest of the uninformed folks still moping around about the election?
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BMW is the largest US automotive manufacturing exporter by dollar value. All of the world's X3, X4, X5, and X6 SUVs are assembled in South Carolina. That gives BMW a strong bargaining chip if the Trump administration gets serious about tariffs.
That would not matter to Trump since he wouldn't know. Even if he did, he would ignore it since it would not fit his little world.
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OK. But Trump also stated : BUY AMERICAN.

Does this mean, that all you american guys are going to trade your BMWs for a Cadillac ?
Otherwise, you are not a good patriot, in the eyes of Trump, right ?


I appreciate the concern, but rest assured, the "american guys" will be fine.

In the meantime you may want to start saving up on your new European purchased BMW. I would recommend a diesel since gas prices where you live are probably triple what the "american guys" pay.
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You are naive OP, and I didn't even vote for the Donald.

Do you get your news from the Daily Show like the rest of the uninformed folks still moping around about the election?
I was being sarcastic. We in Europe think Trump is a clown and a "wanna be dictator"". But, I am sure in 4 years it will all be over for Donald. And BMW will still be around !
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I appreciate the concern, but rest assured, the "american guys" will be fine.

In the meantime you may want to start saving up on your new European purchased BMW. I would recommend a diesel since gas prices where you live are probably triple what the "american guys" pay.
What we pay for fuel, we save on Health insurance and property tax.
In EU you can buy cars that drive on Petrol , Diesel or LPG. LPG is very cheap and is a good choice for many people. And Diesels are often more powerful (especially with torque) than petrol engines. I would love the X5 M50d for instance. But you are right, that will take a few years saving....
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I was being sarcastic. We in Europe think Trump is a clown and a "wanna be dictator"". But, I am sure in 4 years it will all be over for Donald. And BMW will still be around !
It would probably be best if you spoke for yourself and not for the entire Europe.

And thanks for your much informed and credible opinion on world affairs.

Much love, as #LoveTrumpsHate
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Trump does sound very protectionist, but there are also a lot of reports that he is going to sign a free trade agreement with the UK following Brexit.

I think Germany should push for similar terms.
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Congrats to all americans here with the new President Trump... Does this mean, that the prices of the 3 and 5 series , which are built outside the US, will increase by 35 % , as Trump has said ?
Nope- if it's an American company and they build it in Mexico- then you have a problem!

Enjoy the new 5!
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OK. But Trump also stated : BUY AMERICAN.

Does this mean, that all you american guys are going to trade your BMWs for a Cadillac ?
Otherwise, you are not a good patriot, in the eyes of Trump, right ?
His products(Ties, hats...all his stuff) is made in china lol.
The guy can't help but lie out of his ass.
Sad politics get in the way of car talk...
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Not to worry. Trump will be a great President.
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JK479: Trump caused to be on this forum . He started to state that foreign cars will be heavily taxed! Thats a concern to everybody ho likes foreign cars, like BMW.

But it is true that we dont have to discuss (other kinds of) politics here.

And as for Trump. I dont like him, but he was elected, so he should be given a chance. That is democracy.

I just hope he does not interfere too much into the free car market. Trade-wars are not good for anybody, I think.
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OK. But Trump also stated : BUY AMERICAN.

Does this mean, that all you american guys are going to trade your BMWs for a Cadillac ?
Otherwise, you are not a good patriot, in the eyes of Trump, right ?
I will not. I'd buy used BMW long before I'd buy any an american car. But that said, I do own an american made full size truck. Its a Texas made 5.7L V8... Toyota Tundra. Its pretty freaking awesome, pulled the space shuttle and all... but pretty sure that's not what Trump meant by buy American. Its ok. I don't think very highly of him either.
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