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johnsocal · Jan 26th, 2005, 08:25 PM

I never heard the rumor of a US-made Mini but I guess you never know what could happen 5 years from now if sales of BMW's Z4 continue to sink (as stated in full article) and the Euro contines to rise as the US dollar drops or stays flat.

from http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=101666

"U.S. sales of the Mini were virtually flat in 2004, but global sales continue to rise.

Speaking in Detroit this month, BMW Chairman Helmut Panke dismissed the notion of producing the Mini in the United States. He said BMW will continue to expand production at the Mini's plant in Oxford, England"

CooperSAZ · Jan 26th, 2005, 09:08 PM

Too funny! I just got done reading your thread on NAM!!!!!

IBMiniG · Jan 26th, 2005, 10:35 PM

It seems unfair to call sales flat for the MINI, when the only way to increase sales would be to make and import more. Especially on the West coast, there are still waiting lists.

dukesantos · Jan 26th, 2005, 11:15 PM

Yes, sales are flat because BMW only authorized a small number of dealers to sell an allocated number of cars in the USA. They can sell more here easily if they want to.

johnsocal · Jan 27th, 2005, 01:31 AM

I agree, the only way sales are flat in the US is that MINI UK does not have the capacity to allocate anymore cars to the US. If they could give us 10,000 more cars last year I'm sure they would have quickly found a home.

Paul · Jan 27th, 2005, 10:36 AM

So this news is saying there's no news. We've already had a lot of news of expansion at Oxford, if you ever get to visit the site you can see there's potential to expand "inwardly", although expanding out might be difficult as it's a lot of green land around there.

There's an element of control in the supply too, you don't want to flood the market, but you want to keep it selling. It's a tight balancing act, and I think they're getting it just about right at the moment.

Mickey690 · Jan 27th, 2005, 11:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

So this news is saying there's no news. We've already had a lot of news of expansion at Oxford, if you ever get to visit the site you can see there's potential to expand "inwardly", although expanding out might be difficult as it's a lot of green land around there.

Another branch of the company i work for are currently building an extension to the Oxford plant. I dont know anything about it,m i have just seen it on the live job list.

CooperSAZ · Jan 27th, 2005, 03:29 PM

I have to admit that I did not care for the wait for the MINI.

But now after having one, it does not seem that bad. In fact, now I know why it is in place and agree with it. I agree with Paul in that they are very close to having it just right. Part of the fun with owning a MINI (in the US), is that the market is not flooded with them (as other cars are). Not to mention it helps with all of the other stuff: resale value, depreciation etc etc.

Kaelaria · Jan 28th, 2005, 01:10 AM

I agreee 100%! I see MAYBE 3 a week and that's perfect! I like being unique!

Jan 26th, 2005, 08:25 PM	#1
johnsocal MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2002 Local Time: 06:26 PM Posts: 380 Offline	BMW will continue to expand production at the Mini's plant in Oxford I never heard the rumor of a US-made Mini but I guess you never know what could happen 5 years from now if sales of BMW's Z4 continue to sink (as stated in full article) and the Euro contines to rise as the US dollar drops or stays flat. from http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=101666 "U.S. sales of the Mini were virtually flat in 2004, but global sales continue to rise. Speaking in Detroit this month, BMW Chairman Helmut Panke dismissed the notion of producing the Mini in the United States. He said BMW will continue to expand production at the Mini's plant in Oxford, England" Fight for the smallest minority- "The Individual".

Jan 26th, 2005, 09:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
CooperSAZ All 4 wheels pointed down Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: In the Desert....... Local Time: 11:26 AM Posts: 661 Offline	Too funny! I just got done reading your thread on NAM!!!!! My 2005 MINI Cooper S

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IBMiniG MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 11:26 AM Posts: 875 Offline	It seems unfair to call sales flat for the MINI, when the only way to increase sales would be to make and import more. Especially on the West coast, there are still waiting lists. WARNING-Objects in rear view mirror have a tendency to disappear! 9/20 build '03 MCS IB/W/W, everything but the NAV & Sunroof

Jan 27th, 2005, 01:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
johnsocal MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2002 Local Time: 06:26 PM Posts: 380 Offline	I agree, the only way sales are flat in the US is that MINI UK does not have the capacity to allocate anymore cars to the US. If they could give us 10,000 more cars last year I'm sure they would have quickly found a home. Fight for the smallest minority- "The Individual".

Jan 27th, 2005, 03:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
CooperSAZ All 4 wheels pointed down Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: In the Desert....... Local Time: 11:26 AM Posts: 661 Offline	I have to admit that I did not care for the wait for the MINI. But now after having one, it does not seem that bad. In fact, now I know why it is in place and agree with it. I agree with Paul in that they are very close to having it just right. Part of the fun with owning a MINI (in the US), is that the market is not flooded with them (as other cars are). Not to mention it helps with all of the other stuff: resale value, depreciation etc etc. My 2005 MINI Cooper S

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Jan 26th, 2005, 11:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
dukesantos Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Viva Las Vegas Local Time: 11:26 AM Posts: 742 Offline	Yes, sales are flat because BMW only authorized a small number of dealers to sell an allocated number of cars in the USA. They can sell more here easily if they want to.

Jan 27th, 2005, 10:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:26 PM Posts: 40,875 Offline	So this news is saying there's no news. We've already had a lot of news of expansion at Oxford, if you ever get to visit the site you can see there's potential to expand "inwardly", although expanding out might be difficult as it's a lot of green land around there. There's an element of control in the supply too, you don't want to flood the market, but you want to keep it selling. It's a tight balancing act, and I think they're getting it just about right at the moment.

Jan 27th, 2005, 11:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mickey690 Looking good in MOC Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Luton, Beds Local Time: 07:26 PM Posts: 145 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett So this news is saying there's no news. We've already had a lot of news of expansion at Oxford, if you ever get to visit the site you can see there's potential to expand "inwardly", although expanding out might be difficult as it's a lot of green land around there. Another branch of the company i work for are currently building an extension to the Oxford plant. I dont know anything about it,m i have just seen it on the live job list.

Jan 28th, 2005, 01:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
Kaelaria MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oldsmar, FL Local Time: 02:26 PM Posts: 260 Offline	I agreee 100%! I see MAYBE 3 a week and that's perfect! I like being unique!

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