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      03-29-2014, 01:31 AM   #67
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Dude I have to get a x4 that thing looks bad
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So the X7 will be lighter than the X5? As the new 7 lighter than F10 5 Series
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2016 will be a great year for the 100th anniversary.

The new BMW 5er , BMW X7 , BMW Z3 , BMW X2 and the BMW M.
BMW M...

Scott you cannot just leave it like that! That's cruel

Curious to know what other luxury models are in the pipeline

(Off topic I know but to balance the expansion of luxury.... with the new B series engines in the forthcoming LCI F30 are we finally going to get an M Performance model?)
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Good for them that the Pontiac Aztek design is working so well for their sales. Yeesh.
Agree. I think it's pretty ugly.
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      03-29-2014, 07:11 AM   #72
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800 additional jobs is really good !

As for x7... Im not sharing your exitment. X7 is gona be nothing more then a huge station vagen with odditional ground clearence.
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Kudos to BMW for their significant contribution to the the US and the state of SC. Kudos to the state of SC for having policy which is encouraging international investment and growth. Most important thing here is the multiplier effect.

Any time frame on this X7????
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I wonder when the design manager at BMW gonna get fired because of this new series of hideous looking cars
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The X7 is not the end of luxury expansion?

Is there a 9 series in the works?

A 960i to slot between the 7er and RR Ghost perhaps?
I don't think there will be a 9er.

More likely an 8er.
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The X7 is not the end of luxury expansion?

Is there a 9 series in the works?

A 960i to slot between the 7er and RR Ghost perhaps?
I don't think there will be a 9er.

More likely an 8er.
That's what I was thinking - the revival of the 840i/850i - fun. Given that today's 650i is very similar to the old 850i in architecture, an 8-series coupe would have to be uber luxurious like the RR coupe. It was positioned then as an executive car with power and performance but a tip-of-the-hat towards luxury. This car will make a statement that Mercedes isn't the only German car company that can still do luxury.
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Awesome!!!
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Can't wait to see the X7 and that X4 looks nice! I just wish they gave the X3/X4 more power!
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Screen shots from the actual in plant presentation about the Plant Spartanburg Expansion and X7 addition...The Screen Shots tell a little story about the current Plant Spartanburg state of affairs.... Food for thought....with X7 on Next Gen 7 Series G11 Platform...Would BMW fill out Plant Spartanburg production numbers with a few USA built 7 Series....Per Dr. Reithofer Plant Spartanburg needs find 450k in annual production... At current Plant production numbers...X4 and X7 won't get them to 450k annual units... Stay tuned...Thanks. Palbay
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Few more Screen Shots from X7 announcement and Plant Spartanburg Expansion from In Plant Presentation. Thanks. Palbay PS...Screen Shots show the X4 Production Car shown to the Press for 1st time...Not Counting My Real Life Shots... :-) Also... Brand new Logo for Plant Spartanburg... Celebrating 20 years of BMW building cars in South Carolina...
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Screen shots from the actual in plant presentation about the Plant Spartanburg Expansion and X7 addition...The Screen Shots tell a little story about the current Plant Spartanburg state of affairs.... Food for thought....with X7 on Next Gen 7 Series G11 Platform...Would BMW fill out Plant Spartanburg production numbers with a few USA built 7 Series....Per Dr. Reithofer Plant Spartanburg needs find 450k in annual production... At current Plant production numbers...X4 and X7 won't get them to 450k annual units... Stay tuned...Thanks. Palbay
Good eye. The following chart shows how much luxury SUVs are impacting on luxury sedans so there is possible placements. The 7er is out of the question though, BMW won't manufacture its flagship out with Germany.

1. BMW X8 - Not to be ruled out because of the introduction of the X7. There could yet be further additional demand for a larger Sport Activity Coupe.

2. BMW X1/X2, MINI Countryman/PACEMAN - Ruled out as North American production will be sired through a new facility in Araquari , Brazil.

3. BMW K series - new niche proposal under discussion for the 3er portfolio.

Half X sport Activity Vehicle and Sport Activity Coupe.

With the BMW X3 there is potential for a further model , especially for those that need extended flexibility but still crave dynamic looks like a Sport Activity Coupe. Internally known as Xsport the idea is to offer a slightly longer wheelbase incorporating extra seats but with a more dynamic roof line towards the rear and rising glasshouse to offer increased sportiness and more flexibility.

Such a model is considered for the US market and those who have extra flexibility needs. If you look at how the Range Rover Sport fits with the Range Rover you can understand the same with the K series.
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Screen shots from the actual in plant presentation about the Plant Spartanburg Expansion and X7 addition...The Screen Shots tell a little story about the current Plant Spartanburg state of affairs.... Food for thought....with X7 on Next Gen 7 Series G11 Platform...Would BMW fill out Plant Spartanburg production numbers with a few USA built 7 Series....Per Dr. Reithofer Plant Spartanburg needs find 450k in annual production... At current Plant production numbers...X4 and X7 won't get them to 450k annual units... Stay tuned...Thanks. Palbay
Good eye. The following chart shows how much luxury SUVs are impacting on luxury sedans so there is possible placements. The 7er is out of the question though, BMW won't manufacture its flagship out with Germany.

1. BMW X8 - Not to be ruled out because of the introduction of the X7. There could yet be further additional demand for a larger Sport Activity Coupe.

2. BMW X1/X2, MINI Countryman/PACEMAN - Ruled out as North American production will be sired through a new facility in Araquari , Brazil.

3. BMW K series - new niche proposal under discussion for the 3er portfolio.

Half X sport Activity Vehicle and Sport Activity Coupe.

With the BMW X3 there is potential for a further model , especially for those that need extended flexibility but still crave dynamic looks like a Sport Activity Coupe. Internally known as Xsport the idea is to offer a slightly longer wheelbase incorporating extra seats but with a more dynamic roof line towards the rear and rising glasshouse to offer increased sportiness and more flexibility.

Such a model is considered for the US market and those who have extra flexibility needs. If you look at how the Range Rover Sport fits with the Range Rover you can understand the same with the K series.
K series?

Is this something special?
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Wow! great news!
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Screen shots from the actual in plant presentation about the Plant Spartanburg Expansion and X7 addition...The Screen Shots tell a little story about the current Plant Spartanburg state of affairs.... Food for thought....with X7 on Next Gen 7 Series G11 Platform...Would BMW fill out Plant Spartanburg production numbers with a few USA built 7 Series....Per Dr. Reithofer Plant Spartanburg needs find 450k in annual production... At current Plant production numbers...X4 and X7 won't get them to 450k annual units... Stay tuned...Thanks. Palbay
Good eye. The following chart shows how much luxury SUVs are impacting on luxury sedans so there is possible placements. The 7er is out of the question though, BMW won't manufacture its flagship out with Germany.

1. BMW X8 - Not to be ruled out because of the introduction of the X7. There could yet be further additional demand for a larger Sport Activity Coupe.

2. BMW X1/X2, MINI Countryman/PACEMAN - Ruled out as North American production will be sired through a new facility in Araquari , Brazil.

3. BMW K series - new niche proposal under discussion for the 3er portfolio.

Half X sport Activity Vehicle and Sport Activity Coupe.

With the BMW X3 there is potential for a further model , especially for those that need extended flexibility but still crave dynamic looks like a Sport Activity Coupe. Internally known as Xsport the idea is to offer a slightly longer wheelbase incorporating extra seats but with a more dynamic roof line towards the rear and rising glasshouse to offer increased sportiness and more flexibility.

Such a model is considered for the US market and those who have extra flexibility needs. If you look at how the Range Rover Sport fits with the Range Rover you can understand the same with the K series.
K series?

Is this something special?
As special as the 2 series minivan it seems.
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I wonder when the design manager at BMW gonna get fired because of this new series of hideous looking cars
Only when they stop killing it on the sales sheet....
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American workers look so different from BMW factory workers in Europe, just saying.
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bmw is making too many new models that suck.
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Screen shots from the actual in plant presentation about the Plant Spartanburg Expansion and X7 addition...The Screen Shots tell a little story about the current Plant Spartanburg state of affairs.... Food for thought....with X7 on Next Gen 7 Series G11 Platform...Would BMW fill out Plant Spartanburg production numbers with a few USA built 7 Series....Per Dr. Reithofer Plant Spartanburg needs find 450k in annual production... At current Plant production numbers...X4 and X7 won't get them to 450k annual units... Stay tuned...Thanks. Palbay
Good eye. The following chart shows how much luxury SUVs are impacting on luxury sedans so there is possible placements. The 7er is out of the question though, BMW won't manufacture its flagship out with Germany.

1. BMW X8 - Not to be ruled out because of the introduction of the X7. There could yet be further additional demand for a larger Sport Activity Coupe.

2. BMW X1/X2, MINI Countryman/PACEMAN - Ruled out as North American production will be sired through a new facility in Araquari , Brazil.

3. BMW K series - new niche proposal under discussion for the 3er portfolio.

Half X sport Activity Vehicle and Sport Activity Coupe.

With the BMW X3 there is potential for a further model , especially for those that need extended flexibility but still crave dynamic looks like a Sport Activity Coupe. Internally known as Xsport the idea is to offer a slightly longer wheelbase incorporating extra seats but with a more dynamic roof line towards the rear and rising glasshouse to offer increased sportiness and more flexibility.

Such a model is considered for the US market and those who have extra flexibility needs. If you look at how the Range Rover Sport fits with the Range Rover you can understand the same with the K series.
K series?

Is this something special?
As special as the 2 series minivan it seems.
BMW Special K
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