South African 330xi? News to me...

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pres330xi

Discussion Starter · Mar 26, 2002

So I finally hunted down my elusive salesman to get my production code. I ordered a few months ago, but told him I wanted delivery for May 1st. I was pleasantly surprised to track my car via Owner's Circle and find it "en route." Then I began to be suspicious...

En Route already? Hmmmm. I then checked the production venue via E46Fanatics FAQ, only to discover there is no "P" listed. On to an .ORG search... Apparently P is a new production code for South Africa. Since when were 330xi's ever produced in SA? I thought only 325's were produced there. This also explains why my salesman insisted that I couldn't Euro-Deliver my 330xi...

At the risk of sparking an old (but perhaps not tired) debate, I'm curious as to any first hand/ word-of-mouth experiences with SA builds that were either trouble-free or trouble-ridden.... Thoughts, comments? I admit I'm a bit disappointed. After reading a few articles on the X5 and the Z3 most initial quality problems of all BMW models, I decided production location did, indeed matter. Accordingly, I am a bit worried about my newborn... I'd love to hear some feedback.

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Pres330xi
SG/Black 'ette, SP, CWP, Bi-Xe, Moonroof, 5sp

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Mike 325xi

· #5 · Mar 26, 2002

My 325xi is "E" and was definitely produced in Regensburg.

I was told that all xi models are produced in Regensburg, although it is possible tha tthey have started producing them in SA. I also thought that only 325s were being produced in SA, although again tha tcould have changed.

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Mike 325xi

· #7 · Mar 26, 2002 (Edited)

PM 325xiT said:
Its a scary day when you and I agree on something 100% :yikes:

Regensberg has 3 or 4 identifiers associated with them, why I don't know maybe they roll them. I'm sure the wise Mr. Baumann can shed some light

I'm more scared than you could know :yikes:

I know that Regensburg has more than one code associated with it, E, J and P, I think, and there may be another. Munich has at least 2 codes. There is a "decoder ring" on E46 fanatics but it doesn't show "P" and it shows "N" for SA. I don't think it has been fully updated.

Here is the E46fanatics link...it's about half way down the page.
http://www.e46fanatics.com/faq/faqs.php

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Mike 325xi

· #9 · Mar 26, 2002

PM 325xiT said:
But as long as you continue to agree with me I don't have to send Alee out to stalk you:eeps: Or if you insist on slamming the wagon I'll do it myself:yikes:

Do I have to post another picture there Clark W. Griswold??

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