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      06-22-2016, 09:53 AM   #166
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I think many people associate quality German products with the view that they are a reflection on the German ethos of high quality engineering values etc...so I can see why people would prefer their German car made in Germany as it gives the whole thing "authenticity"

Certainly in the UK we look at the Germans as being brilliant at designing and making things that last and work well.

Ferrari's built in Modena or Mini/Jaguar/Bentley/Rolls Royce built in the UK also give that sense of authenticity that is promoted and jealously guarded by many industries, food and drink being probably the best examples.

I don't think it's hating on the Mexicans if people would prefer their premium German car built in Germany, but heh the world moves on and things change.

I wouldn't want my M3 made in the UK or Mexico either and I wouldn't want a Rolls Royce that had been made in Berlin, I don't like it when I pick up a bottle of Corona beer to find out it's brewed under licence in the UK ruins it for me.
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