I don't agree with this one, a BMW in the states is the car for those
with $. They wouldn't want an MG because it doesn't say BMW on it.
On complaint I have heard about the $40k 'vette is that it is just too cheap.
On Fri, 10 Sep 1999, Chris Kotting wrote:
> C'mon folks, the reason BMW decided that the MGF wouldn't be imported to
> the US isn't emissions and safety (it's already compliant with European
> standards that are the same as US Federal standards), it isn't the
> dealer netweok problem (for a company that size it would be easily
> resolved). It's simpler than that.
>
> Compare the MGF with the BMW roadster in the European road tests:
> The MGF performs as well,
> Is considered about as comfortable,
> Is less expensive.
>
> They're concerned that the F will cut into their profits from the M3.
>
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