Not sure about the Mini, but if I'm not mistaken, the BMW SUV (X3...???) is built completely in the US of A.

I thought I saw an Ad stating this, and that it would get world wide distribution from the Americas.

Built in America, but the engineering is strickly German...

Also, I'm not a BMW basher, just look at my thumbnails for proof.

I've owned and driven a 2002, 320i, and 3.0csi Sedan, all of them fun to drive, and a challenge to maintain. But I'll pass on the "Greatest Ever" moniker.

Deep pockets is the key word here, and let's not forget that when things break on a Benz, or a Xfire, it can get real ugly, real quick...