Comments on: Mercedes would like to expand plans for cooperation “as equal partners” with BMW http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/05/08/mercedes-would-like-to-expand-plans-for-cooperation-as-equal-partners-with-bmw/ BMW News, Reviews, Test Drives, Photos And Videos Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:35:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: John Pham http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/05/08/mercedes-would-like-to-expand-plans-for-cooperation-as-equal-partners-with-bmw/#comment-138545 John Pham Sat, 25 Jul 2009 10:09:34 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=13464#comment-138545 Wanna know why BMW should not merge with MB? Because sooner or later, Audi will be making fun of them both for making trucks and buses that my nieces go to school on. Wanna know why BMW should not merge with MB? Because sooner or later, Audi will be making fun of them both for making trucks and buses that my nieces go to school on.

]]> By: Damien http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/05/08/mercedes-would-like-to-expand-plans-for-cooperation-as-equal-partners-with-bmw/#comment-125662 Damien Mon, 11 May 2009 17:39:52 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=13464#comment-125662 I have faith that BMW will say no thanks... I have faith that BMW will say no thanks…

]]> By: Lance http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/05/08/mercedes-would-like-to-expand-plans-for-cooperation-as-equal-partners-with-bmw/#comment-125315 Lance Sat, 09 May 2009 20:58:21 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=13464#comment-125315 I think they are talking about sharing parts like door rubber inserts, window motors, wiper motors etc and not necessary sharing underpinnings, etc. But it is interesting that this news comes along after Merc posted a more than 10 times loss in Q1 when compared to BMW. Both are premium brands so I don't think it would do the damage that audi and VW are breeding where The A3 is basically a cheap VW Golf and the A4 is basically a Jetta I think they are talking about sharing parts like door rubber inserts, window motors, wiper motors etc and not necessary sharing underpinnings, etc. But it is interesting that this news comes along after Merc posted a more than 10 times loss in Q1 when compared to BMW. Both are premium brands so I don’t think it would do the damage that audi and VW are breeding where The A3 is basically a cheap VW Golf and the A4 is basically a Jetta

]]> By: Horatiu B. http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/05/08/mercedes-would-like-to-expand-plans-for-cooperation-as-equal-partners-with-bmw/#comment-125300 Horatiu B. Sat, 09 May 2009 17:18:07 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=13464#comment-125300 @<a href="#comment-125281" rel="nofollow">Jag</a>: I know Jag...I was kidding...Keep in mind, the news come from MB, still no reply from BMW. This is not really new to be honest, we heard about an MB-BMW partnership when the Quandt family spoke about it @Jag: I know Jag…I was kidding…Keep in mind, the news come from MB, still no reply from BMW. This is not really new to be honest, we heard about an MB-BMW partnership when the Quandt family spoke about it

]]> By: X5 SoB http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/05/08/mercedes-would-like-to-expand-plans-for-cooperation-as-equal-partners-with-bmw/#comment-125293 X5 SoB Sat, 09 May 2009 15:06:35 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=13464#comment-125293 BMW has a greater commitment to core values and driver-centric engineering than Mercedes, and I see this kind of cooperation only benefiting Mercedes and hurting BMW. Unless it's just inconsequential stuff like windshield washer resevours, servos, wiring, etc., then it would be okay, but suspension pieces, transmissions, brakes, etc., that would be bad. BMW has a greater commitment to core values and driver-centric engineering than Mercedes, and I see this kind of cooperation only benefiting Mercedes and hurting BMW. Unless it’s just inconsequential stuff like windshield washer resevours, servos, wiring, etc., then it would be okay, but suspension pieces, transmissions, brakes, etc., that would be bad.

]]> By: lisiy http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/05/08/mercedes-would-like-to-expand-plans-for-cooperation-as-equal-partners-with-bmw/#comment-125289 lisiy Sat, 09 May 2009 14:26:21 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=13464#comment-125289 bad news..... :( I do not believe Mercedes bad news….. :( I do not believe Mercedes

]]> By: Jag http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/05/08/mercedes-would-like-to-expand-plans-for-cooperation-as-equal-partners-with-bmw/#comment-125281 Jag Sat, 09 May 2009 11:55:04 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=13464#comment-125281 @<a href="#comment-125252" rel="nofollow">Horatiu B.</a>: I did see it, and I believe everyone saw it. but the news took all the concern. @Horatiu B.: I did see it, and I believe everyone saw it. but the news took all the concern.

]]> By: Horatiu B. http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/05/08/mercedes-would-like-to-expand-plans-for-cooperation-as-equal-partners-with-bmw/#comment-125252 Horatiu B. Sat, 09 May 2009 05:31:48 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=13464#comment-125252 And no one even noticed the cool photo :) And no one even noticed the cool photo :)

]]> By: 565hy7 http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/05/08/mercedes-would-like-to-expand-plans-for-cooperation-as-equal-partners-with-bmw/#comment-125204 565hy7 Fri, 08 May 2009 23:25:01 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=13464#comment-125204 oh crud is daimlerchrysler gonna take over bmw NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NO PARTENER SHIP WITH MERC BNZ ITS THE WORST CAR IN THE WORLD oh crud is daimlerchrysler gonna take over bmw

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

NO PARTENER SHIP WITH MERC BNZ

ITS THE WORST CAR IN THE WORLD

]]> By: Carlos Perez http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/05/08/mercedes-would-like-to-expand-plans-for-cooperation-as-equal-partners-with-bmw/#comment-125141 Carlos Perez Fri, 08 May 2009 21:39:03 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=13464#comment-125141 Merc, has been insisting a lot with this partnership, they seem to really want something the BMW develop, maybe they have other plans that just been partners. But again that just me been paranoid, can't really decide if its good or bad. Merc, has been insisting a lot with this partnership, they seem to really want something the BMW develop, maybe they have other plans that just been partners.

But again that just me been paranoid, can’t really decide if its good or bad.

]]> By: VeryBold http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/05/08/mercedes-would-like-to-expand-plans-for-cooperation-as-equal-partners-with-bmw/#comment-125106 VeryBold Fri, 08 May 2009 19:28:16 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=13464#comment-125106 I hope BMW will stay at a distance with Merc. BMWs philosophy is far superior than Mercs. But sharing certain technologies isn't really a bad thing. I hope BMW will stay at a distance with Merc. BMWs philosophy is far superior than Mercs. But sharing certain technologies isn’t really a bad thing.

]]> By: Giom http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/05/08/mercedes-would-like-to-expand-plans-for-cooperation-as-equal-partners-with-bmw/#comment-125102 Giom Fri, 08 May 2009 19:05:39 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=13464#comment-125102 There's something quite special about BMW and Merc co-operating at some level. As long as they keep their independance and core brand values, there isn't a reason under the sun why they shouldn't do it. If it was Audi, it would'nt sit right. Even though Audi is German, its culture is no where close to being as pure as the other two. Now! If Merc could give BMW Sauber a few tips on winning a GP season... ;) There’s something quite special about BMW and Merc co-operating at some level. As long as they keep their independance and core brand values, there isn’t a reason under the sun why they shouldn’t do it.

If it was Audi, it would’nt sit right. Even though Audi is German, its culture is no where close to being as pure as the other two.

Now! If Merc could give BMW Sauber a few tips on winning a GP season… ;)

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