Okay - here's a really stupid question that I would like to interject into this little discussion....
BWMs are still a German product, yes? If I'm mistaken and BMW no longer stands for Bavarian Motor Works then disregard what follows...
Last time I checked Germany was contained within the landmass considered the continent of Europe....making it, just like all cars originating from the UK, France, Spain, Czechoslovakia (sp?), Italy, etc.......EUROPEAN cars!!
So what's the deal with a debate over European cars Vs BMWs since they are, as far as I know, one in the same?