US Build?
#16
Pit Crew
At some point, none of us will have a choice on where our car will be built in today's global economy. Or perhaps, you guys would do better by choosing a model based on where it is built, rather than choosing the model first.
Take for example, my friend who wants to buy an Audi. He really wants to buy a new Q5 in the next 2 years, but the next generation Q5 will be built in Mexico. He has his heart set on a car built IN Germany. Therefore, he will now be buying an A4 which is still built in Germany.
So this guy changed up his entire plan and went to a different model entirely, solely because of where it was built. This is what you'll have to do if you only care about where it is built.
Take for example, my friend who wants to buy an Audi. He really wants to buy a new Q5 in the next 2 years, but the next generation Q5 will be built in Mexico. He has his heart set on a car built IN Germany. Therefore, he will now be buying an A4 which is still built in Germany.
So this guy changed up his entire plan and went to a different model entirely, solely because of where it was built. This is what you'll have to do if you only care about where it is built.
#17
At some point, none of us will have a choice on where our car will be built in today's global economy. Or perhaps, you guys would do better by choosing a model based on where it is built, rather than choosing the model first.
Take for example, my friend who wants to buy an Audi. He really wants to buy a new Q5 in the next 2 years, but the next generation Q5 will be built in Mexico. He has his heart set on a car built IN Germany. Therefore, he will now be buying an A4 which is still built in Germany.
So this guy changed up his entire plan and went to a different model entirely, solely because of where it was built. This is what you'll have to do if you only care about where it is built.
Take for example, my friend who wants to buy an Audi. He really wants to buy a new Q5 in the next 2 years, but the next generation Q5 will be built in Mexico. He has his heart set on a car built IN Germany. Therefore, he will now be buying an A4 which is still built in Germany.
So this guy changed up his entire plan and went to a different model entirely, solely because of where it was built. This is what you'll have to do if you only care about where it is built.
#18
Pole Position
#19
Just how I feel about it.
Articles like this don't help
http://blog.caranddriver.com/honda-f...mexican-plant/
#20
Lexus Champion
At some point, none of us will have a choice on where our car will be built in today's global economy. Or perhaps, you guys would do better by choosing a model based on where it is built, rather than choosing the model first.
Take for example, my friend who wants to buy an Audi. He really wants to buy a new Q5 in the next 2 years, but the next generation Q5 will be built in Mexico. He has his heart set on a car built IN Germany. Therefore, he will now be buying an A4 which is still built in Germany.
So this guy changed up his entire plan and went to a different model entirely, solely because of where it was built. This is what you'll have to do if you only care about where it is built.
Take for example, my friend who wants to buy an Audi. He really wants to buy a new Q5 in the next 2 years, but the next generation Q5 will be built in Mexico. He has his heart set on a car built IN Germany. Therefore, he will now be buying an A4 which is still built in Germany.
So this guy changed up his entire plan and went to a different model entirely, solely because of where it was built. This is what you'll have to do if you only care about where it is built.
#21
Pole Position
#22
Lexus Fanatic
If I were paying a premium for Lexus or a higher price Toyota model I would probably want one built in Japan. While there is probably not a much of a different, it still would probably be important.
#23
Lead Lap
Just so we're clear on "quality" comparisons.
The ES plant in Kentucky is producing 85 (EIGHTY-FIVE) cars per DAY.
The Camry line is producing 1,500 per SHIFT.
Let's pump the brakes on thinking US workers can't produce high quality products.
The ES plant in Kentucky is producing 85 (EIGHTY-FIVE) cars per DAY.
The Camry line is producing 1,500 per SHIFT.
Let's pump the brakes on thinking US workers can't produce high quality products.
#24
Lexus Fanatic
The only reason to want a Japan built car over a US built car is your own mental hangups...
#25
#26
Lexus Fanatic
Everybody has mental hangups.
#28
Lexus Fanatic
If the VIN starts with a "J" it was built in Japan.
#29
Lead Lap
They seem to be coding the US built ES starting with a 5.
Some of the country codes include:
1, 4, 5: United States
2: Canada
3A-37: Mexico
J: Japan
VF-VR: France
9: Brazil
WA-W0: West Germany
S: Great Britian
Some of the country codes include:
1, 4, 5: United States
2: Canada
3A-37: Mexico
J: Japan
VF-VR: France
9: Brazil
WA-W0: West Germany
S: Great Britian
#30
I don't question that US workers **CAN** build high quality products, USA has **SOME** amazing talent with good work ethic, but, it's not in our countries' culture sadly. History tells us that it's more expensive, and less likely to get a quality product made in the USA than many other countries. The culture of hard work in America is present, just not as prevalent.
I'm skeptical on first year of a car's model, and same for first year of new factory run of a car (IE the KY plant). I don't like to beta test products I depend on, like transportation. We unfortunately don't have enough public transportation to use a car as a commodity here. I wouldn't say no to the US built ES, but it is a consideration, even in a Lexus. Only time will tell.
I'm skeptical on first year of a car's model, and same for first year of new factory run of a car (IE the KY plant). I don't like to beta test products I depend on, like transportation. We unfortunately don't have enough public transportation to use a car as a commodity here. I wouldn't say no to the US built ES, but it is a consideration, even in a Lexus. Only time will tell.
Last edited by kellens; 06-04-16 at 06:22 AM.