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I know many of us chose the Vibe because of its Japanese, therefore quality, background (dont say anything Colonal Panic ). Well the assembly plant is in Calif USA and I see that from this online article http://www.herald-dispatch.com...1.htm that the Vibe/Matrix engine is made in Buffalo USA.I am curious...are there any cars destined for N Americal that are built in Japan?

That is gret news! I bought my Vibe because it was a Pontiac first and even with the Toyota drivetrain, it was in part an American car. Now knowing that both the body and the drivetrain were "made in America" that really helps make me feel good about my pyrchase. Thanks

Quote, originally posted by good vibe-rations »That is gret news! I bought my Vibe because it was a Pontiac first and even with the Toyota drivetrain, it was in part an American car. Now knowing that both the body and the drivetrain were "made in America" that really helps make me feel good about my pyrchase. ThanksCongrat on your purchased Vibe and welcome to GenVibe!!You will find a lot of very good tips and information here....Enjoy!!Quote, originally posted by Boxgrover »I know many of us chose the Vibe because of its Japanese, therefore quality, background (dont say anything Colonal Panic ). Well the assembly plant is in Calif USA and I see that from this online article http://www.herald-dispatch.com...1.htm that the Vibe/Matrix engine is made in Buffalo USA.I am curious...are there any cars destined for N Americal that are built in Japan? My guesses that electronics stuff made in Japan and most auto parts made in US I believe.

It's ok, I'll play nice. My car isn't exactly "normal." hehAFAIK, Toyota builds these in the states: Camry, Corolla, Tundra, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra, maybe more - not sure... That leaves things like the RAV4, Echo (if they still make that,) 4Runner, etc. etc... Those may be made in Japan, I dunno.The Prius definitely comes from nowhere other than Japan though, I do know that.

Toyota Matrix is made near Woodstock/Ingersol southern Ontario Canada.The Vibe is UAW assembled and is considered U.S. built, hence, it fall under the approved vehicle list of many Union collective aggreements' regarding car allowances.Ford has factories making the Focus in Mexico and the U.S. Parts come from anywere?? Think global....

SAAB 92X = Subaru WRX...If I remember correctly, 85% of the car is built in Japan. Check the origin of parts sticker on the car. It's usually next to the sticker on a new car at the dealership. Funny world we live in now......and I think it's all because of Cable TV, Internet, and Cellphones.

By the way, here is a pic of something that was made in Japan, and then Americanized. So might fall under what your looking for, maybe not....you decide....

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strange that there are so many stickers/etc in the engine bay with japanese writing (see rad cap) when it is all made/soldbin north america

can I play nice too?here is a list of all UAW assembled cars and trucks assembled in U.S.A. 2005 Cars and TrucksBuilt by UAW membersCARSBuick LeSabreBuick Park AvenueCadillac CTSCadillac DeVilleCadillac STSCadillac XLRChevrolet Cavalier*Chevrolet Cobalt*Chevrolet CorvetteChevrolet MalibuChevrolet Malibu MaxxChrysler Sebring Dodge NeonDodge Stratus Dodge ViperFord Five Hundred Ford Focus*Ford Freestyle Ford GTFord MustangFord TaurusFord ThunderbirdLincoln LSLincoln Town CarMazda 6Mercury MontegoMercury SableMitsubishi EclipseMitsubishi GalantPontiac BonnevillePontiac G6Pontiac Grand AmPontiac Solstice Pontiac Sunfire*Pontiac VibeSaturn IONSaturn L300Toyota Corolla*PICKUP TRUCKSChevrolet ColoradoChevrolet Silverado*Chevrolet SSRDodge Dakota Dodge Ram*Ford F-series*Ford RangerGMC CanyonGMC Sierra*Lincoln Mark LT Mazda B-seriesToyota Tacoma*SUVsCadillac Escalade*Cadillac SRXChevrolet BlazerChevrolet Suburban*Chevrolet TahoeChevrolet Trail Blazer EXTDodge DurangoFord Escape/Escape Hybrid Ford ExcursionFord ExpeditionFord ExplorerFord Explorer Sport Trac GMC Envoy XLGMC Envoy XUVGMC Yukon/DenaliGMC Yukon XL*Hummer H1Hummer H2Hummer H2 SUT Isuzu Ascender (7-passenger) Jeep® Grand CherokeeJeep® LibertyJeep® WranglerLincoln AviatorLincoln NavigatorMazda TributeMercury MarinerMercury MountaineerMitsubishi EndeavorSaturn VUE VANSBuick TerrazaChevrolet AstroChevrolet ExpressChevrolet Uplander Chevrolet VentureChrysler Town & Country*Dodge Caravan*/Grand Caravan*Ford E-seriesGMC Safari GMC Savana Pontiac MontanaSaturn Relay * Note: Vehicles marked with an asterisk are produced in more than one country, but all models made in the United States are assembled by UAW members. To be sure the vehicle you are buying is assembled in the United States, check the window sticker, which will list the location of final assembly, and the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), which is attached to the driver's side of the dashboard. A VIN beginning with "1," "4" or "5" means the vehicle was assembled in the United States.

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic »AFAIK, Toyota builds these in the states: Camry, Corolla, Tundra, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra, maybe more - not sure... That leaves things like the RAV4, Echo (if they still make that,) 4Runner, etc. etc... Those may be made in Japan, I dunno.The Prius definitely comes from nowhere other than Japan though, I do know that. Take a peek at the VIN through the windshield. If the first character is a "J" then the vehicle comes from Japan. It it is a 1, 4 or 5 then it comes from the US. There may be (and probably are) other prefixes that designate a vehicle made in the US. I know Honda uses "1H" for their American-built cars, but I don't know for sure what WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier) Toyota uses in the U.S. but here is an interesting chart: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_VIN_codes

Yep, I've used the VIN many a years to figure out where someting was made... I fought with my sister who swore up and down the '94 Camry she bought new was Kentucky built... Nope, VIN started with a J. Funny, she bought it at a dealer in Lexington, just a few miles from the Georgetown plant where they made Camrys.