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« on: September 22, 2004, 01:38:04 pm » |
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I'm in Toronto. How do I know if Toyota Camry 2002 I'm planning to buy is made in Japan?
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« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2004, 02:25:16 pm » |
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If the VIN starts with a J it was made in Japan. If the VIN starts with a 1 it was made in Georgetown, Kentucky. Most Camrys for the North American market are US-made. |
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riga
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« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2004, 02:42:59 pm » |
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Thank Bmorton.
That's important to know.
How about HONDA,NISSAN?
The same rule? |
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« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2004, 03:43:59 pm » |
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I believe the Maxima's for North America are made in Smyrna Tennessee. That's right. I said Smyrna.
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riga
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« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2004, 03:50:48 pm » |
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How about "Made in Japan" identification?
First letter in VIN.
Bmorton said for Toyota if it's "J"
then it's made in Japan. If it's "1" then it's US.
Does this rule apply to HONDA ACCORD and NISSAN ALTIMA or NISSAN MAXIMA?
Is it possible to buy a Japanese car in Toronto
made in Japan?
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Drivesideways
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« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2004, 03:58:01 pm » |
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It's the same for any manufacturer that builds in a particular country. Further reading that may interest you: http://www.autoinsurancetips.com/vin.htm |
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thang
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« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2004, 04:24:43 pm » |
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Yes, Canadian Camry - Made in Japan
U.S Camry - Made in U.S |
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riga
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« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2004, 04:27:17 pm » |
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Thang,
Do you mean if you buy in Canada all Toyota Camry
are made in Japan? They all have "JT..."
in the VIN? |
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Drivesideways
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« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2004, 04:36:48 pm » |
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Yes, Riga. My own less-than-Sherlock-Holmes-like powers of deductive reasoning have gleaned from Thang's post that if you buy a Camry in Canada it was made in Japan and the VIN would start "JT..." At the risk of muddying the picture for you, if you bought a Camry in the States, it would have been built in the States and the VIN would start "1T..." or "4T..." according to Thang's post and the link I provided.
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riga
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« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2004, 04:41:16 pm » |
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OK then!
I will buy a real Japanese Toyota!
Pure Americans... |
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Drivesideways
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« Reply #10 on: September 22, 2004, 04:48:58 pm » |
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Is there a particular reason why the origins of said Camry interests you? |
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riga
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« Reply #11 on: September 22, 2004, 04:52:41 pm » |
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The reason is very simple.
In my opinion any car that is built in Japan
is better then the same car built in USA. |
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« Reply #12 on: September 22, 2004, 04:54:10 pm » |
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I was going to ask the same question. The Camry quality has always been top notch and reliability has not been an issue. |
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« Reply #13 on: September 22, 2004, 04:58:51 pm » |
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Only in Canada you say...pity.
Nice snag Sherlock.
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« Reply #14 on: September 22, 2004, 05:00:34 pm » |
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I thought you might say that, Riga.
(Message edited by drivesideways on September 22, 2004) |
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« Reply #15 on: September 22, 2004, 05:49:48 pm » |
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Are you guys CERTAIN that all Cdn Camrys are built in Japan? I know the Solaras are built in Ontario. |
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« Reply #16 on: September 22, 2004, 05:56:34 pm » |
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I'm not certain at all. |
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« Reply #17 on: September 22, 2004, 06:34:58 pm » |
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I doubt it. I am sure there are units out there from Japan, but they were probably only imported when there were issues to do with supply from the US plant. First character of the VIN in any car since about 1981 ALWAYS indicates the country of final assembly. Here's a very comprehensive list for decoding VINs: http://www.angelfire.com/ca/TORONTO/VIN/WMI.html#ccode |
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« Reply #18 on: September 22, 2004, 06:52:45 pm » |
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What out for the ones made in LA-LO |
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thang
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« Reply #19 on: September 23, 2004, 09:41:45 am » |
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To Ovr50
It's true, Solara V6 built in U.S
All I4 built in Japan |
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