Where are they made?
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Where are they made?
Trying to figure out where one could find out what models of the domestic brands (i.e. Ford, gm or dodge) are made in the USA, Mexico or Canada?
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I assume you mean final assembly point, not the percentage of US/Canada content (both called "domestic" by whatever law requires that sticker). Good question. Other than going to the dealer and looking at the window sticker, dont know.
BTW, Dodge is made by a German company. People either forget or ignore that fact.
Jim
BTW, Dodge is made by a German company. People either forget or ignore that fact.
Jim
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Yepper, final assembly plant is what i'm looking for! I've heard or read that many if not all dodge p/u's are assembled in Mexico. I've also heard that many of the monte's are assembled in Mexico, but no proof.
BTW I dern sure did forget they are a German Co., oops!
BTW I dern sure did forget they are a German Co., oops!
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Originally Posted by loudfords
Look at the first digit of the serial number. 1 = USA, 2 = Canada, 3 = Mexico.
Here's a list of Ford factories worldwide. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Ford_factories
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I think the ID tag on the inside of the door jamb tells you where it was made too.
I dunno about the 1/2 ton Dodges, but I know that the Ram HDs are made in Mexico.
Some of the Chevy Suburbans are made in Mexico too as are some Toyota Tacomas.
I dunno about the 1/2 ton Dodges, but I know that the Ram HDs are made in Mexico.
Some of the Chevy Suburbans are made in Mexico too as are some Toyota Tacomas.
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The 1500 Dodge Rams are also Hecho en Mexico. Toyota recently opened a factory in Tijuana for the Tacoma. Most are still made in Fremont, CA.
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Originally Posted by polarbear
The first digit of the VIN will show the final asssembly point.
1= US
2= Canada
3- Mexico
J= Japan
W= Germany
and so forth
1= US
2= Canada
3- Mexico
J= Japan
W= Germany
and so forth
Kinda already mentioned...........but unless you have all the cars lined up to inspect their VIN's, how would one find out country of assembly???.........
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Am I the only dense one here????
The original poster wants to find out where specific models are made..........I don't imagine he has the VIN of every car he's inquiring about.
That wikpedia link was pretty informative (the 2 times it was listed)
The original poster wants to find out where specific models are made..........I don't imagine he has the VIN of every car he's inquiring about.
That wikpedia link was pretty informative (the 2 times it was listed)
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From: Lafayette, IN
Originally Posted by pmasley
Serial numbers are very specific. As stated earlier, the first digit tells where it is built. I think it is the 9th or 10th digit tells the plant.
Jason