Time to get that 2.0T Accord or never

[TypeSiR]

https://www.motor1.com/news/363937/honda-acura-production-decrease/amp/

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[consensual_induction]

oh my, that made me kinda sad!

but I'm keeping my civic lol

 

[BriteBlue]

When I was told by the dealer that Civics were no longer made in IN, I looked into this. What I found is that Civic production moved to Japan & the IN plant was making SUVs in order to keep up with demand. And my 2018 Civic sedan was made in Japan. According to that link it sounds like at least some Civics are made in the USA. Does anyone know that for a fact? I'm just curious

 

[TypeSiR]

When I was told by the dealer that Civics were no longer made in IN, I looked into this. What I found is that Civic production moved to Japan & the IN plant was making SUVs in order to keep up with demand. And my 2018 Civic sedan was made in Japan. According to that link it sounds like at least some Civics are made in the USA. Does anyone know that for a fact? I'm just curious

What's the starting character of your VIN?

J=Japan
1=US
2=Canada

 

[BriteBlue]

What's the starting character of your VIN?

J=Japan
1=US
2=Canada

It's a J=Japan. What I find interesting is that the window sticker states
"For Vehicles In This Carline"
U.S./Canadian Parts Content: 60%.

Major Sources of Foreign Parts Content:
Japan 20%

Most of the parts are shipped from North America to Japan, then assembled along with other parts into a car, then shipped back to the USA. It doesn't seem efficient shipping thousands of pounds back & forth but I guess it works.

 

[JDMJoe]

My favorite thing I’ll take away from my 10+ months of Type R searching? Well thanks for asking, it’s every other dealership saying “no R’s but hey, we have this sweet Accord with the R’s engine so it’s basically a Type R???? Should I schedule a time to see it!??”

 

[Royal_Purple_Oil_Filter]

Wow...this is good...less McDonalds quality car on the road.

 

[Browncoat3000]

It's a J=Japan. What I find interesting is that the window sticker states
"For Vehicles In This Carline"
U.S./Canadian Parts Content: 60%.

Major Sources of Foreign Parts Content:
Japan 20%

Most of the parts are shipped from North America to Japan, then assembled along with other parts into a car, then shipped back to the USA. It doesn't seem efficient shipping thousands of pounds back & forth but I guess it works.

Considering that Honda has solar powered car carriers, it’s likely a minimal expense.

If you want to see some screwy supply chain logistics, check out the Prius’ production path.

 

[Browncoat3000]

The last paragraph: similar regional models consolidated into single models.

Hmm. Are they talking about the Fit/Jazz type of thing, or are they hinting the Accord might combine with the JDM City or go away? The Accord is only sold in North America and Japan now, I think.

Remember a couple of years ago a City was spotted at Honda NA HQ in California.

 

[Royal_Purple_Oil_Filter]

Can't wait to see a Pilot Si and Passport Type R

 

[frontlinegeek]

Remember a couple of years ago a City was spotted at Honda NA HQ in California.

That is the Civic platform.

The Inspire and Spirior is the Accord platform.

What I find weird is when you go digging around in the list of products that are currently made by Honda, there are a PILE of different trimmed and named vehicles that are made off the Civic, Accord, Fit, HR-V and CR-V. You would think that reducing the list of names and all the different trims would help them simplify and cost save. But no. You need look no further than the US Canada markets to see that even with two insanely similar cultures and geographic needs, Honda has a whole pile of seemingly unnecessary differences in trims and options offered.

 

[yhkwok]

The last paragraph: similar regional models consolidated into single models.

Hmm. Are they talking about the Fit/Jazz type of thing, or are they hinting the Accord might combine with the JDM City or go away? The Accord is only sold in North America and Japan now, I think.

Remember a couple of years ago a City was spotted at Honda NA HQ in California.

The Accord is going to be sold in Japan, but not there yet, some say it may be made in Thailand, so perhaps Thailand already has it.

 

[civilian]

So this means that my ‘19 Touring Sedan in Lunar Silver Metallic is now rare and very collectible.

Cool.

 

[Shankmeyster]

Speaking about SUV production and everyone selling trucks like crazy, I'm just waiting for that gas shortage/price spike again like we had 10 years ago. Remember when everyone had to sell off their huge trucks and move close to work because gas shot up above $4 a gallon? Now that's a daily price almost for most of the country. Wait til it happens again, and it will, and see what happens to all the SUV/trucks, especially Chevy with no passenger car production.

 

[frontlinegeek]

Speaking about SUV production and everyone selling trucks like crazy, I'm just waiting for that gas shortage/price spike again like we had 10 years ago.

I was thinking that same thing about all the other companies that have flat dropped cars. Toyota and Honda will clean right up.

because gas shot up above $4 a gallon?

We are all the way back to $5 CAD a US gallon or higher in Canada...

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