Quote Originally Posted by DecoJim View Post
T There are some Hondas that have more North American content than some "domestic" models.
I am no expert on just 'how' this "domestic content" issue is tallied up, but I have a strong feeling that there is a lot of subterfuge going on with certain makers. Our Shop, for example, made a broach [[ metal-cutting tool) for nissan steering columms. It produces the splines for male-female fitment. Does this mean that the whole steering assm. is US made? Nope, the components WERE made in japan, by doing a tiny portion here, they say "domestic"
We bought a new japanese machine tool ,a grinder....stated as Made in the US! Found out later, only the spindle was made here!! That allows these guys to import the other 99% of the product, finish it here, and make the declaration.
Had a friend declare subaru, in Indiana, is the "greenest' auto plant anywhere...Grrrrr, all they do is assemble their japanese parts there, that is not manufacturing!!