Its at the top of the screen.

I do not own an RA, but my Evo - like ALL Lancers, whether it is an ES, LS, OZ, RA, EVO GSR, EVO RS, EVO MR, VIII, IX, Sportback LS, or Sportback Ralliart were assembled in Japan, none from the US.

I do not work at the Normal plant. I do work for a Mitsubishi dealer. I know a lot of facts and don't have to actually be there to verify it. This fact is as obvious to me as the fact that I know I can't get a steak from any Krispy Kreme in America without having to visit each one.

I do know that they don't do Lancer seat parts there. I also know that Normal has no part in any aspect of Lancer production. They don't produce any parts for it there, they don't finish anything to do with Lancers there.

 

Everything I've ever read says GP Tourer is right.

I'm inclined to believe him...

 

Not bad for being off the top of meh head...

 

Okay, I'm officially calling this myth BUSTED then!

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But see I know he is right because I deal with so many automotive issues on a daily basis. Every part in every japanese car I can look at it and just about tell you who manufactured it. Since he is a dealer I don't think he realizes how much goes into a car. and how many stops it could make and where it comes from. I know for a fact since he like to talk about facts the plastic push pins is manufactured in gyoda Japan. This company is the only company in the world that can make a plastic pin the right density.

 

Whatever. You forgot Evo driver too. What other conclusions can you make about what I know since I am a "dealer?"

I realize what goes into making a car. I do realize that there is some US/Canadian content in some Lancers. It doesn't mean those parts came from Normal. They could be the Goodyear tires on the Ralliart, the Infiniti sub in my trunk, or the sunroof above some of our heads. The MR sitting ten feet from my desk is 100% Japanese. The OZ and RA we have and my car only claim 93% or so. Denso, Mitsubishi Electric, Calsonic, Stanley, Mitsubishi Heavy, Goodyear, Osram Sylvania, Raybrig, the list is endless of where stuff could come from. But Normal isn't one of them.

Under very few exceptions do they send cars around to several spots to be built. Its easier to bring all the parts you need to one place, i.e. the assembly plant. The Lancer is no exception.

 

Okay since you're not going to let this go and you can "tell" what is made where. What factory installed parts are on a Lancer, any lancer that are manufactured in the U.S? Remember that dealer option parts are not considered factory assembled. I'm looking at my window sticker that is REQUIRED to break down the domestic/foreign content and it has US/Canadian content as 0%. If someone can't, can someone please close this thread before it resorts to name calling? Pretty please?

 

*whoops* nevermind.

 

I never any parts come from Normal they do not make slidetracks but JCI does. You know what else they do not make Airbags but Autoliv does. So where would get off saying that I said it came from Normal? None of the lancers are made in the US but they could be in the next 5 years if sales increase if not the car will only be offered for about another 2. And even the infinity speakers are assemlbed in Japan. So what does it matter my first post I thought that it was intresting that the lancer could have been made there. Whoopti Doo!! I can't stand when people try to press knowledge on someone and try to make them look stupid in doing it. If this was a serious subject I could talk you under the table, but its not. So to me you seem to get off on pushing people backward when their curious and want to learn.

 

Whoops! I thought whitey was claiming to know about parts origination. I didn't realize he was claiming that you were claiming.. yeah.. something like that. I'm actually trying to back you up (GPTour) and stop this before it escalates to the point that suspensions and bans start getting handed out. They disabled boe's account earlier so they're not playing anymore. I just hate seeing newbs bait the people that actually do know something about our cars into making a mistake. What's it cost a newb to get banned? He laughs and starts a new account and someone who has been on here for say....3 and a half years might open a new account, or might just say screw it and leave the boards for good. I'd prefer it to not get to that point is all.

 

I'll check the Vin when I fly back home (tonight yay! No minesite for a week), but yeah - I was told it was made and assembled in Japan

Ev0M decals should be in the mailbox when I get there :-P

 

I didn't name you specifically. The original controversy over this was a different downpipe setup in some of the RA's led some people to believe the cars were built in Normal.
That's wild speculation that is beyond the scope of this thread. I'll go out on a limb and disagree, that Lancers will continue to be Japanese built.
Okay that's great, you are a parts expert, fine. I'm not trying to make you or anybody else look stupid and I am not looking for a "fight."

This thread has gotten off track, and I guess we have "proved" the point it was started, since no one can produce a VIN plate for an American built Lancer, so you guys can learn and discuss part origens all you want.

 

I work for Mitsubishi as well, and I know GP from another forum.

Let's just say, he's 100% right.

There is not a single component that comes from the US, because it is assembled in Japan, and shipped by container to the port. Any add-ons would be at dealer discretion.

So yeah, if you want to be picky, your Pinstripe, Paint Protectant and Super Secret Special Undercoating is 100% American Made.

HOWEVER, the new 2007 Lancer will be assembled in the US.

 

Ooooh, okay, gotcha. Sorry about that. Thanks.

Whut up, Equin!

 

I think we all should agree Lancers, whatever model are imports from Japan; no matter if it used a different down pipe. Does anyone disagree with this statement?

I still would like to hear back from Ryan in Perth but his information will only solidify that down under models are Japanese also.

Happy Thanksgiving!