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#45 of 64 Re: Accord V6 vs IS250 [elroy5] by saleem Jan 21, 2007 (7:18 pm)
Replying to: elroy5 (Jan 19, 2007 9:31 am) I'm afraid your wrong, Elroy. Some Accords are made in Japan, and some in the US.   Those whose VIN's start with a "J" are from Japan; those from the US start with a "1". A simple Google search will confirm this.   In addition, I just took delivery of my 07 accord with VIN starting in a "J" and I was told directly by the dealer that it was coming from Japan, I even knew where it was as it came (at one point)   I can't speak for Japan vs US quality, but I hear Japan is better. IDK. Replies to this message: neteng101 (Jan 22, 2007 7:49 am) saleem (Jan 22, 2007 8:05 am) neteng101 (Jan 22, 2007 11:22 am) elroy5 (Jan 22, 2007 3:39 pm) saleem (Jan 22, 2007 6:15 pm) elroy5 (Jan 22, 2007 6:55 pm)
#46 of 64 Re: Accord V6 vs IS250 [saleem] by neteng101 Jan 22, 2007 (7:49 am)
Replying to: saleem (Jan 21, 2007 7:18 pm) saleem - which trim level is your Accord? Replies to this message: saleem (Jan 22, 2007 8:05 am) neteng101 (Jan 22, 2007 11:22 am)
#47 of 64 Re: Accord V6 vs IS250 [neteng101] by saleem Jan 22, 2007 (8:05 am)
Replying to: neteng101 (Jan 22, 2007 7:49 am) 07 Accord SE I4 AT   Why do you ask? Replies to this message: neteng101 (Jan 22, 2007 11:22 am)
#48 of 64 Re: Accord V6 vs IS250 [saleem] by neteng101 Jan 22, 2007 (11:22 am)
Replying to: saleem (Jan 22, 2007 8:05 am) Just wondering if only certain trim levels were made in Japan and shipped over or if all the trim levels are.
#49 of 64 Re: Accord V6 vs IS250 [saleem] by elroy5 Jan 22, 2007 (3:39 pm)
Replying to: saleem (Jan 21, 2007 7:18 pm) MSN Autos is the only place I saw origin information. In 2003 some sedans were built in Japan, some in Mexico, and some in U.S. All Coupes were made in U.S. In 07 it shows some Sedans from Mexico, and some from U.S., and none from Japan. 07 Coupes all from U.S. too. Saleem where did you see 07 Accords were built in Japan? Replies to this message: saleem (Jan 22, 2007 6:15 pm) elroy5 (Jan 22, 2007 6:55 pm)
#50 of 64 Re: Accord V6 vs IS250 [elroy5] by saleem Jan 22, 2007 (6:15 pm)
Replying to: elroy5 (Jan 22, 2007 3:39 pm) Hey guys,   Oh amazing Wikipedia. Specifically,the positions that show nation (1st) and plant name (11th). Mine are J (for Japan) and C (for Saiyama, Japan) respectively. With the 11th letter, you can see if your US-built Accord is from Marysville Ohio, Lincolnville AL, or East Liberty, OH (although IDK if all of them are open, i think so?)   1st digit: VINs that start with "JHM" are Honda Motor Co. of Japan. 1's are from the US.   Data One Software seems to have an XML-based VIN decoder tool w/ a 15-day free trial; it will give you loads of info including production plant.   I entered my VIN, which starts with JHMCM563... and got (this is the meaningful part of it) VIN Decode Results: Decoding Error: VIN: JHMCM563***...  Valid VIN: Yes Year: 2007 Make: Honda Model: Accord Body: Special Edition 4dr Sedan Number of Doors: 4 Doors Where Built: SAYAMA, JAPAN Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: Engine Block Configuration: I Engine Displacement: 2.4 Cylinder Quantity: 4 Fuel Induction: FI Cam Type: DOHC Valves Per Cylinder: 4 Aspiration: NA Fuel Type: G Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic Vehicle Type: Sedan Curb Weight: 3192 ...   So there you go I guess that's pretty reliable. This program tells you EVERYTHHING, even (approximate) manufacture date.   Take care all Replies to this message: elroy5 (Jan 22, 2007 6:55 pm)
#51 of 64 Re: Accord V6 vs IS250 [saleem] by elroy5 Jan 22, 2007 (6:55 pm)
Replying to: saleem (Jan 22, 2007 6:15 pm) I have the service manual for years 03-05 and it has all the information on vins for those years. All the information for 06-07 models was not available in 03. Now I know MSN Autos is not exactly perfect.
#52 of 64 Re: These two vehicles are closer than you think! [bknsf] by golfrski Nov 22, 2007 (8:57 am)
Replying to: bknsf (Nov 28, 2006 8:27 pm) not
#53 of 64 Re: Misunderstood [sjai] by gtr4me Dec 19, 2007 (5:14 pm)
Replying to: sjai (Dec 31, 2006 11:26 am) I suggest don't get the TL, although you will find good deals on those right now.. The 09 TL is expected to have a new style, 08 TL looks the same as the ones from 3 years ago. It's still a nice car, but the style is gettting quite old. IS250 is actually the same price as an Accord Coupe EX-L V6 being one is at Invoice -2000 and the other at MSRP.
#54 of 64 Made in Japan Accord by pete78 Jan 05, 2008 (8:32 pm)
I bought a civic LX in 2005, and it was supposed to be made in japan with "J" Vin number. The way it works with civic was that majority of parts were made here in US and were shipped back to japan. Japanese workers merely assembled US made parts so the finish was bit tighter i guess. Plus, it's transmission was made in Japan which was the only difference from US built/assembled civic. I suspect that Accord with "J" vin has the same story. Regardless of where it's made it's honda quality, however, it felt like a domestic rather then an import.

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