EJ20H-TT Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 I presume they will be made in Indiana or will it be Japan ? Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. The $1.1 billion plant opened in 1989 on an 820-acre site. • Location: Lafayette • SIA owner: Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. • Models made now: Subaru: Baja, Legacy, Outback Isuzu: Axiom, Rodeo • Vehicles produced 2003: 122,232 • Maximum production capacity: 261,000 vehicles Dealers expect the new models will begin to reach showrooms in late April and May. SIA is now in pre-pilot production, assembling test models to tune the machinery. It is set to build cars for the market the first week of March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 For the USDM, at least, I won't think we'll see any taking the boat trip across the pond. SIA is my guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT4SWA Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 INDIANA??? :o I am now going to cheer for the "COLTS" to win the Superbowl, so that all the assembly workers in Indy will be happy as they build up our cars!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 :lol: Good idea. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kage Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 SIA is already retooling in anticipation of the new Legacy. They have started hiring back people who were laid off when Isuzu went offline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPower Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 [quote name='AMT4SWA']INDIANA??? :o I am now going to cheer for the "COLTS" to win the Superbowl, so that all the assembly workers in Indy will be happy as they build up our cars!!! :)[/quote] :( :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tide Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 Where did you find that nuggest of info? [quote name='EJ20H-TT']I presume they will be made in Indiana or will it be Japan ? Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. The $1.1 billion plant opened in 1989 on an 820-acre site. • Location: Lafayette • SIA owner: Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. • Models made now: Subaru: Baja, Legacy, Outback Isuzu: Axiom, Rodeo • Vehicles produced 2003: 122,232 • Maximum production capacity: 261,000 vehicles Dealers expect the new models will begin to reach showrooms in late April and May. SIA is now in pre-pilot production, assembling test models to tune the machinery. It is set to build cars for the market the first week of March.[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ20H-TT Posted January 19, 2004 Author Share Posted January 19, 2004 [url]http://www.indystar.com/articles/7/110906-1767-031.html[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tide Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 [quote name='EJ20H-TT']http://www.indystar.com/articles/7/110906-1767-031.html[/quote]Interesting article overall. Some good information. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team23jordan Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 NOOO build it in japan Perrin BIG maf intake Perrin Turbo Inlet HKS SSQV BOV Megan Racing header with UP (ceramic coated) HKS DP (WRX) DMH E-cutout Custom 3" catback UTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ20H-TT Posted January 20, 2004 Author Share Posted January 20, 2004 [quote name='team23jordan']NOOO build it in japan[/quote] hmmm i think this calls for a poll ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin_pusher Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 I think Indy too, but I would prefer Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 Our SIA built cars have been just as reliable as our Gunma built cars. A few hickups here and there, but same basic fit and finish and reliability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPower Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 It's only assembled in Indiana. The parts are all from Japan. It's not about where we WANT it assembled. It WILL be assembled in Indiana. Sorry guys. :( If we had US made content, prices could be held very reasonable as well. That's why BMW and Honda and so many others have US factories- not just assembly plants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 Very true Preston, particularly with the current Yen to Dollar situation. Then they'd have a bunch of the same job issue we have too in mfg lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team23jordan Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 [quote name='PPower']It's only assembled in Indiana. The parts are all from Japan. It's not about where we WANT it assembled. It WILL be assembled in Indiana. Sorry guys. :( If we had US made content, prices could be held very reasonable as well. That's why BMW and Honda and so many others have US factories- not just assembly plants.[/quote] good point but what kind of subarus are build in indiana?? Perrin BIG maf intake Perrin Turbo Inlet HKS SSQV BOV Megan Racing header with UP (ceramic coated) HKS DP (WRX) DMH E-cutout Custom 3" catback UTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtguy Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 [quote name='team23jordan'] good point but what kind of subarus are build in indiana??[/quote] Excellent ones, if my '98 GT wagon was any indication. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgeracer Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Keep the jobs in the US. Build them in Indy.... "Gimme mines Balboa...Gimme mines".....Clubber Lang - Mr. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 We should be voting for Indy for every superbowl, at least to be Legacy or Outback owners should. :lol: I agree, keep the jobs in the U.S. I also wonder if considering the low dollar and increase in desired sales, if they may begin sourcing parts from the U.S. and do more of the manufacturing here. :?: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evolutionmovement Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Its practically the only manufacturing we've got left. Indiana's gonna have to do some work if they want to get by the Pats next year. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questmgd Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 I would like to mention the last Acura CL and TL models. All major parts were built in the US except the auto transmission which was shipped in from Japan. Geuss which part had major failure rates. :) I've seen some US factories for foreign manufacturers be iffy. Case in point would be Mercedes M-class. However, from what I've seen from Toyota and Honda, the US products seem pretty comparable to Japan built cars. Of course, on the other hand, Toyota makes a point of building all its Lexii in Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girorin Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 Hey found this article.. seems that it's going to be built in the us. Lafayette Subaru plant switches gears Associated Press February 3, 2004 LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Lafayette-based Subaru of Indiana says it will produce its last vehicle for former partner Isuzu this July. Subaru employs about 2,800 people at the plant in Lafayette. Subaru has [b]recalled more than 150 workers during the last eight months to work on the 2005 Subaru Legacy line.[/b] Fuji Heavy Industries of Japan, Subaru's parent company, became sole owner of the billion-dollar factory in January, 2003. Slumping sales forced 13-year partner Isuzu to sell its 49 percent stake in the plant. Subaru had continued building vehicles for Isuzu under contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typej Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 [quote name='gtguy'][quote name='team23jordan'] good point but what kind of subarus are build in indiana??[/quote] Excellent ones, if my '98 GT wagon was any indication. Kevin[/quote] Hmm... My 2000 GT wagon begs to differ. I love the car but there are lot of minor quality issues. I won't list them but I feel like trading the car in because of minor nuances...but then I love the car. If they build it at japan, it will take the jobs away from state. One more thing to think about. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 We've had the same amount of issues with my dad's 2000 Leg L Wagon as my mom's 2000 RS Sedan. Both 5MT. Some minor, some a bit more major, all covered under warranty I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evolutionmovement Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 Japan-built 1990 5MT wagon. 236,000+ miles and still have the original alternator, PS pump, wheel bearings, sensors, never touched the fuel or ignition system (except for fuel filters, plugs and wires). Never even thrown a CEL and easily passes MA emissions (although only one more to go :twisted: ). My sister's 1993 auto sedan built in the US had some small issues and the interior wasn't as well built. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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