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06-22-2012, 09:23 PM | #1 |
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US Yaris to be imported from France ?
New Yaris to be imported from France ? Is there any truth to the link below.
I personally believe that the Japan made Yaris' are just the best. http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...us-market.html |
06-22-2012, 09:30 PM | #2 |
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Interesting.
I would not doubt it, as the TMMF facility seems to be very capable. I did a bunch of research on visiting it, but couldn't talk my wife and kids into it when we were in France two summers ago.
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06-22-2012, 10:20 PM | #3 |
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In theory, would that give us access to the 1.0, 1.3 and 1.8 liter engines, as well as the 6 speed manual and CVT from Europe?
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06-22-2012, 10:23 PM | #4 |
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I would say that's a good theory, as it would let the 1NZ-FE go into retirement.
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06-26-2012, 01:48 AM | #5 |
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In about five posts the thread got out of hand. Nice.
Not necessarily. The 1NZ-FE is a close sibling to the 1NZ-FXE used in the Yaris Hybrid, which is also manufactured in France. It would seem more logical that the 1NZ-FE be developed further. |
06-23-2012, 01:41 AM | #6 |
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oh no not the French, bunch of smelly hairy savages, what do they know about building cars? ;)
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06-23-2012, 08:19 AM | #7 |
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Thomas, I bet you secretly yearn for a Le Car!
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06-23-2012, 08:33 AM | #8 |
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My dad used to take me to watch local rally races when I was a kid, and the Renault 5 (aka LeCar)'s were my favorite... Though those were the mad mid-engined versions :D So yeah, I would grab one in a heartbeat :D
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06-23-2012, 12:26 PM | #9 |
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That would eliminate the very reason for purchasing a Yaris... 100% Japanese parts and assembly. I have read that the French version, while a decent vehicle, in no measures up to the all Japaneses version. It also would in all likelyhood make it harder to get exact fit OEM parts for 2012 Japanese Yaris owners.
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06-23-2012, 02:07 PM | #11 |
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It is that virtually that is the problem. Just like VW's and BMW's made in Germany are much better than those made in the US, Toyota's made in Japan are better than those from the US, and I wouldn't be surprised if they are better than the ones in France. The Japanese simply take more pride in what they do.
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06-23-2012, 02:19 PM | #12 |
That's because, like a lot of people, you are preprogrammed to believe that. I'll say the same thing I always say with this argument.....prove it. And I don't mean that your uncle's brother's cousin's mechanic said it....I mean real-world hard evidence.
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And this isn't even about the plague of humanity called unions, it is about how other specific countries go about what they do for a living. In both germany and japan people care more about the quality of their work than they do in this country, especially when it comes to car production.
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06-24-2012, 12:50 AM | #14 |
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Please prove this unsubstantiated "fact".
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06-24-2012, 09:25 AM | #15 |
You should Google "Toyota Production System" and read up on how Toyota produces vehicles.
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06-24-2012, 10:18 AM | #16 |
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It was noted during the investigations into the pedal sticking issue, etc that Toyota's QoS was not on par in the plants in NA as they are in Japan. This could turn into a sticky wicket and seriously political quick so I will only say I wouldn't count out a Yaris built in France as long as it was proven through time that they are of the same build quality as Japan.
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then by that reasoning my Made in Thailand Yaris should be third-world-grade? We've seen a lot less recalls and TSBs than the Japan-made USDM ones, just sayin'...
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06-24-2012, 10:35 AM | #18 |
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I had a French built Mk2 Yaris and although reasonably well put together, many of the parts were EU made and sourced. To be brutally honest the quality of these components left a lot to be desired. Particularly the plastics used for the interior - absolutely cheap and nasty. Their fit and finish was poor too which meant driving a car with the radio volume high to overcome the numerous creaks and rattles resulting from the poor fit.
I have examined the Mk 3 and not driven one but the interior components in that were, in my opinion, still cheap quality and poorly put together. Although it is still a Toyota and alleged better quality control, the French cannot assemble a car very well at all. So I do sympathise if French Yaris are imported to N. America! |
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