Thread: 2006 Civic made in Japan from 80% US Parts?
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Old 05-17-2006, 10:20 AM
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Default Re: 2006 Civic made in Japan from 80% US Parts?
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Originally Posted by mickster
Based on mmmrmnhrm's post, I think Honda must ship the parts or even completed shells from Ohio to Japan for finally assembly and drivetrain installation (which makes sense considering the complexities of the IMA).

I hope that is not how it works. Being shipped to Japan and back would offset much of the Hybrid's energy savings. Sort of like buying bamboo flooring because of its sustainability, but then learning that it is shipped 12,000 miles by boat to get here.
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