As I have written in other posts, I have just bought a mint 97 Camry XLE. When I was in the process of buying it I noticed that it was built in Kentucky, and on inspecting the engine I saw so many made in Japan stickers I concluded that it was assembled from Jap parts. Today I was surprised to discover on the edge of the Fender or Wing (depending on where you are) under the Hood or Bonnet (ditto) a stamp saying Made in Taiwan! Does that mean the body was made in Taiwan? or just some of the panels?
97 Camry - from where?
Aug 06, 2004
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Whoa! Made in Taiwan!?!
Check for accident damage. The only time I see made in Taiwan parts is on cars we have repaired after an accident!
As far as I know, Toyota does *not* make body parts in Taiwan!!!
I ran a check on the numbers when I bought it and this car has never been in an accident (I'm in BC, Canada and the Gov't documents these things). Also I had a good look inside the hood, under the fenders, under the carpets, everywhere, and the whole thing is factory put together. It's a good point though HachiRoku - I'll be rechecking this thoroughly now.
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