Longitude Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Hi, just curious but what percentage of the Legacy GT components is from Japan vs. elsewhere (USA)? Also, are LGTs assembled in USA? Just a thought, since my 2000 2.5RS was completely from Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCDetails Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 I believe the car is assembled at the plant in Indiana. The parts may be from Japan, but the assembly for most of it is done here. _________________________________________ “Cleanliness becomes more important as godliness becomes more unlikely.” O C D E T A I L S . C O M OCDETAILS BLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Its on your window sticker. i think its required by law. Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longitude Posted December 12, 2005 Author Share Posted December 12, 2005 Its on your window sticker. i think its required by law. Yea...if I already got a LGT, I wouldn't have asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Curious rodsNcones, why the question ? Ada///M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relhok Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 No % listed on my window sticker. Only: PORT/ASSEMBLY: LAFAYETTE,IN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longitude Posted December 13, 2005 Author Share Posted December 13, 2005 Curious rodsNcones, why the question ? Ada///M. My old man asked me. Pays attention to nitty gritty stuff. According to him, things made/built here aren't as fly as 100% import. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc51373 Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 My old man asked me. Pays attention to nitty gritty stuff. According to him, things made/built here aren't as fly as 100% import. This is actually a very good question. I have had several Hondas and Acuras, and when I bought my last Accord I drove both one built in Japan and one in the US, you can tell by the VIN # where they were built. I noticed a significant difference in how the cars drove, the Japanese one was tighter, quieter, and just overall felt better. Needless to say the dealer thought I was nuts. I dont know enough about Subarus to know if there is that kind of difference, but they are all built in the US and mine feels alot tighter and better than any Honda I owned. I personally think if it were built in Japan I would be happier. I think alot of people here would agree, which might explain why alot of people want JDM parts and look etc. I can tell you some of these cars have stupid rattles and some don't, so test drive with the Radio off and listen closely. Wish I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacingFish Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 if i remember correctly its like 70% 30% or something like that i see the small sticker on the rear passanger windows everyday... ill check tomarrow at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Hi, just curious but what percentage of the Legacy GT components is from Japan vs. elsewhere (USA)? Also, are LGTs assembled in USA? Just a thought, since my 2000 2.5RS was completely from Japan. As I remember: Parts and Assembly from Japan = 55% Parts and Assembly from USA = 45% It should be printed on your sticker window when purchasing (I'll look at mine again when I get home). The final product that comes off the factory line is at LaFayette, IN http://www.subaru-sia.com/slide/main_menu.html http://www.subaru.com/common/about/about_indiana.jsp Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacingFish Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 yeah your right 55 45 i just checked tonite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTsleeper Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 If im not mistaken all powertrain assem. & shiped from fuji Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 If im not mistaken all powertrain assem. & shiped from fuji sounds right to me.. it's the "lego assembly" is done in the USA. Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacingFish Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 **update** im at work right now and it says 45% us 45% japan on the tribeca ...yah i dont know where the other 10% is... and on our spec b it says 55% us and 40% japan yeah another one that doesnt add up to 100%. guess it depends on what car your getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Funny: Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. firsts 1994 - SIA was the first Auto Assembly Plant in the United States to be a Smoke-Free Facilty 1995 - SIA became the 1st Auto Plant ISO 9000 Certified 1998 - 1st Automobile Assembly Plant in the United States to be ISO 14001 Certified 2002 - 1st Automobile Assembly Plant in the United States with their very own, on-site Solvent Recovery System that produces Dry Still Bottoms 2003 - National Wildlife Federation announces that SIA is the 1st Auto Plant in the United States to be designated a Backyard Wildlife Habitat 2003 to Present - SIA has recorded the lowest Occupational, Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Injury Frequency Rate 2004 - 1st US Auto Assembly Plant to reach a ZERO Landfill Status 2004 - 1st Auto Assembly Plant to Dry Paint and Waste Water Sludge On-Site SIA Home They got all these records, awards etc for paint process, and how come our paint still suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucks??????????????????????? :-( Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ur a bus Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 **update** im at work right now and it says 45% us 45% japan on the tribeca ...yah i dont know where the other 10% is... and on our spec b it says 55% us and 40% japan yeah another one that doesnt add up to 100%. guess it depends on what car your getting. The rest is "other", like the Mexican-made keyless-entry transmitters. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacingFish Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 or cambodia hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacingFish Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Funny: Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. firsts 1994 - SIA was the first Auto Assembly Plant in the United States to be a Smoke-Free Facilty 1995 - SIA became the 1st Auto Plant ISO 9000 Certified 1998 - 1st Automobile Assembly Plant in the United States to be ISO 14001 Certified 2002 - 1st Automobile Assembly Plant in the United States with their very own, on-site Solvent Recovery System that produces Dry Still Bottoms 2003 - National Wildlife Federation announces that SIA is the 1st Auto Plant in the United States to be designated a Backyard Wildlife Habitat 2003 to Present - SIA has recorded the lowest Occupational, Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Injury Frequency Rate 2004 - 1st US Auto Assembly Plant to reach a ZERO Landfill Status 2004 - 1st Auto Assembly Plant to Dry Paint and Waste Water Sludge On-Site SIA Home They got all these records, awards etc for paint process, and how come our paint still suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucks??????????????????????? :-( Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA My paint is great. ohh well time to go install my uppipe... cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTsleeper Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 ^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elpete77 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 The cars may be assembled in Indiana, but the assembly is done by imported Japanese workers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Legacy engine and vehicle are assembled in USA at the Subaur/Izuzu America plant in Lafayette, IN. Transmission and other drivetrain components built in Japan as are, I believe, the steering column, seats, and all of the stamped steel/aluminum outerwear. FWIW - If there's a "J" as the first letter of the VIN, the Subaru is built in Japan. If there's a "1" or a "4" in the first three letters, it's been built in the U.S. All Impreza, including the OBS, the RS, the WRX, STI, and the Impreza-based Forester are all built in Japan. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 If im not mistaken all powertrain assem. & shiped from fuji The engines are assebled at SIA in Lafayette.... The cars may be assembled in Indiana, but the assembly is done by imported Japanese workers. Um....nope.... Legacy engine and vehicle are assembled in USA at the Subaur/Izuzu America plant in Lafayette, IN. Transmission and other drivetrain components built in Japan as are, I believe, the steering column, seats, and all of the stamped steel/aluminum outerwear. The steel and aluminum panels are stamped IN HOUSE. The material comes in the factory on rolls. Why do I know this? Cause I have toured the SIA plant twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfd425 Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 I believe the optional beer can is added at the Indiana plant. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18231 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elpete77 Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 Imported Japanese Workers Unite! Fight The Power! Fight The Poowweeerrrrrrr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 The engines are assebled at SIA in Lafayette.... Um....nope.... The steel and aluminum panels are stamped IN HOUSE. The material comes in the factory on rolls. Why do I know this? Cause I have toured the SIA plant twice. So the engines are really assembled... from what components... short block, heads, intake, turbo? Or are short blocks assembled as well.... i.e. crank, rods, pistons, individually? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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