Corollas Made In Japan, And Recall ?
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From: Hachiroku ハチロク on 30 Jan 2010 12:05 On Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:43:13 -0800, in2dadark wrote: > On Jan 29, 7:28 am, Bob <rgs...(a)notme.invalid> wrote: >> Hello, >> >> Was thinking of buying a new Corolla, but... >> >> Question: is it true that those vehicles that have a J in front of >> their VIN number, and presumably made in Japan, are not subject to the >> recall ? >> >> Their gas pedal assembly is of a different design, manufactured >> elsewhere, or...? >> >> If you could put my mind at ease on this, and provide a few details, >> would be most appreciative. >> >> Thanks, >> Bob > > The J's are made in Japan. But I haven't seen a corolla with a J in a > while here in the states. Did you find one..? Doesn't really matter. > It'll sit for a while anyway.. Those should be the ones selling. I think they're mostly west of the Rockies.
From: Hachiroku ハチロク on 31 Jan 2010 18:19
On Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:53:17 -0500, Scott in Florida wrote: >>The J's are made in Japan. But I haven't seen a corolla with a J in a >>while here in the states. Did you find one..? Doesn't really matter. >>It'll sit for a while anyway.. > > My 92 Corolla Wagon is a J. I believe they all were. I saw a mint one the other day. Not in bad shape at all, and not much rust (just around the lip of the rear wheel wells) considering New England... |