Dodge American Made?

HighlandTitan · 08-12-2005, 10:22 PM

In the news today:

"Chrysler Group began building the all-new 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab pickup today at its Saltillo Assembly Plant in Saltillo, Mexico."

Now I wounder what all the Hemi-rednecks are going to say about "American-made"?

**HudsonValleyTitan** · 08-12-2005, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by HighlandTitan

In the news today:

"Chrysler Group began building the all-new 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab pickup today at its Saltillo Assembly Plant in Saltillo, Mexico."

Now I wounder what all the Hemi-rednecks are going to say about "American-made"?

Dodges being built in Mexico is nothing new.

*tortuga* · 08-12-2005, 10:32 PM

the question is who isn't outsourcing their products from south of the border. i just noticed when i was looking under the hood of my titan a part, can't remember which one, but it clearly said "made in mexico". cheaper labor outside our borders, what's new - right? but yeah, you're right - those damn ignorant brand loyal "my trucks made in america" owners still think its a 100 percent american!

HighlandTitan · 08-12-2005, 10:32 PM

Yea, but this is the King of the Dodges - their flagship being built by our friends south of the border.

browndude3649 · 08-12-2005, 10:33 PM

How does it go? ; if your VIN starts with a #1 it= usa assembled, starts with J= assembled in Japan, starts with #2=assembly in Canada or Mexico?
And PLEASE all you mean racist rednecks don't flame!

Funny rednecks only!

orangepeel · 08-12-2005, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by HighlandTitan

Yea, but this is the King of the Dodges - their flagship being built by our friends south of the border.

Yeah,its pretty sad when an American truck is built in Mexico,and a Japanese truck is built in America.

Even the engine/tranny in the Titan is made in Decherd,Tennessee.Which can't be said for the Ford windsor 5.4L.

*tortuga* · 08-12-2005, 11:35 PM

napes peel, the engine is made in Dechard, but the tranny is made in Japan.

orangepeel · 08-13-2005, 12:25 AM

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napes peel, the engine is made in Dechard, but the tranny is made in Japan.

Gotcha! I stand corrected.

*titanallover* · 08-13-2005, 12:27 AM

What part of the Ford is made outside the US??

orangepeel · 08-13-2005, 12:34 AM

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What part of the Ford is made outside the US??

The 5.4 is made in Canada. Some of them may still be made in Romeo, Michigan?

**RobKar** · 08-13-2005, 12:42 AM

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What part of the Ford is made outside the US??

Stereo, DVD, Navigation system, and all electronic parts including the window motors and switches…

Also most of the plastic.

*tortuga* · 08-13-2005, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by orangepeel

Gotcha! I stand corrected.

no worries, i too was corrected on the same statement like 7 months ago...

*titanallover* · 08-13-2005, 01:25 AM

The plant in Canada was closed thow so how is it still made there??

orangepeel · 08-13-2005, 02:11 AM

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The plant in Canada was closed thow so how is it still made there??

The Windsor Ontario engine plant isn't closed....They did close the Oakville plant some time ago.

Gearman1987 · 08-13-2005, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by orangepeel

Yeah,its pretty sad when an American truck is built in Mexico,and a Japanese truck is built in America.

And both companies do it for the exact same reason - it's cheaper for them.

Canton Mississippi is probably about as cheap as you can get before you move to Mexico. With a population of 12,955 and the last reported median household income of $24,237 and an median house value of $53,300 - their income & house value are 1/2 the national averages.