Originally Posted by Taylorinalaska

So, what makes a car European? Obviously, if you were to go to Europe and buy a VW, it is a European car. How about the Ford Escort? It originated in Europe, gained popularity, and was introduced into the US in the 80s. However, Ford is still an american company. If A civic was produced in Australia, it wouldn't be an Australian car.

The Focus also originated in Europe, with sales beginning a year before the US saw this car.

Also, on the off chance the Focus / Escort COULD be considered a Euro car, would that make the US versions of them Euro?

This may seem like a question for a Focus forum. However, the Focus forums are full of jackasses who think that putting the Euro bumper on their car makes it European.

So what do you guys think?