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?
What about Japanese cars made in the U.S ?? The Honda Accord is built in Ohio and uses around 70% of domestic parts and Toyota's Corolla is made in a California plant near General Motors IIRC. They should bring over that European version of the Focus to the States.