"2003HondaEXL" <privateemail@pdq.net> wrote in message
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> My front windshield needs to be replaced. The Honda dealer tells me that
> there are two windshields for my car...one is $350 (made in USA) and the
> other one, which is "recommended" according to my VIN is $850 (made in
> Japan). I have searched high and low to verify what they are telling me
> is the truth.
> Does it matter which Honda windshield I purchase? Some dealers say no and
> others say yes!?
> My windshield "stamp" says that it is manufactured by Asahi.
> Thanks!
>

Accords are made in both Japan and the US. I suspect that your VIN number
identifies your car as a Japan made one which triggered the
"recommendation".

However, I would not hesitate to install the US sourced Honda part.

John