mikebrown49@gmail.com wrote:
> I'm in the market for a new or used 2000-2006 Honda or Acura and would
> like to know which models are made in Japan. I realize that a VIN
> number starting with 'J' tells me a particular car is made in Japan.
> My preference is to buy a vehicle manufactured in Japan. I want to be
> able to shorten my search time and just look for those cars that apply.
>
> For e.g. If I know all 2002 Honda CR-V EX were made in the USA, then I
> can avoid looking for that model/year.
>
> Anyone know of such a list?

at least up to the early 90s, the "EX" versions of the accord and civic
were japanese. the bigger profit margin/markup made it more worthwhile
to ship them over from japan.