Scions are JDM what????
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Scions are JDM what????
Not.
Theres a heavy debate in another message board with a bunch of kids, literally claiming all cars that are under the brand Nissan, Toyota, or Honda in any way (luxury counterparts, etc) are JDM.
Theres one particular chap who insist Scion is JDM.
"They are still MADE in japan. If you're smart enough to realize that, then you wouldn't be arguing.
One factory can make both left and right hand drive cars. But the fact that all the engineering comes from japan could make them jdm. if its stamped and made from japan then its jdm. but even scions, though they are assembled in america or where ever all their parts come from a japanese brand, engine and everything. making it jdm.
and if your going on about acura's and lexus on how they dont exist in japan, they have similar models in japan ofcourse but mostly more then 80% of the car parts are made in japan or engineered in japan, thus making it JDM. acura is a branch from honda not from an american auto maker so idk who you would call a branch from japan USDM"
That being his statement. We all know Scion is not JDM, but I dont really know how to explain it without my e-temper lol. Anyone can give me a good statement on why Scions arent JDM.
Theres a heavy debate in another message board with a bunch of kids, literally claiming all cars that are under the brand Nissan, Toyota, or Honda in any way (luxury counterparts, etc) are JDM.
Theres one particular chap who insist Scion is JDM.
"They are still MADE in japan. If you're smart enough to realize that, then you wouldn't be arguing.
One factory can make both left and right hand drive cars. But the fact that all the engineering comes from japan could make them jdm. if its stamped and made from japan then its jdm. but even scions, though they are assembled in america or where ever all their parts come from a japanese brand, engine and everything. making it jdm.
and if your going on about acura's and lexus on how they dont exist in japan, they have similar models in japan ofcourse but mostly more then 80% of the car parts are made in japan or engineered in japan, thus making it JDM. acura is a branch from honda not from an american auto maker so idk who you would call a branch from japan USDM"
That being his statement. We all know Scion is not JDM, but I dont really know how to explain it without my e-temper lol. Anyone can give me a good statement on why Scions arent JDM.
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you said it already. becuase they arent made in japan.
scions resemble a Japanese automotive idea but are entirely usdm assembled in portland oregon if im not mistaken
thats why alot of jdm lovers try to get "rare jdm" parts from the japanese ebay auto actions to try to get thier cars to be closer to jdm and not usdm
not my flavor though by any means
scions resemble a Japanese automotive idea but are entirely usdm assembled in portland oregon if im not mistaken
thats why alot of jdm lovers try to get "rare jdm" parts from the japanese ebay auto actions to try to get thier cars to be closer to jdm and not usdm
not my flavor though by any means
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to me a jdm car is a car that is from and made in japan!!thus right hand side drive and like you said has the other name's on it honda integra,silvia etc.not a car with jdm parts thats just making it jdm style if ya ask me..there is also aussie imported cars aswell like the monaro that is right hand side drive and in the states its gto so even american cars are aussie/jdm styled!!!
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Originally Posted by Wikepedia
Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) is a term for Japan's economic market for Japanese-brand goods, such as automobiles and parts. The term's most common application is to Japanese-brand automobiles built specifically for the Japanese market (designed and constructed to conform to Japanese vehicle and equipment regulations and to suit Japanese market preferences).
on a side note...
Originally Posted by UrbanDictionary
Short for "Japanese Domestic Market." This term often means paying your left ******** for a part that you could otherwise order from kragen. The term JDM has long been used to "one-up" a friend or acquaintance at Krispy Kreme car meets and the likes. By adding a JDM item to your "ride" you are instantly "cooler" than your friend's USDM counterpart.
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They're just arguing cause they have nothing better to do Lol Scion is an American auto company under Toyota. It's like Lexus. It's a Toyota company, but made here in the US.
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it will never end....just dont bother lol
____ even cavaliers are JDM....they have the same model in JAPAN but its a toyota...
http://members.shaw.ca/toyota_cavalier/
____ even cavaliers are JDM....they have the same model in JAPAN but its a toyota...
http://members.shaw.ca/toyota_cavalier/
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The way I see it is that scion's are built in japan since the vin # starts with a J and they come over on boats from japan....
When we run a vin number to see the build sheet it will even tell us what boat the car was shiped over on......so lets just say the are jdm built for sale in the u.s.
What does it really matter....we all have our own opinons in the end........
When we run a vin number to see the build sheet it will even tell us what boat the car was shiped over on......so lets just say the are jdm built for sale in the u.s.
What does it really matter....we all have our own opinons in the end........
Wait, when did scions start to get assembled in America? My 06 TC says 100% built in Japan?
JDM would include the XB because in Japan it is the Toyota BB, and I can't remember the XB2s name at the moment. The TC can never be JDM they never released it in Japan, their is no right side drive TC, it was only for American market for a while.
JDM would include the XB because in Japan it is the Toyota BB, and I can't remember the XB2s name at the moment. The TC can never be JDM they never released it in Japan, their is no right side drive TC, it was only for American market for a while.
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Originally Posted by Wikepedia
Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) is a term for Japan's economic market for Japanese-brand goods, such as automobiles and parts. The term's most common application is to Japanese-brand automobiles built specifically for the Japanese market (designed and constructed to conform to Japanese vehicle and equipment regulations and to suit Japanese market preferences).
JDM doesn't mean just that they are BUILT in Japan... but that they are built and SOLD in Japan for the Japanese market... hence the Japanese Domestic Market... which I guess makes the acronym JDM self explanatory.
What is the argument about again? I just confused myself I think b/c this shouldn't need an explanation.
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They're just arguing cause they have nothing better to do Lol Scion is an American auto company under Toyota. It's like Lexus. It's a Toyota company, but made here in the US.
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#1) WHAT DOES IT MATTER?
It doesn't. Just some kids trying to distinguish themselves in their everyday hand-me-down camry. There are sports cars built in Japan. There are family sedans and econoboxes built in Japan. Just because it's directly from Japan, doesn't mean it's better in any way.
#2) No matter how/where constructed, if you bought your car in the U.S., it's "USDM." Period. The only exceptions being ENTIRE, single vehicles imported at hefty fees.... as in... an entire Nissan Skyline. Adding parts designed as original equipment in another country does not mean your car was created in that country.
It is ridiculous to call a car "JDM" because the parts were built in one place, assembled in another, etc. etc... The Ford Focus RS (badass, BTW) is entirely built in America -> but it's specifically UKDM, as it is not sold in the US.
#3) The tC is based on a European vehicle, shortened to meet it's new purpose in the U.S.. As of right now, there is no tC produced in Japan... so therefore, calling a tC JDM is simply trying to assign the term "JDM" as if it was a badge of honor. See #1.
#4) Since everyone's doing the "JDM" look anyway, it's unique-ness is quickly burning out. It's kind of like the emo-look... the first few kids who did it got stares, but now, they get ignored like every other teenager.... defeating the purpose of dressing to stand out.
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It doesn't. Just some kids trying to distinguish themselves in their everyday hand-me-down camry. There are sports cars built in Japan. There are family sedans and econoboxes built in Japan. Just because it's directly from Japan, doesn't mean it's better in any way.
#2) No matter how/where constructed, if you bought your car in the U.S., it's "USDM." Period. The only exceptions being ENTIRE, single vehicles imported at hefty fees.... as in... an entire Nissan Skyline. Adding parts designed as original equipment in another country does not mean your car was created in that country.
It is ridiculous to call a car "JDM" because the parts were built in one place, assembled in another, etc. etc... The Ford Focus RS (badass, BTW) is entirely built in America -> but it's specifically UKDM, as it is not sold in the US.
#3) The tC is based on a European vehicle, shortened to meet it's new purpose in the U.S.. As of right now, there is no tC produced in Japan... so therefore, calling a tC JDM is simply trying to assign the term "JDM" as if it was a badge of honor. See #1.
#4) Since everyone's doing the "JDM" look anyway, it's unique-ness is quickly burning out. It's kind of like the emo-look... the first few kids who did it got stares, but now, they get ignored like every other teenager.... defeating the purpose of dressing to stand out.
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Work on your car. Love your car. Do what you want, to your car. But do not start calling it something it's not -> that makes you look dumb.
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I'm not. I know they're built in Japan, but the company Scion is an American company under the Jap. company Toyota. It's a division of Toyota like Lexus is, which is also an American company.
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Well to be fair most scion xbs are made in japan mine says made in japan all over it, and if you look online about it they're are a lot of factual websites that even say that all scion xbs or atleast most are assembled in japan. So it can be very controversial not saying my scion is jdm but its definetly made assembled and shipped from japan.
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Something I learned many years ago, when in doubt check your Dictionary or Encyclopedia.
Posted from Wikipedia "The term "Japanese domestic market" (JDM, also "Japanese domestic model") refers to Japan's home market for Japanese vehicles such as Nissan Skylines and Toyota Supras. For the importer, these terms refer to Japanese-brand automobiles and parts designed to conform to Japanese regulations and to suit Japanese buyers. Japanese domestic market vehicles may differ greatly from the cars that Japanese manufacturers build for export and vehicles derived from the same platforms built in other countries. VIN: Japanese carmakers do not use a Vehicle Identification Number as is common overseas. Instead, Japan uses a Frame Number—nine to twelve alphanumeric characters identifying model and serial number".
I have own a 2006 Scion Gen1 xB and now a 2015 Scion tC2.5. Both were 100% Made in Japan. But, By Definition are Not JDM vehicles because they have a VIN number.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_domestic_market
Posted from Wikipedia "The term "Japanese domestic market" (JDM, also "Japanese domestic model") refers to Japan's home market for Japanese vehicles such as Nissan Skylines and Toyota Supras. For the importer, these terms refer to Japanese-brand automobiles and parts designed to conform to Japanese regulations and to suit Japanese buyers. Japanese domestic market vehicles may differ greatly from the cars that Japanese manufacturers build for export and vehicles derived from the same platforms built in other countries. VIN: Japanese carmakers do not use a Vehicle Identification Number as is common overseas. Instead, Japan uses a Frame Number—nine to twelve alphanumeric characters identifying model and serial number".
I have own a 2006 Scion Gen1 xB and now a 2015 Scion tC2.5. Both were 100% Made in Japan. But, By Definition are Not JDM vehicles because they have a VIN number.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_domestic_market
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