Quote Originally Posted by alwayz_yummy
evo8/9, previa, murano, etc...
These are better off as CBU from Japan

The ones that would most likely be recommended for local production (CKD, SKD or ground-up) are those that are more mainstream (Corolla Altis, Sentra, Mazda 3, Ford Focus).

But then again, it's not that simple though (depende sa country of origin, quality of manufacturing, etc.)

IMO I wouldn't mind if the upcoming Camry would be built here locally and this is because Toyota Phils. has spent more than 20 million pesos to upgrade its facilities thus meaning much better quality control. Same goes with Ford if they ever release a Mondeo for us, then they can produce it here (since Ford Group Phils. factory is very high quality). Same goes for the already-efficient Nissan factory of NMPI and they even announce to spend 10 million pesos to upgrade again as they will produce a Minivan/MPV by next year.

Yet however, I still don't want a locally-assembled Honda Accord. HCPI is still known for producing lemon units and despite this, they didn't announce any plan to upgrade and improve thinking that they can sell a great model by hiding their quality and flawed manufacturing. HCPI thinks they can fool us with sub-par build quality/reliability but I won't be fooled by such antics.

As stated in the other thread, if HCPI doesn't shape up ASAP, then I'd rather buy Honda vehicles that are made in Malaysia, Thailand or better yet....from Suzuka, Japan (top-class Honda factory in Japan)

Based on the current situation, imported Honda CBU vehicles are generally better than what HCPI makes locally.