So Jim, when you said the tranny is "Japanese sourced unit", what else is foreign built unit on newer Porsche? I meant, what else, beside Finland, unit that was installed in Porsche that's not made in Germany?

Correct me if I'm wrong, if theres or major parts of Porsche are outsource is that mean it's not a 100% German built anymore :confused: :eek:

Hi,

Aside from the Tranny (Aisin AI - Japan), there is the AC (Sanden Unit - Japan), Brake Master Cylinder (Lucas - UK), AirBag(s) (TRW - US), Brakes (Brembo - Italy), Rubber parts - Hoses, Serpentine Belt (Div. of Gates Rubber Co. - US), Sparkplugs (Beru - France), and probably many more.

Superior existing technology, Patent rights, lower production costs, Int'l. Trade Agreements and a host of other factors lead not only Porsche, but most Auto Manufacturers to use a Global Network of Suppliers...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Make that ALL auto manufacturers. I'd be surprised if 20% of the parts in a Porsche are actually made in Germany. Remember where a part is designed and where it is manufactured are completely different things. Where they are manufactured and where they are assembled are completely different as well.