to "S" owners- how clunky should it be?

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by MNBoxster

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.