SoundGuy wrote:
RSD559 wrote:
The Hondas certainly are not built in Japan anymore.
"Certainly" incorrect. robert_at_honda could clarify but as I recall from one of his earlier posts the Honda EU3000iS is built in Japan, the EU2000i is now manufactured in Thailand. Honda obviously builds a wide range of generators of all types and in different parts of the world but he would be the best source of correct information as to which model is built where. ;)
Honda is very good at hiding information about "made in" specifics. That's suspicious in itself. Made in Japan is no longer negative. It was when I was a kid. If they were made in Japan, I would think they would boldly advertise it. I did find that a lot of Honda gas engines are made and assembled in Thailand. And the rest is even more vague. I did find a reference to a post by someone who purchased a large open frame Honda that had Made in China printed on the box. I did see the post you referred to a few years ago. Who knows if it is still true. I think most mechanical stuff comes from all over the far east anymore.