Re: LZ Focus (Thai Models)
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I must mention one more thing that I have forgotten. Assuming the NZ Focus is also made in Thailand, the automated processes that go into making cars these days are geared to easily build different variations of models for different markets on the same production line. On that basis, the car is built for a particular market based on what the local Ford orders.
That's another reason why, in my view, equipment levels are lower in Australian models because Ford Australia wants the prices kept competitive.
On another matter. I looked up my VIN and my Trend was built in August 2015. That's three months before the new Focus was released. It suggests Ford were building up stock to deliver to customers quickly. Once that initial stock goes, we may see 2016 models with higher equipment levels. Maybe.
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