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I’ve been doing a bit of research after speaking to you and taking your advice. I wanted to know if the Corsa and Fiesta are American built. Also I wanted to ask is it true that American built cars are not built to be reliable and are usually expected to be replaced after 3 years?

Asked on 21 March 2009 by

Answered by Honest John
Corsas are built in Zaragoza, most Fiestas in Valencia. (Polos are built in Pamplona.) So they're Spanish, not American. Basically all new cars are built to last 7 years. If they last longer, that's a bonus.
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