it was defintely built in japan. i think the 04 lines are the first nissans built in the USA. that's why they're getting progressively crappier.
and i'm with thrasher, smart ass newbies suck. it's alright to be wrong once in a while, it happens to everyone, the last man who was perfect was crucified on a cross. but don't go around telling people to get their shit right while you're wrong yourself.