Japan model & U.S. Model mk 2 T4R

TBarnes · 11-28-2006, 07:20 PM

What is the differance between the U.S. Model and the Japan Model? Apparently I have a Japan model.

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Bob_98SR5 · 11-28-2006, 09:41 PM

first, its not a T4R. its a 4runner. second, whats a mk 2? are you talking about a 2nd generation 4runner? third, all 4runners are made in japan, even the 4th gens.

HUTCHSTACO · 11-28-2006, 09:48 PM

i didnt know the 4th gens were made in japan

marko3xl3 · 11-28-2006, 10:03 PM

All 4Runners, any gen, FJ Cruisers and Yaris' are 100% Japan made. I am not sure if there are any other models that can boast that...

Why would you assume you got the Japan'ed version? Is your speedo in km/h? Do you have spoilers in places you'd rather not? Does your car tend to randomly leave your garage and drift corners?

Bob_98SR5 · 11-28-2006, 11:03 PM

land cruisers too

89dlx · 11-29-2006, 04:00 AM

If the VIN starts with a "J", it was built in Japan.

bob200587 · 11-29-2006, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob_98SR5

first, its not a T4R. its a 4runner.

Amen to that!

TBarnes · 11-29-2006, 05:42 AM

Ok, first of all sorry for abbreviating when I was not supposed to, guess that is why I put this in the newb section. Like I said in my introduction I came from the VW scene. Over there they refer to new "Generations" as mk's (mark) Like Mk1, mk2, mk3, and so on.

And for the reason for the question, I was looking on the autozone website and it said if your VIN starts with J it's a Japan model, if it starts with 4 or 1 it's a U.S. Model.

marko3xl3 · 11-29-2006, 05:47 AM

You have a 4Runner made in Japan for the US market, which 99% of the 4Runners sold in the US are.

tc · 11-29-2006, 10:23 AM

The JDM version of the "4Runner" is called a "Hilux Surf"

Bob_98SR5 · 11-29-2006, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBarnes

Ok, first of all sorry for abbreviating when I was not supposed to, guess that is why I put this in the newb section. Like I said in my introduction I came from the VW scene. Over there they refer to new "Generations" as mk's (mark) Like Mk1, mk2, mk3, and so on.

And for the reason for the question, I was looking on the autozone website and it said if your VIN starts with J it's a Japan model, if it starts with 4 or 1 it's a U.S. Model.

sorry, didnt mean to sound like i was bustin' your chops re T4R.

that other forum likes to call their 4runners T4Rs. i just think its ghey. anyways, yes, 4 or 1 are US built models, but those do not apply to 4runners since they are all built in japan. i owned a 95 camry that was a US built one and it did have a 4 in the VIN

bob

TBarnes · 11-29-2006, 12:19 PM

Sorry to sound a little to defensive. Thanks for clarifying.

Texas Jim · 11-29-2006, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob_98SR5

sorry, didnt mean to sound like i was bustin' your chops re T4R.

that other forum likes to call their 4runners T4Rs. i just think its ghey. anyways, yes, 4 or 1 are US built models, but those do not apply to 4runners since they are all built in japan. i owned a 95 camry that was a US built one and it did have a 4 in the VIN

bob

I believe according to the last Toyota commerical I saw, like 45 minutes ago, they are now made in the USA. 4Runners that is.... TJ

d0ubledown · 11-29-2006, 08:04 PM

welcome to yotatech

but yeah, all runners are made in japan. japanese 'spec' 4runners are jdm as said above. they're all RHD and called the hilux surf. and they come in much better configurations than those that hit our shores. tacomas on the other hand are made in usa. their (and previous pickup or mini truck) japanese counterparts are known as hiluxes. theres quite a big difference between the two...frame strength being one of 'em i think..

and i immediately knew what mkII was..i also spent alot of time in the dub world. had a couple mkII GTi's myself...

Bob_98SR5 · 11-29-2006, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas Jim

I believe according to the last Toyota commerical I saw, like 45 minutes ago, they are now made in the USA. 4Runners that is.... TJ

tacomas and corollas are made at NUMMI (fremont, ca)

tundras are made in texas now (i believe that its a new factory)

camrys and avalons are made in ... not sure. i want ot say ohio, but i think thats where accords are made

rav4s - not sure

4runners and land cruisers - still definitley made in japan

hopefully BTR Bob will chime in to fill in the blanks and complete the list

reggie 00 · 11-29-2006, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marko3xl3

All 4Runners, any gen, FJ Cruisers and Yaris' are 100% Japan made. I am not sure if there are any other models that can boast that...

Why would you assume you got the Japan'ed version? Is your speedo in km/h? Do you have spoilers in places you'd rather not? Does your car tend to randomly leave your garage and drift corners?

you slay me!

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11-29-2006, 08:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
d0ubledown Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: vansterdam BC. Posts: 1,432	welcome to yotatech but yeah, all runners are made in japan. japanese 'spec' 4runners are jdm as said above. they're all RHD and called the hilux surf. and they come in much better configurations than those that hit our shores. tacomas on the other hand are made in usa. their (and previous pickup or mini truck) japanese counterparts are known as hiluxes. theres quite a big difference between the two...frame strength being one of 'em i think.. and i immediately knew what mkII was..i also spent alot of time in the dub world. had a couple mkII GTi's myself... __________________ sonny ------- 1998 4Runner LTD. Fabtech CO fronts, OME/Pro Comp rears, SS rear links, Revtek diff drop, oem elocker, ARB RD90, 4.88's, 315/75/16 MT/R's on FZJ-80's, Trail Gear sliders, ARB Prado Bar, 1.5" 4Crawler BL, Tundra Brakes, wabfab disco's, IPF's...satoshi'd deckplated & ISR'd. SOLD!!! new ride: 1997 FZJ80. ome/arb/bfg/etc. when clinton lied..nobody died

11-28-2006, 09:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	first, its not a T4R. its a 4runner. second, whats a mk 2? are you talking about a 2nd generation 4runner? third, all 4runners are made in japan, even the 4th gens.

11-28-2006, 11:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	land cruisers too

11-29-2006, 04:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
89dlx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Branford, CT. Posts: 932	If the VIN starts with a "J", it was built in Japan.

11-29-2006, 05:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
TBarnes Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colon/Mackinac Island, Michigan Posts: 84	Ok, first of all sorry for abbreviating when I was not supposed to, guess that is why I put this in the newb section. Like I said in my introduction I came from the VW scene. Over there they refer to new "Generations" as mk's (mark) Like Mk1, mk2, mk3, and so on. And for the reason for the question, I was looking on the autozone website and it said if your VIN starts with J it's a Japan model, if it starts with 4 or 1 it's a U.S. Model.

11-29-2006, 12:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
TBarnes Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colon/Mackinac Island, Michigan Posts: 84	Sorry to sound a little to defensive. Thanks for clarifying.

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