I thought my truck was made in Japan until.....
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I thought my truck was made in Japan until.....
I was on the phone with the parts desk at the local dealership.
He asked " What does the VIN start with - A number or letter"
I checked my insurance card which showed both my trucks as identical (no way to distinguish on the card) but that one VIN started with a J and one started with a number (4 in this case).
So apparently the J means "Japan" and the Number means USA.
I was under the impression all pre-tacoma trucks were from japan!
I could speculate on the differences in these two trucks and attribute it to country of origin, but since there are thousands of variables in how each got to its present state, I wont...
But what gives? My DD was made in the states! It makes me happy on one hand, and nervous on the other....
Where are your trucks from? Notice any difference if you have experience with both???
He asked " What does the VIN start with - A number or letter"
I checked my insurance card which showed both my trucks as identical (no way to distinguish on the card) but that one VIN started with a J and one started with a number (4 in this case).
So apparently the J means "Japan" and the Number means USA.
I was under the impression all pre-tacoma trucks were from japan!
I could speculate on the differences in these two trucks and attribute it to country of origin, but since there are thousands of variables in how each got to its present state, I wont...
But what gives? My DD was made in the states! It makes me happy on one hand, and nervous on the other....
Where are your trucks from? Notice any difference if you have experience with both???
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Toyota started building vehicles in North America in the 1984 with the Corolla. They partnered with GM at the Nummi assembly plant, and stopped that partnership in 2009.
Over the years, many plants were opened up in the US. Some Early 90's Trucks were built at US plants, and all Tacomas from 1995.5-Present were and are built in the US.
4Runners were built in Japan through the 2010 Model year. Unsure if the 2011 4Runners are built in America or Japan.
Over the years, many plants were opened up in the US. Some Early 90's Trucks were built at US plants, and all Tacomas from 1995.5-Present were and are built in the US.
4Runners were built in Japan through the 2010 Model year. Unsure if the 2011 4Runners are built in America or Japan.
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Until recently, Tacomas were assembled at the TMMBC Baja, Mexico plant. They're now made in Texas.
2012 4Runner, Land Cruiser and FJ Cruiser are all JDM built.
2012 4Runner, Land Cruiser and FJ Cruiser are all JDM built.
Toyota started building vehicles in North America in the 1984 with the Corolla. They partnered with GM at the Nummi assembly plant, and stopped that partnership in 2009.
Over the years, many plants were opened up in the US. Some Early 90's Trucks were built at US plants, and all Tacomas from 1995.5-Present were and are built in the US.
4Runners were built in Japan through the 2010 Model year. Unsure if the 2011 4Runners are built in America or Japan.
Over the years, many plants were opened up in the US. Some Early 90's Trucks were built at US plants, and all Tacomas from 1995.5-Present were and are built in the US.
4Runners were built in Japan through the 2010 Model year. Unsure if the 2011 4Runners are built in America or Japan.
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I also talked to a Toyota rep at the Fair, who said they were working on making ALL toyota passenger cars in the USA. Currently the Prius is the only passenger car made in Japan still. He also mentioned the FJ will be made in the USA starting soon as well.
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What's incorrect? I purposely didn't say "all".
TMMMS (Mississippi) was announced as the US production plant and is ramping up now.
I expect all Toyota, but not Lexus, passenger cars to be made in North America, many for export.
TMMMS (Mississippi) was announced as the US production plant and is ramping up now.
I expect all Toyota, but not Lexus, passenger cars to be made in North America, many for export.
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Until recently, Tacomas were assembled at the TMMBC Baja, Mexico plant. They're now made in Texas.
You should put "Some" before that statement
#10
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My 1994 was built in the US.
When I first found out, I was a little disappointed, believing that a Japanese factory would produce a truck to a higher quality standard. However, my truck now has 217,000 miles, looks almost new, and is still running strong.
When I first found out, I was a little disappointed, believing that a Japanese factory would produce a truck to a higher quality standard. However, my truck now has 217,000 miles, looks almost new, and is still running strong.
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Well nanna nanna boo boo go eat some dog poo....
my trekker was made in Japan...and never destined for the US market. Was supposed to stay in asia. They cut out some to send to winnebego.
my trekker was made in Japan...and never destined for the US market. Was supposed to stay in asia. They cut out some to send to winnebego.
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Same parts in both trucks. No difference really, except the Japan made ones have instructions on the part and labels in Japanese and English
Oh, but USA made SR5's probably say you're supposed to have 31's on there and J-trucks call for 275/75/R15's I think, like mine does. Never mind that the speedo is set for 31's... go figure.
Oh, but USA made SR5's probably say you're supposed to have 31's on there and J-trucks call for 275/75/R15's I think, like mine does. Never mind that the speedo is set for 31's... go figure.
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Same parts in both trucks. No difference really, except the Japan made ones have instructions on the part and labels in Japanese and English
Oh, but USA made SR5's probably say you're supposed to have 31's on there and J-trucks call for 275/75/R15's I think, like mine does. Never mind that the speedo is set for 31's... go figure.
Oh, but USA made SR5's probably say you're supposed to have 31's on there and J-trucks call for 275/75/R15's I think, like mine does. Never mind that the speedo is set for 31's... go figure.
American autoworkers get filmed drinking and getting high on lunch and built pretty crappy cars. The only bonus is that they are toyota assembled engines by Japanese workers.
I am an American...and God Bless America. But It shames me to say...that the average Japanese worker is more efficient...productive...and generally a better worker. It's true. Number one reason these Toyotas and Hondas lasted so well.
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A few weeks ago I was buying brake parts, and was asked if my truck was build in the USA or Canada. This was at a Carquest store ,the bad part was the Canadian truck parts was alot cheaper.
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