Tacomas are made in Mexico???

trdracing5 · 12-24-2007, 05:07 PM

I have been looking at some 05-08 Tacomas in the past few days.
I ran the VINS on a couple through carfax and some say made in Mexico and some say made in USA.
Is there any research that shows whether the Mexican made Tacoma is better or worse than a US made Tacoma?
I guess that I just was not aware that Tacomas were made in Mexico.
Does anyone have any input on the reliability of a Mexican made Tacoma versus an American made Tacoma?

Banshee · 12-24-2007, 06:59 PM

I can't say for sure what percentage of Tacoma's or what model Tacoma's are Hecho en Mexico but if the VIN starts with a 3 then it is made in Mexico. If it's a 1, 4 or a 5 then it's made here in America.

TheMaster · 12-25-2007, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by trdracing5

Does anyone have any input on the reliability of a Mexican made Tacoma versus an American made Tacoma?

IMO, this should not be a concern since its quality controlled by Toyota no matter where it's assembled. However, I would bargain harder on a Mexican built Taco and if the dealer wont play, I'd specifically ask for (put on purchase contract) a US built Taco or the deal is void. They may have a higher profit margin on a Mexi-Taco due to lower wages and production cost's.

FYI, many new BMW's are built in Mexico.

Janster · 12-25-2007, 06:59 AM

I would hope that Toyota has a very high standard of Quality checks in place to make sure their products are the same (in quality standards) no matter where they are produced.

However - the Quality checks are only as good as the employee's who build the trucks and the employees conducting the quality checks.

Toyota should have the properly skilled/trained employees building these trucks no matter where they are built.

concrete jedi · 12-25-2007, 07:16 AM

I just checked mine and it begins with a 5, so U.S. made, and it has been a great truck, very happy.

vivafire · 12-25-2007, 07:31 PM

Mine begins with a 3. Hey I might be chicano be there are still things that worried me coming from Mexico.

Except the Tequila!

phantom · 12-25-2007, 08:11 PM

well think all the beds are Hecho en Mexico

at least if it was made in the Fremont, ca plant

CNW · 12-25-2007, 08:39 PM

My dealer told me the one I ordered is coming from Mexico. He said that was good. They have had good products out of this plant.

Craig

WilsonTheDog · 12-25-2007, 08:40 PM

I can tell you this: I researched a Camry for quite a while before buying the Tacoma and the Camry's with the majority of problems (trans issues for one) were built outside of Japan. There simply isn't the work ethic in Mexico or the US that exists in Japan.

TuRDTACO · 12-25-2007, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by WilsonTheDog

There simply isn't the work ethic in Mexico or the US that exists in Japan.

lol i thought everybody knew that!

Critter · 12-26-2007, 04:48 AM

Well according news this morning, Toyota quality has fell some per JD Power and Consumer Reports they attributed it to growing pains. They forecast Toyota will pass GM as largest auto mfger in 2008. JFYI.

surfsupl · 01-09-2008, 06:32 PM

You seem so suprised in this day and age we live in. Hey at least its not made in china like all those toys with lead in them!

12-24-2007, 05:07 PM	#1
trdracing5 Junior Member Joined: Dec 2007, #3944 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Posts: 5 2000 Toyota Tundra	Tacomas are made in Mexico??? I have been looking at some 05-08 Tacomas in the past few days. I ran the VINS on a couple through carfax and some say made in Mexico and some say made in USA. Is there any research that shows whether the Mexican made Tacoma is better or worse than a US made Tacoma? I guess that I just was not aware that Tacomas were made in Mexico. Does anyone have any input on the reliability of a Mexican made Tacoma versus an American made Tacoma?

12-24-2007, 06:59 PM	#2
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12-25-2007, 06:59 AM	#4
Janster Pre Senior Citizen Joined: Mar 2007, #1138 Location: Lancaster, PA Age: 40 Posts: 2,275 2007 4.0L 4x4 TRD Sport Access Cab A 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L Advantage Torza top (tri-fold), Husky floor mats, RuffTuff seat covers, C2C hood struts, Homelink mirror, Ipod2car (80gig Classic/4gig nano), Garmin Nuvi 660, Protecta Bed mat, Pop-n-lock, TSB Springs, Scangauge II, Heated drivers seat, Fumoto drain valve, Aries pushbar, PIAA 540 driving lights	I would hope that Toyota has a very high standard of Quality checks in place to make sure their products are the same (in quality standards) no matter where they are produced. However - the Quality checks are only as good as the employee's who build the trucks and the employees conducting the quality checks. Toyota should have the properly skilled/trained employees building these trucks no matter where they are built. __________________ Our Homepage http://www.lieblweb.com/ My truck photo gallery http://www.lieblweb.com/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=16

12-25-2007, 08:39 PM	#8
CNW Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3362 Location: Colorado Posts: 86 4x4, Radiant Red, Chrome Wheels, Tonneau 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Supercharged	MexTaco My dealer told me the one I ordered is coming from Mexico. He said that was good. They have had good products out of this plant. Craig __________________ Tacoma 2008 4x4, Double Cab, TRD Sports Package, Supercharged MD V-Drive Chrome Wheels Gaylord x2000 Tonneau Cover

01-09-2008, 06:32 PM	#12
surfsupl Senior Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4161 Posts: 361 05 Toyota A/C PreRunner TRD Access Cab Automatic	Mexico What !!!!!!!!!!!!!! You seem so suprised in this day and age we live in. Hey at least its not made in china like all those toys with lead in them!

12-25-2007, 07:16 AM	#5
concrete jedi Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3142 Location: Rochester N.Y Age: 43 Posts: 2,455 06 Tacoma 4 door indigo blue 2006 Double Cab Manual V-6 4.0 liter Broken and scratched tailgate, cracked rear tail light lens, coffee stain in driver seat.	I just checked mine and it begins with a 5, so U.S. made, and it has been a great truck, very happy.

12-25-2007, 07:31 PM	#6
vivafire Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3484 Location: Galveston,Texas Posts: 90 07 PreRunner SR5 V6 2007 Double Cab Automatic V-6 Add N-Fab side steps-debaged	Mine begins with a 3. Hey I might be chicano be there are still things that worried me coming from Mexico. Except the Tequila!

12-25-2007, 08:11 PM	#7
phantom Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3036 Posts: 576	well think all the beds are Hecho en Mexico at least if it was made in the Fremont, ca plant

12-25-2007, 08:40 PM	#9
WilsonTheDog Softball God Joined: Nov 2007, #3496 Location: Murrells Inlet SC Posts: 1,159 07 Prerunner SR5 DC/SB V6 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Magnaflow 12576 muffler & chrome tip, Westin step bars, Firestone Destination A/T 265/75/16, stubbie antenna, 27% tint, Pop N Lock, Valeo Ultimate wipers, AFE filter, bed mat, Husky liners	I can tell you this: I researched a Camry for quite a while before buying the Tacoma and the Camry's with the majority of problems (trans issues for one) were built outside of Japan. There simply isn't the work ethic in Mexico or the US that exists in Japan.

12-26-2007, 04:48 AM	#11
Critter Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1773 Location: MD Posts: 83	Well according news this morning, Toyota quality has fell some per JD Power and Consumer Reports they attributed it to growing pains. They forecast Toyota will pass GM as largest auto mfger in 2008. JFYI.

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