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Build Quality of Mexico vs US Tacomas

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by saf023, Aug 5, 2012.

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How is the build quality of your 2nd gen Tacoma?

  1. My Tacoma is built in the US and the build quality is great.

    304 vote(s)
    52.2%

  2. My Tacoma is built in Mexico and the build quality is great.

    174 vote(s)
    29.9%

  3. My Tacoma is built in the US and the build quality is poor.

    14 vote(s)
    2.4%

  4. My Tacoma is built in Mexico and the build quality is poor.

    15 vote(s)
    2.6%

  5. My Tacoma is to new to comment on the build quality.

    75 vote(s)
    12.9%
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  1. Jan 14, 2014 at 5:59 PM
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    4WD

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    4WD cRaZy oLdmAn

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    So your the one.....:D
     
    4WD, Jan 14, 2014
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  2. Jan 14, 2014 at 7:40 PM
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    Fenwick1993

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    Fenwick1993 Hillbilly

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    Fenwick1993, Jan 14, 2014
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  3. Jan 15, 2014 at 7:41 AM
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    ryansoup

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    built in texas, happy about it.
     
    ryansoup, Jan 15, 2014
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  4. Jan 15, 2014 at 1:19 PM
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    MGMTacolover55

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    MGMTacolover55 Well-Known Member

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    The Tacoma is a pretty well built truck. I mean yeah they really need to bring a new generation into production already. I like my 2013 but it really irks me how Toyota didn't even update anything like a new engine or even a 6 speed automatic.
     
    Last edited: Jan 15, 2014
    MGMTacolover55, Jan 15, 2014
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  5. Jan 15, 2014 at 7:11 PM
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    SteveO86

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    I thought all 2012+ Tacoma's were built in the US, but when I bought my 2013 I saw that big 3 at the beginning of the VIN. Although, I haven't had any issues with her yet, and the fit and finish is great so I don't expect any issues with her being born down south.
     
    SteveO86, Jan 15, 2014
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  6. Jan 16, 2014 at 10:16 AM
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    ziggynagy

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    ziggynagy All Glory To The Hypnotoad

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    ziggynagy, Jan 16, 2014
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  7. Jan 17, 2014 at 4:29 PM
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    robm7

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    I love my Mexican made Taco
     
    robm7, Jan 17, 2014
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  8. Aug 11, 2014 at 10:02 AM
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    drop4205

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    2014 DCSB usa made here
     
    drop4205, Aug 11, 2014
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  9. Aug 11, 2014 at 10:59 AM
    #149
    nine3

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    AFAIK the only thing getting made in Mexico on the newer trucks is the composite bed. Mexico has less strict air quality regulations thus making it cheaper / easier to manufacture.
     
    nine3, Aug 11, 2014
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  10. Aug 11, 2014 at 1:38 PM
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    1of7627

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    According to Wikipedia, the Tijuana plant builds V6 DC models (in addition to the composite beds used on all models). My '14 V6 DCLB was built in Tijuana and I'm pleased with the workmanship.
     
    1of7627, Aug 11, 2014
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  11. Aug 11, 2014 at 3:09 PM
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    nine3

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    Weird. I have a DCSB that came out of Texas. The Wikipedia article listing the manufacturing for the Mexico plant was last updated in 2006. The Texas one implies that all manufacturing since 2011 has been done there. I wonder if they are only doing the DCLB's in Mexico?
     
    nine3, Aug 11, 2014
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  12. Aug 11, 2014 at 3:26 PM
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    mcdee

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    My 2012 dcsb came from the factory in Mexico.
     
    mcdee, Aug 11, 2014
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  13. Nov 27, 2014 at 1:28 PM
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    magb

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    Icon Stage 4; BakFlp F1; 42" curved LED bar;
    Anyways, both are made by mexicans :p
     
    magb, Nov 27, 2014
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  14. Nov 27, 2014 at 3:54 PM
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    swimtexan

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    I have a 2015 DCSB Tex-Mex Taco! haha

    Tacoma.jpg
     
    Last edited: Nov 27, 2014
    swimtexan, Nov 27, 2014
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  15. Nov 28, 2014 at 6:21 AM
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    Primo 95

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    Primo 95, Nov 28, 2014
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  16. Nov 28, 2014 at 6:45 AM
    #156
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    So far, the build quality seems traditional Toyota although I have only logged 850 miles on the 2014 PreRunner.
     
    SabMotocross, Nov 28, 2014
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