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The Waiting Game...Who's playing?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacoBella, Sep 27, 2015.

  1. Aug 7, 2016 at 4:29 AM
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    viking15

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    I got my build sheet yesterday with the official vin so says my salesman. How can you tell what state the truck is being built
     
  2. Aug 7, 2016 at 6:55 AM
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    First number of a VIN corresponds to vehicle build location

    5 = TX Plant, USA
    3 = Baja Plant, Mexico
     
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  3. Aug 7, 2016 at 7:36 AM
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    Looks like mine is coming from Mexico. Is that a good thing or bad thing, or does it even matter
     
  4. Aug 7, 2016 at 4:23 PM
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    Ordered my 2017 on July 27th. Slept on it for a couple of weeks then told them to go ahead and order it. 3 weeks ago I was told there were no 2016 4x4 4 cyl standards available nor were they taking orders for 2016's. No build sheet yet, but was told 8 - 12 weeks for delivery. Fingers crossed.
     
  5. Aug 8, 2016 at 3:51 PM
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    When is the "build" sheet typically supposed to be available? At what point in the process?
     
  6. Aug 8, 2016 at 4:57 PM
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    As soon as the dealer confirms the order with Toyota In most cases it takes a few days. However, in my case due to the unavailable pricing for the 2017 at the time it took 4 weeks for the build sheet. Maybe that is one of the reasons I did not have to leave a deposit
     
  7. Aug 8, 2016 at 5:05 PM
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    Hmmm.. that's weird. They took my deposit, based on some 2017 allotments that they already head. They have since confirmed that they changes the colour code on one of the allotments to match my request for Inferno. So does that mean I should have a build sheet?
     
  8. Aug 8, 2016 at 5:05 PM
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    It's been over a month...
     
  9. Aug 8, 2016 at 5:12 PM
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    You should have your build sheet with vin and options with cost. Talk to your dealer ASAP
     
  10. Aug 8, 2016 at 5:15 PM
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    Even though it's a 2017?
     
  11. Aug 8, 2016 at 5:48 PM
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    Even with a 2017. Just contact your dealer and have him send it to you over the phone. Hell they got your deposit at least they should provide you your build sheet.
     
  12. Aug 8, 2016 at 5:53 PM
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    jkcashin

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    Hmmm... something is fishy then. They said the build sheet is not available.
     
  13. Aug 8, 2016 at 6:06 PM
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    I wonder if being in Canada makes a difference....
     
  14. Aug 8, 2016 at 6:07 PM
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    Bullshit. Go run and get your money back. You are right something smells like a rotten fish
     
  15. Aug 8, 2016 at 6:09 PM
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    More correctly he said the truck "is not built yet". I think I will ask for the build sheet specifically tomorrow.
     
  16. Aug 8, 2016 at 6:20 PM
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    Does anyone else who ordered a 2017 July 14 or later have their build sheet or VIN yet?
     
  17. Aug 8, 2016 at 6:24 PM
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    Can you tell I am eager?

    Sigh.

    I just want my truck
     
  18. Aug 8, 2016 at 6:25 PM
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    I got my build sheet with the temporary vin. The official vin will not be issued until the truck is built.
     
  19. Aug 8, 2016 at 6:27 PM
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    jkcashin

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    When did you "order", and how long before you had a build sheet?
     
  20. Aug 8, 2016 at 6:30 PM
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    I ordered it on 8/1 and I got the build sheet on 8/5. The dealer didn't order the correct options and I got a new build sheet today.
     

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