Build Quality of Mexico vs US Tacomas

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One other thing to keep in mind is that automotive and any other plants of multinational foregin companies are extensions of those companies and not off on their own doing their own thing. They are tied at the hip with corporate (engineers, quality control, production) people who are constantly in the plants. Keep in mind that Ive never been in a toyota plant but Toyota has some of the best manufacturing and quality control processes in the world. Dispite that problems do arise but many times that comes more from up the ladder than at the plant level.

I would not worry about purchasing a Mexican toyota truck.

 

ditto American unions.

 

Yep

 

These guys run in the general elections. Its a coalition gov so they either give backing or get backed by the smaller parties and get elected by the public. However, to your point, same animal different disguise.

 

That is problem with most US manufacturers they keep the screw ups! I know I have worked in manufacturing all my working life. I work for a company that is about as close to union as you can get. What makes it more frustrating is my company is an esop co. Meaning I have an ownership interest in the company. So, when we have a bunch of bafoons running machinery it pisses me off! And as far as rules and regulations, my god, I don't know how we can compete with anyone over the border or overseas. And lastly, I don't know if the kids these days will do the work in the factories anyway. The Mexican people surely will!
Sorry for the rant.
I will say I wasn't pleased to find out my truck was made across the border but it appears to be well made.
Tim

 

My new Taco was born in Baja California, Mexico.

With 6 months of use so far, I have no complaints to date.

From what I've recently learned, Baja California, Mexico's plant ONLY produces the Taco 4x4 Double cabs..... true?

 

ill just leave this here...


1st gen FTMFW i know a person with a '98 taco and it has 600,000 origional miles on the motor/trans with no major problems

 

My 2012 DCSB Prerunner came from the Baja plant. I don't remember exactly but it seems I read here on tw that all double cabs now were from the Baja plant-(not 100% sure if this is correct).

 

2012 DC

San Antonio TX

 

I apologize for the incorrect info- glad I added the disclaimer at the end!

 

apology not necessary

I believe it may have something to do with location of the dealer and the factory. but like yourself...not sure.

 

Made in Texas, quality is great and I have never had to put a wrench to it anywhere, just get in and go anywhere I want with no bullshit.

 

I've heard of one with 629k as well, just give us 2nd Gen guys some time, I am sure someone's truck will get that far eventually. Hope mine does.

 

Made in the good ole USA..............no issues..........2010, v6, sr5, pre run

 

My first Taco (09) was built in Mexico and didn't have AC chirp. My 11 has chirp from Taxes.

Bastards.

 

Mine came from Texas. Yours a TRD Sport too?

 

Yup, Sport as well.

The BC, Mexico plant only does V6 double cabs.

... other plants will do the Tundras, DC Tacos and cars too, but not in Mexico.

 

don't go to the dealer and have it replaced...

I did and ended up buying a new truck.

 

How do I determine where my Taco was built?