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Japan VIN for manual transmission Tacos?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacoJonn, Jun 9, 2016.

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  1. Jun 10, 2016 at 6:51 AM
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    Not for long. Domestic Outbacks and Legacys are all made in Indiana and have been for a while. On top of that they're supposed to start Impreza production at SIA sometime this year.
     
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  2. Jun 10, 2016 at 8:14 AM
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    I had a salesman tell me he was checking to see when the spec (7545) I wanted would "come across the ocean from the factory". Groan.

    I said: "...wow, are they taking the long way around South America to the West Coast?"

    Salesman: "Yes, but unfortunately none are on the way".

    (I paused) "Sir, what I mean is the trucks are built in either Texas or Baja, Mexico".

    Salesman: "Let me check there as well." (pause) "Nope, no 7545's available in the Texas or Baja regions either! Want to special order at MSRP?"

    Me: (groan) "No."
     
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  3. Jun 10, 2016 at 9:14 AM
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    I really do miss driving manual. Had an Evo X, Mazdaspeed 3 for a while. Only reason I got the automatic is so my GF can drive it if needed. Shes not the best at manual and I didnt want to risk burning out the clutch.
     
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  4. Jun 10, 2016 at 9:53 AM
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    The guy is a dumbass. Alot of salesmen are drug addicts and don't know anything. At least every salesman I deal with seems to be.

    Toyota hasn't made a truck in Japan for USDM since 1998.
     
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    WRX, STi, and Gen2 MS3 ex owner here as well. 3 pedal for life!
     
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  6. Jun 10, 2016 at 9:54 AM
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    Drug addiction...
    Lack of product knowledge...

    Whats the difference, eh?
     
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  7. Jun 10, 2016 at 10:12 AM
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    My 2009 4cyl 5speed has a 5... VIN, made in the US. He's a salesman so everything he says is suspect.
     
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  8. Jun 10, 2016 at 10:32 AM
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    The GF and I have a deal, once we can afford a g'damn house in Southern California, we are going to buy another car (used) most likely an Evo/STI and build a track car. I made her sign a contract stating that lol, I think its on a post-it note somewhere.
     
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  9. Jun 10, 2016 at 10:35 AM
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    Life advice

    Never buy a house with gf . Buy with wife, or buy in your name only.

    Good luck
     
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    I'll second that!
     
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    Its going to be in my name but when that time comes we will be engaged anyways.
     
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    California is a community property state, it's a scary concept.
     
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    I rather not drive than drive a manual in traffic around my parts.
     
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  14. Jun 10, 2016 at 11:14 AM
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    There are plenty of ways to solidify to make sure spouse gets nothing . Just like estate planning it has to be thought of carefully, pre planned.

    Scarier in WA is paying for child support for other people's kids...
     
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  15. Jun 10, 2016 at 11:15 AM
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    Washington is a community property state too. I believe there are only 5 community property states. Oregon is not one.
     
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    Toyotas sold in Canada/USA that are still made in Japan:

    4Runner
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    Prius
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    It is likely that the manual transmission itself is made in Japan, but Tacomas are all made in Texas or Mexico.

    Jeff
     
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  17. Jun 10, 2016 at 11:38 AM
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    Country of origin doesn't mean crap if the factories/suppliers build to exact QC guidelines.
     
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    Well said.


    My parents Accords had been built in Ohio for almost 25 years I believe. They all lasted 275-300K, and were replaced by another Accord.

    The Honda Fit that are being built in MX these days, have had lots of teething problems.
     
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  19. Jun 10, 2016 at 1:23 PM
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    My M/T was built in Texas. After they are done building the 2016 model year there might be data available as to the ratio of auto vs. M/T. Until then it's a guess. I would assume the salesman just made something up so you would not keep asking. When I was shopping for mine both the DM and Ames dealerships had not sold a single M/T (again according to the salesman; I believed the Ames guy, not the one in DM).
     
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    That isn't a card I'd want to play. Subaru's have well documented issues.
     
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