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VIN #, 4X4 Made only in Mexico?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Halena Molokai, Jul 22, 2016.

  1. Jul 22, 2016 at 9:01 PM
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    Halena Molokai

    Halena Molokai [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Tks, is that a fact that all MT are made in Texas, gotta school my sales rep for sure.
     
  2. Jul 22, 2016 at 9:15 PM
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    nevadabugle

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    As far as I know yes. But then again I'm not a sales rep.;)
     
  3. Jul 22, 2016 at 9:16 PM
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    If the truck has been built already the vin they are giving you should be the real vin.
     
  4. Jul 22, 2016 at 9:17 PM
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    Halena Molokai

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    Tks TW
     
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  5. Jul 22, 2016 at 9:32 PM
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    Do you live on molokai?
     
  6. Jul 22, 2016 at 9:34 PM
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    On Oahu but the Heart is there
     
  7. Jul 22, 2016 at 9:37 PM
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    I worked for years for a man who was born and raised on Molokai. We always were planning a trip there to hunt goats and pigs but it never happened and we have lost touch our the years.
     
  8. Jul 22, 2016 at 9:39 PM
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    What was his name?
     
  9. Jul 22, 2016 at 9:40 PM
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    Pm sent.
     
  10. Jul 22, 2016 at 11:23 PM
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    my 16 dcsb OR A/T was made in the US first number is a 5. So i would say the at/mt split doesnt work.
     
  11. Jul 22, 2016 at 11:26 PM
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    toyota uses single stage on all non-metallic vehicles.
     
  12. Jul 23, 2016 at 4:15 AM
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    Only on plastics (bumpers and fenders) the rest is Base/clear coat, I already checked with the Auto paint shop suppliers i buy from.
     
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  13. Jul 23, 2016 at 4:36 AM
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    Mine is access cab, 4x4, auto, made in Texas.
     
  14. Jul 23, 2016 at 5:43 AM
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  15. Jul 23, 2016 at 6:42 AM
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    All manuals are made in Texas. This means you will never see a manual from Mexico but Texas does make other configuration besides manuals.
     
  16. Jul 23, 2016 at 7:57 AM
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    4x4's are made in both Texas and Mexico.

    Jeff
     
  17. Jul 23, 2016 at 9:19 AM
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    Maybe the distinction is LB vs SB? My DCLB OR 4x4 A/T was built in Mexico. I don't have the vin in front of me but I do remember looking to see where it was built when I first picked it up, was kind of disappointed it didn't come from the US factory.
     
  18. Jul 23, 2016 at 10:14 AM
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    What is wrong with the Mexico Toyota plant
     
  19. Jul 23, 2016 at 10:17 AM
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    The black paint jobs suck royal A--
     

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