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Mexican or American Taco?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tincan, Sep 13, 2015.

  1. Sep 13, 2015 at 8:45 PM
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    BKill

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    Give me a break, tincan. I was kidding. I've said the same thing in the past.
     
  2. Sep 13, 2015 at 9:36 PM
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    This simple answer to this question is that it doesn't matter at which plant your Tacoma is assembled. Both facilities have strict quality control standards.
     
  3. Sep 13, 2015 at 9:58 PM
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    Si senor
     
  4. Sep 13, 2015 at 9:59 PM
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    iBueno!
     
  5. Sep 13, 2015 at 10:12 PM
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    My 2008 was built in California. It has the crappy quality paint job to prove it.
     
  6. Sep 14, 2015 at 6:49 AM
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    No worries BKill. Just messing with you. I have a soft spot for College Station anyway. ...How bout a brake instead!

     
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  7. Sep 14, 2015 at 6:50 AM
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    Nice brakes.
     
  8. Sep 14, 2015 at 6:52 AM
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    The driver of that car should be flogged.
     
  9. Sep 14, 2015 at 7:40 AM
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    smitty99

    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    There's a Trump joke in there somewhere
     
  10. Sep 14, 2015 at 7:42 AM
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    Ooo. That hurts just watching it.
     
  11. Mar 14, 2016 at 6:49 PM
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    Did I get bad information or are the transfer and tranny's made in Japan still? How about motor assembly, I assume at factories?
     
  12. Mar 14, 2016 at 7:00 PM
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    Mine was made in Mexico and I'm pleased so far. I asked my brother-in-law which one of his family built it and he told me all of them. :laugh: True story. He's part of the reason I wanted a Taco again.
     
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  13. Mar 14, 2016 at 7:04 PM
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  14. Mar 14, 2016 at 7:05 PM
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    Mine emigrated here as well and seems flawless so far.... DC SB TRD OR
     
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  15. Mar 14, 2016 at 7:06 PM
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    I know this is an old thread, but it was bumped. My VIN starts with a 5 and I bought it at the beginning of December, for what it's worth
     
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  16. Mar 14, 2016 at 7:06 PM
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    :rofl:
     
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  17. Mar 14, 2016 at 7:13 PM
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    I need to ask him where his was built. I think his is a 2002. My sister side swiped a pole in reverse and got rear ended and that thing is still going strong. Good thing she got a ring on her finger first.
     
  18. Mar 14, 2016 at 7:21 PM
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    Ey vato, Mexicans build your homes, pour your foundations, make your authentic Chinese, Japanese, sushi and various other authentic foods.

    I'm sure they can build a truck. Lol.
     
  19. Mar 14, 2016 at 7:23 PM
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    Very true :rofl:
     
  20. Mar 14, 2016 at 7:35 PM
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    over60 Over70 & still a "Grumpy Old Guy"

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    Who do you think builds those Tacoma's in San Antonio...??

    Pretty close to the border, eh..?

    :canada:
     
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