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Mexico or US Built Model Trends?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by sonjason, Jun 4, 2009.

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US or Mexico?

  1. US Built TRD Off Road

    430 vote(s)
    25.0%
  2. US Built TRD Sport

    319 vote(s)
    18.5%
  3. US Built SR5

    285 vote(s)
    16.6%
  4. US Built Base 4 cylinder

    121 vote(s)
    7.0%
  5. Mexico Built TRD Off Road

    213 vote(s)
    12.4%
  6. Mexico Built TRD Sport

    237 vote(s)
    13.8%
  7. Mexico Built SR5

    101 vote(s)
    5.9%
  8. Mexico Built Base 4 cylinder

    16 vote(s)
    0.9%
  1. Jun 5, 2009 at 7:59 AM
    #81
    TacoTycoon

    TacoTycoon Well-Known Member

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    TRD Sport, made in the USA :D
     
  2. Jun 5, 2009 at 8:13 AM
    #82
    bigguy78619

    bigguy78619 Well-Known Member

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    lots of paisa tacos!
     
  3. Jun 5, 2009 at 9:56 AM
    #83
    Naga418

    Naga418 Member

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    09' Access Cab, 6spd, 4x4, TRD Offroad Pkg Made in USA

    also 8lb reduction sticker hand written :)
     
  4. Jun 5, 2009 at 1:08 PM
    #84
    sonjason

    sonjason [OP] Pink Taco Lover

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    108 of 151 so far are US made... I bet more of the 09 models are from Mexico though. :confused:
     
  5. Jun 5, 2009 at 3:10 PM
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    seligman

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    I was going to make a new poll, but it only allows 10 options. I need about 200. :D

    What I'd like to do is make an interactive poll...list every possible version for each year, 2005-2009, made in USA or made in Mexico, THEN put a space where people can enter text about defects or problems.

    Then we can follow known problems by year, plant location, options, etc. I'll bet anything there are useful "patterns" in that data.
     
  6. Jun 5, 2009 at 3:21 PM
    #86
    Joe B

    Joe B Well-Known Member

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    Mexico
     
  7. Jun 5, 2009 at 4:30 PM
    #87
    choptop

    choptop Molōn labe!

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    Another Hecho in Mexico. Hadn't really noticed before now.
     
  8. Jun 5, 2009 at 5:16 PM
    #88
    Plain Jane Taco

    Plain Jane Taco ALL human beings deserve equal treatment

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    Another simple way is to look at the CR lable in the driver's side door jam. It'll say where it was produced.
     
  9. Jun 5, 2009 at 7:50 PM
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    GSB

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    2009 Double Cab TRD Sport. Baja California (Mexico)
     
  10. Jun 5, 2009 at 10:49 PM
    #90
    06BLUEDBLSPORT

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    is it possible to get one built half in mexico and USA?
     
  11. Jun 6, 2009 at 9:10 AM
    #91
    kbaum08

    kbaum08 Well-Known Member

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    09 trd off road dblcab off-road- Mexican
     
  12. Jun 6, 2009 at 9:12 AM
    #92
    flyjpa

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    en posesión una "Janque" '07 Dbl Cab SR5 Prerunner Hecho en Estados Unidos
     
  13. Jun 6, 2009 at 1:02 PM
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    closed31

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    I've come to grips with the fact that mine's a true import. My wife asked me what would make me feel better... I said "how about some tube steps and a tonneau cover from trdparts4u.com" and she agreed. :)

    It's still made to the same quality standards as any other. Besides, in about 10 years there probably won't be any more cars made here and they will all have the same initial quality.
     
  14. Jun 6, 2009 at 1:09 PM
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    BONES

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    06 Dbl cab TRD Off road made in Baja, Ca (Mexico)
     
  15. Jun 7, 2009 at 6:33 PM
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    moto932

    moto932 What's the matter, Colonel Sandurz? CHICKEN?

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    04 trd sport - USA
     
  16. Jun 7, 2009 at 6:46 PM
    #96
    jctazzy

    jctazzy Um, what?

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    2009 DC PreRunner LB TRD sport - Hecho in Mexico
     
  17. Jun 8, 2009 at 6:42 AM
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    BX1018

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  18. Jun 8, 2009 at 8:18 AM
    #98
    Razorecko

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  19. Jun 8, 2009 at 8:26 AM
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    mvega1969

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  20. Jun 8, 2009 at 6:46 PM
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    is it windy yet?

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    Mine is a 2007 double cab TRD that was built in California.

    Ron
     

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