- First Name
- Nick
- Joined
- Jul 21, 2020
- Threads
- 3
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- 65
- Reaction score
- 96
- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Vehicle(s)
- 2024 Bronco
- Your Bronco Model
- Big Bend
True you aren't wrong, and I worked for the brand on the service and parts side for a decade. I can expect a little better quality for VINs starting with "J", but I'm not enthused about the allocation games while I walked into Ford and ordered how I wanted. Some of the dealers in my area play favorites with trade ins or if the management has buddies and pump them to the front of the line. They operate on the principle that you are allocated this color, this trim, and no room for substitutes unless dealers trade their stock. It's a little annoying if you want something specific.The 4Runner is made in Japan whereas the Tacoma's sold in the US are being made in Mexico. A lot of Toyota's recent problems are manufacturing related, not design related. The new 2.4-liter turbo is already in use across the Lexus and Toyota range. Toyota have bet the farm on this engine. They're by far the most profitable auto maker in the world and it's not even close.
https://www.toyota-club.net/files/faq/21-09-20_faq_t24-engine_en.htm
If I was in a different position, maybe I would have gone for the 4R. However, I'm more than happy to try something different.
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