NUMMI to close... Tacoma production moving elsewhere...
- Thread starter Dave Bennett
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Adventurer
More likely a combination of things; it was a 50/50 venture with GM and when GM shuttered Pontiac that meant that only the Tacoma would have been built there (it had produced Vibe). Combine that with a decline in orders for Tundras and excess capacity there, it makes sense to put all the trucks under one plant.
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
Word is that they dont like dealing with the UAW and would rather do business elsewhere without them...
Applejack
Explorer
And who the hell can blame them?
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
rngartisMoving production of the Tacoma to San Antonio, where Toyota
makes the Tundra, raises an interesting possibility that the two
vehicles could share the same frame (obviously a shorter version
for the Tacoma). That would allow both vehicles to share the
same assembly line, and allow a more flexible assembly schedule.
Nissan used this approach with the Frontier, which uses the F-Alpha
frame. That frame is used on the Titan, Armada, Pathfinder and
XTerra, too.
makes the Tundra, raises an interesting possibility that the two
vehicles could share the same frame (obviously a shorter version
for the Tacoma). That would allow both vehicles to share the
same assembly line, and allow a more flexible assembly schedule.
Nissan used this approach with the Frontier, which uses the F-Alpha
frame. That frame is used on the Titan, Armada, Pathfinder and
XTerra, too.
SirCampalot
Adventurer
I really thought that the Prius was going to be built at Nummi considering CA has the largest demand for them. They would have saved a good chunk not having to ship them from Japan as the cars wouldn't have to be transported very far. The Corolla, the other Toyota product produced at Nummi... is still a very hot seller... apparently not enough for Toyota to warrant keeping the facility open.
Unfortunately, that's 4500 more people looking for jobs in CA. I am very grateful to have what I have, including my job.
Unfortunately, that's 4500 more people looking for jobs in CA. I am very grateful to have what I have, including my job.
Overland Hadley
on a journey
Bulk shipping can be surprisingly inexpensive compared to other expenses.
tacollie
Glamper
It is not cheap to run a facility in the U.S. Since the demand for Tundras is down it makes sense to use the facility for more than one vehicle. Sucks for those loosing jobs in CA. Good for those who work in the Tundra plant. Maybe a V8 in the Tacoma is in the future? I doubt it but will dream.
Hangtowncruzr
New member
I worked on new production lines there in the 90's when they were building the geo prizm and the Toyota pickup. I hate to see it close, they put out some great cars and trucks.
off-roader
Expedition Leader
My brother in law works there in Maintenance. At least he's not considered unskilled labor for other industries like the line workers will likely be.
jim65wagon
Well-known member
and since they'll be right there, they can slip one of those 310HP 4.6L V-8s into them....mmmm V-8 Tacoma
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washington taco
Explorer
We dont need a V-8 Taco we need a Diesel Taco and Turdra.
