5 is us plant (most likely Mississippi)

J is Japan

That about sums it up

 

Yes you can use the VIN determine where it’s being built, no there is no “tracker” or anything like that. Especially if it has a VIN, that means the car is probably damn near finished, but waiting on parts that are in short supply right now. I think your best bet at when it would be done is find out where it is being built via the VIN, and call that factory. But it is extremely unlikely they will be able to tell you anything.

Edit to add that your dealer should have a specific time for you after the car is built and being transported. I don’t image they’ll just call you up one day and go “yo your car is here, come get it”. Mine had to be shipped to my dealer and they gave me an exact pickup date. But that was because mine was done and they did a trade with another dealer so it was already in transport.

 

Yes you can use the VIN determine where it’s being built, no there is no “tracker” or anything like that. Especially if it has a VIN, that means the car is probably damn near finished, but waiting on parts that are in short supply right now. I think your best bet at when it would be done is find out where it is being built via the VIN, and call that factory. But it is extremely unlikely they will be able to tell you anything.

Thanks. The Dealership told me it was a Japan built car. First letter of the VIN is "J".

 

I ordered in Sept and picked up Nov 15 so 6-8 weeks is bang on (2020 for me)

 

Never ordered, no wait , I saw Blue Flame 6spd black interior in allocation put a dealer deposit...went to Washington state to pick up my ride had it transported my new car to Vegas 😎😎😎

 

Never ordered, no wait , I saw Blue Flame 6spd black interior in allocation put a dealer deposit...went to Washington state to pick up my ride had it transported my new car to Vegas [emoji41][emoji41][emoji41]

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Try calling Toyota customer service and ask if they can provide video of it being assembled. Toyota does this, but I believe by request only.

 

Here's a nice tool in case the car is already built Vehicle Specification | Toyota Owners

Enter the VIN. If it's already made it should show plant of manufacture and "order" (build) date.

 

Here's a nice tool in case the car is already built Vehicle Specification | Toyota Owners

Enter the VIN. If it's already made it should show plant of manufacture and "order" (build) date.

Sweet! I think this could be the tool to use. So far is shows some, but not all of that information.
2022 Corolla LE
DOWNLOAD FULL SPECS

• VINJTDEPMAE6N1xxxxxx
• Model2022 Corolla
• GradeLE
• ExteriorCelestite Gray Me.(1k3)
• InteriorBlack
• Engine4-CYL
• Body Type4Dr. Sedan
• Drive Type2WD
• TransmissionCVT
• Selling Dealer
• Servicing DealerNone Selected
• Date of First UseDecember 31, 1

ADDITIONAL VEHICLE DETAILS
Order Date:
07/2021Plant of Manufacture:
Body Style:
LETire Make/Brand:
Tire Size:
16R205Spare Tire Brand:
PORT OR FACTORY INSTALLED EQUIPMENT

2T All Weather Floor Liner Package	Port
DK Preferred Owner's Portfolio	Port
FE 50 State Emissions	Factory

 

When I was employed at NUMMI, Toyota would treat new owners with a video of their vehicle being assembled. Start with paint and to final assembly.

 

In the early 90s I had a Corolla platform Geo Prizm made at the NUMMI plant in Fremont.

Fun little get around. I would have driven it till the wheels went square but it got hit on the freeway.

 

2 is Canada
1 used to be NUMMI in Fremont, CA
5 has been mentioned in the past, not sure if that's Mississippi.

 

5 is the Mississippi corolla plant TMMMS

For 2 (Canada) as far as I know only Woodstock and Cambridge plants (about an hour from each other)

 

How long does it take to make the Corolla? As in, how long from the time the VIN is created until the car rolls off the assembly line?

 

By Toyota standards, one rolls off the assembly line every 60 seconds.

From start to finish, it could be a week.

 

By Toyota standards, one rolls off the assembly line every 60 seconds.

From start to finish, it could be a week.

I think MS runs a touch slower than that, but close enough. For fast runners like RAV4, start to finish is less than 2 days from stamping to sales line...

 

Well.... good news and bad news. My Corolla was cancelled. Production shortages they just up and cancelled it. He said the VIN I got was a temporary VIN and not an actual VIN. But, they are giving me the next one off the line destined for them which is due to start production in 5 days. Then they say "probably" 4 weeks after that. We'll see. It is the "Ruby Flare Pearl" paint (premium paint) with a black interior.

 

This is downright friggin' depressing people. There are no new Corollas anywhere. Dealer won't call me back on a status update to see if that Ruby one went to production as stated so I have to assume it did not. Never thought I'd see the day when I had to beg a car dealer to sell me a car. Like Soviet Union back in the 70s.

 

Ya I waited 3 months for my car a year ago and they had cars on the lot. Now I drive by dealers and it's like a ghost town, except the crappy ones they have lots of cars lol

Simpsons quote: in Soviet Russia car drives you

 

My Corolla should be in this week. I think I am going to take a drive by the dealership every day as I think they might leave it on the lot or maybe in the showroom just to have a Corolla to show people. I don't want anyone at all in the car if I can help it.

 

I had the same worries man, it won't even be at the dealer they likely will deliver it to the pdi location and do all the check overs remove plastics etc. 1st

 

I just drove to the dealership to talk with the sales manager. The car is listed in their system as reserved for me. He looked up my name and confirmed it. The bad news is he doesn't think it will be here until 11/2. Meaning the $500 cash-back will be over. He did say that the "Toyotathon" will be in effect by then but he is not sure what, if any, discounts will be available. We also got to see 2 new cars on the lot in the Ruby and dang that is a nice color! My daughter was with me she was super-psyched.

 

Ask if they can do a rain check for the $500 since you ordered it during the promo.

 

If I place a factory order for a Corolla, can I request the order fulfilled by the Japanese Plant? I don't mind waiting a bit longer if I can get a J-Vin Corolla.

 

My guess is if you want to do that, just wait until the shipping crisis is over and lots are full again. I think most Japan Corollas are going to non-US destinations since we can produce our own.

 

My FIL (RIP) was a die-hard "buy American" person. I explained to him that buying an American built Toyota does more for the US economy than buying a foreign built US brand. He usually shut up right about then since he knew that was a losing argument for him.

 

Absolutely. There was an article some time ago that showed US car manufacturers being less American than Toyota. At one point Camry was the only true USA car in NASCAR

As a side note: I used to laugh at Chrysler's commercial of Dodge Charger and Challenger with their "Detroit muscle" line, they are made down the hwy from me in Brampton, Ontario...

 

Woo Hoo! Just got a call it is in and ready to go. Going now to buy it.. Wish me luck!

 

There's no luck here, just a bunch of middle aged men disagreeing with each other regularly...and I'm one of them 🤫

 

I want to believe that we are also a helpful bunch

 

Done! Sticker + Tax + Tags + $500 processing fee. @ $24k out the door. Had 2 miles when we got there.

 

It isn't all roses though. My auto insurance is now $4500/year. Legalized extortion!

 

Holy!!! Over here I pay that for my house and 2 cars .... and in CAD

 

Ha ha you will probably laugh but yesterday is the first time in my life I have ever driven a Corolla. I didn't test drive it since this wasn't for me. But, I had to go to the store and wanted to try out the car I just bought so I took it for a spin. Very impressed actually for a base model Toyota sure includes a lot. Lane departure, auto brake, adaptive cruise, etc on I think most other brands are a LOT extra. Is the engine turbo? Feels like it is. I especially loved seeing "37 mpg" on the trip meter. I don't think I've ever owned a car that got better than low 20s. My Jaguar XJ was probably the best at around 22. F-150 gets 16 and the Charger 15.

One thing I was getting some groceries and there is no cargo net. Is this something easy to add? Looks like it might be. Any advice what net to get (factory or aftermarket)?

 

Ha ha you will probably laugh but yesterday is the first time in my life I have ever driven a Corolla. I didn't test drive it since this wasn't for me. But, I had to go to the store and wanted to try out the car I just bought so I took it for a spin. Very impressed actually for a base model Toyota sure includes a lot. Lane departure, auto brake, adaptive cruise, etc on I think most other brands are a LOT extra. Is the engine turbo? Feels like it is. I especially loved seeing "37 mpg" on the trip meter. I don't think I've ever owned a car that got better than low 20s. My Jaguar XJ was probably the best at around 22. F-150 gets 16 and the Charger 15.

One thing I was getting some groceries and there is no cargo net. Is this something easy to add? Looks like it might be. Any advice what net to get (factory or aftermarket)?

Oh, your wallet will LOVE your Corolla now!! IMO, after the 80s RWD Corolla, this is by far the best Corolla I've driven, and been able to fit into

For the cargo net, you can use either OE or aftermarket. I usually for aftermarket, and now have extras kicking around and I make my own hooks as needed...

 

Will the below fit the 2022? They all say 2020-2021.

2020 Toyota Corolla Cargo Net | OEM Parts

This is a genuine Toyota accessory cargo net for 2020 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Hybrid models (PT347-02200)

www.oempartsource.com

 

Will the below fit the 2022? They all say 2020-2021.

2020 Toyota Corolla Cargo Net | OEM Parts

This is a genuine Toyota accessory cargo net for 2020 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Hybrid models (PT347-02200)

www.oempartsource.com

The site was probably not updated. That part is good for 2020-2022...

 

My US VIN can beat up your J VIN

 

Hee hee hee.....

 

GPS locator?

 

Yep! I'm going to find a way to hardwire it.