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Which tacoma do I get?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tccabecao, Jan 31, 2014.

  1. Jan 31, 2014 at 7:37 PM
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    Tccabecao

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    Been looking for a tacoma for a while now my budget is about 10k 5 of it cash. These are a few I've found on cars.com I like all around 9k with 100k miles 150k on silver. Hate the roll cage on the black one though I'd probably cut it off. Let me know what you think!

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  2. Jan 31, 2014 at 7:38 PM
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    Nice rims and tires

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  3. Jan 31, 2014 at 7:39 PM
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    Hmm, I'm guessing not all of the pictures uploaded. Also can you try to rephrase your sentence? I found it kind of hard to understand... :eek:
     
  4. Jan 31, 2014 at 7:40 PM
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    Ugly roll cage I want to have removed by the dealer or me. All done uploading sorry I'm new to this and very baked. All input appreciated, thanks.

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  5. Jan 31, 2014 at 7:42 PM
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    I personally like the black one, but I'd try to find one as stock as possible. Whenever you get one that has aftermarket stuff on it you have to worry about what other stuff they've done to it that isn't noticeable right away.
     
  6. Jan 31, 2014 at 7:45 PM
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    The white one looks really well maintained and has nice rims and tires but will always look dirty hard decision
     
  7. Jan 31, 2014 at 7:47 PM
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    Whatever you do, always remember to check for frame rust as that is the main issue with these trucks.

    Mine has lived up North most of it's life and the frame only has some surface rust because it was taken care of.

    Just be cautious.
     
  8. Jan 31, 2014 at 7:49 PM
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    Yeah I'm in upstate NY so it's definitely something I have to watch out for
     
  9. Jan 31, 2014 at 7:57 PM
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    I vote for the silver one (might be a little biased though). Does appear to have a nice dent on the tailgate.

    More info would be helpful. Price on each, size engine, 2wd or 4wd, auto or manual, etc...
     
  10. Jan 31, 2014 at 8:00 PM
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    All just about $9,000 v6 4wd automatic
     
  11. Jan 31, 2014 at 8:06 PM
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    Wrong. Light colors hide dirt better than dark colors.
     
  12. Jan 31, 2014 at 8:10 PM
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    Eh, depends on the color really. Lighter colors do hide scratches better though.
     
  13. Jan 31, 2014 at 8:13 PM
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    That ones also a couple years older than the others but it's clean and would save me money on rims and tires. It's between the white and black one right now
     
  14. Jan 31, 2014 at 8:14 PM
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    If it's between those two, then I recommend the white one. Much cleaner and no aftermarket mods.
     
  15. Jan 31, 2014 at 8:14 PM
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    I like the black and silver ones

    The black has some nice rims but the silver one has stepsides which can be useful if a lift is involved but it also has a toolbox which can be a big plus IMO
     
  16. Jan 31, 2014 at 8:32 PM
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    I think you might have convinced me it looks clean has rims, tires, steps and a matching fiberglass tonneau cover. It's a one owner truck and the cheapest.
     
  17. Jan 31, 2014 at 8:35 PM
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    I personally like the black one best, but that's just my opinion. :)
     
  18. Jan 31, 2014 at 8:55 PM
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    I had a copper colored f150, dont think i washed it in 3 years. Black shows everything,
     
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    White one is my pick.
     
  20. Jan 31, 2014 at 9:09 PM
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    I bought my current truck in Niagara Falls and the surface rust was incredible. That's the bottom line, look for perforation around the driver side, gas tank area. I dealt with the rust unmercifully, but its a constant battle. The 3.4 can be tuned up but the frame is big balls. Also, the white one has those sweet Toyota split-spoke wheels ;) Paid 7500 for mine[​IMG]
     

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