Is this '01 Tacoma a good deal?

Hey guys, I'm a new member here on TacomaWorld (long time YotaTech member though). My buddy is looking into buying an 01 Tacoma on craigslist. I'm not too savvy with 1st gens, but I was just wondering if you guys think if it's a good deal or not, and what your possible concerns with the truck would be. It has a ToyTec spacer lift (personally I hate spacer lifts) everything else seems to be stock except for a K&N filter.

Here's the add:

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4312110536.html

2001 Toyota Tacoma

I'm selling my Toyota Tacoma TRD off road package
Great shape; No mechanical issues
4x4-Rear differential lock
Manual Trans
82,xxx Miles
3" Toytec lift
Everything else is stock


Thanks in advance guys!

 

Looks clean! Get some pics of the frame if you can for rust.

For the miles, I think thats not a bad price...

 

Thanks for the quick response. Frame rust would be my main concern, especially being an '01 before the '04 (I think) rustproofing measures. I know the 3.4 is a pretty bulletproof motor (I was really considering putting one in my 86 4Runner before I got my Taco), but what maintenance would he have to do in say the next 20k miles, if any?

 

Good miles. but still just a tad high. It is a 13 year old truck. x2 get pics or a gooooood look at the frame for rust. especially back where the rear suspension components meet it.

 

Timing belt for sure and all preventatives after buying new truck (flushes and tune ups)

 

seems like a great price for a 1st gen with under 100k miles, id jump on it because theres not very many around now days.

 

That's a great deal if it were around here! I paid $12,000 for my 03 with 119,000 miles...

Like others have said, check the frame and test 4hi, 4lo, and the locker to make sure everything is smooth...

 

I paid $11,500 for an 02 DC limited with 109,000......and it has leather

 

Good Fair price! Those are HARD to find!!! LOW miles, 4WD Manual & it looks well kept.. Check Frame rust like all have said and alway, always make a lower offer...Then if no wiggle room, Just ok, SOLD!!!!'''Good Luck!

I paid 10K, 160,000 miles, 2WD...

 

Work him to 10,500. It's a deal at 11,000, but it is a used car after all. Mine is the same desirable configuration.
I paid 8500 for mine 2 months ago. Its a 1999 128,000miles, V6 Manual Xtracab 5spd.

 

Hell, thats a deal at 13,500 up here!

 

see this
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/ctd/4351660115.html

They are big $$$$$$$$ here..

 

Double Cab versus XtraCab though, BIG difference in price now since everyone wants the dub-cab

 

CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK frame rust!!!!

Get the VIN. Make sure the previous owners did the frame recall stuff before 2011. That is a MUST. Learn from my mistake.

 

Hey guys,

Thanks for all the help. I'll let you know what he ends up doing. Hopefully I can convert to driving a Tacoma.