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Just bought used tacoma, how did i do?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by matthewryan9, Mar 8, 2014.

  1. Mar 8, 2014 at 5:47 PM
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    matthewryan9

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    Hello everyone, just registered because I just bought 2002 Tacoma three days ago. So what do you all think.

    2002 Tacoma Dbl Cab SR5 TRD 4x4
    3.4 V6 Auto 160k miles
    Bought from original owner who had very good maint records, he had recently replaced timing belt, water pump, fuel filter..... When I got it home I put in new plugs, oil change, found it already had K&N which was nice since I have the recharge kit. Underside looks great, very minimal rust, interior as good as can be for age
    Anyways, I ended up paying $9000

    How did I do? Aside from the norm, what else should I be looking for on these trucks as far upkeep?

    Thanks everyone

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  2. Mar 8, 2014 at 6:02 PM
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    tacotoe

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    Guess the price would be right for private seller.
    If I recall the dealer give me $7500 trade in for `01 (same truck) in 2011 with 200K miles.
    Great truck, and as far as maintenance you should be good.
    I replaced the timing belts at 70-75k miles and that probably very conservative.
    Plugs every 25-30k.
    The water pump on my `01 was the ONLY thing it ever went to the dealer for besides timing belts, and the water pump was done under warranty.
    Hope your new truck serves you well.
    Congratulations
     
    tacotoe, Mar 8, 2014
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  3. Mar 8, 2014 at 6:15 PM
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    Squeaky Penguin

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    4x4?

    I'd say if its 4x4 you got a good deal. Prerunner not so much...
     
    Squeaky Penguin, Mar 8, 2014
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  4. Mar 8, 2014 at 6:40 PM
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    matthewryan9

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    Yeah, 4x4... Just updated also
     
    matthewryan9, Mar 8, 2014
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  5. Mar 8, 2014 at 6:43 PM
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    gman2530

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    Welcome to TW!!!:D

    These trucks are going for Big $$$$$$$$$$!!!!!!!!!

    You did Great!!!!!!!!!
     
    gman2530, Mar 8, 2014
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  6. Mar 8, 2014 at 6:45 PM
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    Take a peak:

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacomas/314291-lets-see-most-expensive-1st-gens-4-sale.html
     
    gman2530, Mar 8, 2014
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  7. Mar 8, 2014 at 6:51 PM
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    Fucking badass dammit I want a first gen. Post more pics
     
    TACORIDER, Mar 8, 2014
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  8. Mar 11, 2014 at 6:45 PM
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    I think you did well, like the history of the truck
     
    stumpman, Mar 11, 2014
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  9. Mar 12, 2014 at 12:11 AM
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    FTMFW!!!!!!!!!!:D
    :cool:
     
    gman2530, Mar 12, 2014
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  10. Mar 12, 2014 at 8:19 AM
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    Just had a custom cat back made from local shop w/ dynomax super turbo muffler - 150. I say good deal! Out of down til fri, ill hopefully get some sound clips up.
     
    matthewryan9, Mar 12, 2014
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  11. Mar 12, 2014 at 2:00 PM
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    Deck Plate Mod, Aftermarket Chrome Bumpers, Ride Rite Airbags, Optronics Running Lights X Tang Tuff Tonneau
    You did good. Cruise this site and you'll get some good ideas for mods. You scored a nice deal if the undercarriage is not full of rust. I'm originally from Beckley WV and they love salt in the wintertime.
     
    buggsislandtaco, Mar 12, 2014
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    Yeah, the under carriage has minimal rust... bought from a guy in southern ky....
     
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  13. Mar 12, 2014 at 2:16 PM
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    you did good buddy
     
    darrinhutch, Mar 12, 2014
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  14. Mar 12, 2014 at 4:31 PM
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    Nice job! nice looking truck too :thumbsup: all the way
     
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