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Looking @ a 2008 What can you tell me

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by gross28, Jun 6, 2012.

  1. Jun 6, 2012 at 9:29 AM
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    Hello Folks I am looking at a 2008 SR5 PKG with the tow PKG.
    It has 44,000 miles on it and seam to be in good shape.
    I am looking at any advice you folks could give me?
    Thanks
    Jason
     
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  2. Jun 6, 2012 at 9:31 AM
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    Front: stock suspension, 12" wide fiberglass fenders Rear: stock suspension, 10" wide fiberglass fenders
    2wd?
    4wd?
    Auto trans?
    Manual trans?
    Access Cab?
    Double Cab?
     
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  3. Jun 6, 2012 at 9:35 AM
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    Firestone ride-rites airbag, bed speakers, bull bar and 14" light bar
    Price and geographical region?
     
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  4. Jun 7, 2012 at 4:27 AM
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    it is auto 4x4 double cab short bed I have heard good thing but thought I would ask the guy who would know.
    Thanks
    Jason
     
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  5. Jun 7, 2012 at 5:41 AM
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    2012 FJ Cruiser Maggiolina Medium Grand Tour w/winter hood National Luna dual battery split charging system ABR Sidewinder Aux battery tray ARB 50qt Fridge w/Transit Bag Bajarack flat rack w/ladder Crawlarado flat black hood blackout TRD exhaust Trasharoo Outback FJ roof console
    Buy a 2012.
     
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  6. Jun 7, 2012 at 5:52 AM
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    oldtacomaguy

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    oldtacomaguy four forty four

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    Alpine deck and amp, Polk speakers front and rear, Kenwood subwoofer, windows tinted to 20%, Sockmonkey decals, TSB, Eibach springs and Bilstein 5100's
    Mine's an 08, no problems ever. Last year before A-track, I think. Mileage is good for the year also.
     
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  7. Jun 7, 2012 at 6:06 AM
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    3" Icon lift, coilovers, reservoir r. shocks, AAL, Icon UCA, 17" Eagle wheels, extra electrical, inverter, ICOM VHF
    We have a 2008 DC/LB, V6 auto. Also have tow package, plus lift, ICON UCA and kit, 265/70/17 BFG Rugged Terrains.
    Lots of off road miles, and my daily driver.
    This has been a great vehicle, with a good setup.
    40,000+ miles w/ no issues.
    Good luck, if you go for it.
     
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    Check for vibrations from 30-40 mph. http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...nt-differential-bearing-vibration-thread.html

    Click the attachments below to find out more about your 2008 when it was new.
     

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  9. Jun 7, 2012 at 7:54 AM
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    oil change...
    what state?
    How much?

    check for frame rust if you live in a snowy area
     
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