2005 questions

Hello everyone,

im new to the forum and ill soon be a taco owner. im from BC Canada

i am about to purchase a 2005 trd off road 4x4 double cab with 71000km. I just want to know if there is anything specific i should look for, i am a heavy duty technician apprentice so i know what to look for i just want to know if there is anything i need to watch out for that is not so obvious?

thanks

 

timing chain cover leaking oil
Sagging rear leafs.

 

And there were a few who had failing motor mounts. Mine still look brand new after all this time (and miles), but I guess some had problems:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/21849-05-motor-mounts-failed-failing.html

And if it has the original windshield, there may be a tiny pinhole leak in the seal going around the windshield above the mirror. If so, it will cause a reed-like buzzing sound when the air currents over the windshield hit about 75 mph or above.

Edit:
I should have also mentioned to check for a worn front differential bearing. If it has a mild vibration in the steering wheel/brake pedal and it goes away in 4wd, then that's what it is. A pricey thing to fix. But it isn't specific to the '05.

 

I just bought myself a 05 TRD OR 6 speed w/ 58,000KM. Not sure what your going to pay but PM me and I'll give you my details.

IF it's a 6speed check for the release bearing letting go. I had to fix mine but based on sound only there was no way to know when I bought it - would have had to done an inspection. Does yours have the extended warranty?

 

ok cool, so nothing to major besides the motor mounts, but those will be easy to spot.

thanks for the info