How much rust is too much?

Hey all,

I just went to look at a 96 Tacoma today. 3.4, 5 speed, and in suprisingly good condition. It drove very smoothly, and the motor purred.

The one issue is it has a bit of rust in the rear frame. I haven't seen many other yota's frames to compare it against, and don't have much experience with repair of frames. How much is too much? I took some pictures, but also a video I've uploaded to youtube. The video shows the worst of it, and really the only location where it had any.

Would any of you fine gentleman/ladies take a look, and see what you think?

There weren't any holes actually through the frame, except for one very small one I think, and most of the frame was solid on the outside portion. There were just three or four places that I've highlighted in the video that concern me.

[YOUTUBE]96 yota spots - YouTube[/YOUTUBE]


The third spot I touch in the video, where my finger pulls and pokes at a piece, it felt like a tooth that just got loose, so I figure that it will end up like the opposite side, with it broken off.


The rest of the truck is in good condition, and I tried to thoroughly check everything. This was my only hang-up. Do you think it's enough to make me avoid the truck? Is that repairable, or too much?


He accepted my offer of 4000. I may ask him to go lower. What would you pay?
The craigslist ad that shows the truck is here.
http://eastky.craigslist.org/cto/4180672876.html


I've posted this to a couple other forums for quick response. Thank you for your time!

 

It needs a new frame. It's a parts truck. Too bad. Walk, no run.

 

^^^ what he said

 

Thats headed to the crusher. He says in his ad that the frame is in great shape! Ya right...
Keep looking LTJ it took me a couple of months to find my '96. Your doing the right thing by checking them over good. Lots of things to look at when buying a 17 year old vehicle.

 

After watching the video, yah I would just leave it the rust is pretty bad in them few spots.

 

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