probably buying my first Tacoma tomorrow, link inside, what do ya think?

Just wondering what you guys think and maybe a heads up as to what I should be looking out for. Unfortunately the truck is at a Car max dealership so I will have to deal w that since I haven't been able to find a TRD Tacoma anywhere else. Thanks

http://m.carmax.com/vehicle/9983335

 

link not working for me

 

Copy and paste the link and it will work...Truck looks decent!

 

looks like mine but mines 4 door. i got mine at carmax.

here see if this works
http://www.carmax.com/enus/view-car/default.html?id=9983335&Ep=search:results:results%20page

 

This link is working for me

What abt price, does that look abt right or should I try to talk w them on price?

 

ALWAYS talk them down on price IMHO...

 

The price is average, nothing to get hyped over. From my prior experience with car max, and from what they claim in advertising they dont haggle on price at all.

 

Price looks average for the mileage and available options. Make sure to take a good look at the frame underneath and suspension components. Keep an eye out for rust and signs that the truck has been beaten up off road or not maintained. Hopefully being a 2wd its seen more hwy miles. Other little things to look for:
1. Turn on AC/heat blower and listen for the infamous chirping sound.
2. Drive it hwy speeds to check for alignment or suspension issues.
3. Give the brakes a good check and feel for any shuddering or possible warped rotors.

Just a couple ideas.

 

look up kelly blue book, i got 19,569-20,042

 

Exactly the kind of advice I'm looking for. Thanks
Never having owned a Tacoma before, I don't exactly know what to look for.

 

Looks really clean and well taken care of in the pic but its hard to tell. Get a car fax's and if its free of accident's and you cant see any evidence of abuse I say go for it. Your going to get a lot of opinions so at the end follow your gut! Just my .02 cents..

 

Man nice look'n ride

 

Check the frame for rust search the forums for pictures of what to look for.
Count the rear leaf springs, if you count 4 its a plus.
As i am now finding out the stock radio/cd player craps out after some time, so a carfax might show if a dealer replaced it.
Look at the front coils/shocks and rear u bolts for any signs that they have been fondled, -possibly a lifted at some point.

 

when i got mine from carmax they showed me the carfax on it. i did not even ask for it.

 

Thats a good price man my friend got an 08 manual 4x4bwith a salvage title last year for like 16k

 

Take a drive and try to reach different speeds to see how the engine runs and how the trans shifts. Also feel for any driveline vibes and check the frame for rust.

 

Excellent info so far guys. Thank all of you so much

 

Pop it in and out of 4x4, and try 4lo.

Can be huge repair bills if the actuator dies.

 

the ad said it was 2wd I thought?

 

Yep 2wd