Is anyone this insane?

I have a 1999 Taco SR5 V6 Prerunner and was wondering if anyone was crazy enough to trade for a second gen? i know that's a dumb question but i figured the worst that can happens is i get yelled at via the internet.

 

I cotemplated trading my friend for the exact same truck for the V6 and cheaper aftermarket. You may find someone willing to trade. It won't be the nicest second gen though.

 

Someone might be interested for Trade + cash.

 

Honestly as long as it doesn't look like a fleet truck i don't care id really like to find one that's and extra-cab though and a prerunner

 

If you do trade up for a 2nd gen, make sure it's a 4X4 version. They hold their trade in/sale value better then many if not all other trucks out there. The large advantage you have from 2nd over 1st gen is the utilization of a timing chain driven engine over the timing belt driven engines the 1st gen has.

 

I was just thinking that i dont have to much cash to offer up though

 

right but you have to be truly insane to trade a 4x4 second for a 1st gen Prerunner

 

Cause your looking at a $6000 atleast diffrance in your model to a decent 2nd Gen. Like 12TRDtacoma said i wouldent get anything less then 4X4

 

If i had the 6000 dollar difference then id sell the truck and buy a second gen XD

 

Haha. check Carmax out man. Might give you a good trade in, Ive seen 05+ 4X4 for $20,000ish. Not sure if your interested in payments or not.

 

Not necessarily. There are people in your exact same position but looking to get out of their 2nd ten into a 1st. It's actually a little bit more common then you think. In the retrospect, some people may actually be more adept to switching from a 4X4 to a pre runner model 1st gen as well because then you have one less service assembly and service to deal with. (4X4 transfer case, CV axle shafts and related driveline components).

 

Carmax. I got my 05 threw them. Transfered to me for free, Test drove it and went home with it that day.

Nice Single cab. Fuck I kind of want this one. I wish I wasent paying mine off still.
http://www.carmax.com/enus/view-car...a-43cbea127fc7&Ep=search:results:results page

Nice Double Cab.
http://www.carmax.com/enus/view-car...a-43cbea127fc7&Ep=search:results:results page

but Good luck man!

 

Just be aware there were certain structural improvements performed to the frame namely in the engine mount areas in the 08+ models to prevent engine frame mount collapse failure if you off road even a little bit or even daily drive through rough roads. Something to consider if you want to jump into an early model 2nd gen.

 

Well I absolutely don't want payments... Oh well I guess I'll just have to keep waitin

 

If i was ready to trade what do i have to do? should i create another thread with pics and a explanation?

 

If you want a 2nd gen Prerunner, don't bother with a 4x4. Contrary to internet opinion, 90% don't need or use 4x4, and it doesn't hold value better, it justs costs more in the beginning, and holds that added price for the life of the truck. It isn't like a Prerunner depreciates at 5% annually and a 4x4 only 2%.

Gah.