2006 Tacoma Access w/ 183k miles for $17k. Should I purchase?

Hello All,

New member, first post here.

So I am in the market for a new truck and I really want a Tacoma. It is hard to find one in my price range, but I have located one with some miles on it.

2006 Tacoma Access
183,838 Miles
4.0 DOHC EFI 24-valve V6 VVT-i engine

Body in great shape, few dents and dings, but nothing major. Haven't really been able to climb underneath, but from first look doesn't look rusty. At this point, I believe it's a solid truck, the only thing I hesitate on is the mileage. I have heard good things about Tacomas, and Toyotas in general, but I thought I would get the opinion of actual owners.

Here is the link to the Truck on the dealer site, for more information and pics.
http://www.shelor.com/used/toyota/t...oyota-tacoma-christiansburg-virginia-22955732

My budget right now is around $16,000 and I have about $1000 for down payment.

Thanks for any and all information!

 

Holy cow that sounds high for that many miles on it. I haven't shopped used tacomas in awhile but my bro just got a very nice 2008 4Runner with 58k miles for about $17k.

 

I could be wrong, but $17,000 seems a bit high for that kind of mileage on an access cab. Check receipts if you can, because if it hasn't been done already, you're probably going to need ball joints and wheel bearings sometime soon.

 

No way would I spend that much on a truck with that many miles.

 

Too high.

That's way too much for a 9 year old truck with that many miles....even a Taco

Oh, and...welcome!

 

I also agree that $17k is pretty high for what you've described...

 

I bought my 2006 TRD off-road access cab with 109k miles for $17k last June (2014). This was in Ohio, because location does matter. Use that as a reference

 

10,000..

 

just as a price reference I sold my 05 double cab that was extremely clean with full mid travel (fox coilovers, fox shocks, camburg spindles), wheels/tires, a pioneer radio, and offroad lights. for 17,500; 145,000 miles

 

nope.

 

well tacoma are nice but yes for the milage i would not purchase it for that much way too much money

 

way to high. Bought my 05 DCSB for 10k with 150k miles on it

 

Spend another 10 and get a new one.

 

I'm with most others here: price is too high for that many miles. Maybe check Kelly BB values and go from there?

 

I too would have to agree with the other posters. Way too high unless plastidipped stock wheels add a lot of value now-a-days.

For reference...I ran my truck through KBB the other day. Mine is 4 years newer, has 60k fewer miles, and is double cab. My trade-in value was $17-18 I believe. Curiously, I ran your truck through and came out with $11,134 - $14,121. A "Fair Purchase Price" of $12,628. I would keep looking.

 

When those defective motor mounts cave in the frame, that truck will become nearly worthless.

 

Definitely something you'll have to keep an eye on (damn my Rusty Blue truck!)

 

I can see why OP is looking at that taco now. It's a fully loaded TRD OFF. Looks nice to.

 

Keep looking. I just bought my 09 DCLB Sport w/98k mi. for $18k.