Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

DannyBFresco · Jul 31, 2015

LTDSC said: ↑

i agree i think a "good" or "fair" is where most should be priced. Even 80% of dealership vehicles dont reach excellent. But they can get away with higher pricing because financing ability.
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Yeah exactly. The very good price I'd say is only if the thing looks immaculate and you're trying to be a nice guy with your offer lol

scocar · Jul 31, 2015

LTDSC said: ↑

i agree i think a "good" or "fair" is where most should be priced. Even 80% of dealership vehicles dont reach excellent. But they can get away with higher pricing because financing ability.
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I think maintence records and history count a lot more than a couple hours of detailing and polishing, which frankly does nothing to improve the quality of the vehicle. But most people are impressed by shiny things...which help distract them from true flaws and unreported/hidden damage.

DannyBFresco · Jul 31, 2015

Great point compadre

LTDSC · Jul 31, 2015

scocar said: ↑

I think maintence records and history count a lot more than a couple hours of detailing and polishing, which frankly does nothing to improve the quality of the vehicle. But most people are impressed by shiny things...which help distract them from true flaws and unreported/hidden damage.
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definitely, by being a detailer when i bought my 4runner i didnt even care about the paint. Made sure all the history was clean and the maintenance was on record.

Only thing i didnt check was the Center Diff lock, boy did that cost me.

scocar · Jul 31, 2015

LTDSC said: ↑

definitely, by being a detailer when i bought my 4runner i didnt even care about the paint. Made sure all the history was clean and the maintenance was on record.

Only thing i didnt check was the Center Diff lock, boy did that cost me.
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Ouch, yeah, and that is a great point. On a 1st gen TRD, the only thing that really makes it a TRD that commands a price is the e-locker, and those can be a bust if never used or if abused.

SCRunner12 · Jul 31, 2015

Thanks guys for the input, I'm going to offer 12.5 and walk away. No way I'm paying 13 for it.

Btw, scocar I picked up those 5 stars just now. Super cool lady selling them and while they are clean they aren't perfect. Will work for me though. Sucks because she said she would have bought my 4Runner as is a month ago for 12k no questions asked. Timing doesn't always work out though.

LTDSC · Jul 31, 2015

SCRunner12 said: ↑

Thanks guys for the input, I'm going to offer 12.5 and walk away. No way I'm paying 13 for it.

Btw, scocar I picked up those 5 stars just now. Super cool lady selling them and while they are clean they aren't perfect. Will work for me though. Sucks because she said she would have bought my 4Runner as is a month ago for 12k no questions asked. Timing doesn't always work out though.
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wow if they are saying 12k for yours i should ask for more for mine lol.

not a cut, thinking newer/v8 and suspension pretty built.

SCRunner12 · Jul 31, 2015

10851 said: ↑

Robert,
That year Tundra was a nice vehicle. With 161K on the odometer, I would want to know when he changed the timing belt, water pump, trans service, diff and transfer case fluids, brake service, radiator flush and spark plugs.... Those should have been serviced around 90K and if they were, then it will be due again in less than 20K or so... Does it have the factory shocks? They don't last forever.. even if they have been taken care of.... I think you made a very fair offer, if this seller won't budge a little... then you need to ask your self "is it really worth the extra money".... The 90K service can run around $1,500 - 2,100 at the dealer.. depending on where you take the vehicle... How do the front axle boots look? If they need to be replaced, that can run $650-800 at the dealer.... Those boots are 10 years old... Toyotas are great vehicles as you know... but they get old just like we do.... and don't work forever... I had a 2004 Tundra and wish that I had never sold it... As others have already said...Don't let shiny paint blind you.... I kinda look at used vehicles like my wife... She can get all painted up and smell good... but I know that there is a Pit Bull under all that beauty... They can bite and draw blood at any moment... I wish you the best of luck.... As you know... this was just IMHO...
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You bring up great points and I checked out the Toyota service records. TB/WP changed 90k, CV boots replaced, oil changes at recommended intervals, spark plugs, you name it. Guy was meticulous with his records and maintenance. I plan on swapping the suspension for my own, so not a worry. Also I do all my own work, so TB/WP will only cost about $300 and my time in a year and a half when it needs replacing.

LTDSC said: ↑

wow if they are saying 12k for yours i should ask for more for mine lol.

not a cut, thinking newer/v8 and suspension pretty built.
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Haha well yours is a soccer mom mobile, so duh mine is worth more. It's the supercharger that really ups the price. I'm going to post it for sale for around $3200 when I pull it and my aftermarket stuff will go for another 3 or so. Then my 4runner is worth around 6k stock.

Anderson · Jul 31, 2015

I do not want work today. I am so super stoked for the camping trip this weekend.The day feels super long...

Gonna be up in Coyote Plateau for 3 days. Hoping to get some high elevation under the Taco.

scocar · Jul 31, 2015

Anderson said: ↑

I do not want work today. I am so super stoked for the camping trip this weekend.The day feels super long...

Gonna be up in Coyote Plateau for 3 days. Hoping to get some high elevation under the Taco.
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Oooooh, is that the one southwest of Bishop near the Palisades? I reeeeaaaaallllly want to get up there at some point.

EDDO · Jul 31, 2015

Just spotted (and had a conversation with) @JimBCa at McCarthy Ranch in Milpitas.

LTDSC · Jul 31, 2015

so glad i have a truck coming with 46 rolls to unload and organize before i can leave today.

Traffic is already up to an hour.

SACTOWN · Jul 31, 2015

LTDSC said: ↑

so glad i have a truck coming with 46 rolls to unload and organize before i can leave today.

Traffic is already up to an hour.
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How far you live from your work? If you don't mind me asking?!?'

EastBayTaco · Jul 31, 2015

Got to finish putting this back together before the TW meet tonite!

SACTOWN · Jul 31, 2015

@EastBayTaco
Good luck with that

Fernando · Jul 31, 2015

I love mine, but I only had it a day..lol, can't comment on valuables yet!

SACTOWN · Aug 1, 2015

Do I a Lexus IS?

Fernando · Aug 1, 2015

Yes sir. Thats the commuter...although I don't think it saves much gas as opposed to the truck..lol...pretty fun to drive. Wife would not drive that honda that I had, so picked this up for a great price

Speedo · Aug 1, 2015

10851 said: ↑

Robert,
That year Tundra was a nice vehicle. With 161K on the odometer, I would want to know when he changed the timing belt, water pump, trans service, diff and transfer case fluids, brake service, radiator flush and spark plugs.... Those should have been serviced around 90K and if they were, then it will be due again in less than 20K or so... Does it have the factory shocks? They don't last forever.. even if they have been taken care of.... I think you made a very fair offer, if this seller won't budge a little... then you need to ask your self "is it really worth the extra money".... The 90K service can run around $1,500 - 2,100 at the dealer.. depending on where you take the vehicle... How do the front axle boots look? If they need to be replaced, that can run $650-800 at the dealer.... Those boots are 10 years old... Toyotas are great vehicles as you know... but they get old just like we do.... and don't work forever... I had a 2004 Tundra and wish that I had never sold it... As others have already said...Don't let shiny paint blind you.... I kinda look at used vehicles like my wife... She can get all painted up and smell good... but I know that there is a Pit Bull under all that beauty... They can bite and draw blood at any moment... I wish you the best of luck.... As you know... this was just IMHO...
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Lol I love the part about the wife. Rotfl

LTDSC · Aug 1, 2015

07trd4x4 said: ↑

How far you live from your work? If you don't mind me asking?!?'
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Only 30 miles lol traffic is that bad

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