NEW FROM MAINE...Possibly buying a Taco

Whats up...
I currently am thinking about Downgrading my 08 Crewmax TRD to a 2005 access cab Tacoma TRD Sport 6speed...Any issues i should be aware of on the 05?

 

thats not a very nice way to introduce urself

 

Sorry, I am just stressed about this truck buying situation...I am from maine bought my Crewmas this summer and just cant swing payments anymore...So a buddy of mine at a dealership came across an 05 i can get a good trade in for my Tundra...Drop my payments almost $200 a month.

 

how much do they want for the 05 and how many miles?

 

$19,800 58K for my area it seems on par for going prices. In really good shape considering age and mileage...has a couple spots that will be buffed and sanded out...

 

oh yeah it is Indigo as well so the color helps ease my pain a little...I love my tundra but timing just isnt right

 

sounds pretty good to me. I found a 2007 4x4 trd sport with 17k on it in socal for $21k but already bought my 2010...oh well. To be honest if you "downgrade" (value and size only)
you may be really pleasantly surprised by the capability of this little truck. I got rid of my 3/4 ton silverado and i love my little truck. Its awesome offroad, more capable then the Tundra IMO, and handles parking lots and tight spaces better. Not to mention better fuel economy.

 

Yeah i have the 5.7 in the tundra so a couple MPGs would be nice...and parking lots will be easier that's for sure...Unfortunately my Tundra is loaded with everything from bluetooth to moon and all the bells and whistles...So i will miss that and the passenger Capacity (that i rarely used)

 

Maybe check the motor mounts welds? They were an issue on some of the 05s, there is a thread on here somewhere.....esp. if exposed to salt my 06 welds are rusty...if there is any question you can get your friend to fix it before the trade probably? I would have them look at least.
Welcome to the forum from Vermont

 

Yeah i read the sticky on that earlier...thanks though.