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Should I buy a 2004 Tacoma with a lot of rust underneath

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Cabroan, Oct 2, 2016.

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  1. Oct 3, 2016 at 10:39 AM
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    Even still you'd have to get it real real cheap to justify your time and materials
     
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  2. Oct 3, 2016 at 11:16 AM
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    SolidStateTactical If it ain't broke, you didn't try hard enough

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    This is a joke, right? There is an obvious answer here.

    Yes. You should definitely buy it, and over pay while you're at it. :thumbsup:
     
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  3. Oct 3, 2016 at 11:55 AM
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  4. Oct 3, 2016 at 1:04 PM
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    The whole frame would disappear
     
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  5. Oct 3, 2016 at 1:06 PM
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    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    I mean, if the rest of it is in decent shape and you can get it for a steal, then it could be worth it to just part it out if you have the time. Could make a solid profit that way.
     
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  6. Oct 3, 2016 at 1:22 PM
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    To reiterate what others have said, check if it's under warranty or was repaired, although if you can see rust it either wasn't repaired or didn't work. I've heard horrible things about wait times to get a new frame even when it is under warranty, so you should probably just pass. Good luck!
     
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  7. Oct 3, 2016 at 2:50 PM
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    I was just quoted 8 months on a second gen frame replacement.

    I don't care if it takes 5 years, they put you in a new rental all free of charge.
     
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  8. Oct 3, 2016 at 2:58 PM
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    You know, more detail would help your internet consultants.

    The answer based on the info you provide is 'maybe'.

    Anyone who gives another answer is assuming information you didn't provide.
     
    Clearwater Bill, Oct 3, 2016
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  9. Oct 3, 2016 at 3:03 PM
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    No way. Though Toyota did take my '03 and undercoated the frame with a thick tar-like goop for free but why inherit that problem if you don't have to?
     
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  10. Oct 3, 2016 at 3:05 PM
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    Not to OP, but to those who respond. No. Stop it.

    Threads like this should just be ignored until the the OP cares enough to provide some info.
     
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  11. Oct 3, 2016 at 3:14 PM
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    Well since the OP never came back I guess we will never find out what the rest of the truck was like.
     
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  12. Oct 3, 2016 at 3:41 PM
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    I hated being out of my taco for 3 weeks when someone wrecked into me, then again I was driving a Fiat rental :ballchain:
     
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  13. Oct 3, 2016 at 4:11 PM
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  14. Oct 3, 2016 at 6:59 PM
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    Maybe not aids let's say ghonoria or hepatitis c
     
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  15. Oct 3, 2016 at 7:13 PM
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    Snowman I have a problem for your solution…

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    Depends what you want to do with it. If you want something to plant a garden in on the front lawn, I dont see the rust being an issue.
     
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  16. Oct 3, 2016 at 9:10 PM
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    This.
     
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  17. Oct 3, 2016 at 9:11 PM
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  18. Oct 4, 2016 at 1:33 AM
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    It pretty much comes down to your skill level if you even have to ask about buying a truck like this most likely you should pass .

    I could use another Tacoma so in my case .

    It would come down to price I would tender a offer if the seller took it ok if not another will be along .

    I did not see the Op come back since the first post.

    It is a shame people selling these trucks still think they should bring top dollar not a little above scrap price depending on the rest of the Truck
     
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  19. Oct 4, 2016 at 8:39 AM
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    4600lbs to be exact lol that's what mine weighs anyway. Probably lighter if it's rusted bad though.
     
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  20. Oct 4, 2016 at 9:43 AM
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    He popped back in to talk about STD's for a minute.

     
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