Would you buy?

Would you be willing to buy a 2005 dual cab 4x4 with 210,875 miles from a used car dealer that there is no way of knowing for sure how well it was maintained over the years?
Inside and outside looks good from what pictures I've seen online.

 

It depends on how much they're asking for it.

 

Oh yeah, that would help. They are currently asking $11,350.

 

YES

People are paying for gen 1. To get a gen 2 at that price, HELL YA

 

What does the frame look like?

 

I wouldn't pay that much. That's three thousand over blue book. I'm not saying blue book is accurate for these trucks but I've seen far better deals.

 

Seems kinda high to me for an 11 year old truck with 210K on it

 

Agreed! if its over book then hell to the naw!

 

When I put in everything I know on kbb it shows 10,900-13,800

 

you need to go look it over and drive it man

 

It's not a game changer being over priced. A frame might be.. but then..Go take it for a "test drive". One thats conveniently timed at same time as a full (however many point) inspection from a recognized shop intown..usually cost $50-100 but that'll help negotiations once you start deducting problems with truck.

 

If you want you can shoot me a pm with the VIN and I can pull up the dealer service history/recalls, then screen cap a copy of it back to you.

 

I'd appreciate that SpazzyB.

The vin I have for it is 5TEMU52N35Z035943

This picture shows what they have for the car fax on their website. It's located in Tyler, Tx by the way.

 

Is your budget pricing you out of the 2nd gen territory and buying high mileage the only way to get one? I know the feeling but I would look for a lower mileage truck in your price range, even if it's not a Tacoma.

 

With them being prone to blowing head gaskets I'd want a compression and leak down test done. Check the coolant and oil.

 

And done by someone other the dealer selling it. But I am a bit paranoid LOL!

 

if it has a new frame i would consider it, otherwise no dice