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'15 TRD Off-Road purchase advice

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by iDrew, Sep 28, 2017.

  1. Sep 28, 2017 at 1:30 PM
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    iDrew

    iDrew [OP] I spend too much on vehicles...

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    Like a fart or a squeak... It's for science...
     
  2. Sep 28, 2017 at 1:31 PM
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    No dipstick dog, sealed trans.
     
  3. Sep 28, 2017 at 1:31 PM
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    Harry Science, Bitches

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    Late to the party but here's my $.02

    If the PO was a smoker, that indicates to you how well he takes care of himself.

    Then ask yourself what that indicates about how he took care of his truck.

    Full disclosure - I used to smoke :hattip:
     
  4. Sep 28, 2017 at 1:31 PM
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    Too few to list.
    More like a "pffffff"
     
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    More like a queef
     
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    yup. also, the 5 speed auto does NOT have a dipstick, its a "life time fluid" that toyota recommends to change every 60k. Unfortunately there is no way to do a quick check of the fluid.

    My concern outside of smoke smell is possible lots of towing miles without proper maintenance. Biggest would be, has the rear diff fluid EVER been changed. Because if not, plan on replacing ring and pinion gears as well as pinion and main diff bearings soon as those WILL go if diff fluid hasnt ever been changed especially if it was used for towing alot. The trans, not terribly worried about, just make sure to do a full proper 13 quart drain n flush when / if you get it
     
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    Oh stop it.
     
  8. Sep 28, 2017 at 1:35 PM
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    iDrew [OP] I spend too much on vehicles...

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    Balls, just noticed after crawling under it.
     
  9. Sep 28, 2017 at 1:36 PM
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    iDrew [OP] I spend too much on vehicles...

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    I wish I had a crescent wrench with me damnit!
     
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    THREAD TWIST!!!!!!!!!

    THATS A TRD PRO!
    upload_2017-9-28_13-37-4.jpg
     
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  12. Sep 28, 2017 at 1:39 PM
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    lol, but they ditched the wheels and grill
     
  13. Sep 28, 2017 at 1:40 PM
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    I thought the pro had headlights with more black in them.
     
  14. Sep 28, 2017 at 1:41 PM
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    Show me the CAR FAX
     
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    He probably swapped them out. Took his Pro down to an OR..
     
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    Doesn't it sit too low in the front for a Pro?
     
  17. Sep 28, 2017 at 1:49 PM
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    iDrew [OP] I spend too much on vehicles...

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    The advisor looked into the truck and said that it went through inspection and nothing bad was noted. New wipers, filters, etc.
     
  18. Sep 28, 2017 at 1:51 PM
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    iDrew [OP] I spend too much on vehicles...

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    Wow I missed a lot! Definitely not a PRO haha. Has bilstiens like the OR
     
  19. Sep 28, 2017 at 1:54 PM
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    Tell him you want to see the inspection report. You know what you're looking at.

    "Yep, it's got 6 wheels, counting the steering wheel"

    OR

    Front brakes--50%
    Rear brakes--60%
    Rear diff fluid--full, needs changed
    etc, etc, etc.
     
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