Needing advice on buying my first Tacoma

Hey guys,

I am looking into buying an '06. Its got 112K miles on it and they are selling it for $18K. I attached a picture of it and wanted to know if this is worth looking into and what kinds of questions I need to ask.

I attached a picture and assuming that it will post..

 

Frame for rust

 

Why does it have paper plates is it a dealership?

 

For a prerunner?

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much.

 

That's a 12 yo truck. Nothing wrong with that, particularly if you like to tinker.

Except the price seems to be in pristine 4wd territory, not in pre runner range.

Lots have high prices to be able to 'give' you a good 'price' for your clap trap trade in.

If you want a prerunner, and the truck fits your taste, ask them how much for cash and carry. Realize they aren't going to give you their lowest number right off, but it will be a start.

 

check for rust. do it again. have somebody else check it. do it again and then again. if its is in fact rusted out and the original owner was a slacker and missed the recall/frame replacement/ undercoating you will be in for a world of hurt

 

this X 45.3

take a hammer and smack teh frame from end to end. one of the more popular spots for it to rust are around the cats. if you are curious about the service history... grab the vin set up an toyota owners account and punch it in. you are welcome

 

I wouldn’t buy an 06 due to the possible head gasket issue.

Nonetheless, NADA retail value on that truck is $15,450. If you decide to go for it, don't pay over $14,500 for it.

 

It is through a dealership and I think the price is higher since those tires and rims aren't stock. Its one of those "we don't haggle" dealerships in town..

 

Don’t buy from a we don’t haggle place. You’ll get screwed.

 

This ^^^^^^
Also, where you at?

 

18k wtf lol

 

Im in Nashville TN

 

Here's a couple close to me:
'07 145k miles TRD OR $14,800

'05 169k miles 4x4TRD Sport $13,900

Also, what are you looking for? 4 door, long bed, short bed, 4x4, 2wd?

 

I paid 17k for my 2005 4 door long bed with 90k miles and its 4wd. Price seems way to high. Also check for rust and undercoating

 

Not sure how close this is to you, mileage is a little high 220k 4 door long bed prerunner $9,998:
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-Toyota-Tacoma-Nashville-d311_L33019#listing=176186612

Free Vehicle history:
https://www.vehiclehistory.com/paging-vin-report-data/new-report.php?vin=3TMKU72N19M018662

Toyota owners vin decoder, put vin in will tell you anything you want to know about it 3TMKU72N19M018662:
https://www.toyota.com/owners/vehicle-specification

 

'09 short bed prerunner 114k miles $13,999
Vin: 3TMJU62N99M084236
Vehicle history report
^^^^^Has been in an accident
Should be able to talk them down a bit

 

'08 short bed prerunner 156k miles $13,490
Vin: 3TMJU62N78M069457
Vehicle history report

 

I am looking for a 4 door Tacoma. My friends suggest getting a V6 with 4WD, though I would be open to a 4 cylinder that isn't 4WD. I don't go off roading, or own a horse trailer I need to haul, or a boat. Just want a good truck that will last a long time and looks good. I live close to work so I wouldn't put a lot of miles on it myself, just want something that will stick around for awhile.

 

If you don't need 4wd, there's no point in paying the initial price, maintenance costs, and decreased fuel mileage of a 4wd. However, you shouldn't be paying 4wd price for a prerunner.