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How are the 95's with the V6

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by vettehigh, Oct 27, 2017.

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  1. Nov 10, 2017 at 9:59 AM
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    Seems promising, but a seller like that I'd proceed with caution. I'd want documented proof of the frame swap and the new parts etc...
     
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  2. Nov 10, 2017 at 2:37 PM
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    This was the one that was Fishy !!

    None of the 95 to 2000 that I know of had frames replaced they just bought the truck if it was to the point it failed .

    This is interesting

    To the point if you brought your Truck in and it failed You were calling someone to get a ride home.

    I had heard stories but never saw any play out of people saying they lost lots of goodies but they did get 1 1/2 times Blue book value Who knows

    Did he pay out of pocket for the Frame even at Employee discount I would guess $4000.00 ??

    2012 is 17 years 2 years outside of the 15 year extended warranty

    My question would be what did They pay for the frame

    Are the frames different after 2002 ??

    This is very interesting

    Road Trip ??
     
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  3. Nov 10, 2017 at 3:06 PM
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    The past owner worked at a Toyota dealership, so I'm sure he had connections of some sort. Rather he paid or someone else paid is the question. Will be speaking with the seller at some point tonight or tomorrow morning
     
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  4. Nov 10, 2017 at 3:25 PM
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    Great advice
     
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  5. Nov 10, 2017 at 6:22 PM
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    The past owner claims to have worked at a Toyota dealership. If anything he tells you turns out to be false, i'd pass for lack of transparency which usually means they are hiding something. Just my 0.02 with used car buying.
     
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  6. Nov 18, 2017 at 12:52 PM
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    I picked up the 95 Wednesday. Super clean inside and out. The underbody/frame was mint as a 22 year old could be. Drove it home 220 miles and Wednesday night I had my Toyota mechanic go through it.
    The sway bar links had to be replaced (did both sides yesterday - OEM). The oil used 5W30 Royal Purple and was clean. The brake fluid was dirty, the power steering fluid was filthy, the radiator was low on fluid and it looked awful inside and I noticed a small leak on top. Right now the brake/power steering fluids are being flushed. My guy is pressure testing the radiator. If it's bad, I have a Denso radiator on order along with new lower/upper hoses, OEM thermostat, Toyota straight coolant, distilled water, and OEM water inlet housing gasket (all that for $175 shipped). The guy I bought it from told me the diff fluids were changed at 195K (truck has 206K), my mechanic is checking that also. If it's dirty, he will change both diffs with new gear oil. The tranny fluid was replaced at 192K, so he says too. Battery is new. The starter/alternator are solid. Brakes front/back are new

    Keep you posted
     
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  7. Nov 18, 2017 at 1:41 PM
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    welcome to the club :thumbsup:

    If you take good care of it, the truck will last you for years. Just don't forget to rustproof it! :)
     
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  8. Nov 18, 2017 at 2:34 PM
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    Having the Krown treatment next week :thumbsup:
     
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  9. Nov 18, 2017 at 2:36 PM
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    Pics!
     
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  10. Nov 18, 2017 at 2:37 PM
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    Bad weather here..soon
     
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  11. Nov 20, 2017 at 6:33 AM
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    Just to post up. My total cost for the truck, DMV expenses, driving 8 hours round-trip with paid driver (had to give my friend $100 for his car and time), all parts and labor which includes the following WAS $7300:

    OEM SWAY BAR LINKS 48820-35021 (L/R) + OEM BUSHINGS 90948-01002, RETAINERS 90948-02069, NUTS (4) *11/2017
    POWER STEERING FLUID FLUSHED (DEX/MERC) *11/2017
    BRAKE FLUID FLUSHED (TOYOTA DOT 3) *11/2017
    OIL CHANGED (ROYAL PURPLE 5W30 + ROYAL PURPLE OIL FILTER) *11/2017
    DENSO RADIATOR 16410-0C042 *11/2017
    OEM RADIATOR CAP
    $28 16401-0C010 Toyota Genuine Parts - Cap Sub-Assy, Radiat (16401-0C010)
    16401-0C010 *11/2017
    OEM RADIATOR UPPER & LOWER HOSES
    $20 16571-62070 Radiator Coolant Hose
    16571-62070 / 16572-07040 *11/2017
    OEM RADIATOR CLAMPS (4) 90467-37005 *11/2017
    OEM RESERVOIR HOSES (#1 AND #2) 16472-0C010 / 16472-0C021 *11/2017
    OEM RESERVOIR HOSE #2 CLIPS (2) 90069-19014 *11/2017
    OEM THERMOSTAT
    $23 90916-03075 Thermostat
    90916-03075 *11/2017
    OEM WATER INLET GASKET 16325-62010 *11/2017
    OEM WATER OUTLET GASKET 16341-62040 *11/2017
    TOYOTA COOLANT + DISTILLED WATER *11/2017
    OEM NGK NICKEL SPARK PLUGS (
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    BKR5EKB-11) (6) *11/2017
    $46 NGK 4412 Spark Plugs Wire Set RC-TE66, 3 Wires
    NGK 4412 (TE66) SPARK PLUG WIRE SET *11/2017
    WHEEL ALIGNMENT *11/2017
    KROWN UNDERCOATING *11/2017

    The past owner did the folowing:
    AUTO TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED AT 192K
    TRANSFER CASE FLUID CHANGED AT 192K
    FRONT/REAR DIFF FLUID CHANGED AT 195k (MOBIL 1)
     
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  12. Nov 20, 2017 at 8:47 AM
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    nice man! so whats the plan for this truck? keeping stock or you guna mod?
     
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  13. Nov 20, 2017 at 8:51 AM
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    Stock as a rock :thumbsup:
     
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  15. Nov 21, 2017 at 7:43 PM
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    On a side note, he told me the spark plugs and wires were changed this summer with Autolite and Pep Boys brand wires. There seems to be no issue with them. Should I go OEM wires/plugs or another or keep what I have?
     
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  16. Nov 22, 2017 at 2:29 PM
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    vettehigh, Nov 22, 2017
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    99SuperTaco4x4, Empty_Lord and u wish u could ride like this.
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  18. Nov 23, 2017 at 12:06 PM
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    Very Clean. nice purchase!
     
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  19. Nov 23, 2017 at 12:37 PM
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    my 96 Tacoma 4X4 auto, 3.4 is a great truck... MUCH better than my 01 Ranger 4X4 4.0 automatic.
     
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  20. Nov 23, 2017 at 1:21 PM
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    Installed the OEM NGK NICKEL SPARK PLUGS (
    $7 BKR5EKB-11 NGK Spark Plug Stock # 3967
    BKR5EKB-11) today too. The wires are fine, so no need to change

    Edit: Bought the
    $46 NGK 4412 Spark Plugs Wire Set RC-TE66, 3 Wires
    NGK 4412 (TE66) SPARK PLUG WIRE SET today
     
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