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Buying my first Tacoma. Insight appreciated!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Mmini1990, Apr 25, 2018.

  1. Apr 25, 2018 at 1:32 PM
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    Mmini1990

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    Hello all, and thanks for any insight.

    I am planning on picking up my first Tacoma tomorrow, a 2008 TRD Rugged trail package. The truck has just under 70,000, and looks to be in incredible shape. It was subject to the frame recall. And is still available to have the frame replace but the frame has very little to no rust on it. We're settling on a price in the ballpark of about 16k which seems a bit high, but fer Tacomas in Illinois seems to be right on target. I'm simply wondering if there's anything else I should be looking for specific to Tacoma's. If the price seems right for the miles and the model ECT.

    Once again thank you guys for any information you might share
     
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  2. Apr 25, 2018 at 1:45 PM
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    TacomaMike37

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    Got a link to the truck?
     
  3. Apr 25, 2018 at 4:19 PM
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  4. Apr 25, 2018 at 4:25 PM
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    Chino402

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    I think it’s a good price at $16k
     
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  6. Apr 25, 2018 at 4:31 PM
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    Thank you
     
  7. Apr 25, 2018 at 4:32 PM
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    I love my rugged trail
     
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  8. Apr 25, 2018 at 4:33 PM
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    That truck looks super clean.
     
  9. Apr 25, 2018 at 4:34 PM
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    Thanks, yea I have been looking for about 2 months and finally found one. I'm meeting him in the morning for the purchase. Definitely excited
     
  10. Apr 25, 2018 at 4:36 PM
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    blksandpearl2010

    blksandpearl2010 Yeah, yeah...

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    OP from pics and what we know seems right in the range, and looks very clean and well maintained. :thumbsup:
     
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  11. Apr 25, 2018 at 4:36 PM
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    Thanks!!
     
  12. Apr 25, 2018 at 4:37 PM
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    Comatose

    Comatose You snuff it, we stuff it.

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    Looks clean, low mileage. Make sure the 4x4 and the locker work. But the price seems pretty fair for the product.
     
  13. Apr 25, 2018 at 4:39 PM
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    Damn thanks guys!! I'm excited enough about this and now with positive comments definitely feeling better
     
  14. Apr 25, 2018 at 4:42 PM
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    Buy it!
     
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