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Should I keep or sell my 2004 DC 3.4 Auto

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by paposalsa, Dec 25, 2018.

  1. Dec 27, 2018 at 9:35 AM
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    DW85

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    Keep it!
     
  2. Dec 27, 2018 at 9:41 AM
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    Extra Hard Taco

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    I went from a 1st gen to a 2nd. I say keep the 1st gen and buy a cheap ass used Toyota beater off craigslist to use as a commuter car.
     
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  3. Dec 27, 2018 at 10:27 AM
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    I love my first gen DC. The only problem I have with mine is my kids are getting too big for the backseat (3 growing boys). You didn’t mention kids in your original post so if that’s not a factor, I’d keep it. Mine has 250k and still going strong! As someone else posted, 1st gens are durable as cockroaches.
     
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  4. Dec 27, 2018 at 9:17 PM
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    Glamisman

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    my cousin has a 2017 DC... lots and LOTS of niggly electrical stuff... blind spot warnings, slip angle warnings, in short too many electronic gizmos to go bad.
     
  5. Dec 27, 2018 at 9:38 PM
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    Itchyfeet

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    Sell it and move on. I have no regrets about moving on to a 3rd gen.
     
  6. Dec 27, 2018 at 11:20 PM
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    v5ensx

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    It's your truck, do what you want with it.
     
  7. Dec 27, 2018 at 11:34 PM
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    FlamingTacoBro

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    KEEP IT!.....even though I have a 2015 TRD PRO I still miss my previous 2004 Double Cab Prerunner in white....the first gens are bullet proof...
     
  8. Dec 28, 2018 at 5:37 AM
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    chrslefty

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    Hummmm how much were you thinking about selling it for??
     
  9. Dec 28, 2018 at 5:52 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    Get an estimate of what all your known upcoming repairs are. See how many $300/mo payments that will make. Ask your insurance carrier how much your rate would rise with a newer 2nd gen.

    When you have that done, you'll find you have a keeper.
     
  10. Dec 28, 2018 at 7:09 PM
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    paposalsa

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    I was asking about daily driving it with the mileage and upcoming maintenance. I know it is mine!

    Not really looking for a payment if you read my post

    In the condition mine is and the market area price is between $10 to 12K all day
     
    Last edited: Dec 28, 2018

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