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Should I buy a 2002 4cyl with 160k?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tacomaman1778, Aug 14, 2010.

  1. Aug 14, 2010 at 10:53 PM
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    Been on this website trying to do research before buying, just wondering what your guys advice is on buying a 2002 4cyl prerunner 3 inch lift with 160k miles. It got a new engine 20k ago. My only real worry is the tranny anything else I should think about before buying? Is it not worth the risk of a bad tranny?. All advice helps thanks guys.
     
  2. Aug 14, 2010 at 10:55 PM
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    i BOUGHT MINE V6 WITH 183 NOW 194...ITS STRONGER THEN EVAA
     
  3. Aug 14, 2010 at 10:59 PM
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    What repairs had to be done/ what was done before you got it
     
  4. Aug 14, 2010 at 11:01 PM
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    Nothing....just oil change
     
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    Getting a new engine at only 140k would make me wonder how it's been maintained through its life, unless I knew exactly why it was swapped (freak mishap or damage somehow unrelated to a crash or maintenance).
     
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    He did a compression test and found out he had two bad head gaskets so instead of just replacing the top he replaced the whole motor.
     
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    true....why was it changed?
     
  8. Aug 14, 2010 at 11:30 PM
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  9. Aug 15, 2010 at 12:32 PM
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    How does the rest of the truck look and check out? Price should be adjusted for the miles. Know a trusted mechanic to check it out?
     
  10. Aug 15, 2010 at 2:04 PM
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    bought mine with 155,000
    no motor swaps yet
     

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