Might buy a 2005 Tacoma in a few hours... need advice.

Currently checking out their profile because that often times says a lot lol

 

Where is it located?

 

Cincinnati.

 

Just check the fluids under the hood.
Test drive, walk around inspection and be done.
That is a good price for that area.

 

Looks like a good deal. I'd buy it!

 

Plug the vin into the Toyota owners website. It should give you some good information.

 

I've seen 2nd gens with more miles for double that price. Thats a pretty good deal.

 

My 2005 TRD Sport has a new frame and less miles and I wouldn’t sell it for anything less than 13-15k. Grab that deal fast! The new frame fixes the motor mount issue and the head gasket failure on those models seems to be a unicorn. If it’s a one owner truck that is a smoking deal. Good luck!

 

13-15K?

 

If a seller can produce good documentation on the maintenance that can also be a good indication.

 

When buying a used vehicle Always have it checked over before the purchase. That cap would be a bonus for me, after not having one for 18 years on my previous truck, I can't imagine not having one now.

 

Going low-ball is a fairly sure way of losing the sale. Ask any home buyer in a hot home market how they made out when they low-balled.

There are almost certainly many buyers willing to bid up the price if the deal is reasonably good. High offer wins.

 

Trucks are dime a dozen houses are just a little different. Like comparing apples to oranges I would say.

 

Don't even think about showing up without some kind of partial payment if you are interested. That truck will be gone within a few days and dont bother lowballing if you really want that truck. They will get asking price if they wait a few days.

 

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I am not as mechanically inclined as many of the folks here. But I keep this article bookmarked for good reference. I am sure folks here who are smarter than me will find this pretty basic but I find it useful. It might help you think through what you need to look at and what you might want to do if and when you buy the truck.

https://jalopnik.com/heres-what-it-cost-to-make-a-cheap-toyota-tacoma-as-rel-1796712352

 

That is hella of a deal

 

well.....

WTH Happened?

 

Just wanted to chime in, also bought a 2005 Tacoma almost two years ago with about 180k on it. Drove amazing for the time I’ve had it but the head gasket just failed on mine this past Sunday. Never overheated and the engine never really skipped a beat but plenty of exhaust fumes in the coolant.

If they allow you to, pull the back spark plugs and check for any damage or residue on them. The head gasket typically fails towards the back of the engine.