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

I have an 05 i bought with similar miles 5years ago and i had to go through the frame warranty with it. Things they don't replace in the frame swap are;

Tow Bar
Motor and Transmission mounts
All the little electrical clips attached to the frame
Exhaust mount connections
UCA (But they did the lowers, weird)
Also the muffler (obviously) but will rust just as bad as the frame


Take a look at those and make sure they aren't about to fall of or rotted. my biggest concern was the tow bar for me it was rotted almost all the way through. i have still yet to replace the motor mounts but they will need it one day.

But truck looks like a good deal to me

 

oops, I only read the first page then commented, looks like you passed.

that truck was a piece anyway... good work.

 

Mines is a 06. Your lucky you have the camper shell on it. Man you can build anything with that shell on there. Double doors are a plus, I wanted super light but not a single cab. Wanted some room behind me.. Had it three months now how it looked when I bought it and 3000 dollars later.
Guys are right. you will love the 4x4. Have a dodge 3500 4x4 and now the Beach Buggy 4x4. They ain't hot rods but you take care of them I've already seen on this sight these things will last forever. Why I bought it.
265/75/16 Bliston 5100s all the way around set on 2 inches and a 2 inch block in the rear, you can go anywhere most 4x4s dare to try. You will love it.

 

I already found out I was wrong. Not sure where the hell I heard that misinformation. Probably elsewhere on the internet.

 

Well....I bought the truck. Yes, it has a few minor issues to be fixed but with the understanding that its a 14 year old truck, what do you expect. The motor, tranny, and 4 wheel drive checked out to be in great shape, just gonna need a little love and all will be good. The owner was very kind and willing to negotiate on the price. All in all, I think my 16 year old son is gonna love having a 4x4 tacoma as his first vehicle!

 

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Really?

You got this! bdunit

 

Amazing first truck! I got my first Tacoma brand new in 2000 and have been driving them ever since (on my 2nd one now).

 

Good luck O.P,first impressions are always correct.

 

Mine lasted 235ish kmiles.