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Considering trading in my Taco.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Beken80, Aug 29, 2019.

  1. Aug 29, 2019 at 4:05 PM
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    Beken80

    Beken80 [OP] Active Member

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    What's up everyone. So last November my truck got rear-ended. There was damage to my passenger side bumper and corner panel, same side. 2 months ago some prick side swiped my truck overnight while it was parked, (driver side corner panel and bumper. Today, my wife got rear-ended. The guy fell asleep at the wheel. It's been 3 accidents in 10 months and I'm seriously considering just trading my truck in. This time the damage is a lil more severe. That whole bed is going to have to be replaced. What do you guys think?

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  2. Aug 29, 2019 at 4:09 PM
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    CrispyTacoLover

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    Fix and sell. It’s cursed.
     
  3. Aug 29, 2019 at 4:11 PM
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    john221us

    john221us Well-Known Member

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    That sucks. Bad luck. Maybe have it painted OSHA orange... If it is fixed right, you should probably keep it. You'll get killed on resale if that stuff hits Carfax.
     
  4. Aug 29, 2019 at 4:12 PM
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    ICU1

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    Do you know a good Priest. That is terrible bro. I think I’d be doing the same thing. If your next truck is a Tacoma, change color.
     
  5. Aug 29, 2019 at 4:15 PM
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    Taconator_

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    I say removed the bed and do this instead lol.





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  6. Aug 29, 2019 at 4:22 PM
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    Hobbs

    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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    Yep…
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    Trade it in.
     
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  7. Aug 29, 2019 at 4:29 PM
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    shakerhood

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    Yep, time for a new Tacoma.
     
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  8. Aug 29, 2019 at 4:32 PM
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    Tocamo

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    Should have gotten an Off-Road Taco :D
     
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  9. Aug 29, 2019 at 4:33 PM
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    Evlkarl

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    Keep the truck have the bed replaced. The damaged bed can be fixed and make a trailer out of it.

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    of Course there is always the pool option from Wally Mart.:D:D

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  10. Aug 29, 2019 at 4:39 PM
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    ICU1

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    Are twin 50’s standard?
     
  11. Aug 29, 2019 at 6:17 PM
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    513Mugsy

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    It might be just as easy to find a Toyota dealer with a body shop that will trade you for a new 2019 at a nice discount...
     
  12. Aug 29, 2019 at 6:18 PM
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    QuicksandTaco

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    Bad luck for sure. Get rid of that thing ASAP.
     
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  13. Aug 29, 2019 at 6:23 PM
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    Beken80

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    The dealership I bought it from has a body shop. That's definitely where I'll be going to get the work done.
     
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  14. Aug 29, 2019 at 6:24 PM
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    Nice96

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    My 99 was hit same way but twice got fixed kept it 17 yrs no issues but it's either cursed or u got some shitty luck but it looks bad I would cut my losses now unload it
     
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  15. Aug 29, 2019 at 6:24 PM
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    I think I am. The more I think about it the more I'm leaning towards that decision.
     
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  16. Aug 29, 2019 at 6:27 PM
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    Beken80

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    Yea I'm not worried about the work being done. Especially since Toyota dealership will be doing the work, it's guaranteed for life. It's just the fact that shit keeps happening to it. Definitely getting another Tacoma just need to get rid of this specific truck.
     
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  17. Aug 29, 2019 at 6:33 PM
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    mysubiewasalemon

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    Trade someone the hood before you trade it in
     
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  18. Aug 29, 2019 at 6:46 PM
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    CaptDavid

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    Hopefully insurance co will cut you a check for loss of value. In addition to the repair cost. Assuming the prick that hit you had insurance. I'd get a new on .
     
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  19. Aug 29, 2019 at 7:16 PM
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    Truc577

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    It’s cursed
     
  20. Aug 29, 2019 at 7:19 PM
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    Ama230

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    You look like you drive.

    You are that person that has a beat up vehicle cause you drive like a freemason.
     
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