buying 2nd gen Toyota

How’s it going, im new to forums and I’m looking to buy my first Tacoma. I have one I’m looking at and I took it to get a pre buyers inspection done and they came up with some problems. I was wondering if I could get some advice on what y’all think. It’s an 2006 2wd 4dr prerunner attached is the problems. It’s very clean on inside and has had only one owner. He’s asking 7k

 

This leaks, that is low, this is missing.

HARD PASS

Very thorough inspection , how much did it cost you?

 

50$, shop called Auto Tek. Very high rated and well known shop where I live. They told me if I put 2-3 grand into it, it would be in great condition.

 

More than likely the REAR MAIN SEAL is leaking... (residue fluid on transmission) which is a bit more extensive.

 

Yeah those oil leaks would scare me, I'd probably pass. The rest of the issues aren't a big deal though.

 

The owner is a family friend, he hasn’t put it for sale yet, he just heard I was looking and offered to let me take it for a couple days and see if I like it. It has 175k miles

 

Anymore pics?

 

4 or 6 cylinder? If it were a 6 cylinder I would pass because of the head gasket issue in the early years. I've read that's it was fixed late '06 '07.
What does the frame look like as well?

 

If you can fix most of the stuff on the list yourself, i'd say go for it. My 06 has a slight leak in the passenger side valve cover gasket also, but its very small and not overly concerning to me since i can replace it myself if it gets any worse.

 

The truck was built 01/2006 I believe it is a 6cylinder. here are some more photos of the leaks. For the frame the shop that inspected didn’t say they saw any frame issues.

I appreciate yalls help!

 

No rust in those pics? You gotta be in the south. Rust has been my challenge so that’s what I’m going to say to look for.

 

He’s selling it for 7k I don’t mind putting 3k into it if that’s all It needs for it to last another 50,000 miles

 

Yea I’m in Texas. Only rust is in a few dings on hood

 

05/06 are known for the motor mount perch breaking the frame.. If you plan on wheelin hard you need to get the DMZ gusset kit installed.

PS: Yes i've broke mine and welded in the DMZ kit.

 

This is just going to be my highway commuter

 

Seriously, 175K and that is all from the PPI. After you buy it just take it to the carwash, power wash it, change the oil and filters and drive it. Take care of the front end work when you can as it will improve tire wear and ride. 2nd gen Tacomas all need front end work by 100K miles. Most folks just get use to the slow deterioration of the front end and never notice until really bad or never.

 

Mine lasted 238k...

 

I want to see the exterior of the truck, that will determine if it seals the deal or not.

 

engine? what failed? head gasket? rod bearing?

 

Head gasket