Considering a Crashed Truck

Time consuming but it can be done

 

Well I did pass this one up but definitely am considering this other one and I’m just doing some parts research and pricing. These TRD sports with the 6 speed manual do they have reverse camera and the back up sensors in the bumper been trying to look around or does it depend on the type of TRD sport also?

 

They can if the tech package was included on them. Look at the external rear view mirrors and if you see a small alert looking symbol etched in, it's a decent indicator that it does.

 

No, just no.
Too much of a hit. You may be able to make it look good, but safety and value will NEVER be the same.

 

2nd truck will need a frame and entire bed, just to start. That’s some coin!

Hopefully the bed didn’t nail the cab too.

Tacomas resale is stupid high, making buying a new/near new salvage not a good idea. Insurers won’t salvage these until they're worth just about nobody’s time.

You can buy an SR or SR5 new or a couple of years old for about the same you’ll be invested in either of the trucks you’ve listed.

 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CEEgnvA-fY8

 

Sure. If you wanna do it, do it. Anything is possible with time/money/know-how.

 

People not owning a body shop seriously buy these things? Crazy shit.

 

It looks like a 6MT. If that is the case, get it!

 

most definitely is

 

I know it might seem dumb or crazy but as I’m not looking for a resell with these I’m looking for a daily driver and something I can work on. I look more for these rear end hits as they tend to be cheaper than a front end where many areas are at risks. Had a ram 1500 while back fixed it and it was great no issues at all. Sold it and the selling price wasn’t great but I got what the truck cost + repairs cost

 

12,000 for truck 10,000 in parts, 35,000 in time and effort. What a deal

 

I paid 8k for truck $2500 parts and labor 17k miles on truck

 

If you get it for a crazy low price...buy it!, then keep it forever!...

 

Run from that truck, fast, he started fixing and stopped because it looks better than before but that one has significant frame damage on the driver's side

 

Which one the black one in this thread or this other grey one?

 

black one, they started fixing it so it wouldn't look so bad

 

yeah I ran from that one. Wasn’t good at all

 

Its a common scam going with copart and IAAI. Please be careful. Scammer would patched thing up and put it back in the auction and hope some first timer come along and pay for a vehicle that actually more damage than it looks. Couple rules that I strictly. only buy from insurance seller. If the vehicle been cycle through the auction more than one stay away. If possibl, ccheck the vehicle in person or pay a inspector. I got a few vehicles through Copart, includingmmy 17 OR. it was a good experience however, you must be very careful. If you find a vehicle you're interested, let me know help take a look at it.

Here's my latest rebuild

 

You may have a terrible time in trying to sell the truck in the future