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Good buy or no?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 96tacocat, Jun 1, 2021.

  1. Jun 1, 2021 at 11:54 AM
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    96tacocat

    96tacocat [OP] New Member

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    Brand new member here! Looking to get out of my 2017 Jeep Cherokee :)sick:) . This car is sluggish, small fuel tank, horrible transmission and I just don't like driving it anymore. I was looking at Tacomas. I came across one at a dealership:

    2015 Tacoma Double Cab PreRunner
    • V6, 2WD
    • One owner
    • 72k miles
    • Pictures show no damage, rust but would definitely check in person
    They want $20k for it. From my research that seems very good but wanted to get opinions.
     
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  2. Jun 1, 2021 at 11:58 AM
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    Tacospike

    Tacospike Semi-Unknown Custodial Member

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    Doesn't seem bad with how much used Tacoma's are going for now.
     
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  3. Jun 1, 2021 at 12:00 PM
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    mikkydee

    mikkydee My Taco 2007 DCLB 4x4 Man Truck

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    I agree. Sounds like a good.deal especially for.a low.mileage 2015
     
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  4. Jun 1, 2021 at 12:00 PM
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    96tacocat

    96tacocat [OP] New Member

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    That is what I figured. Wasn't sure if I would need 4WD or not.
     
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  5. Jun 1, 2021 at 12:12 PM
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    Rick's 2012

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    Make sure you don't want, or need, 4wd. You don't want to have buyers regret.
    If you're sure that you don’t, and it paseses a 'thorough' inspection. It sounds good..

    My first 3 pickups were 2wd. But l never needed the use of a 4wd. If you ever plan on going off road, or you tough terrain, I'd get a 4wd. It's nice to have.
     
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  6. Jun 1, 2021 at 12:12 PM
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    kevinRR

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    If you plan on doing some camping or off roading I would definitely go with 4wd. It wouldn't hurt to have it just in case.
     
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  7. Jun 1, 2021 at 12:16 PM
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    busychild

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    or if you are in a cold weather state. one of the biggest eye openers is moving from a vehicle that is FWD or FWD Bias to something that is RWD. especially in our trucks they are very light in the rear and like to get slidey when wheel friction is low
     
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  8. Jun 1, 2021 at 12:21 PM
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    Rainier

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    with under 72k miles, sounds fair.
    I wouldn't buy another 2wd truck unless it was a KILLER deal though
     
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  9. Jun 1, 2021 at 12:23 PM
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    96tacocat

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    Yeah I want 4WD after thinking about it again. Found a similar truck with 4x4 at $22k but had 110k mileage. Wasn't sure if that was too much
     
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  10. Jun 1, 2021 at 12:32 PM
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    MR5X5

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    Getting out of the jeep because it is sluggish has small fuel tank and horrible transmission....

    You realize the Tacoma suffers from a little bit of all that too...

    That said, I like mine just fine.
     
  11. Jun 1, 2021 at 12:45 PM
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    Small fuel tank... yes. Slugish... no. 5 speed auto is great.
     
  12. Jun 1, 2021 at 12:56 PM
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    110K is only being broken at that point
    Def go with 4x4
     
  13. Jun 1, 2021 at 1:02 PM
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  14. Jun 1, 2021 at 1:22 PM
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    Blockhead

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    I live in Western Pa. so I would pass, mainly because it’s only 2wd.
     
  15. Jun 1, 2021 at 1:35 PM
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    gotoman1969

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    22k for the 4wd is a steal. Down Texas way I found 4 2015 dcsb less than 90k all low 30s
     
  16. Jun 1, 2021 at 1:41 PM
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    Like, so many.
    Do you? If so, that's not the truck for you.
     
  17. Jun 1, 2021 at 1:42 PM
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    Thunder Fist

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    Like, so many.
    Yeah, do that one.
     
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  18. Jun 1, 2021 at 2:11 PM
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    mikkydee

    mikkydee My Taco 2007 DCLB 4x4 Man Truck

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    6" lift, 20 " inch rims, 34" tires, billet grill, aftermarket fender flares, custom rear bumper, DVd player with backup camera, all LED lights
    Of course REAL MEN drive 4x4s!
     
  19. Jun 1, 2021 at 2:17 PM
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    RedWings44

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    I wouldn't buy a 4x2 unless it is a classic and not my daily. But I also don't live in the south and have to deal with winter on top of wanting to off road from time to time.
     

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