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Rusted frame

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by elbanditto, Apr 21, 2023.

  1. Apr 21, 2023 at 10:39 AM
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    elbanditto

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    Hi all,

    So my dad's 2003 tacoma has a rusted frame. I really don't know too much about the shape of the frame and don't have pics right now.
    We are taking it to a safetcap place soon. But I was wondering if the cost is too high to do the work. Do people buy tacomas with rusted frames?
    His has 65k miles and was always taken to the dealer for service. Would he get a few grand or a a cup of coffee from dunking donuts for it?

    (Pretty crappy the techs never said anything until a year after the warranty expired. English isn't my dad's first language so he didn't understand the mailings. )

    Thanks
     
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  2. Apr 21, 2023 at 10:40 AM
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    Post pictures of the frame.
     
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  3. Apr 21, 2023 at 10:44 AM
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    The value will depend on the truck's configuration (2wd single cab vs a 4wd Double Cab V6) and the amount of damage on the frame. Where you are located is also a big factor...
     
  4. Apr 21, 2023 at 10:46 AM
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    Also, a dealer maintained 65K mile Tacoma will likely be worth putting a new frame under it.
     
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  5. Apr 21, 2023 at 11:09 AM
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    It's 4wd double cab and we're in MA.
     
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    Dealer quoted 20k which I belive but that's tough to swallow lol. Safetcap on the phone said maybe worst case aside from junking is $8k but my dad might want to get out of it since he has another newer car.
     
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  7. Apr 21, 2023 at 11:15 AM
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    Can you post some pics of the truck when you get the chance? Any exterior rust?
     
  9. Apr 22, 2023 at 1:52 AM
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    it comes down to the buyer and what they are willing to pay.

    i have bought 1 4Runner and 1 Tacoma for $ 500.00 each with repairable frame rust.

    Both 2000 models.

    It comes down to if the owner can repair the frame or needs to farm it out.

    how bad a project or donor truck might be needed.
     
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  10. Apr 22, 2023 at 4:18 PM
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    Oh and my dad said a new frame was going yo be $12k... Not as bad as $20k I guess lol
     
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    Dang. That’s some pretty serious frame rot. Truck is 100% worth saving imo.
     
  13. Apr 22, 2023 at 6:18 PM
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    It's worth money at least as a parts truck... They're pretty solid trucks. I just don't know if it would make since to pay for a new frame you might not break even.
     
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    Gorgeous truck and with that mileage it's a keeper.

    Where in MA are you?
     
  15. Apr 23, 2023 at 4:25 AM
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    I thought toyota stopped making frames for these trucks a few years ago.

    I wonder where the dealer would get the frame?.
     
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  16. Apr 23, 2023 at 4:27 AM
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  17. Apr 23, 2023 at 1:39 PM
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  18. Apr 23, 2023 at 3:56 PM
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    man thats just a tiny bit rusted compared to the one i just bought with 232K on it. would snap that up at a good price & sign a waiver.

    up where you live? expect to get hosed for any/everything to do with vehicles & they want inspections & so on.

    down here in SE Ohio? thats a couple evening fix with a pizza & a beverage.
     
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  19. Apr 23, 2023 at 3:58 PM
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    Might have good luck putting it up on eBay or similar online auction side. Have buyer pick it up and tow it home.
     
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  20. Apr 23, 2023 at 4:31 PM
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    he could post it here in the market place with a disclaimer of "as is".... i'd love to see a price on it....
     

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