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Buy this or put a new engine in my 98 Tacoma

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 98_3RZ_NIC, Dec 26, 2023.

  1. Dec 26, 2023 at 8:09 PM
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    98_3RZ_NIC

    98_3RZ_NIC [OP] Well-Known Member

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    i drove it. It was perfect. Yes I would plan to resell it. I never keep anything long. So I’m gonna pass.
     
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  2. Dec 26, 2023 at 8:31 PM
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    Scooped hoods do not mean theyre supercharged. the sc was only an option and never standard, same goes for e-locker

    the scooped hood looks to be oem. giveaway for me are the hood stickers and scooped hood insulator. usually people who add scooped hoods skip the hood insulator.

    another clue is the "newer" style sr5 over fenders. this is a true "Highlander" trim model
     
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  3. Dec 27, 2023 at 9:12 AM
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    98_3RZ_NIC

    98_3RZ_NIC [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So I got him down to $3600 for the rebuilt title!!! I’m buying it today I think.
     
  4. Dec 27, 2023 at 9:50 AM
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    iwashmycar

    iwashmycar a lot

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    wow thats really good
     
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  5. Dec 27, 2023 at 9:58 AM
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    I thought so. Has a rough Carfax but it’s been all fixed and inspected. I drove it highway speeds and it drives really nice. No weird noises or shakes.
     
  6. Dec 27, 2023 at 10:22 AM
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    Kevins60

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    Make sure your insurance company will cover a car with a rebuilt or salvage title. Some won’t, some will but may require an inspection prior to writing.
     
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  7. Dec 27, 2023 at 10:27 AM
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    98_3RZ_NIC

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    I’m gonna call right now and make sure.
     
  8. Dec 28, 2023 at 3:28 AM
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    Kevins60

    Kevins60 axle wrap tells me my rear brakes are working

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    How did you make out?
     
  9. Dec 28, 2023 at 8:21 AM
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    How's the frame?
    In Arizona you can get a salvaged title changed to to regular witha DOT inspection.
    Plus, who cares if you plan on keeping it;.
    It looks really nice...
     
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  10. Dec 28, 2023 at 1:26 PM
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    I didn’t end up buying it. I want a clean title vehicle that hasn’t been wrecked. I paid for the Carfax on it and it was in 3 different accidents!!!
     
  11. Dec 28, 2023 at 2:28 PM
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    For 3k I’d still buy it and wouldn’t even feel bad if I crashed it again. Beater daily. Like you said, it drives nice and no shakes!
     
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  12. Dec 31, 2023 at 3:34 PM
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    Kevins60 axle wrap tells me my rear brakes are working

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    Ditto. For $3600 I would drive the wheels off of it.
     
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