Thinking of buying an '08 - is this much rust normal?

Thanks for the inout everyone, I figured it was a no go but wanted to see what you all thought. Your replies help frame my thought process as I continue the search.

 

Like chewing on aluminum foil.

 

BIG NOPE!

 

"Rest in Peace" Shame to see this on any vehicle, but especially so on a vehicle known to go 200,000 miles or more with reasonable care.

It's not what you see that matters when they look like this: it 's what you don't, can't, and never will see.

Welcome to TacomaWorld and glad you stopped by for input.

 

Where's it from? My 2010 doesn't look anything like that and I'm in the rust belt, but I took preventative measures.

 

Thank you for this post. Reminds me to do a complete Fluid Film party on my newly purchased 2013.

 

That truck is borked.

I just got tetanus from looking at it.

 

The tribe has spoken.....LOL

 

I'm in the 716 . I have a 2011 that had less rust than that. Basil Toyota replaced the frame 2 years ago

 

Man, I hope you did not pull the trigger on it !

 

Ya thats a scary one. I would RUN! All thats good for is the engine for a swap

 

mines bad but 1/ 10 of that. no way

 

Level of rust is considered normal for upstate New York, where vehicles are ready for the crusher after about 10 years of service if no rustproofing was done (imagine 2014 Tacomas going to the crusher en masse). The rust on this particular vehicle will be a headache to deal with.

 

Run as if your life depends on it. Unless you getting it for like 500 bucks.

 

If I lived in the rust belt where this was common I'd probably opt for a Fly n drive or look for one with the frame replaced. Purchase the vehicle from an area where rust isn't as common or severe. It's more expensive up front but it will definately be easier and cheaper in the long run. You can find dry Tacomas,

'06 with the original frame.

 

Welcome to the forum
Good decision.

As a general rule never buy a vehicle that has a nice fresh (rubberized) undercoating job.
They do that for hiding not protection.

 

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