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Body Rust 23 off road

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Overheadsurf, Oct 12, 2024.

  1. Oct 16, 2024 at 2:04 PM
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    Overheadsurf

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    They say they will pull the front and rear glass and paint the whole roof. The dude even felt bad handing me the estimate. Going to look for other shops obviously. Anyone in central Florida that could recommend somewhere would be appreciated.
     
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  2. Oct 16, 2024 at 3:20 PM
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    I'm sure he feels terrible, one estimate at a time...
     
  3. Oct 16, 2024 at 3:23 PM
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    Can't hurt to see what Toyota says........:fingerscrossed:
     
  4. Nov 20, 2024 at 3:20 PM
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    Just thought I’d post an update. I’ve been going back and forth with Toyota corporate for over a month. Finally they are sending a tech from Toyota corporate to the dealership to inspect my truck. She also asked if I needed a rental. Not sure what to make of this new development. But at least they didn’t say flat out no. We’ll see I guess.
     
  5. Nov 27, 2024 at 10:08 AM
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    Always say yes and take the free rental. If they have your truck and you have theirs, it makes it easier for them to think you aren't ''just'' going away.
     
    Stuck in VT and Chew like this.
  6. Nov 27, 2024 at 10:13 AM
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    if it’s a dealership getting ready to sell the truck, they will get some dude to sand it down and hit it with some touchup paint and maybe some paint protection.

    If a body shop gets a whiff that somebody with deep pockets is paying for it he is already getting ready to speed dial the hookers and his coke dealer.
     
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  7. Nov 27, 2024 at 10:22 AM
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    OnHartung'sRoad -So glad I didn't take the other...

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    Curious-did you ever drive it at the beach ….in the water? Sorry this happened so soon for you. Wouldn’t have believed it could happen already to a ‘23.

    Thanks for the updates about your dilemma.
     
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  8. Nov 27, 2024 at 10:40 AM
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    Thanks for the advice.
     
  9. Nov 27, 2024 at 10:40 AM
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    Nope. Never drove it on the beach.
     
  10. Nov 27, 2024 at 10:49 AM
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    I had a rust spot like that on my 3rd gen 4Runner and I only paid 350 dollars. Go to an independent body shop instead of the dealership.
     
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  11. Nov 27, 2024 at 10:58 AM
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    How many miles did it have when you drove it off the lot?
     
  12. Nov 27, 2024 at 11:12 AM
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  13. Nov 27, 2024 at 11:12 AM
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    8 or so I think
     
  14. Nov 27, 2024 at 11:41 AM
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    Yep!
    Many dealers no longer have a legit collision shop, and are going to mark it up and sub it out.
     
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  15. Nov 27, 2024 at 11:42 AM
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    No that didn’t have to take off the windshield but it still shouldn’t cost anywhere near 4K for that.
     
  16. Nov 27, 2024 at 12:14 PM
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    You have a right to be pissed. And Toyota has the right to have their face punched in for having such garbage paint. And for not having a driver side grab handle.
     
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  17. Nov 27, 2024 at 1:55 PM
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    Thats real messed up. It is 4K now but it will be even more expensive later if rust spreads.

    It cost me 5K to repair tailgate, damaged rear bumper, side fender all together when i was rear ended, 3 weeks truck at body shop. I feel like that 4K is kinda expensive, try other shops , see what they estimate.

    btw, are u still paying for the truck? or its paid off
     
  18. Nov 27, 2024 at 3:59 PM
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    I’m still paying on the truck. I took it to Toyota just to see what they would say. They have a “certified” body shop on the premises and that’s where I got the 4 grand quote from. It included pulling the windshield and rear glass which I’m not a fan of to be honest. I’m supposed to meet with the tech from Toyota on Monday. If they say that I’m on the hook for it. I’ll get other quotes for sure. No way I’m paying 4 grand for that. I just want to make sure it’s done correctly and that I don’t have a leak or rust in the future.
     
  19. Nov 27, 2024 at 4:09 PM
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    Like they sold you certified truck? I have no idea how it rusted that bad in 1 year lol. Did you buy it new or pre owned?
     
  20. Nov 27, 2024 at 4:18 PM
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    The truck was brand new when I bought it. I bought it on November 20, 2023, so I’ve had it just over a year but I noticed the rust in October. It was the last of the 3rd gen. It has 15k miles on it. The body shop is certified. Whatever that means. The dealer claims the rust is from a rock chip.
     

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