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Discussion in 'New Members' started by yfzfreak33, May 9, 2011.

  1. May 9, 2011 at 11:59 AM
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    hi all... im looking into getting a 2nd generation tacoma not new im looking to buying used. I love everything about the tacoma, did alot of research on them so i know i want one but the only thing thats holding me back is the frame rust issue i get alot of mixed reviews on the frame... some say the rust is not that bad and some say it is. I also live in jersey right on the shore so i know that its not such a great area for rust issues. If i could get your guys honest answers that would be appreciated so i could make a decision on what truck to get. Im looking at the nissan frontier if anyone has any opinions on that I would like to hear. thanx
     
  2. May 9, 2011 at 5:26 PM
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    anybody?
     
  3. May 9, 2011 at 6:01 PM
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    Im wondering about the rust issue, I already have my eyes set on a second generation tacoma. I just dont wanna buy the truck and a few months or a year later it start rusting out on me so Im wondering how many ppl have rust issues?
     
  4. May 9, 2011 at 6:06 PM
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    The frame rust issues were on the 1st gen tacoma's only due to their boxed frame design. The Gen 2 Tacomas have an open C Channel frame , it is only boxed in the front. They fixed that problem.
     
  5. May 9, 2011 at 6:14 PM
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    ive heard that the issue is still with the second generation tacomas
     
  6. May 9, 2011 at 6:20 PM
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    Thats false; i live in CT and i commute 400+ miles a week. I Had a 2005 Tacoma and now a 2011 Tacoma. Never had any significant rust on the frame. I wash the frame after every snow and do preventative maintinence such as wire brush/ touch up on the frame. All truck frames will rust up here in the snow belt if you don't take care of them.
     
  7. May 9, 2011 at 6:27 PM
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    Go on google and type in 2005 tacoma frame rust it comes up with a bunch of people from other websites saying they still have rust im not saying i dont believe you i just need a lot of opinions.
     
  8. May 9, 2011 at 7:31 PM
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    it just sucks if it wasnt for the frame rust they would be the unstopable
     
  9. May 9, 2011 at 8:28 PM
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    how much would the sealant stuff be prob pricey from the dealership if so i wouldnt have the money to do that and thats ridiculous that i would have to go through that just to not have the frame rust
     
  10. May 9, 2011 at 10:23 PM
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    Whatever dude, I have never seen a 2nd gen frame rotted out. The Tacoma is #1 for a reason. Any other truck is just second rate. There are also cases of fords, nissans,etc frames rotting out, point is if you wash the frame off regularly and perform preventative maintenance, you will be just fine!!
     
  11. May 10, 2011 at 8:17 AM
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    From what I've seen, toyotas rust. But they have to to be fair... God knows the engine won't ever die so something has to go wrong so they can keep selling trucks. Toyota has been great about owning up to it with first gens, and I'm sure they'll take care of second gen owners if the problem arises. Get a taco. U you won't regret it.
     
  12. May 10, 2011 at 10:17 AM
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    yea its gonna be a tough choice im just gonna have to go out and check out some 2nd gen tacos see if i can find rust and ask around more this research shit sucks lol
     
  13. May 10, 2011 at 8:17 PM
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    Im wondering about the rust issue, I already have my eyes set on a second generation tacoma. I just dont wanna buy the truck and a few months or a year later it start rusting out on me so Im wondering how many ppl have rust issues?
     
  14. May 10, 2011 at 10:11 PM
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    you posted a comment i said before?
     

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