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Is this a good deal?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 02TACOMA4WD, Dec 12, 2011.

  1. Dec 12, 2011 at 8:59 AM
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    02TACOMA4WD

    02TACOMA4WD [OP] Well-Known Member

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    4x4, 3.4L V-6, 5-SP Manual transmission, SR5, TRD Pkg (Rear electric locking diff), power windows and locks, tow package, BFG All-Terrains, 245k miles. All
    maintenance intervals have been followed: oil changes every 4k using Toyota or Wix filters, timing belt/waterpump/thermostat at 90k intervals, front and
    rear diffs,tranny and transfer case at 20k intervals w/ synthetic oil. Includes a Mountaineer insulated camper shell w/ roof rack ($1200 new) and 2 spare
    tires. There is body damage from off-roading thus the low asking price. KBB value is $5150


    $$4500

    http://images.craigslist.org/5O55T45S63n63k63o8bbb4af9ec84886312da.jpg

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  2. Dec 12, 2011 at 9:03 AM
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    97yota4wd

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    alot of metal, small engine, decent travel.
    caged, camburg long travel, 50t leafpack (soon to be installed) light rack over cab, 5pt harnesses etc
    do you know what kind of off roading damage?

    245k is alot of miles, especially if its been off roaded.

    Dylan, would you buy my truck if it was all stock, for 4500 knowing how much i romped it? just keep that in mind:)
     
  3. Dec 12, 2011 at 9:05 AM
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    02TACOMA4WD

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    the driver side quarter panel has a couple of dents towards the rear
     
  4. Dec 12, 2011 at 9:06 AM
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    97yota4wd

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    caged, camburg long travel, 50t leafpack (soon to be installed) light rack over cab, 5pt harnesses etc
    on the bed or like in the ex cab?
     
  5. Dec 12, 2011 at 9:08 AM
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    02TACOMA4WD

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    the bed side
     
  6. Dec 12, 2011 at 9:37 AM
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    97yota4wd

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    caged, camburg long travel, 50t leafpack (soon to be installed) light rack over cab, 5pt harnesses etc
    i think if you can jew him down to 3k then id take it in a heart beat.

    just use the mileage and the damage as wiggle room
     
  7. Dec 12, 2011 at 9:37 AM
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    beerye

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    Sounds a little bit pricey, for that many miles. If you want more of a true market price, you should check out Edmunds.com because they are A LOT BETTER at what the real price is. I have been in the automotive sales industry for over 8 years, and KBB is always WAY HIGH!!! I bet edmunds would put this car around $2000 private party.
    I would try to get him down below $4k.
    Have you done a compression test on the motor?
     
  8. Dec 12, 2011 at 10:32 AM
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    97yota4wd

    97yota4wd Well-Known Member

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    agree, and no he hasnt done a comp test
     

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