Need help purchasing a 03 Taco in Temecula

Hey guys,

this is my first time purchasing a vehicle, let alone a used taco and I was wondering if anyone out there would be willing to help me out with a purchase.

Any advice? Any help would be much appreciated!

Thank you,

Steve

my convo with the registered owner:

"2003 Toyota Tacoma Extra Cab, 4x4, Auto, 2.7 Engine gas saver, 114K miles, Matching Canopy, Brass Guard, Step Bar, Towing, 3 inch Lift. This truck never been off road, always used Mobil 1 fill synthetic oil, Excellent condition inside and outside. This truck is hard to find. Always garage for $10,000 cash.
Fluids brake I haven't change and theres not problem on it. Transmission fluid I changed it and install a transmission cooler extra.
Gasket, no I haven't do anything there's no leak on the truck
spark plug changed 10k miles ago with platinum plugs.
spark plug wires no t his truck don't have that
its timing chain
air cleaner I replaced it with high performance K&N
fuel filter no theres no problem I always used premium high octaine gas
PVC valve no work done
This truck is mechanically great condition theres no problem on this truck.
Front Brakes pads and rotor was replaced last month and half ago
All gear oil and differential oil was changed to purple synthetic gear oil"

pics:

 

Hmmm. Seems a little steep. Id say maybe 7-9k

 

really, i just got him to drop it down from 14k.... >.<

 

everyone seems to be overpricing them then...

 

$10k is a decent price if it was a V6, since its a 4cyl with no TRD package I would say $7-$8k tops.

 

ouch, felt like i was pulling teeth when i tried to lower it that much... wonder if he would even budge lower. should i back out? told him i would meet up tomorrow.

 

I would back out and wait for the one you really want, do no settle.

People are always looking to sell their tacomas on here, check the for sale section.

Do you need a 4x4 or a pre-runner would be fine? a 4cyl 4x4 gets about the same mpg as a V6 pre-runner.

Also the 4cyl with 4x4 and extra cab is a dog.. you always are wishing it had more power for simple stuff like driving up hills on the interstate and towing is limited.

 

thanks, ill back out.

thought i had a good deal too. hard to find tacos at a fair price.

 

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/3189989760.html

How about this?

 

Makes me wonder why its so cheap...

 

Front bumper seems to have damage.

 

removed already. lol. OP check out the buy/sell/trade section. people are looking to sell their tacos with lifts and mods already. not a bad option and people who are on here are more likely to take care of their truck, they care enough to come on here to learn more about their vehicle.

 

I've been checking, but most are single cabs. Still looking.

 

got pretty much the same truck mentioned in the op, but a 97 with 135k miles for 4500. campershell and all.
for a v6 with trd package 10k would have been a good deal. I4 with no TRD for 10k is WAY too high

 

Wow, 10K is really high, I would keep lookin.

If you need a vehicle checked out I do that for $40, bring it to me I will look at if for an hour and give you a rundown of the entire vehicle to better inform you of a vehicles condition before making that type of investment.

If you need anything PM me, I would be glad to help!

 

So, I finally found a tacoma in socal for $11,500. Officially part of the TW family with my 2005 trd sports 4x4 with 83k miles!

 

Nice, Congratulations.

 

How'd you get that truck for 11 grand?

 

A lot of patients, TW help, and luck! =D.


Now... where would you recommend I go 4WDing for the first time?

 

you sonovabitch! what a find!