Need Help from the Experts...

Folks.. I'm new here and looking to buy my first Tacoma. I've found one that I'm planning on checking out. Is there anything that I should pay particular attention to when looking for a Tacoma? Here is the listing for the truck I'm interested in. Any help is appreciated.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/1166188704.html

 

The first thing that strikes me about the listing is that it never specifies which engine / transmission the truck has ...

 

After talking to the seller its a 4cyl Automatic.

 

First two things I'd ask are:

(1) Why has it been (re-?)painted?
(2) What has it been used to tow?

 

What makes you think its been painted?

 

Does it pass or fail the internal frame rot warrantee through Toyota?

 

It's either been painted or those are some sort of add-on rocker panel covers (or whatever they're called) ...

No 1995.5 - 2004 Tacoma came from the factory with a two-tone body.

 

Good call! ...