el paso taco stop?

Yep, it was Roger.

I don't plan on doing much in the near term, except get a spare.

I'll put a steel top on it eventually.

It's in really great shape.

Jim

 

Thanks! It doesnt seem too far Ill have to see if I can make it out there next time I head to EP... Hopefully Ill see some of you guys around... My bro says he doesnt see too many modded out tacos out there... especially not as many as in so cal but Ill tell him to wave if he sees any of you guys haha

 

awesome looking trailer - I need one for me, know of any?

 

That was a two year search to find one in El Paso.

When they show up on Craig's List, they're gone in a day or two, unless it's pricey (2K or more).

I found a heavily corroded M 100 a few months ago for $500. It was sold the next day.

Jim

 

I just got my OME 881 coils and wheelers 5 leaf pack. Now does anybody know a good installer here in El Paso?? I want the job done right with out any problems in the future. Thanks guys

 

Hektor,

4Wheel Parts can do it, but I have no idea how much.

Jim

 

I had Tinker Toys install mine, in and out in a day. They are on the west side of town off of Redd
584-5057

 

Max Tire on Dyer can do it also. Good prices.

 

Anyone wanna show me some trails out here. I've done about 1500 miles since Saturday and would like to get off-road!

 

Shoot me a text if anyone is free Tomoro 956 244 3014

 

I'm off tomorrow, but we can run out to Red Sands after work today if you want.

Jim

 

Thanx for the offer Jim, we went ahead and headed to marble falls. Maybe next time

 

My dad has one of those, I'm gonna see if he will sell it to me now that i have seen yours. What kinda mods you thinking and what will you use it for you think. Just general hauling of stuff or off road, camping, hunting etc.

 

Just general purpose at this stage.

I plan on adding a 48" 2x2 hitch extension and retain the lunette ring.

Spring over lift and sheet metal top.

Later, I'll swap out the axle for a 3500lbs Dexter with a six bolt Toyota pattern.

By the way, there was M 416 on El Paso Craig's List as of yesterday for $1100.

 

Hey whats up guys am new to the forum and looking at buying my first taco. I found this http://elpaso.en.craigslist.org/cto/3894531436.html in E.P. and maybe you guys recongnize the truck . Thanks

 

There was a truck like that on the Ft Bliss lemon lot around Feb this year for 13.5K, but I'm not sure it's the same one, as that one looked like this but had a lot more upgrades underneath (I crawled under it).

In any event, it's too expensive, IMO with that amount of mileage.

I'd have a hard time offering even 10K cash.

A private sale is generally better than a dealer as those guys will take you to the cleaners.

The more I think about this, that other truck had around 85K on the odometer, (I was pondering buying it), but I'll leave this in for you to compare to what this guy is asking.

Keep watching CL, there are better deals to be had.



Jim

 

^^Thanks for your opinion, am getting frustrated because it seems imposible to find a good deal in this trucks. I still got 2 more moths till I get(deployment) back so hopefully I can find something nice.

 

DJ,

When you search, I recommend searching "Toyota" vs "Tacoma" and search "by owner" as that will scrub out almost all dealers.

There was a kick ass private owner T-100 on CL for $3600 for ONE day that I had planned to look at but disappeared quickly.

There's also some good deals to be had on 2 and 3 gen 4Runners that can be modded into very capable overland/expedition bush rigs. I've seen V6 4runners with a little over 100k on the clock in the 10k range and that's not bad for a rig that will probably run for 200K or better. They're usually soccer mom rigs with zero off road time.

Additionally there are some killer Jeep XJs on CL right now for 3-5K. While not a Toyota, it's probably the best dollar for dollar entry point for some extremely capable rigs.

The most important thing is to have cash at the ready and visit the owner personally. I wouldn't try to buy while you're still deployed, as that's too many moving parts for most sellers.

Use these next two months to scout out rigs and think through what best serves you.

Thank you for your service I hope your next two months pass safely.

Jim

 

What year Toyota you looking to go with? There are a couple on there that I had seen today. http://elpaso.en.craigslist.org/cto.3881613122.html
Going to a nearby city might be an option too? Thanks for your service.

 

Hey guys thanks! am looking at any year DC SB 4x4 taco and FJ's too but that may be a little bit over my budget but I thing I just gonna wait till I get back, because even that my wife is local. she's not really helping lol.