I'm buying one of these, which would you buy?

Been crawling Craigslist & Autotrader and have found some promising prospects.
They are listed below and I've also included a picture and basic information.
Don't forget to vote on the poll! Thanks in advance!

EDIT: Option B is disqualified!
EDIT_2: Option C is disqualified! ( rebuilt title )

Which one would you buy? and why?

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Option A:2003 Tacoma Prerunner Xtra Cab TRD 91k miles $11.9k OBO
Still have to check Carfax. I talked to the owner and he sounds like an honest guy, he says the truck is clean. Leaning towards this one. Timing belt needs replacement ( negotiating factor )
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=33301&endYear=2004&modelCode1=TACOMA&showcaseOwnerId=1086805&startYear=2001&makeCode1=TOYOTA&firstRecord=26&sellerTypes=b&searchRadius=300&mmt=%5BTOYOTA%5BTACOMA%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D&listingId=346499956&listingIndex=12&Log=0





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Option B: 2004 Tacoma Prerunner Crew Cab 78k miles $13.5k OBO
I'm going to look at this one tomorrow.
http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/3893768197.html

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Option C: 2004 Tacoma Xtra Cab 4x4 102k miles $12.5k OBO
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/3866766588.html




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Option D: 2003 Tacoma Xtra Cab TRD 103k miles $11.5k ++ ( Dealer )
http://www.motorcarsoftampa.com/2003_Toyota_Toyota_194285949.veh





Thanks!

 

Do you need 4WD? If so that eliminates three options.

If not, that eliminates one option

 

Don't need 4x4 or a crew cab, but it either would be a plus.

 

I only see one 4x4!?!?!?

I would go with A or D if you don't need a 4x4 and with A IIRC it has a chain not a timing belt

 

All seem high, but the dealer one.. Not what I would think.

All look good.. I would have to say a

 

says 6 cyl. 3.4L v6 is a belt.

 

I wasn't 100% sure on that. Thanks

 

I like D

 

Not much need for a 4x4 in Florida, purely recreational, would be nice to have thought

 

Looks like they are some nice trucks. I chose B because well i like double cabs, but really for me it would depend on details that haven't been given. I didn't check the links but make sure the one you buy isn't a rebuilt title, they may be in fine mechanical condition, and rebuilt the proper way but if you go to sell the vehicle the market value decreases a LOT, especially when you aren't the one who had the truck fixed and you're without service records n such. Also make sure they aren't rusted out.

Those were two of my biggest criteria when buying my truck.

 

If it were me, I would go C. But 4x4 is a must for me in utah. All of those prices seem to be pretty well within ordinary range, IMO.

 

Go with option D, white Tacomas FTW!!!

 

Voted option B, I've got the crew cab and my fathers got the extended cab and he's constantly saying how he should have bought the 4 door. Not just for carrying more people but its nice to have a full back seat to throw stuff if needed especially when I go out if town ect.

 

option C @ $11.5K
idk what you're specifically looking for but you have mentioned that having 4x4 is a plus...i see 4x4 like a condom; "It's great to have it & not need it than need it & not have it."
Im a double cab 4x4 guy @ heart, but don't see it listed as a buying option.

just my .02

 

I voted for the DC but didn't notice it was only 2 wheel drive, I'd get one of the 4x4's. Like the post above said, it's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. People can talk all day about the drawbacks to having a 4x4 but IMO the only real drawback is a bit more work when it comes time to change out the diff oil.

 

I like option B but since the ad is so poorly written I would disqualify it from the running.

 

I would go C. What they said ^^^^. It's better to have 4wd and not need it, than need it and not have it.

 

There isn't much price difference here to justify NOT buying the 4x4. If it's between these only, I chose C. Better to have and not need, than need and not have (Is there an echo in here).

 

So for $600 more over option A, you get 4x4, a year newer, and only 11k more miles? Seems kinda like option C is a no brainer to me, assuming both trucks are in equal condition and you like black.

 

If I had to choose, always 4x4 though if I were you, I would look for 2002 and older.