Buying a new to me 05 and have Q's

Hi all,

I have an 08 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V and i have just become engaged. So the car needs to go and I was looking at a Tacoma. I have started to talk to a guy about him buying my car and I his 05 Tacoma SR5 TRD sport. We haven't met yet, but is there anything about 05 I should know about?

I have been doing some research and I see the thread about the motor mounts. I just don't want to get into a truck that could be a problem down the road. I have run the CarFax on it and it was clean, but I don't know much about these trucks. The last Toy I had was a '94 (before they called them Tacoma's they were just pickup trucks) and I knew all about it before I bought it. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated, thank

~Masada~

 

why do you need to get rid of the se-r now that you're engaged?
just curious...

 

Why have two cars when my finace has one that is paid for and I can get a truck? Plus I want to explore some of the desert areas I have never been to so a truck is needed.

 

So no things to be aware of when looking at 05+ Tacoma's?

 

Damn straight there is..

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/21849-05-motor-mounts-failed-failing.html

05 motor mounts premature failure... very very nasty if it happens to your truck, but.... the majority of ppl don't have the issue.

If you plan on wheeling it, or if previous owner wheeled it, approach with caution.

 

I plan on moderate to light offroading until I get more money to put into the truck.

 

Start reading that link I posted and make the decision.
Thats the only real issue with 05's.

 

I sold my 2007 Mazda3s for a Toyota Tacoma.

The 2005 PreRunner TRD Off Road truck has given me no problems since I've owned it (starting 7/08). Running CarFax I found out that I was either the 3rd or 4th owner but it's been running like a sewing machine. Bought it with 56k and now it has 71k.

If I could have done anything different I would have with a 4x4. That's about it....

 

My 05 has almost 70k miles on it. I beat my truck up every chance I can get (see sig =)). The only problem I have with it is the damn overhead console keeps burning out.

Good luck to ya.

 

I traded in my 04 nissan sentra spec v and got $7500 trade in toward my 09 TRD Offroad

 

Because once he get's married "his" check book is "her" check book...Duh! LOL... Hey, I had a few last minute purchases while my money was still my money... 2 new shotguns, a new bow, and a new 4 wheeler. Just did squeeze them all in.

Good luck on the truck and marriage! Congrats.

 

Lol this place is awesome!!!

I can't spend too much money right now, because we are having a house built but I figure while I have some I should get my priorities in order...having a truck again. Thanks for all the input, I appreciate it.

Masada

 

gotcha(i have just become engaged. So the car needs to go )
the first post came off as if " i am getting married , so i need to get rid of the nissan"

GL with your purchase man