Need buying advice on this TRD Off Road

http://okaloosa.craigslist.org/cto/5870512312.html

Seems like a pretty good price. Going to look at it tomorrow. Seller says it has exhaust leak at the cats, otherwise just the roof damage. Never owned a Taco yet. Any red flags I should be aware of?

Thanks for your input.

 

Do a once over of the frame. Wouldn't hurt to take a white light to the undercarriage.

 

keep in mind this is a prerunner (2wd) and not a 4x4

check for frame rot, and other usual used vehicle checklist items.

 

Run that thing through 3 car washes back to back.

 

Good point. Especially with the faux 4WD look to it. That would be a dealbreaker if I was buying.

OP, the other advice here is valid though. Frame, leaks, test drives, trouble codes, etc.

 

All good advice. Thanks gents.

 

152000 miles and 6K? I'd keep looking for a cleaner one, but it's your money

 

It's a great buy if it doesn't have the crunched roof. If the mods aren't too goofy inside, it
might make a good starter truck for a young person. The roof is very hard to fix and could
be costly.

 

see if that head gasket has been replaced....
If yes, then I would likely pull the trigger on it.

good luck!

 

actually $5000.00 would be a better price.
Then you'll have $1000- for any repairs and some New BLHM Headlights.

Financially speaking $5000- is the difference between a CASH SALE and someone needing financing
Generally Speaking... That's the real asking price IMO