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Is 255,000 miles bad for a 1996 Toyota Tacoma?

Discussion in 'Toyota Trucks & SUVs' started by Kian23, Oct 7, 2017.

  1. Oct 7, 2017 at 12:36 PM
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    Kian23

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    So I want to buy a 1996 Toyota Tacoma, but there are a couple flaws.
    It has 3.4l 4wd 255k miles.
    The owner has owned the truck for 5 years. The owner drives it a good amount of miles each day. (Before he decided he wanted to sell it) The owner has al changed the oil every 3000 miles. He says the the truck runs excellent. The Frame is shot with rust though.
    Truck has a bed cap too.
    So I'm wondering a couple things:
    1. Is it worth it to buy the truck?
    2. Is 255k miles bad fkr a 96 Tacoma?
     
  2. Oct 7, 2017 at 12:45 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    How much?

    Is the goal part out or using it?
     
  3. Oct 7, 2017 at 12:47 PM
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    PROseur

    PROseur Well-Known Member

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    Rust = why would you bother

    It’s like marrying a prostitute

    THere are plenty of rust free ones
    Search
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    Save $
    Buy a good one
     
  4. Oct 7, 2017 at 1:52 PM
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    Kian23

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    He is selling it for 1k and I have no idea about the goal part.
     
  5. Oct 7, 2017 at 1:53 PM
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    Plain Jane Taco

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    I wouldn't
     
  6. Oct 7, 2017 at 3:21 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    Pass.

    If the body is good, maybe $500 for parts.
     

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