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looking to purchase this truck what is everyones opinion should i buy sight un seen?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by surferstu121, Feb 7, 2018.

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  1. Feb 7, 2018 at 7:18 AM
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    ROUGH COUNTRY FRONT 2 INCH LEVEL KIT, TINT, DIPPED RIMS, DITCH LIGHTS, CUSTOMER REAR FACING LIGHT, INTERIOR MATS
    you can always refuse the repairs the dealer recommends... or use the parts list to rebuild the truck yourself... the reason i say have a dealer clear it before you buy is so you dont buy a pos that is no good
     
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  2. Feb 7, 2018 at 7:18 AM
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    Tacoma's sell extremely well...They generally command a high re-sale value. With that, a CHEAP Tacoma that needs to be sold via internet is a bit of a red flag. But....that does NOT mean something has to be wrong... I would however, look closely.
     
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  3. Feb 7, 2018 at 7:19 AM
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    Agreed.
     
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  4. Feb 7, 2018 at 7:26 AM
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  5. Feb 7, 2018 at 7:28 AM
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    Pics look like the truck was run through typical "clean up shop".... ie, spray bombed under side where EVERYTHING is same color black.
     
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  6. Feb 7, 2018 at 7:31 AM
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    I like those single cabs! :anonymous:
     
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  7. Feb 7, 2018 at 10:25 AM
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    It’s about 1200 miles away. So i would have to fly out and see it. I’m going to see if anyone is in the area that may want to check it out for me before I make the journey
     
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  8. Feb 7, 2018 at 10:26 AM
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    Thanks for the advise everyone!! I have contacted the dealer requesting more information on the frame and ext.

    If anyone is in the area it would be awesome if they could go check it out for me. I would pay them to do so.
     
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  9. Feb 7, 2018 at 10:27 AM
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    Hopefully no one scoops it up from under me before I get the chance to check it out.
     
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  10. Feb 7, 2018 at 10:28 AM
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    Closest TW'ers I know of to that area would be from the Nashville Tenn area. You may want to post in Tennessee thread to see if anyone there can scope it out for you.
     
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  11. Feb 7, 2018 at 10:29 AM
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    How far are you from there?
     
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  12. Feb 7, 2018 at 10:41 AM
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    I will be there on business BUT I will be in meetings all day.
     
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  13. Feb 7, 2018 at 10:42 AM
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    I live in NH.. I will not buy it out from under you. I was kidding about that.
     
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  14. Feb 7, 2018 at 10:48 AM
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    Phoosa I never saw nothing.

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    I wouldn't buy sight unseen. It's been modded...may not be much, but it has been modified.


    The blue wiring in the engine bay appears to be power wire for an amplifier.
    Seems there is/was some form of audio work done.

    Did they hack the wiring harness?
    Did they do it correctly?

    Just my .02 though
     
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  15. Feb 7, 2018 at 1:05 PM
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    If you get any free time to check it out let me know I can pay ya
     
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  16. Feb 7, 2018 at 1:09 PM
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    Will do.. No need for $$
     
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  17. Feb 7, 2018 at 7:34 PM
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    Real nice truck ,and a real good price too,if the frame is good that truck wont last long for 10 grand
     
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  18. Feb 7, 2018 at 7:46 PM
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    I don't buy any vehicle or high dollar item sight unseen. Just asking for trouble in my opinion.
     
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  19. Feb 7, 2018 at 8:26 PM
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    True,the O,P should have the dealer send a LOT more pictures of the frame and engine bay areas
     
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