First time buyer

I'm new to the Tacoma world and am looking for a first gen as a reliable DD. I found one locally that seems to be fairly priced but I am concerned about rust on the frame.

let me know your thoughts about the rust on the frame and if it isn't an issue or if I should run. I took a hammer to the rust and the frame didn't dent and had a consistent ping w/ no hollow sounds.

The truck is a 95', that being said I know its not going to be perfect, I just want to avoid the frame cracking on me.

Thanks for the help.

Hi

 

Keep searching.

 

Welcome aboard.

 

stick your fingers inside the frame holes see what's what...

check drain holes for blockage

 

Run

cant tell if it it dirt or not. but the second picture looks like someone may have tried repairing that frame already

 

Don't buy that time bomb man keep looking it will pay off

 

Run away, it would be too much work to preserve. You can get a newer ranger for under 10 is great shape

 

well, even if that frames passes the hammer test, you can't leave it like that. You'll have a lot of work to do on the frame (and yes, it looks like it was already patched up in second pic)... but truth is that the truck needs a whole new frame anyway

pass, unless it is dirt cheap and you want a project to work on

 

Thanks for the quick responses everyone. Its sounds like I should avoid the hassle and find a truck with a better frame.