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Buying a Tacoma

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Miyco, Nov 15, 2019.

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Nov 15, 2019 at 2:05 PM

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Im looking at buying a 1991 Tacoma and was wondering if I could get some ideas whether this is a good idea or not! Here is the truck I’m looking at...

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Check for frame rust. Check everything rubber (belts, hoses, door seals etc), its a 30 year old truck. Says its got a new timing belt (which is good), they can be expensive. Depends on the market in your area; $6500 is not cheap and its got a lot of miles.

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Miyco[OP] initial post: ↑

Hello friends!

Im looking at buying a 1991 Tacoma and was wondering if I could get some ideas whether this is a good idea or not! Here is the truck I’m looking at...
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Welcome to TW! I'd ask for more pics of the frame to scan for more rust.

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