What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

I agree with others that you got swindled on that price. I paid $14k for a 2012 SR5 access cab, with 140k miles, and $14k for a 2008 Off Road access cab, with 83k miles, last summer. Both were in great shape with the V6 but I haven't seen any that cheap since. I have never seen CarMax pay fair money in my experience. I guarantee they will list that truck for at least $19.9k on their site. Even selling on craigslist that 4 cyl truck would fetch $17,500 in my area all day long. I don't believe $25k is achievable. I see several 2nd gens posted in my area between $22k and $30k, for nearly a month, that have not sold. I sold my 2012 to my son for $15k. I wouldn't sell my 2008, that just tripped 84k miles, for $20k.

 

Thanks for the advice but I've had it posted for about a month at $17000 with no offers. I was fired yesterday after coming back from basic training so I needed the cash to pay bills. In all honesty the truck was not clean massive dent the drive door from a Hilift, extremely damaged tailgate and mismatched fender flares I was shocked Carmax even offered me as much since local Toyota dealership wouldn't touch it.

 

New OEM TRD (smoked) headlights.
It was a hard decision to go back to OEM headlights with all the other options out there but I can't put style in front of quality and output.
Thanks to @crashnburn80 for answering all my questions and confirming my decision was the right one!

The old headlights don't look so bad in pictures but I tell you there is a HUGE difference in person. The old ones were "restored" many times. They have fatigue cracks throughout the lenses.

Part #s:
81150-04173
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Just got the first offer. They are totaling it. $18k. Seems a little low with the market today in this area. Especially since it was BRAND NEW underneath! Bummed it is totaled but such is life. Not looking forward to buying a new truck right now. No inventory and high prices for used......

 

My 04 was totalled last September and I only had it a year. I spent a lot of time and money bringing it to where it needs to be. They gave me about 12,000 for it. I had to go to the used market because everything is marked up so high. I settled on a '15 with 36k miles for 27k. There are trucks out there. Keep your eyes open for them

 

Lol, toyota of Kirkland offered me 27k for mine after I took the mods off. I only paid 18.5

 

get your ass on unemployment! Washington pays up to $929 per week depending on what you made.

You’re paying into it the whole time you’re working so no shame in using it when you need it.

 

Yea I like 2nd gens so will be going used route as well. Now to check out some Tacoma vs 4Runner threads....

 

Thanks, Im going through the application right now.

 

I didn't realize it was a 4banger. Whoopsie

 

Nice choice!
I swear new headlights make the truck look brand new again.

 

Yeah it drops the price a lot compared to a V6.

 

Thanks!
And I totally agree with you. I need to freshen up the grille next. Then the front end will look mint.

 

Sorry for your situation. The pic you posted looked good so I based my reply on that. Hope things get better.

 

Did they find frame damage?

 

Yea, seems minimal though.

 

yeah that stinks, usually when they find frame damage its over for them. That stinks but best of luck in the negotiations.

 

Picked up a plow

 

I have these rock lights under my truck so I knew I would like them, so I decided to throw four under my bed bars for bed lighting. Does the trick nicely.

$22 Aukmak 4 Pods LED Rock Light Kit for Jeep ATV SUV Offroad Car Truck Boat Underbody Glow Trail Rig Lamp Underglow LED Neon Lights Waterproof - White

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ABPGAUC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

$17 BEP 1002016 SPST PVC Coated Toggle Switch With Wire Leads - Off/On

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B6K6XC1?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

What bracket do you have for your propane tank? Is it just sitting in there in that pic or did you mount it to the bed mat or truck bed?