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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ctheulen, Jun 14, 2022.

  1. Jun 14, 2022 at 10:27 AM
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    ctheulen

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    • The frame is in great condition. Some rust on the hitch. I have time on the recall if the frame shows its true colors in Colorado.
    • Texas is the state.
    • Two owners. The first owner averaged 5k miles a year. The second owner had it for about 10k miles. Both stayed up to date on service. Oil changes every 5k.
    • No accidents.
    • V6 4.0, 4x4
    • 50k miles
    • $31,000
    My 2005's frame took on some serious rust in one Colorado winter. Patching it up and selling it. Have a baby and don't feel safe in it.

    I am in Colorado and would fly down this weekend to drive it back.

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  2. Jun 14, 2022 at 10:28 AM
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    Are you asking about our opinions on selling at that price? Or buying at that price? or? Opinions on the vague-post?
     
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  3. Jun 14, 2022 at 10:29 AM
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    That’s essentially what I paid new. 2014 DCSB TRD Sport
     
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  4. Jun 14, 2022 at 10:30 AM
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    Gona need alot more info than that to know if it's a decent price or not.
    Location, condition, frame condition, maintenance history, specs, etc... are all big factors in the value of a truck.
     
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  5. Jun 14, 2022 at 10:36 AM
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    Sorry for the vagueness guys.

    • The frame is in great condition. Some rust on the hitch.
    • Texas is the state.
    • Two owners. The first owner averaged 5k miles a year. The second owner had it for about 10k miles. Both stayed up to date on service. Oil changes every 5k.
    • No accidents.
    • V6 4.0, 4x4
     
  6. Jun 14, 2022 at 10:49 AM
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    I really don't like the price of anything these days.

    Condition wise its probably ok. Title washing used to be a big thing around here thanks to the volume of flood salvages that come out of Houston. But if it has detailed service records that you can actually read, probably ok. I still wouldn't buy it without an extensive check-out from an independent shop.
     
  7. Jun 14, 2022 at 10:54 AM
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    I paid 20K for a 2011 DCSB 4.0 130K
    Great frame not replaced great condition also
    This was in Dec 27, 2021
     
  8. Jun 14, 2022 at 10:55 AM
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    What options does it have
    Locker? Power in bed? Anything like that?
     
  9. Jun 14, 2022 at 10:55 AM
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    I paid 14k for my 2005 in 2017 with 127k.. truck has been great to me. Frame just scares me now.
     
  10. Jun 14, 2022 at 10:56 AM
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    No lockers but does have power in the bed.
     
  11. Jun 14, 2022 at 10:59 AM
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  12. Jun 14, 2022 at 10:59 AM
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    Just uploaded some pictures.
     
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  13. Jun 14, 2022 at 11:02 AM
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    My opinion is that its overpriced but then again everything is overpriced right now so....
     
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  14. Jun 14, 2022 at 11:04 AM
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    Someone is buying my 2005 with 184k for 20k cash... I just told him to make an offer and this is what he came up with...
     
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  15. Jun 14, 2022 at 11:07 AM
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    I'd spend the extra 10-12k and buy a new 3rd gen. Only down fall is, it wouldn't be a 2nd gen.
     
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    Well they certainly did a good job painting it, I only see one bit of overspray.

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    I don't see any obvious damage, but I'm immediately suspicious about a painted frame that spent 7 years hanging around South Padre.

    If you think its a good deal, fly down and look, but go with the mindset that it's a 50% chance that you'll be buying a plane ticket to get back home.
     
  17. Jun 14, 2022 at 11:10 AM
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    I hate how the 3rd gens ride. Plus I already have a new Fox suspension kit/ camper shell for a 2nd gen...
     
  18. Jun 14, 2022 at 11:12 AM
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    I like your approach.

    I did see that and think it's actually Armor All. I requested that they get it up on a lift after power washing down the frame. I'll send you some pictures BEFORE. It's grey-ish. Looked like mud but you would know if it was sand. One moment..
     
  19. Jun 14, 2022 at 11:13 AM
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  20. Jun 14, 2022 at 11:23 AM
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    That's a little more believable. I don't see any major concerns there.
     
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