Buying Guide Checklist for 2013,14 or 15 4x2

Aside from rust in the frame, Is there a buying guide or a list I could use as a checklist for all the things I should check? I have bought many cars in ny life but this would be my first pickup truck.

I’m in Westchester, New York, looking to purchase a double cab Tacoma, 2nd generation. I’m willing to travel for it but prefer less than 200 miles. Must be 4x2.

4 cyl, ok, but prefer 6 cyl. Minimal or No rust please. Budget open depending on year and condition.

 

On the V6, look for timing cover leaks.
On the 2.7 maybe inquire about the service records.
If the previous owner didn’t change the oil regularly in some case this can lead to piston rings sticking and making the engine use oil. It’s kind of rare, but feel the buyer put to as how they maintained the truck.

On the 6 lug truck, the rear axle seals tend to leak if you don’t check the rear breather ever so often.
If it gets stuck, it blows diff fluid out the axle seals. Once this happen a wheel bearing is likely to go not too far down the road.

Honestly, the things above aren’t likely to be an issue. But they are the one that cost a good bit to fix.
Your biggest concerns should be the frame. And it sounds like you know about that.

Good luck finding one. If you do, be sure to come back and let us see.