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Is this a normal amount of rust?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Wb1226, Nov 10, 2022.

  1. Nov 10, 2022 at 11:19 AM
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    Wb1226

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    Wondering if this is a normal amount of rust for a 2015 in Massachusetts

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  2. Nov 10, 2022 at 11:20 AM
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    Wondering if this is a normal amount of rust for a 2015 in Massachusetts

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  3. Nov 10, 2022 at 11:20 AM
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    That thing is crusty. passssssssss
     
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  4. Nov 10, 2022 at 11:21 AM
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    Another pic

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  5. Nov 10, 2022 at 11:24 AM
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    Here’s my 2015 Massachusetts taco for some comparison. I drive it year round and I don’t treat it with anything. I'd say that thing sat a long time and never got washed. 8A964E12-765F-492A-A822-AA2B99570A2A.jpg
     
  6. Nov 10, 2022 at 11:25 AM
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    Thanks, nice to see a direct comparison. Seems like this is indeed a pass
     
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  7. Nov 10, 2022 at 11:30 AM
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    I would certainly pass on that... that in my opinion is excessive for year. How many miles if you know them?
     
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    My 2011 20x cleaner than that… oh my
     
  9. Nov 10, 2022 at 11:35 AM
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    A bit under 50k miles. The lowish price tag is making more sense now
     
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  10. Nov 10, 2022 at 11:39 AM
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    knew it’d have low miles. I work at a dealer and someone traded in a 2012 with like 40k on it and it looked like this just not as bad. This is what happens when they sit and don’t get cleaned 100%. Ashame.
     
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  11. Nov 10, 2022 at 11:43 AM
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    has the frame been recalled? if the asking price is super low, it may be worth it.
     
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    That frame didn't even get Toyota's frame treatment which was required for their rust thru warranty. If it's a toyota dealer then they SHOULD have done it before even putting it out on the lot.
     
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    Run away from that thing as quick as you can.
     
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  14. Nov 10, 2022 at 1:49 PM
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  15. Nov 10, 2022 at 2:03 PM
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    No. No rust is normal. I have a 15, mostly was in VA (probably less snow/salt). I don't have a speck of rust.
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    More concerned about the rear-end than the frame. Frame is covered until 2027 and most of that frame is just surface. That rear-end however is toasted
     
  18. Nov 10, 2022 at 2:17 PM
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    i would use it to get the price wayyy down. i doubt the owner would be willing to sell it for less though, in this market. they could have prevented this with a rust prevention product but people just don't take care of their vehicles anymore. consumer mindset.:spending:
     
  19. Nov 10, 2022 at 2:18 PM
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    Not really that is in real good shape for that part of the country for at least 6 winters.

    Sitting during the Lock Down my 2000 that was garage kept ( No rust)till then rusted far more in those few months being outside then this truck.
     
  20. Nov 10, 2022 at 2:19 PM
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    Yea a lot of people chime in and they have no idea how a salt belt vehicle looks underneath. They see a spec of rust and they scream run. "No rust is normal." Yea on the west coast where it's dry, not in the east.
     
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