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New Owner Soon - 02' Tacoma Double Cab, 3.4 w/ 209K

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by BringTheTacos, Mar 31, 2024.

  1. Mar 31, 2024 at 10:11 AM
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    BringTheTacos

    BringTheTacos [OP] New Member

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    I’ve got a friend selling me her Tacoma. 209k with timing belt and water pump just replaced. Black paint is ugly on hood and roof but interior is great. Plans initially are for a sound drivetrain if needed and replace fluids, hoses, etc if needed. Then paint, then likely a moderate lift to accept slightly larger tires. This will me my garaged 2nd car to replace a 05' Wrangler Rubicon I had for 16 years. Want a truck bed. Looking for advice, as I make plans to bring this Tacoma back to awesomeness.
     
  2. Mar 31, 2024 at 10:16 AM
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    IEsurfer

    IEsurfer Well-Known Member

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    Welcome check the frame before you buy if you haven’t already
     
  3. Mar 31, 2024 at 12:44 PM
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    BringTheTacos

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    Yep, frame is good thankfully.
     
  4. Mar 31, 2024 at 12:54 PM
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    cruxofthebisquit

    cruxofthebisquit Well-Known Member

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    OME and worth every penny.
    Don't worry, most of us still with them feel your pain on paint. Mine's so ugly now I hate to drive it but it's still super reliable so paint it. They're (yours soon to be, mine is) antiques now and no longer 'just a used car'.
     
  5. Mar 31, 2024 at 1:53 PM
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    Red_03Taco

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    Check out Timmy the Toolman's YouTube channel. He's got tons of how-to videos on almost every standard maintenance and repair job these trucks can require.
     
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  6. Mar 31, 2024 at 5:14 PM
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    BringTheTacos

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    Thanks all, I’m pretty excited to have a new project..not a radical as the Jeep I had, but a fun one still.
     

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