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Finally in the market for a Taco — need advice

Discussion in 'General Tacoma Talk' started by ttmmww, Jun 18, 2024.

  1. Jun 18, 2024 at 1:20 PM
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    ttmmww

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    Hi all, new here. I’ve finally convinced my wife that we need a used truck as a third vehicle and I’m planning on getting a Tacoma, something I’ve always wanted to do.

    I’m looking at trucks between $10-15k and have found a number of seemingly suitable listings. Here’s an example: https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/cto/d/chelmsford-2009-toyota-tacoma-access/7754745484.html

    If anyone’s got any tips, tricks, things to look out for when searching for older Tacomas, please let me know. I’m excited as hell!

    T
     
  2. Jun 18, 2024 at 1:24 PM
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    Jakerou

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    That truck is just down the street from me…

    I would be very concerned about the work done on the frame.
     
  3. Jun 18, 2024 at 3:30 PM
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    Mallcrawler20

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    If if u find one u like. Take it to your local dealer to have it inspected . If owner refuses then they are obviously hiding something move on .
     
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  4. Jun 19, 2024 at 3:54 AM
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    Don't buy anything from the East Coast where salting roads is state of the art.
     
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