Might buy a 2020 TRD OR this weekend

2020 Base TRD OR without tech package. 39k miles.

Low miles, looks well cared for, clean carfax.

It was traded in a the Dodge dealership so they have no idea about toyota trucks. Anything I should look for that could be a sign of $$ needed?

 

Look underneath for rust. That is a walk away situation. $ doesn't fix that. Other people can chime in with other tips. Good luck with the hunt. Mine is a base TRD w/o tech package. No complaints.

 

Don't trust carfax. Look for mis-aligned panels and hidden damage. Like said already, look for rust on the frame. Also, look at the power steering pump and see if there is any oil residue on it...that would show a timing cover leak that is thousands to fix.

 

Anyone got a pic of power steering pump with or without oil on it?

 

Timing chain cover leak and coolant cross over pipe leak.

 

The basics are always good to check regardless of the age of the vehicle. The level of all the fluids in the engine bay, check the dipstick for oil level and color. Check the wheels and tires for damage and air level. Make sure all interior controls operate, buttons/switches. There are plenty of checklists online you could print out and take with you when looking at the vehicle. That way you don’t miss anything you’d like to take a look at.

 

Also check the engine air filter. Bought a truck recently and it was missing.....

 

Don’t buy without an extended warranty these trucks have a lot of issues.

 

Check the tierod boots for wetness. If they're wet see if you can get a rack replacement with the sale.

Couldn't hurt to check the coolant crossover pipe and timing chain cover for leaks too

 

Check for rust, and any leaks.

 

My first thought is if someone traded it for a Dodge stay away from it something has to be wrong with it. JMHO

 

-Look for frame rust
-Look for any crappy mods or crap quality aftermarket replacement parts (puck lift, diff drop, wheel spacers, chinese cv axles, etc.)
-Look for leaking steering rack
-Look for rear coolant bypass pipe leak, timing cover leak, upper oil pan leak, rear main seal leak
-Test drive it and pay attention in acceleration between 30-45mph for torque converter shutter (if auto trans)
-Check to make sure the vehicle can get in and out of 4hi & 4low range, also check to make sure the rear diff locker works as it should (only in 4lo)

 

Not necessarily, it could have been bought at auction or someone needed a bigger truck or wanted a Jeep, ect.

 

The safe bet is to buy from someone who knows the truck or knows Toyota Trucks. Myself, I only considered a Toyota dealership that certified the truck Toyota Gold or at the very least Silver.

 

Post #1 “It was traded in at the Dodge dealership”

 

Alright, well

 

I can be wrong I was wrong once. Lol

It was JMHO.

I was just letting you know OP said it was traded in.

 

Well thanks for letting me know. I don't know how I would go about my day otherwise.

 

You’re Welcome!

 

Honestly, what a dumb post ^^^^. lol.

I have a 2020 OR base model and have had 0 issues since day 1.

If it doesn’t have stupid cheap mods and doesn’t have rust…. Just check the normal stuff and I’m sure you will be just fine.