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Buying a 2009 Tacoma

Discussion in 'New Members' started by tacosmith02, Mar 31, 2025.

  1. Mar 31, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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    tacosmith02

    tacosmith02 [OP] New Member

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    Hey everyone,
    I'm going to buy a red 2009 Tacoma single-cab, and I have a few questions that I can't figure out.

    • do all Tacomas from 2005 to 2015 have a CD player and/or aux plugin?
    • Where should I start when upgrading this truck?
    This will be my first car, and tips would be greatly appreciated!

    Thanks a lot
     
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  2. Mar 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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    scocar

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    It is a 16 year old vehicle, so the first thing I would modify is your priorities.
    How many miles are on it?
    Do you have service records for it?
    What region of the US has this truck been owned in? Maine or Arizona?
     
  3. Mar 31, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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    tacosmith02

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    it doesnt have many miles, and no records so far, but its been in arizona forever
     
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  4. Mar 31, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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    Chuy

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    My 07 with the JBL option has a 5-CD unit but no aux plugin. I rarely use the CD unit, but have 5 CDs sitting in there since about 5 years ago. I mostly use a Nulaxy FM transmitter device.
     
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  5. Mar 31, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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    I would start by performing maintenance on it first. Than maybe a lift and wheel/tires.
     
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  6. Mar 31, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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  7. Mar 31, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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  8. Apr 3, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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    thanks for the tips, im thinking about an offroad approach for the build. i was mistaken, its from 06 but I don't think that changes anything.
     

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