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Value for parts?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by izzy25, May 22, 2025.

  1. May 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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    izzy25

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    Hi there, I'm new here. I'm wondering how much I can reasonably ask for my '04 SR5 Ext. cab with 122k and a cracked frame? Runs great, 4 cyl, manual transmission, and the cab is in good shape. Previous owner never did the recall, undercoated religiously, and never drove it in winter. The frame looked good when I bought it in '22 but it rotted from the inside out. Quickly.

    KBB says it's worth $6-8k in good shape, but I don't know how to price it with a junk frame. I want to get rid of it, not part it out.
     
  2. May 22, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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    drewskie

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    I think you can get 3500-4k if it's clean. A lot of these guys just fix those frames. There's a Facebook group where people always buy them with broken frames.
     
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  3. May 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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    treyus30

    treyus30 70% complete 70% of the time

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    Location is a big factor as well
     
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  4. May 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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    Location? even tho I slight eye the 03/04's I'd be very tempted

    the manual tranny makes it very desirable
     
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  5. May 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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    I think it's the 4*2 5 lugger, but still stands I guess.
    What's wrong with the 03/04?
     
  6. May 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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    What’s the group name?
     
  7. May 22, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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  8. May 23, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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    That's super helpful, thanks! It's a 4x4 located in Vermont.
     
  9. May 23, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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    Yeah, you can probably ask 4k unless the frame is super rotted. Someone Will bring it back to life.
     
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  10. May 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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    @izzy25 , might want to pull this post and read the B/S/T rules before you get kicked. Gotta get those 50 posts first, which isn't hard. I'm not reporting you or anything, just letting you know just in case you care.
     
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