Good deal? 1997 Taco 4x4

Hey guys new to the forums but not Toyotas. I am new to Tacoma's and was wondering if I might trouble you for an honest opinion of value of this CL truck.


Thanks


P|LLs


http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/4270882552.html

 

Lot of miles but it looks pretty good. Inspect the frame like I would inspect Mariah Carey if I ever met her

 

KBB says 6100. http://www.kbb.com/toyota/tacoma-xt...4624|true|314775|true&pricetype=private-party


not to bad of a truck. id be interested to see more. some things to look for would be for any potential front end damage. aftermarket air intakes and broken fan teeth are a giveaway. also battery box being aftermarket or obviously repaired.

The front bumper is sagging pointing up on driver side, filler plate under driver headlight is missing, and hood on driver side is not even. so somethings up. could be wear and tear but still.



As an AZ truck hopefully no rust, but you have to check.

check for cv boots, check carrier or driveshaft wiggle. check out any signs of aftermarket lifts (ie longer ubolts/extended brakelines, front coil upper plates have longer bolts from spacers. All this indicates is the possible wear its had. somebody whos lifted probably went wheeling and you dont wanna buy their worn out mess.


also, no TRD package, so while this loweres price, its not a bad thing if you can live without a locker. but check, maybe tailgate decals are wrong and he changed the fender flares.


being in az, check ac functionality, and play with controls. make sure alot of dust didnt get in there and are seizing the gears.


Overall looks decent, its a little more then id like to pay, id probably offer him 4700 and hope to meet in middle, but its up to you.



this is all aside from regular looking for engine leaks, check fluid colors, etc etc etc.

 

Thanks for the great information it is much appreciated.




P|lls

 

Umm...something doesn't seem quite right to me...the title says it's an SR5 but the tailgate says LX.

Considering I have the exact same truck (the LX model) but don't have bucket seats, fender flares, power windows, or door panel lights...I'm guessing it is an SR5 and it's a replacement tailgate. Running the VIN should give you the answer there on what the real model is. Or just ask the guy what's up with the discrepancy, which is the easiest. Hehe

The body looks to be in good condition. The pics don't show any obvious dings, but that can be deceiving.

As far as the bumper sagging, to me it looks the same on both sides. On mine, I actually pushed it too far up last time I had it off and remounted it, so it's pointed slightly upwards. Just need to loosen 4 bolts and drop it down slightly.

And if you do decide to get it, there is PLENTY that you can do to mod it!

Good luck! And start a build thread if you get it. We expect lots and lots of pictures!