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1998 rusty frame Tacoma

Discussion in 'New Members' started by TNtools, May 17, 2016.

  1. May 17, 2016 at 8:56 AM
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    TNtools

    TNtools [OP] New Member

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    Hey guys, I have a 1998 Tacoma with a rusty frame. I didn't know anything about the recalls, issues and all the rest of the mess involved. I tried to sell my truck and guy brought it back because the mechanic who put on new tires said the frame was rusted out. I have owned for 5 years and has always run great. I don't need it anymore, but now I can't sell it because of the rust. Any ideas? Is Toyota still buying these back? It only has 125,000 miles and still runs great.
     
  2. May 17, 2016 at 9:02 AM
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    cory02taco

    cory02taco Well-Known Member

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    You could always bring it back to the dealer and ask, but the original buyback was only good 15 years from the in service date.
     
  3. May 17, 2016 at 9:07 AM
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    TNtools

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    Has anyone heard of Toyota offering a buyback after the buyback period? Is NTSB my best bet at this point
     
  4. Sep 18, 2016 at 8:38 AM
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    Dizzy46

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    I tried the buy back road they said my truck was not the right vin gave me the run around till the 15 years was up. So now I am looking for a frame for my truck. One that is not rusted. I like my truck runs great but very disappointed in how Toyota failed to back up their product.
     
  5. Sep 18, 2016 at 8:40 AM
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    Dizzy46

    Dizzy46 New Member

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    They say it is not a recall on the frames. How can that be.
     

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