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2004 2wd $12k, 240k miles worth it?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Benjamin Compas, Aug 27, 2024.

  1. Aug 27, 2024 at 10:41 AM
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    Benjamin Compas

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    Im looking at a 2004, its 2wd and is asking 12k. It does have a diff lock tho. 240k miles. Do you think thats worth it?
     
  2. Aug 27, 2024 at 1:25 PM
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    02hilux

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    12k would buy you a good 4wd
     
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  3. Aug 27, 2024 at 1:35 PM
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    ControlCar

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  4. Aug 27, 2024 at 1:40 PM
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    ControlCar

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    like these(then there are interior options)
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    BTW zero deduction for 240k miles
     
  5. Aug 27, 2024 at 1:42 PM
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    rnish

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    240K miles is seriously pushing it (transmission & engine). Do you know when any of the major components were changed? Water pump, timing chain/belt etc.
     
  6. Aug 27, 2024 at 1:54 PM
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    Pentangler

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    Pass
     
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    Jerry311SD

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    pass

    4K maybe
     
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  8. Aug 27, 2024 at 2:19 PM
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    ControlCar

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    this is my 96 Xtra cab 2RZ 2WD auto base 214k miles

    $10,550 !!!!!!

    run your truck and see how cra cra our Taco's go for

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  9. Aug 27, 2024 at 2:39 PM
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    MadNachos

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    2wd? Nope. Unless it's pristine and you are a collector.
     
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    G2.M6

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    For 12k it better come with some good headers
     
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  11. Aug 27, 2024 at 2:51 PM
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    Red_03Taco

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    No offense but that value is way overinflated.
     
  12. Aug 27, 2024 at 3:10 PM
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    02hilux

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    i got $40k+ in parts without labor so I think I’ll ask $70k when I sell mine

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  13. Aug 27, 2024 at 4:04 PM
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    240,000 miles, expect to spend a lot of $$$ repairing and maintaining and a lot of your time.
     
  15. Aug 27, 2024 at 6:35 PM
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  16. Aug 27, 2024 at 7:48 PM
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    Get the engine compression checked. Then decide. Poor compression is a pass The 5vzfe can easily go 500k miles with proper maintenance.
     
  17. Aug 27, 2024 at 7:57 PM
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    Black97v6MT

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