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2004 Double cab 4WD only 104k miles but… corrosion to much? Valuation

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by HMBModernClassic, Aug 15, 2025.

  1. Aug 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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    HMBModernClassic

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    Anything to worry about from a corrosion standpoint?

    Truck only has 104k miles

    I’ll have to start from scratch with ALL MAINTENANCE items!

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  2. Aug 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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    4xdog

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    I don’t see anything alarming in those pix (as viewed on my iPhone).

    But check the frame very — very — carefully, especially the arched sections between the rear spring hangers, the front part of the arch in particular.
     
  3. Aug 15, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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    spacetiger

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    Where in the country did the truck come from? Original owner, if so, he/she didn't do a good documentation of the effort to keep the maintenance up to par. What does the body look like? Interior? Asking price?
     
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    JasonLee

    JasonLee Hello? I'm a truck.

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    @HMBModernClassic the photos you have attached look good for a 21 year old truck.

    Like others stated, there are areas of concern but shown in your photos, but what I see looks good.
     
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    TnShooter

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    Looks good from my computer.
    The driveshaft looks the worst from what I can see.
    Check the joints, the end caps look "old" and rusty. Bet they been in there a while.
    Same for the ball joints, check them.

    Not a big fan of lift lift blocks over 1" or so.
    Looks like they are 3" or so on that truck.

    Good luck with the purchase.
     
  6. Aug 16, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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    HMBModernClassic

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    Appreciate everyone’s input so far!


    Here’s a couple exterior pics. Price is $16,000. Not cheap but seems to be fairly clean starting point.
    Thoughts on value?
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