Absurd values of 1st gens, has it always been this crazy?

I'm curious what you'd cite as the top 2 or 3 reasons why the Tacoma is better than your F-150. I know what my reasons would be but they're hypothetical (haven't owned a F-150), so I'd like to know yours that are informed by actual experience. Thanks.

 

I didn't miss that, but dam, 45k for a truck that old. This BAT is for people that have money to burn. Maybe some rich dude buying for nostalgia, or maybe for his kid. But that price is freaking insane.

 

I traded a 2007 Mini Cooper S for my 03 DC TRD Limited/82k miles, back in 2010. Everyone told me I was crazy, but I knew that Taco would be on the road long after that Cooper had shit the bed and died. Those 1st gen Coopers where they switched from super charged to turbo charged had problems, and I wasn't willing to take a chance on it. I really can't complain since my 80 year old dad gave me the cooper for my 50th bd, which essential means the Taco only cost me 1k.

 

I know this is the 1st gen section, but just for laughs, I was looking at some 2nd gen Tacomas yesterday on the Internet. Some of the Low milage Pre-Runners Double Cabs were asking 26K dollars. Now granted these were clean trucks with under 100k miles, but dam, no 4x4 for that kind of money. I think there was one listed for 40k+ also. I'm sure some num nuts will buy it, but I sure wouldn't.

 

Did you spot any 4x4 single cab gen2 for that kinda coin?

 

I don't remember, but I have too much time on my hands, but I could try and look around just for grins and let you know. Are you looking for one?

 

Have one in the family that I am looking after!
Just curious what they are doing now that Toyota has stopped making single cabs for about 10 years

 

My 2010 single cab 2WD is probably worth 12-15K to the right person, though in New England I suspect most wouldn't be that person. Mine has a new frame and suspension.

 

I'm getting ready to sell my well-used first gen. How would you all reccomend gauging an appropriate asking price (besides htting the crackpipe of course/s)?

It's an 04 Single Cab 4x4 MT, 218k in VT. Could use some rockers and isn't very pretty but is mechanically sound.

 

Facebook groups

 

Three-fitty

 

Sounds like the frame is toast. Let’s see some pictures.

 

Try the New England area threads, you'll get interest I bet or at least some knowledge from the area

 

Tree-fitty lol

 

Anecdotally, I remember looking at Tacomas last year or the year before, all model years, and thinking "christ almighty, they want HOW MUCH for a 20 year old Tacoma with 200k?!"

I want to say a lot of the asking prices were near $20k, but I can't remember the specific configurations/mileage combos. I've known Tacoma resale values were higher than average but damn, that was an eye opener.

 

I'll get some up here early next week.

 

Sorry, I missed your post...my clutch was original. I bought the truck with about 20k miles on it, it was a lease return. I'm not hard on my clutch i guess. I replaced it at about 400k.

 

Here is a craigslist post with said pictures:

https://vermont.craigslist.org/cto/d/burlington-2004-toyota-tacoma-regular/7837738197.html

 

^^^ looks decent, especially for Vermont. GL -

The absurd prices are going to get worse with today's 25% import tax on new vehicles. Used vehicle prices will follow...