Best State to Find First Generation Tacoma?

I live in Denver, Co. and I am quickly realizing the crazy demand for a decent used Tacoma. What states are a little less insane and forgiving for a first time buyer of a 1st gen. Thanks
I am looking for a 1995-2004 2 door, manual, 4 wheel drive under 120,000 miles. My budget is $14,000. Thanks
Carl H. Walters
720-936-0995

 

You want cheap or good? If I was looking for a used Tacoma it would be in New Mexico or Arizona, but I don't know if they'd be the least expensive places to search. OTOH any left in Tennessee or Ohio will be rusted enough that one pothole gets you two trucks.

 

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Welcome! You are going to have a really tough time finding a first gen with mileage that low, but it is possible. Make sure to check a CarFax to see where the trucks you are interested in have lived. Avoid trucks from snowy climates or coastal areas due to salt corrosion. I disagree with the earlier poster about Tennessee trucks. We don't use much road salt here (except for up in the Appalachian mountains). Ohio, though, I agree to avoid. And Indiana, Michigan, New York, Montana,... you get the point. Most of Texas would probably be a good choice based on your location. Good luck!