bought a lemon, help!

Did this thread just get weirder?

 

Well written letter. My take on this is that if you've only been speaking to the used car manager then you didn't take it high enough. You need to speak to the general manager and the customer relations manager as well in regards to this. Just because the used car manager might be shady doesn't mean the techs that will be working on this truck will be. I'd personally speak to the general manager and give them a shot to replace the frame and all the rusted parts as Toyota's campaign was doing and when that's done, have the option to either keep the truck or refund your money back.

But then again, they did say they inspected the truck.

 

Hey,

Im on vaca, back on tues, so ill give a detailed report when i get back, but i got a FULL REFUND back from Toyota. Im back to square 1 looking for a used tacoma but thanks to you, im better prepared. Thank you!!!!

 

Very nice!!!! Thanks for the update.

 

Good to hear that you’ve been able to get a refund, Carla. Good luck on the search.

 

Lesson learned

Buy a 2nd Gen from the South

 

Carla, I'm in brooklyn, I'll go with you to check out a truck if needed

 

Props for not leaving us hanging!

Good luck in your new search & let us know what you find!

 

Good job Carla.

 

That's good news!!!!

 

Best possible outcome!

Good luck!

 

Been following this thread, nice work OP! Refreshing to see a followup, considering most times people dont.

 

So, back on the hunt. Im scouring craigslist, autotrader, facebook marketplace and this forum, looking in the CT, NJ, Rhode Island area. Are there other places I should be looking?

 

CarGurus has worked for me before. Also word of mouth, let people know what you're shopping for. I bought my current Tacoma because I let friends know exactly what I was looking for and a friend had seen a Tacoma with a for sale sign down the road. It wasn't advertised anywhere online besides a for sale sign on the windshield next to the road.

 

Great job!!

 

Check the frames and brake lines closely on any truck in those areas. They over salt and brine the roads and it kills trucks faster than cars. I was picking chunks of salt out of my grass in the front yard from when they salted during a dusting of snow we had and I'm down near Trenton!

 

Welcome back and good job getting your money back. Also try Offer Up as I've seen many vehicles posted there as well. Just be more aware of what to look for in the next truck.

 

go look down south where there isnt any salt

 

Thank you for letting us know and congrats on your successful refund!

 

As me and others have said check frame!!!
I posted earlier that I would not buy a Taco that did not have frame done or was not in the recall/replacement time frame
On my 4 taco all 3 previous frames rusted out.

Some good ones come up for sale but you goota move quick.

Good luck