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Buy or pass? 2005 Tacoma 4WD Access

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jburner, Jan 29, 2021.

  1. Jan 29, 2021 at 4:33 PM
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    jburner

    jburner [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Is this rust concerning? Looking to purchase for a good deal

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  2. Jan 29, 2021 at 4:35 PM
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    eon_blue

    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    That's a hard pass in my book
     
  3. Jan 29, 2021 at 4:36 PM
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    eon_blue

    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    Frames rust from the inside out, as bad as that looks on the outside the inside is even worse. You could probably find holes in that frame just by tapping it with a ball peen hammer
     
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  4. Jan 29, 2021 at 4:44 PM
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  5. Jan 29, 2021 at 4:44 PM
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    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    That thing has nature's loctite all over it
     
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  6. Jan 29, 2021 at 4:47 PM
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    My Eyes Hurt
     
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  7. Jan 29, 2021 at 4:47 PM
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    You guys and your California trucks. So spoiled with your fancy sunshine... thanks for the input. Was leaning that way as well.
     
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  8. Jan 29, 2021 at 4:48 PM
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    Empty_Lord

    Empty_Lord Toyotaholic

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    Run far away.
     
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  9. Jan 29, 2021 at 4:50 PM
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    Where is this truck at by the way ??
     
  10. Jan 29, 2021 at 4:53 PM
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    DoVeR TaCo

    DoVeR TaCo Rather b lost in the woods then found in the city

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    Run away and run fast:eek:
     
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  11. Jan 29, 2021 at 4:58 PM
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  12. Jan 29, 2021 at 5:02 PM
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    What year is that? Might still be salvageable but would be a lot of work. Might also qualify for a new frame under warranty
     
  13. Jan 29, 2021 at 5:06 PM
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    2005, it’s in the title. Thought the frame recall was past for that old of truck.
     
  14. Jan 29, 2021 at 5:07 PM
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    ABA180

    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    Way outta time for a reframe so that's not an option
     
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    Yeah I’d pass on 05, missed that
     
  16. Jan 29, 2021 at 5:11 PM
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    Hardly poking fun. More like envy, but just for the sunshine and rust free trucks. I just may!
     
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  18. Jan 29, 2021 at 5:22 PM
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    little squirt

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    808 ALLDAY!!


    YES, YES YES.....THIS EXACTLY
     
  19. Jan 29, 2021 at 5:46 PM
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    Pass. Without any hesitation at all!!!
     
  20. Jan 29, 2021 at 6:13 PM
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    jburner

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    I passed. This thread can be closed. Thanks for all the input.
     
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