Buying a 200,000+ mile taco

I bought mine with 215k and, after a successful test drive, didn't give a second thought to buying it. In fact, I spent way more time inspecting the frame than the engine and transmission - I knew the mechanical components were fine from the way it drove.

Trying to fix a rotten frame would be a much bigger challenge than a water pump, head gasket, etc.

 

Depends on price and services needed

 

#ropehooksmatter

 

sharp new avatar (again)
that 4runner of yours probably has basically the same engine,etc. as my Tacoma does?

 

OP if you're still reading this tell us about the deal- what's the guy asking?

 

Generally speaking of course

By the way, OP disappeared.

 

Wasn't seeing what you were seeing. All I saw was the '03 Prerunner.

Now after poking around I see it's in his signature. And I have signatures turned off from viewing. Even though I have one too.

 

if i gave into 'peer pressure' at the dealer i would not have to worry about the hooks anymore

 

You'd be in an even worse situation; you'd have to deal with warranty issues they're having, a gutless engine, rattling noises, A/C drip mod or w.e. else goes on in that section

 

but some 3rd gens do have worry free trucks?
must be a lot of lemons out there

 

I think so. It’s for sale if you want it lol

 

my 18yr old nephew is looking for his first vehicle, i told him he might need to go to TX or somewhere south

 

TX has good cars. No rust.

 

Until getting my new Tacoma I have never owned a Toyota that had below 200k miles... I say go for it.

 

his price range is not high enough yet for much of anything locally that has 'decent' body panels that are 10~20+ years old

 

Ah. Gotcha. I sent you a message with mine.

Sometimes finding a good one is tough.

 

Run through it as recommended... I picked up mine @ 295K and it runs extremely well...

 

Really depends on the true condition and care it's been given. Those could have been 200K hard and neglected miles or 200K babied miles. Look it over very, very carefully -- and look past the lipstick and shine the seller may have put on it -- and trust your gut about the truck AND how the seller sounds. You can always walk -- there are lots of trucks out there.