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Buying a used Toyota... HELP!

Discussion in 'New Members' started by TXGirl11, Jan 10, 2020.

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  1. Jan 10, 2020 at 3:03 PM
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    TXGirl11

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    I just test drove it for 45 min... no rattles, doesn’t shake, no squeaks, nothing. It drives solid as a rock... I’ll take some pix of under carriage...
     
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  2. Jan 10, 2020 at 3:05 PM
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    The rear differential looks rusty

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  3. Jan 10, 2020 at 3:07 PM
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    The t case looks new tho...
     
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  4. Jan 10, 2020 at 3:11 PM
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    Taco_Coma

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    Taco_Coma That's a lovely accent you have. New Jersey?

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  5. Jan 10, 2020 at 3:11 PM
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    BalutTaco, I don’t know... I’ve been looking a tacos for 6 weeks... This is the only one I’ve found that looks and drives halfway decent in my opinion...
     
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  6. Jan 10, 2020 at 3:11 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Lay underneath and push up on the driveshaft near the center bearing to see how much movement the bearing has (there shouldn’t be too much)
     
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  7. Jan 10, 2020 at 3:12 PM
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    Thats $17,5 that’s 3k more than what im gonna pay
     
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  8. Jan 10, 2020 at 3:14 PM
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    Yes I know... I had an 04’ wrangler before this one and I did all my own work on her I even regeared it and got the lash right and everything. I think this is a good truck...

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  9. Jan 10, 2020 at 3:14 PM
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    The frame looks fine, and the surface rust on the diff wouldn't scare me. I think that's a pretty nice truck. It's hard to say what it's worth though because the markets are different all over the country. I'd bet they would get their $17k asking price for that up here in Seattle, but maybe not where you're at. If you can buy that for $14k I'd say go for it.
     
    pnw.river.junkie, Jan 10, 2020
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  10. Jan 10, 2020 at 3:15 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Have the shocks been replaced? If not, add that to the bill
     
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  11. Jan 10, 2020 at 3:16 PM
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    Brand new tires, no play in the ujoints, no squeaks, rattles, nothing... I think I’m gonna get this one ❤️
     
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  12. Jan 10, 2020 at 3:16 PM
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    And 2 accidents reported.
     
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  13. Jan 10, 2020 at 3:17 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    I think you should. Good luck. Kirk out
     
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  14. Jan 10, 2020 at 3:17 PM
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    Take it to your mechanic before you sign. Leave a small refundable deposit.
     
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  15. Jan 10, 2020 at 3:17 PM
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    El Duderino Obviously, you're not a golfer.

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    Stuff, things, this, an ADS
    Go for it if you’re comfortable. Congrats on the new to you truck.
     
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  16. Jan 10, 2020 at 3:21 PM
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    No accidents I checked the carfax...
     
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  17. Jan 10, 2020 at 3:23 PM
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    Carfax...

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  18. Jan 10, 2020 at 3:28 PM
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  19. Jan 10, 2020 at 3:35 PM
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    pay a mechanic some cash to check it out....if it checks out, 14k sounds pretty damn good. i paid 20 for mine, 23 out the door, 90k miles about a year ago. but its clean as hell, good luck and welcome
     
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  20. Jan 10, 2020 at 5:45 PM
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    Welcome to TW! Make sure you check that frame for rust.
     
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