couple of questions

I have an '02 xtra cab SR5 2.7 4cyl. automatic 4x4 that Toyota just Re-framed...... only 43k and it will be mine for a long time...

This 'lil truck has done its work and more ( plus survived 2 teenage drivers ) and now with the new frame a receiver is in the works

Do your "homework" on the "Taco" you are viewing to make sure the Recalls have been done and then make an offer....Good luck and welcome to the world of Toyota.

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im thinking 5.5k for a down payment.

was thinking white or a dark charcoal grey (if they made it during that year)

ideally nothing more than 80k miles on the 02.

also have a very good friend that said he was willing to go to market for me and just charge $100 over the cost of market fees and buying price.

 

they have a 04 4cyl auto here at a dealer nearby but im looking for a manual. only reason im not looking at 05 is that supposedly the frame and other items on them are not as robust as the first generations is this true ?

 

so are there any alternatives besides going to 2nd gen ?

 

well im am looking for a 02 or a 04 but back to my original question. would you get a 04 or get the older 02 and buy some mods addons or whatever. and if you went with the 02 what would you addon or modify ?

 

not really 03s work as well 80k miles ideally but i would be alright all the way up too 100k assuming it in good condition because don't they usually last way more than 300k with proper care ?

 

well im going for the 2.7l 4 cylinder which i think is a more robust engine along with better gas mileage. is Oregon and Washington considered a high salt state ? also is the trd package worthwhile ?

 

or should i try looking at a old 94 toyota pickup in good condition ? where there and glaring notable problems with them ? like the rust problems of the 1st gen tacomas or the engine mounts problems of the 05 ?

 

Remember, the older trucks will not have the safety equipment that they have today. Just keep that in mind.

 

Found used pickups seem to be holding their value even in this market. Personally don't feel they are a good value, as you'd be looking at higher maintenance costs. Girlfriends last car cost more/month in repairs, then payments on a new one. (averaged out over 9 months)
New base model 4 cyl, manual is quite reasonable.

Found used Ford rangers are very plentiful. Toyotas not so.

I'd really look at new, esp. if you have a down payment.
Good time to barter on an 09, as 2010's are shipping.

 

but you see my max payment i can do is $200 and thats including insurance because im going to college otherwise i would look at buying new or almost new meaning the max money i can spend on the actual truck is about $150 a month. even with my family connection i dont think i could get a new 09 that low