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I Need Advice

Discussion in 'New Members' started by WingingIt07, Nov 15, 2023.

  1. Nov 15, 2023 at 3:36 AM
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    WingingIt07

    WingingIt07 [OP] New Member

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    Monday at 4:45 AM on my way to work a deer ran out in front of me. Unavoidable, things happen I know. My question to all of you is this, I want to rebuild it, several people have told me I'm crazy, it's not worth it, insurance is just gonna total it, yadda yadda. I love my truck, an 07 Tacoma Prerunner 4L V6 with only 91k on it. Due to my financial situation after just buying a home last year there is no way I can afford to buy a new one with the current interest rates and just the way the world is going at the moment. I think its worth it personally, I haven't received my estimate yet from the insurance company but being hopeful and optimistic, with more or less than 10k$ and searching for the parts.

    So the parts I've already been looking up are:
    Radiator
    Radiator Support
    Bumper Cover
    Hood
    Both Fenders
    Inner Wheel Fenders
    Air Bag
    Water Pump
    Fan
    Brackets & Clips
    A Large Can of Personal Hope
    I have the OEM factory Grill & Headlights in my garage so thats 1 plus.

    Here is the Damage
    20231113_045429.jpg 20231113_045554.jpg 20231113_045531.jpg
     
  2. Nov 15, 2023 at 3:41 AM
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    Motorman1961

    Motorman1961 Active Member

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    Not sure where you are located, as far as rust and corrosion it might have, But looking at the pics, it looks rebuildable to me.
    Did the air bag deploy?
     
  3. Nov 15, 2023 at 3:45 AM
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    23MGM

    23MGM Well-Known Member

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    So what is the question? What parts should you buy or should you just let insurance pay you and you move on to a new ride?
     
  4. Nov 15, 2023 at 3:45 AM
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    WingingIt07

    WingingIt07 [OP] New Member

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    Im located in Southern Il, not far from ST. Louis.Yes the airbag did deploy, but I have already priced a new one on ebay for about 600$. Theres a little corrosion and rust but I have been fixing that because I have a new exhaust in living room (Flow Master) I was going to put on but kinda doing rust prevention treatment underneath before I put it on.
     
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  5. Nov 15, 2023 at 6:54 AM
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    Elkhart

    Elkhart Well-Known Member

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    I’d be looking at ways to sell it for parts and roll any insurance money up to a newer 2nd gen (2014-15) and mourn the loss.

    sucks, sorry to see a good truck take that hit.
     
  6. Nov 15, 2023 at 8:31 AM
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    Grizzly2411$

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    Why is my toyota tacoma 4×4 96 3.4 manual if i put it in gear i have to rev it in order to get it to budge when i let the clutch out an even tben it barely goes then it starts smoking
     

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