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My New (to me) Taco

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Jcsmith1, Sep 3, 2018.

  1. Sep 3, 2018 at 2:02 PM
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    Well I did it. Needed a daily driver that gets some better MPG's than my 95 Land Cruiser and stumbled upon a 2WD 96 Tacoma with the 2RZ-FE and an automatic trans with very good looking frame rails all around. Truck is a little beat up but I got it for $1,400 and besides the AC not working and needing some new bulbs everything else is cosmetic which isn't something high on my priority list. Steering is great, engine sounds strong (with 279,XXX on the dash...LC is at 285,XXX so I have some faith) and brakes work pretty well but planning to flush it out within the week. Got it to be my A to B vehicle so my plans now are to change the plugs, wires, distributor cap, and rotor, an oil change and a good bath.

    So Tacoma World, how did I do with my first Taco haha

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    Jcsmith1, Sep 3, 2018
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    Welcome again!!
    So you beat the guy up for $50 ?
    Nice little rig. Have fun with it.
     
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  5. Sep 3, 2018 at 3:10 PM
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    Yep…
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    If the running gear is in good shape you have a solid truck there! :thumbsup:
     
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    Not bad... It will run until you are sick of it, unless you wreck it.
     
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    Haha well original post was $1,600 and when I asked if he was firm he came back with the $1,450 and I had to see what really was his low
     
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    Nice work negotiating. More money for the minor repairs.
     
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