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Hello,

Long time fan of Taco's I could just never afford one in the past. I am currently looking at 2000 2.7l 4cyl, with 151k for $5500. For some reason these trucks are crazy expensive in my area (Madison,WI) and I want to know what you think. I would not be opposed to stepping up in the price category, but it seems like anything in the $8-12k has way over 200k miles. Now I know these trucks last forever, but that is just too many miles for me to justify $12k. So here is a link to the one I am looking at, I know rust on the frame is the killer, and you cannot see it that well but what is the overall consensus ? What else should I be looking for? Also the first gen is known for having a long life span but do we really know if the newer gens will last as long?

Thanks everyone!


https://madison.craigslist.org/ctd/5826480560.html

Second choice here 2007 85k $16000

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/682899840/overview/

 

No one should make an evaluation on frame rust based on photos alone. It meeds a physical inspection by someone who know what they are looking for.

The key to any high mileage vehicle purchace is evidence of how it was treated during its life. And a prepurchase indpection by an independant mechanic, including a compression test and a computer scan.

If the 2000 fitd your needs, it would certainly be worth a lookover at at that price. At least they haven't bothered to try and make the engine bay look new eith a bunch of spay on junk.

 

I just paid $5000 for a v6 xcab with 255k miles. Cheap for my area and no issues with rust here in Tx

 

I live near you (NE WI) and can tell you the conditions of frames up here are horrible. Based on the pics of the first gen you posted, that frame *may* have been replaced a few years ago. Typically our frames are much worse than that one. Punch the VIN into the Toyota Owner's website and see if there's any info.

I purchased my truck a few years ago knowing it qualified for a replacement frame, even though the dealership I bought it from didn't know it.

If the frame is in respectable shape, that's a decent price for a 1st gen 4cyl up here.