Possibly a new Taco owner

I might be buying a 2007 Tacoma at the end of summer. I know this forum is all about Tacoma so I'm sure there a bias opinion on them, but I want your honest opinions and reviews on it.
So it's a 2007 double cab long bed, 4x4 with the v6. 97xxx miles. The first owner was my wife's uncle who babied it, he put about 90xxx miles on it. Then my wife's brother bought it, hes a teenager so I'm sure it was used and abused a little, he also got in a small wreck but all parts replaced were from toyota, but overall he did take care of it for the most part. There's nothing really done to it other then that it has FJ rims, he doesn't really know much about cars or anything lol it does have a nice topper aswell. He wants 14000, but would take 13500, he is family so he doesn't want to screw me over and I dont want to screw him over.

So what do yall think? I love Tacomas and I've always wanted one. I know they are very capable offroad and comfortable on road. Is there anything I need to know about them? Things I should look out for?

 

Frame rust if it's lived a salt country life. Not just sticking your head under and looking. Beating, probing and borescope the inner sections.

 

So it is from Wisconsin and that was a big worry of mine. They said they already brought it to toyota for the recall and toyota said it's all surface rust and cant do anything about it yet

 

I'd talk to the dealership of record, make sure everything is properly documented, and know the dates when your window closes.

Most (not all) dealerships tend to do cursory inspections. Like if they don't see holes, it's good. Then they slather on the junk they use to hide the surface rust. Problem is, the rust continues especially on the boxed sections, from inside out. It's why in my first post I suggested "Beating, probing and borescope the inner sections"

A borescope camera that works off your cell phone is adequate, and cheap.

All I'm suggesting is don't take the risk of leaving yourself out in the cold just because it's a family deal. Keep in mind it's a 12 model year old truck with 100k on it. While they command 'Toyota tax' prices in most places, it doesn't mean you are required to play.

 

Welcome to TW!!

 

I will for sure have them take another look closer at the frame, I'm currently in Florida and they are in Wisconsin.
What do you mean by that last part? The "toyota tax"?

 

Here's a few pics of the truck!

 

Looks just like mine!