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The 2.7L Single Cab Thread

Discussion in '4 Cylinder' started by BabyTaco, Jan 7, 2012.

  1. May 9, 2017 at 6:19 AM
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    BigRedToy

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    Yep, cut fenders with trimmed Bushwackers.
     
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  2. May 9, 2017 at 8:16 PM
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    IMG_6191.jpg IMG_6189.jpg Alright got some parts together. Think this will work?
    881's 90004's to fix the rake? Or do you all think I'll need some shackles?
    It already has some unidentified overload springs in the rear.
     
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  3. May 10, 2017 at 5:47 PM
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    Hahahaha shits about to get real!
     
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    My IFS stuff will be for sale soon :spy:
     
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    Gonna get rid of the spacers for 2nd or 3rd clip 5100's.
    IMG_4361.jpg
     
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  7. May 15, 2017 at 5:45 AM
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    Thanks. Built them myself with morimoto mini H1's from the retrofit source.
     
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  9. May 15, 2017 at 11:47 AM
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    I am thinking of buying my first Tacoma soon, something very similar to this 14 RC MT 4x4. I have found a few certified pre-owned 14's with 50k miles or less for about $19k. While looking into the history of these vehicles, most were used commercially. Was looking for opinions on 1 owner Tacoma's that were used commercially vs. owned as a personal vehicle. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
     
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  10. May 15, 2017 at 12:01 PM
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    Thanks for the quick reply, ya I agree. I am envisioning a teenage parts delivery guy for one of the major brands going hard as hell on the clutch and engine.
     
  11. May 16, 2017 at 9:29 AM
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    Seems high, I paid that a year ago for a '14 with 30k miles
     
  12. May 16, 2017 at 9:32 AM
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    Price / miles you mentioned is way high.
     
  13. May 16, 2017 at 9:35 AM
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    Brand new it was a $23,000 truck... ffs smh.
     
  14. May 16, 2017 at 10:08 AM
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    I think it is a combination of dealers knowing they have a rare truck configuration and the whole CPO price hike. 2nd gen resale value has been strong it appears. I am going to try and spend under $17k I agree that it was a $23k truck new and that is ridiculous. Thanks for the replies guys.
     
  15. May 16, 2017 at 10:41 AM
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    Paid 16 with 50k on my 08 RC in 2011 but got 12k for my 05 AC with 100k on it so it was OK I guess. Not a real bargain but the RC with buckets was what I wanted. I would be hard pressed to take 20k for my 08 RC about now even with much higher miles.
     
  16. May 16, 2017 at 12:16 PM
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    Kelly blue book says this truck is around $15-16k, for what it's worth...
     
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  17. May 16, 2017 at 12:24 PM
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    I bought my 11 in 2011 with 2k miles on it already lifted on brand new toyos for $21k FWIW.
     
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    I think that when Toyota stopped offering RCs it raised the resale value on them, kinda like the way a paintings value increases when the artist dies.

    When I started searching for my 1st Taco a little while back I was looking for a MT 4x4 preferably 2.7 and RC with 12000 budget.

    Almost gave up because everything was either sold before I could get to it or looked like it had been abused. Finally found an 08, 109k miles, RC, 2.7, MT, 4x4, and clean as could be for 10900.

    As far as what OP is looking at seems pretty typical pricewise and would depend on condition. If its been on the market for any length usually a sure sign its overpriced or a dog.
     
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  19. May 17, 2017 at 1:32 PM
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  20. May 18, 2017 at 5:17 AM
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