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Think I found a needle in a haystack

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by vettehigh, Nov 12, 2017.

  1. Nov 12, 2017 at 4:54 AM
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    vettehigh

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    Friend of mine calls me late last night and tells me his hunting buddy knows of an 04 Tacoma that his neighbor is selling because he bought a full size Tundra. So I called. Here is what the details are, and yes he has all docs and receipts. He told me I could have it for 7800. I said I'll do it and pick it up early this week (few hours from me). Body is solid too. The rear bumper has small amount of rust. What do you think

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  2. Nov 12, 2017 at 5:09 AM
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    koditten

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    X cab or single cab? I own,or my wife own a single cab. I hate driving it. I have the x cab version. It rides so much better.

    Otherwise, it's a good price.
     
  3. Nov 12, 2017 at 5:11 AM
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    vettehigh

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    Single...also looking at that 95 V6 Auto with 200k that I have a thread on. New frame and paint on that one and he wants 5800
     
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  4. Nov 12, 2017 at 5:53 AM
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    I personally wouldn't ever want anything less than an X-Cab, but that's up to you. If you're a young single guy, then I'd go for it; sure is a good price! Should last you for 10 years at least!
     
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  5. Nov 12, 2017 at 6:01 AM
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    Stefan_Ray

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    It’s a toss up. The body and engine are probably better on the 2003. I’d go for it.
     
  6. Nov 12, 2017 at 6:02 AM
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    thewarriordinghy

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    Single cab is fine. My gf has a 2000 single cab 2wd... Rides just fine
     
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    My single cab trucks felt way more nimble than my current truck.
     
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  8. Nov 12, 2017 at 6:19 AM
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    tony2018

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    Agreed, I'd like to lean my chair back from time to time to relax, single cab I cannot do that. x-cab or double cab.
     
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    Itchyfeet

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    Nope, I thought this was going to be a post about a limited with a sunroof
     
  10. Nov 12, 2017 at 8:23 AM
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    The body on the 95 has been painted and 0 rust..like the V6 a tad over the 4cyl
     
  11. Nov 12, 2017 at 8:24 AM
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    You should get pics of both and post them in here.
     
  12. Nov 12, 2017 at 8:30 AM
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  13. Nov 12, 2017 at 8:36 AM
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    The 97! Hands down!
     
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    Justanotherhemi

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    That SC 4x4 looks some damn nice. That would be my choice for sure
     
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  15. Nov 12, 2017 at 8:41 AM
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    My bad, it's a 95
     
  16. Nov 12, 2017 at 8:45 AM
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    Dr. Mantis Toboggan

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    The reg cab looks sweet!
     
  17. Nov 12, 2017 at 8:45 AM
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    Rburdeaux

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    this is a tough one. i would lean with the 03. with all of those new parts !
     
  18. Nov 12, 2017 at 8:47 AM
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    It's an 04, just found out
     
  19. Nov 12, 2017 at 8:48 AM
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    Rburdeaux

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    even better, i have an 04 double cab and love it.
     
  20. Nov 12, 2017 at 8:48 AM
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    koditten

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    Nope on the 4 cylinder. Do the x cab. You will love the v6.
     
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