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Transformation from Red/Chrome to Grey/Black

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tankoma04, Oct 3, 2010.

  1. Nov 8, 2010 at 1:38 PM
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    JBear

    JBear Spiral Out... Keep Going!

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    2" suspension lift with King Coilovers up front. Standard Bilsteins on rear with a Fabtech 1.5" AAL. Leer 100XL Shell.
    I dont see why the truck would lose value either, other than you're not going to get your money back on all that customizing. So by increasing your own "value" of the truck, you will lose it to a blue book cap.
     
  2. Nov 8, 2010 at 5:08 PM
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    Yamaha Dave

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    ^ What almost every appraiser told me is when you paint the panel of a car or truck, every one automatically assumes it's been in an accident, whether it was or wasn't, that's how appraisers tell if the vehicle is in it's original factory condition. By checking gaps and paint thickness. Now when you paint the entire vehicle, it could mean either major hail damage, a major accident, or neither in this case just a change of choice on the original color. Appraisers won't know that, and even if you try and explain it to them that you just wanted a different color car or truck and chose to have it repainted they have no way to verify it. So when two or more panels are painted, the car is basically devalued and most dealerships will send it straight to auction. That's even if they chose to accept it. I had my friend who is an appraiser for State Farm verify this.
     
  3. Nov 8, 2010 at 6:27 PM
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    tacotime95

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    deck plate mod and 1/8 stainless skidplate
    that is one sexy taco
     
  4. Nov 8, 2010 at 7:29 PM
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    01Tac0ma

    01Tac0ma Bash Fabriction & Off-Road

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    Look at build!
    ^Yes it is! MY favorite color of all time on taco's
     

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