Value of Truck

I don't know if i am doing this right. I have a question,
I am Buying a 1999 Tacoma SR5 V6 Xtra 4x4 Automatic
That has 61,000 been sitting a long time. On title Brand it says Previous Damage-N Carolina I think means Salvaged? not sure. Has not been serviced in over two years. carpet, headliner, need to be replaced. Smells like mold, Had rats nest in air filter. when I do VIN check on it it comes up no accidents. the owner i am buying it from has had the truck since 2001 had 31,000 miles on it. With title saying Damage-N Carolina. The person said it had been rolled. body has a lot of bando. I just need to know how much i should pay for it? hope someone can help me. i am not a computer person

 

Need to see pics to assess better. How is the frame? Does it run well?

If the frame is ok and engine solid, maybe $2k? It sounds like a cosmetic basket case.

 

Sounds like you will have your hands full if you buy it. Bondo, possibly rolled, title issues. I suggest you pass.

 

Are you desperate for a project or desperate for a cheap ride?

 

they took to a appraisal guy that could not get hood open said he could see everything from underneath. but frame is good . he never looked at engine. the fluids have not been changed. i changed the oil and filter. and air filter after he inspected it. he said 8,300. when he didn't look under hood. i don't think it was a good estimate. the person selling me the truck doesn't know anything about the truck maintenance. they take there cars to shop.

 

Pass.

 

8300 pesos?

 

Still too much.

 

PASS ON IT and RUN!

 

3rd Pass

 

Circus time.

Don't be the clown.

 

Sounds like a parts truck to me 500.00 and part it out.

 

It could be a 1999 survivor. With a little elbow grease and a couple of garage weekends, next year comes around and you have a pristine 25 year old classic Toyota sought after by many, but had by few.

 

I think you are better off buying a 1st gen that has been taken care of, even if it has high miles. I'd personally prefer a truck that has a full service history, and known issues that can be planned for.

This one seems like a wild card, at least from what you posted. If the truck was rolled, it wasn't cared for.

 

If you buy it for nothing, it will cost you a lot more than that.

 

I had to learn this the hard way. Got a cheap truck that needed work. It turned out well but the amount of time and energy to get it on the road was enormous.

 

Pass

 

I'll answer in two words.

Run Away.

 

How about some pics

 

My bet is it's not gonna happen. 1 thread, 2 posts, last online was Tuesday.