What should i buy / look for. $12k for an offload vehicle...

Just lighter and smaller IMO plus they are pure sex with 3" and 33's, and yes the lockers are good, just get a decent one and do the work yourself. talk to 01tacoprerunner he just ordered one and is going to install it himself, he shoudl be able to ge you the info you need, i believe its a power trax and it was around 450 OTD

 

Lol jk.. no worries...

I like pure sex 0.o

Okay good deal. I'll check that out. Thanks!

Thanks for the info/advice. I have looked at some Wranglers and i think their awesome but i think i'll miss having a bed in the back. Also, i know and trust the Toyota name and i know the info for them is readily available. Are the wranglers as dependable? Maybe i should search for a wrangler forum just to find out what's out there..

 

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...e=b&num_records=25&cardist=207&standard=false

heres a nice little first gen i found for u annnnd you would have some money to do some mods to it....6000 w/ 169,000 4X4 reg cab step side

website i used is autotrader.com

so far 2 people i have recomended this website to has bought there car from it.

good luck and hope that website helps

 

http://www.jeepforum.com/ this one is your best bet im still on there from when I had my jeep

http://www.wranglerforum.com/ just for wranglers!

http://www.pirate4x4.com/welcome1.php and this one is great for ALL offroading !

TyT

 

Toyota has a Frame Rust - Warrantee. The first generation tacomas have issues with the frame rusting from the inside out. If you take the truck to the Toyota dealer, they'll inspect it. If they FAIL it...they'll keep the truck and give you $$ for it. The 2001+ Tacomas - if they FAIL, they'll replace the frame.

Somewhere there's a PDF about this.... I think.

So, before you commit to buying any 1st gen truck - make sure the frame is good. Have Toyota inspect it before you buy it.

This video about sums it up...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0-ZqHFkfqk&NR=1

 

I think you should get a jeep if your going to do extreme offroading but, if you want to daily drive and like going offroading every once in a while with friends and just having fun and like toyota and the fact of having a bed , get a taco, it will do the job.

 

I was pretty set on getting the tacoma but you guys are changing my mind..
I even told the dealer to order the carfax lol...

What do you think about this wrangler:
http://augusta.craigslist.org/cto/2203993987.html

 

Nooooooooooooooooo

Not fuel injected. Too many miles.

Look for 92+
I hope you plan on visiting these vehicles. NEVER make a purchase without seeing the vehicle and having a knowledgable person with you to inspect every aspect of them including taking them for a ride in 2hi, 4hi and 4lo.

FYI - If the vehicle has around 100K miles on it...it'll probably have an main oil seal leak. Look under the rig. If you see oil dripping behind the oil pan (up towards bellhousing), the main oil seal needs replaced. If you find this, you can use this as bargaining power. Ask your mechanic (or search how to do it yourself) how much it'll cost to replace. Or find a rig with less miles.
BE PATIENT!!!!
I found a sweet 92 with only 45000 miles and a 94 with 80K miles. Both were prestine. Watch out for body/frame rust. The 92+ vehicles will have less rust issues.

 

How about something that's complete? I used it for a daily driver for years before i bought my Taco.


I'm in AZ and It'll eat up your budget......

 

Lol. I hear ya. How much did you have to shell out for the 2 wranglers? (if you don't mind my asking)

Lol, that's awesome...

 

This has 112k miles on it:
http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/d...=null&resultCar=290510348&make=JEEP&cardist=0

They've got a few others too:
http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/d...JEEP&y=7&x=98&pager.offset=25&first_record=26

Trying to get the best bang for the buck though. What's a wrangler like on gas lol?

 

Okay, okay.. 1 more.. this one is actually really nice and right at the top of my budget:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...pe=b&num_records=25&cardist=59&standard=false

 

That is too shiny. And it's a jeep. But that would be a mean little trail vehicle. Lots of aftermarket parts so easy to mod. Seems a bit expensive to me though...

Oh and I think wranglers tend to get 16-18mpg. I could be wrong though so if I am someone please correct me

 

If you're looking at a Jeep...Stay away from the D35 axle. Most of my customers average around 14 MPG with gearing and tires combo's.

 

Just a little over your price range
http://knoxville.craigslist.org/cto/2164174224.html

 

Lol, man.. my eyes hurt from all the searching on autotrader/craigslist/auto.yahoo.com/iwanta...

I know the perfect deal is out there somewhere...
This one is pretty rigged up but has a few miles on it:
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/2228989244.html

Pretty sure he's been off road with it lol...

 

Try and stick with a TJ. Coils all around will make for a better ride. Only down fall is they are more expensive to lift right. And the rear axle is junk unless you get a Rubicon. But they are still going for a bunch.

 

could he get a cheaper 2wd and convert it to 4X4?

 

Nope.