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Where to find a quality frame for sale?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by JimmyNeutronBoyGenius, Sep 5, 2024.

  1. Sep 5, 2024 at 2:01 PM
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    JimmyNeutronBoyGenius

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    I purchased a 2005 Tacoma and then had it inspected ( I know, wrong order) and the entire frame has major rust.

    the used car dealership won’t take it back and so I am left with trying to find another frame. HELP

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    What state are you in? There's no way in hell that they should have been able to sell that to you legally.
     
  3. Sep 5, 2024 at 2:17 PM
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    They may just decide that it would be in their best interest to take it back if they are threatened with legal action. Did the dealer provide any kind of inspection report?
     
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  4. Sep 5, 2024 at 2:19 PM
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    JimmyNeutronBoyGenius

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    I’m in Colorado. I know. I’m
    getting it inspected by a second car shop to give me their diagnosis and then I am going to have both shops draft their inspection results and use it as proof to demand they take it back.

    I guess next step is legal action.
     
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    JimmyNeutronBoyGenius

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    They supplied a carfax report that in no indicated rust to the frame.
     
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    Shady used dealers do this every day in states with “as is” sales without any customer recourse

    Some offer a few days to return a vehicle but that’s it.
     
  7. Sep 5, 2024 at 2:25 PM
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    That’s what happened. They had an “as is” clause in their agreement which makes me think they have no reason to take it back.
     
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    ieizxxnsaeomeostfd

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    What did the dealer say exactly when you asked them about it? They might be more inclined to take it back if you buy a different vehicle from them or something.

    I got lucky one time, bought a car with a spun bearing, didn't notice it until the next day and the dealer took it back.
     
  9. Sep 5, 2024 at 3:44 PM
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    A threat of posting your bad review (complete with photos) of this dealer all over the internet might make them think twice about not taking it back.
     
  10. Sep 5, 2024 at 6:45 PM
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    they'll just tell him to pound sand
     
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    States that don't use or minimal use of deicing brine
    Texas and west (well most of I-10) is probably your best area to look
     
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    They scammed you basically,they knew the frame was garbage.
     
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    Buying as is doesn't give you much options.
     
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    Ask Toyota what a new frame costs?
    Or go on copart and buy a wreck without frame damage from the SW states
     
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    JimmyNeutronBoyGenius

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    Update: the dealer took it back without a fight. The sales guy said he had no idea and they let me take it to their shop where the mechanic used to be a Toyota tech. He said that he fired the tech that inspected the vehicle a few weeks ago and has been dealing with a lot of cars sold that he missed stuff on.

    PHEW!
     
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    Glad you got that resolved
     
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    That is great news. Now you can start your search for another truck, and GET IT CHECKED OUT BEFORE BUYING!!!!!
     

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