Tacoma?

[foxriderry]

I know this is a long shot but winter is coming sooner rather than later, and I'm in need of a dd, I really want a 95 ish tacoma regular cab, but I really just want a small pick up that's a 4x4 if anyone knows anybody or anything a little help goes a long way

[WildBillyT]

Watch for huge frame issues...

[JW]

Wasn't that on the 2004 and older Tacomas?

JW :D

[foxriderry]

I had a 95 that hadn't had any issues it ran like a top, but either way just looking for a small pick up to get around in the snow with, I don't really care about rust or anything like that so much, looking to spend under 5k, thanks for the advice though

[The_Bishop]

*All* tacoma frames turn to swiss cheese alarmingly fast. Not just a cosmetic issue, it becomes structural in a big hurry. Be careful if you're buying one, and climb under it to check the important parts.

[foxriderry]

Thank you kindly, does anyone know where I can find any?

[ThoR294]

just take a hammer to the frame, that is how we checked when I worked for Toyota. not ALL had the problem, but quite a few did. Usually right where the leaf springs connected to the frame in the rear... we could push it through with our hands. usually a normal size hammer and a light tap will tell you how bad it is

[1320B4U]

^ Correct. Toyota had a bulletin out on this I believe..some were fine.

[foxriderry]

Ok cool thanks I def will do that in my search

[1320B4U]

just saw this when searching c/l for my town......

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3994545589.html

[foxriderry]

Ill def look into it thank you!^

[JL8Jeff]

I sold a 99 reg cab 5 speed with 12x,xxx miles several years ago for around $5200. The frame was sounding soft and starting to flake apart in layers so I didn't want to risk keeping it since it was too old for the Toyota recall/buy back.