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foxriderry 08-08-2013 10:53 PM

Tacoma?
 
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 08-08-2013 11:10 PM

Watch for huge frame issues...

JW 08-08-2013 11:17 PM

Wasn't that on the 2004 and older Tacomas?

JW :D

foxriderry 08-08-2013 11:20 PM

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 08-09-2013 09:40 AM

*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 08-09-2013 10:17 AM

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

ThoR294 08-09-2013 11:53 AM

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 08-09-2013 01:27 PM

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

foxriderry 08-10-2013 11:23 PM

Ok cool thanks I def will do that in my search

1320B4U 08-11-2013 09:04 AM

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

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

foxriderry 08-12-2013 01:42 PM

Ill def look into it thank you!^

JL8Jeff 08-12-2013 03:02 PM

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.


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