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need advice on tacoma #582227 03/19/05 12:26 AM

Joined: Dec 2004

Posts: 26

triniphen

Getting the Wheeling Fever

i decided not to go with a new truck because

1. i like my car
2. im a cheap bastard
but i still want a little truck to haul crap about
so.. i found a 2001 tacoma, silver, 5 speed, 45000 miles for $9000. i took it for a drive today and despite the expected dings and such its a clean truck. ive been hunting around for a few months now and for a toy, its the best deal ive found yet, about $1000 less than similar deals around. im VERY interested in yall's opinion though. thanks <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Re: need advice on tacoma [Re: triniphen] #582228 03/19/05 09:26 AM

Joined: Jan 2004

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Sunny SoCal

humanoid

Wheeler

Check out KBB.com and check out how much the truck is really worth. Also do a carfax check on it to make sure it's not a salvaged title or been in any major accidents. If it comes back all clean then it looks like you found yourself a very nice truck!

eep [Re: humanoid] #582229 03/19/05 03:53 PM

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triniphen

Getting the Wheeling Fever

i checked out kbb, nada, and edmunds. the truck retails for a little more than its listed for (~$10000). trade in is always low and private party is usually a bit lower than retail. im not trying to steal it, but i do want a fair deal. i got a copy of its carfax too. i think its a go <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Re: eep [Re: triniphen] #582230 03/19/05 06:01 PM

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humanoid

Wheeler

If it feels right, then go for it, man! And congrats <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />!

eep [Re: humanoid] #582231 03/20/05 12:29 AM

Joined: Dec 2004

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triniphen

Getting the Wheeling Fever

well i did it

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its a spunky lil truck <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Re: eep [Re: triniphen] #582232 03/20/05 05:20 AM

Anonymous

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cool buy... looks great

Re: eep #582233 03/20/05 06:36 PM

Anonymous

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That engine compartment looks clean enough to eat off of...Congrats!!

Re: eep #582234 03/20/05 10:57 PM

Joined: Dec 2004

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triniphen

Getting the Wheeling Fever

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That engine compartment looks clean enough to eat off of...Congrats!!

well, ALOT of armorall will do that, lol. i suppose dealers think this fools people. in a few days ill blast the crap out of it via pressure wash and double check for leaks.

Re: eep [Re: triniphen] #582235 03/21/05 01:50 PM

Anonymous

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Nice truck, enjoy!

Re: eep #582236 03/21/05 04:13 PM

Joined: Dec 2004

Posts: 26

triniphen

Getting the Wheeling Fever

man im having a blast! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> she runs good, starts in a snap and the 5 speed makes it very peppy. man, i havent drove stick since my 70 442 so ive embaressed myself a few times <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> but i am getting back im the groove though.

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

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