opinions about a truck I'm interested in

[Iowa_Josh]

I agree. Most Toyotas are not build in Japan anymore and it's been that way for a long time. Almost every model Lexus is build in Japan, but Toyotas that are sold here in the states are 9/10 times assembled in the states with only a few exceptions.

Before you do anything, be aware that model-year 1995 to 2000 Tacomas, have excessive corrosion of the frame which has caused perforation of the metal. The reason for this, it appears, is that the frames of some of the 813,000 vehicles built during this time-frame may not have adequate corrosion protection.

My brother worked for Toyota and he said Toyota was literally extending the warranty for Tacoma owners and replacing ENTIRE frames. Very dangerous buy IMO, unless you don't care about it.

There was a recall, sort of. Toyota "bought back" a bunch of the tacos from owners. I've never heard of them replacing frames?

Anyway, not a lot of tacos on the road anymore.

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[jawbreaker]

Been driving my ''87'' for the last 18 years , 288,000 mi. . no complaints here !

[derbycitycatman]

They had a big thing about them replacing frames on a lot of those trucks. As long as it looks good id go for it. Heck my pos 94 explorer is showing rust on the frame too. I will never buy a chevy truck. Step dad has a 99 silverado that has about 150k miles with 3 engines and 4 trans. Absolute POS!!!

[playin4funami]

I say jump on it if you have the cash, those are great trucks, I had a guy I worked with that had a 95' when the recall came out and it was one of the recalled frames,not all of them were recalled, they bought the truck back from him for 15 grand and it had 250,000 miles on it, plus they gave him a hell of a deal on a new one,which he took and ended up in a new truck for under 2 grand. Try and squeeze a deal like that out of ford,gm or any of the so called american brands, oh and yes those bad frames were built right in st. louis mo. go fiqure! anyway they are a very dependable from all the folks I know that have/had one, the four banger is a little underpowered for any heavy towing on the highway you could pull your boat no problem I think, from everything I have heard or seen they are tough and dependable, for what it is worth. I don't see those sitting on the side of the road broke down like some other makes.

[Rollinunknown]

They had a big thing about them replacing frames on a lot of those trucks. As long as it looks good id go for it. Heck my pos 94 explorer is showing rust on the frame too. I will never buy a chevy truck. Step dad has a 99 silverado that has about 150k miles with 3 engines and 4 trans. Absolute POS!!!

ive never had a chevy that didint get 250k.

[derbycitycatman]

ive never had a chevy that didint get 250k.

Well i might have to take that back, buddies got an 83 that we haul scrap in, that id buy. Newer ones ive been in seem to be garbage.

[cantstopgrandma]

Buy it if you must,ME ,IMO its not helpin the american economy any even if it is 2nd hand.

I gotta disagree. You are stimulating the sellers economy, and he may choose to spend that money. In all actuality buying a used car, no matter the make, does not stimulate the economy in the context you are talking. Also, Toyotas are more american made than most american cars. Most american car makers are making cars in mexico or elsewhere now, toyota is opening more plants in america all the time. No, i've never owned a toyota, and i dont see me buying one anytime in the future..... 3 chevys at my house. Those little taco trucks are very reliable, and as long as everything checks out, sounds like a good deal, even though i'd offer him less money.

[Catfishboy1995]

Ive been a chevy guy since i was 12yrs old plain and simple.

5000. is a steel for that truck with that low miles .

The only major problem is dry rot to the timing belt from low use.

Other then this i would buy the truck .

Those 4x4 Tacoma are Crazy reliable .
I love those trucks.

Ive seen them 300-400 k easy.
We have a 1998 toyota avalon xl with 386k miles . ive done NOTHING but 1 timeing belt and 2 sets of plugs ...

I still own chevys due to i can get them cheap.
My next truck will me a 2011 Toyota Tacoma 4x4. I just talked my dad into the 2x4 he loves the truck .

Try and bargin with cash in had but 5k is STILL A STEAL!

p.s i know im gonna burn some toes here but 1990-2009 Dodge trucks ARE GARBAGE. sorry my fellow brother .I will proudly ride the bus before i ever own a 1990-2009 dodge truck .. The new ones are steeping it up but still... high sticker cheap trucks .Its sad when u replace the transmission more then the headlight bulbs

The only dodge I would ever consider is a 1st gen cummins 12 v.....Other than that its ford with chevy behind that.....I like true american trucks....But yes I know ford chevy and dodge are made in Mexico and canada too But toyota does have quite a few plants in american But i still dont like them.

[Catfishboy1995]

Ive been a chevy guy since i was 12yrs old plain and simple.<br>
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5000. is a steel for that truck with that low miles .<br>
<br>
The only major problem is dry rot to the timing belt from low use.<br>
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Other then this i would buy the truck .<br>
<br>
Those 4x4 Tacoma are Crazy reliable .<br>
I love those trucks.<br>
<br>
Ive seen them 300-400 k easy.<br>
We have a 1998 toyota avalon xl with 386k miles . ive done NOTHING but 1 timeing belt and 2 sets of plugs ... <br>
<br>
I still own chevys due to i can get them cheap. <br>
My next truck will me a 2011 Toyota Tacoma 4x4. I just talked my dad into the 2x4 he loves the truck .<br>
<br>
Try and bargin with cash in had but 5k is STILL A STEAL!<br>
<br>
p.s i know im gonna burn some toes here but 1990-2009 Dodge trucks ARE GARBAGE. sorry my fellow brother .I will proudly ride the bus before i ever own a 1990-2009 dodge truck .. The new ones are steeping it up but still... high sticker cheap trucks .Its sad when u replace the transmission more then the headlight bulbs

The only dodge I would ever consider is a 1st gen cummins 12 v.....Other than that its ford with chevy behind that.....I like true american trucks....But yes I know ford chevy and dodge are made in Mexico and canada too But toyota does have quite a few plants in american But i still dont like them.