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Originally Posted by ThirdHorseman
Wrong. You're looking at this on a very superficial level. It may be "no good" for your purposes, but buyers can have very different needs.
You assume that the new buyer is going to use it as a daily driver, work truck, etc. Who's to say that an individual isn't looking to score a good farm truck for $3,500? Then when the frame finally renders the truck unuseable, he'll pull the motor and other parts for his next beater.
That's just one example, and there could be many more. As long as the rust is disclosed, there are zero ethical issues.
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In the context you present, I fully agree, and I am aware of the side options available to move a "not quite for use as a daily driver". Not implying or inferring that people may be unethical. But, there are enough horror stories out there in "car/truck" land, where full disclosure is not practiced. That leads to "buyer beware" and at least do your homework up front. I am not affected by this issue, but, I think Toyota should deal with it up front, get it off the board and move on. Toyota makes a great 2nd Gen, but, if this issue stays in the public light, from a marketing perspective, I think it will hurt or
taint the perception of quality. Just my view on this.