Just goes to show theres a frame thats actaully worse than the new Tundra, how could you buy a new Toyota when yours was insuffiencietly built and they had to buy it back, just goes to show the biast people have for Toyotas.
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Just goes to show theres a frame thats actaully worse than the new Tundra, how could you buy a new Toyota when yours was insuffiencietly built and they had to buy it back, just goes to show the biast people have for Toyotas.
Do you know what rock salt is? I'm not sure if they use it up in Seattle, but around these parts, it melts snow, and destroys frames, regardless of what vehicle it is.
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"You can't be afraid to reverse engineer something to see how it works." -Me
Emailed the Saint John, NB dealer today. Toyota Canada is doing the same buy back program. I had big holes that I had plated over last fall, but I suspect she'll still fail the hammer test now. Will know more in a few days...
Dealer failed my truck. Now I've got a Yaris rental while they decide how much to give me for the truck. Course, I've still got the tundra in the driveway when I don't mind paying for gas...
Dealer failed my truck. Now I've got a Yaris rental while they decide how much to give me for the truck. Course, I've still got the tundra in the driveway when I don't mind paying for gas...
Great news, whats the blue book excellent on your truck?
Is anyone waiting on a rental??? The manager at my local dealership told me to go get it and pay for the initial fees and that they would take care of the rest.... I really dont have the cash to do that..... I want a car waiting for me when i turn my truck in...
My dealer called Enterprise, arranged everything, and they picked me up right at the dealer.
I don't know what my book value is. I'm up in Canada, where most folks, including the dealers, think their trucks are made of gold, so I'm really looking forward to seeing what the registered letter says in a few days...
Is anyone waiting on a rental??? The manager at my local dealership told me to go get it and pay for the initial fees and that they would take care of the rest.... I really dont have the cash to do that..... I want a car waiting for me when i turn my truck in...
I put the gentleman that owns the truck I posted pictures of above in a rental car from our dealership the day I called TOYOTA about it. Toyota will pay for the car, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR IT AT ALL.
He has been in this car for 2 weeks or so, HIS TRUCK HAS BEEN DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
__________________ 2002 TUNDRA AC 2WD = NOT STOCK
MODS: TRD LSD w/4.88's| TRD Headers | Flowmaster 50 Series SUV | TRD Supercharger | Hellwig Rear Sway Bar (custom end links) | TOYOTA Power Antenna | Rear "AIR RIDE" w/ on board compressor | De-badged | Raybrig Headlights & Nokya yellow Foglights | Keyless Upgrade to Full Alarm | Toyota Air Filter | Horn Mod | Map Light Mod | Back Seat Mod | STUBBS Sliders | AXIS Wheels w/315/75-16 Yokohama Geolander MT + | Home Link | SUPERLIFT Tru-speed-speedo Recalibrator | McKesh Mirrors l 3" Body Lift w/Poly Body Mounts l Gap Gaurds l Stainless Brake Lines l Poly Sway Bar Bushings l Poly Rear Leaf Spring Bushings l Clear/Red/Clear Tailights l Black Corners & Headlight Assy's l Diff breather Mod l Nu-Image Blue Flame Gauges l Eclipse AVN5435 w/ Rev Cam & 8 disk changer l Custom rear roll pan w/lights l RCD 6" lift w/ 3" blocks and AAL l Camburg UCA's l High Lift Jack l Daystar Front & Rear Bumpers l 4 Hella Black Magic Lights l Budbuilt Trac Bar l ICOM 706 MKIIG l Doran tire pressure sensors
24 yrs with TOYOTA
MDT/Shop Foreman/FINDLAY TOYOTA
ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician
Official Pro Comp Certified Installer & Dealer
Official ICON Certified Installer & Dealer
Certified Toyota Forklift Operator
Certified Locksmith
Ham Radio Operator = KE7WLF
My father has a 1997 Tacoma and had it in the dealership for the frame recall, needless to say, his truck was fine. It was garage kept and he always used undercoating on his vehicles. My father-in-laws co-worker bought a 1998 Tacoma a few weeks ago for $5000 and took his to the dealership to check on the recall and needless to say, in a week, he walked out of the dealership with a $12,000 check. I was wondering how many other members have had their truck purchased by Toyota? This makes me want to buy a few Tacomas and profit from them...lol...
__________________ 2004 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Limited 4x4, Phantom Gray
Kenwood 6019 headunit, PAC-ALP unit, Kenwood rear-view camera, Polk DB 6750 front components, Polk DB 675 rear components. Dynamat all 4 doors. JL Stealthbox(10" JL Sub), 250/1 JL Mono amp,
Rhino lined bed, Front skid-plate, Husky form-fitted floor mats, Vent shades all 4 doors, Bug shield,
ARE LS II Tonneau Shell, Bobble-Head Buck on dash
Borla Dual Exhaust
Security System: Kimber CDP II .45 ACP and Glock 36
I put the gentleman that owns the truck I posted pictures of above in a rental car from our dealership the day I called TOYOTA about it. Toyota will pay for the car, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR IT AT ALL.
He has been in this car for 2 weeks or so, HIS TRUCK HAS BEEN DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
these guys at this dealership keep telling me that i will be reimbursed. i dont have the money to go do get a rental car and such... i call toyotas customer care place and they tell me my case manager isnt around to help me out but the other lady will leave her a message.. i ask to talk to someone higher up to get this resolved now and the lady says oh they wont get back to you for a few days.. i wish i could just turn my truck in at another dealership instead of dealing with these chooches in middletown
these guys at this dealership keep telling me that i will be reimbursed. i dont have the money to go do get a rental car and such... i call toyotas customer care place and they tell me my case manager isnt around to help me out but the other lady will leave her a message.. i ask to talk to someone higher up to get this resolved now and the lady says oh they wont get back to you for a few days.. i wish i could just turn my truck in at another dealership instead of dealing with these chooches in middletown
MODS: TRD LSD w/4.88's| TRD Headers | Flowmaster 50 Series SUV | TRD Supercharger | Hellwig Rear Sway Bar (custom end links) | TOYOTA Power Antenna | Rear "AIR RIDE" w/ on board compressor | De-badged | Raybrig Headlights & Nokya yellow Foglights | Keyless Upgrade to Full Alarm | Toyota Air Filter | Horn Mod | Map Light Mod | Back Seat Mod | STUBBS Sliders | AXIS Wheels w/315/75-16 Yokohama Geolander MT + | Home Link | SUPERLIFT Tru-speed-speedo Recalibrator | McKesh Mirrors l 3" Body Lift w/Poly Body Mounts l Gap Gaurds l Stainless Brake Lines l Poly Sway Bar Bushings l Poly Rear Leaf Spring Bushings l Clear/Red/Clear Tailights l Black Corners & Headlight Assy's l Diff breather Mod l Nu-Image Blue Flame Gauges l Eclipse AVN5435 w/ Rev Cam & 8 disk changer l Custom rear roll pan w/lights l RCD 6" lift w/ 3" blocks and AAL l Camburg UCA's l High Lift Jack l Daystar Front & Rear Bumpers l 4 Hella Black Magic Lights l Budbuilt Trac Bar l ICOM 706 MKIIG l Doran tire pressure sensors
24 yrs with TOYOTA
MDT/Shop Foreman/FINDLAY TOYOTA
ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician
Official Pro Comp Certified Installer & Dealer
Official ICON Certified Installer & Dealer
Certified Toyota Forklift Operator
Certified Locksmith
Ham Radio Operator = KE7WLF
My dad took his 2007 Tacoma in and it checked out alright. He was hoping for them to buy it back. A guy who works for my father-in-law bought a tacoma for $5000 and then got a $12000 check for it from Toyota. I think I am going to hit the classifieds and see about buying some and making a little extra, if ya know what I mean?.........lol.......
__________________ 2004 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Limited 4x4, Phantom Gray
Kenwood 6019 headunit, PAC-ALP unit, Kenwood rear-view camera, Polk DB 6750 front components, Polk DB 675 rear components. Dynamat all 4 doors. JL Stealthbox(10" JL Sub), 250/1 JL Mono amp,
Rhino lined bed, Front skid-plate, Husky form-fitted floor mats, Vent shades all 4 doors, Bug shield,
ARE LS II Tonneau Shell, Bobble-Head Buck on dash
Borla Dual Exhaust
Security System: Kimber CDP II .45 ACP and Glock 36
If you are thinking of doing this re think it. They are buying the trucks back at 1.5x the KBB if you owned the vehicle before the March 08. After that point they are only paying what you paid for the truck only if it was purchased from a dealer. Or so I have heard.
My truck is going in tomorrow to be checked out. I have a soft spot but I didn't hit it really hard. We'll see what they say. I wish I hadn't hosed off the frame ever time I washed it in the winter.
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2008 Tundra DC 4x4 5.7 SR5 TRD
1997 Tacoma LX 3.4 - Bought back by Toyota
1977 Aussie FJ45 pickup
So are the dealers looking to fail these things? I have a spot that dented when hit lightly with a hammer. I think it hit a few times it would break through. It seems like the only questionable spot I can find. I am going to the dealer tomorrow and have my fingers crossed.
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2008 Tundra DC 4x4 5.7 SR5 TRD
1997 Tacoma LX 3.4 - Bought back by Toyota
1977 Aussie FJ45 pickup
So are the dealers looking to fail these things? I have a spot that dented when hit lightly with a hammer. I think it hit a few times it would break through. It seems like the only questionable spot I can find. I am going to the dealer tomorrow and have my fingers crossed.
The dealer does the test and then reports it to their FEILD TECH SPECIALIST. He/she then either comes out to see it or looks at pictures and then submits that to TOYOTA. They make the call. The dealer does NOT get paid from the customer or Toyota for this inspection, so it really doesnt matter. We just report what we find and let them decide what to do.
__________________ 2002 TUNDRA AC 2WD = NOT STOCK
MODS: TRD LSD w/4.88's| TRD Headers | Flowmaster 50 Series SUV | TRD Supercharger | Hellwig Rear Sway Bar (custom end links) | TOYOTA Power Antenna | Rear "AIR RIDE" w/ on board compressor | De-badged | Raybrig Headlights & Nokya yellow Foglights | Keyless Upgrade to Full Alarm | Toyota Air Filter | Horn Mod | Map Light Mod | Back Seat Mod | STUBBS Sliders | AXIS Wheels w/315/75-16 Yokohama Geolander MT + | Home Link | SUPERLIFT Tru-speed-speedo Recalibrator | McKesh Mirrors l 3" Body Lift w/Poly Body Mounts l Gap Gaurds l Stainless Brake Lines l Poly Sway Bar Bushings l Poly Rear Leaf Spring Bushings l Clear/Red/Clear Tailights l Black Corners & Headlight Assy's l Diff breather Mod l Nu-Image Blue Flame Gauges l Eclipse AVN5435 w/ Rev Cam & 8 disk changer l Custom rear roll pan w/lights l RCD 6" lift w/ 3" blocks and AAL l Camburg UCA's l High Lift Jack l Daystar Front & Rear Bumpers l 4 Hella Black Magic Lights l Budbuilt Trac Bar l ICOM 706 MKIIG l Doran tire pressure sensors
24 yrs with TOYOTA
MDT/Shop Foreman/FINDLAY TOYOTA
ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician
Official Pro Comp Certified Installer & Dealer
Official ICON Certified Installer & Dealer
Certified Toyota Forklift Operator
Certified Locksmith
Ham Radio Operator = KE7WLF
Re: Rusty Tacoma Frames, and Toyota's Solution
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