man all those good parts crushed!! just think of the rigs you could build.
no doubt. in my opinion these tacomas were one of the best compact trucks ever built and now it will be a rarity to see one of them on the road. unfortunately I think the recall may impact the value of the trucks that passed so we may be able to find ones that passed at decent prices in the near future.
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no doubt. in my opinion these tacomas were one of the best compact trucks ever built and now it will be a rarity to see one of them on the road. unfortunately I think the recall may impact the value of the trucks that passed so we may be able to find ones that passed at decent prices in the near future.
Good point. Man I just hate to see all these get crushed. There's got to be a way to get one or two to build a rig.
My dealer encouraged me to take anything I wanted off the truck. There wasn't really anything good left. Michellin LTX M/S w/ 75k on them, old corroded to crap wheels. I had already pulled my stereo, so all I ended up taking was the floor mats. Still waiting for my cheque, but hey, I guess the offer must be real, or they wouldn't let me keep the rental
I just got my official offer letter, and faxed in my acceptance. They are saying I should have my check in 7-10 days. I got exactly the amount I calculated I'd get from the KBB site.
I have a 'no frills' base model ... 4x4, 2.7L with 170K miles. I'm getting $9,135 ... I only paid 10K for the truck brand new 10 years ago!! (It was a leftover '97 purchased in Aug of '98)
I just got my official offer letter, and faxed in my acceptance. They are saying I should have my check in 7-10 days. I got exactly the amount I calculated I'd get from the KBB site.
I have a 'no frills' base model ... 4x4, 2.7L with 170K miles. I'm getting $9,135 ... I only paid 10K for the truck brand new 10 years ago!! (It was a leftover '97 purchased in Aug of '98)
One of my final remaining leaf springs finally gave and snapped last night and rendered my suspension completely useless and my '99 Tacoma virtually undrivable.
Instead of making an appointment to get them replaced (cost of $1000-$1500), I made an appointment to get the rust check done on my frame tomorrow afternoon. I don't think it's rusty enough to pass... but you never know, I don't have full access to the frame when I crawl underneath the truck... maybe it will actually be worse once the techs get under there.
So please cross your fingers for me... financially, I really need my Taco to fail the rust test. C'mon ! Fail !
If it passes... I have some big decisions to make... fix it, and hope it continues to rust and eventually fails so I get the good offer from Toyota, or forego the value and just dump the whole thing and move in another direction, put the $1000-$1500 towards a new vehicle. Problem there is my Taco is pretty much worthless then.
mustang67408 ,
I recently passed inspection. Two weeks prior checked the frame and it seemed solid. Again checked it after reading all the posts and took a hammer using the claw end broke through a few inches on the bottom before the shackle. Called toyota and told them what happened and they said it is out of their hands - go back to same dealer. Dealer said they followed procedure and it definitely is safe. What I don't understand is how could this possibly be safe. You shouldn't be able to put a hole in a truck frame with a hammer - anywhere! Especially if I am about to fill the bed with gravel. 2ND inspection next week. Need any suggestions. THank you.
mustang67408 ,
I recently passed inspection. Two weeks prior checked the frame and it seemed solid. Again checked it after reading all the posts and took a hammer using the claw end broke through a few inches on the bottom before the shackle. Called toyota and told them what happened and they said it is out of their hands - go back to same dealer. Dealer said they followed procedure and it definitely is safe. What I don't understand is how could this possibly be safe. You shouldn't be able to put a hole in a truck frame with a hammer - anywhere! Especially if I am about to fill the bed with gravel. 2ND inspection next week. Need any suggestions. THank you.
Try another dealership.
The frame test uses the BLUNT side of a 12-16oz hammer.
It also has a specific spot to check the frame. (see attachment).
It is all based on the dealership personnel, Tell them you want their Field Technical Specialist to look at it.
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The service tech told me mine was 'one of the few' to pass, but it was well on it's way to being unpassable, and that I had until the end of 2013 to come back and take advantage of the offer... he recommended I get the leaf springs fixed and come back after next winter for another check.
The good news is I found a spring shop that's going to replace the springs for around $700...
I'm going to keep that frame as salty as possible next winter.
Keep your reciepts for the repair. I THINK they will reimburse you for that repair if/when the truck fails and it gets bought back.
__________________ 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
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I got the call this morning- My cheque was waiting for me. Picked it up this afternoon. $18, 558. This is for a '98 V6 4x4 extracab, w/ no extras. I bought the truck in '01 for $18.5 Before a riot starts, understand that I'm in New Brunswick, Canada, where trucks that sell for $20,000 in New England, sell for $30,000. It took 24 days to get the cheque, but I'm one happy Toyota driver.
Got my letter this week and it goes in on Monday for the inspection. My letter stated 150% of the Canadian black book value which you can check on the Toyota Canada site. My 99 V6 extcab lists for $12500 which would give me $18800 but I know the frame is good on mine so it doesn't matter.
It sounds like a good deal but like mpwolf said the pricing is way different up here as a new 2008 V6 ext/cab Tacoma here sells for $36000....
no doubt. in my opinion these tacomas were one of the best compact trucks ever built and now it will be a rarity to see one of them on the road. unfortunately I think the recall may impact the value of the trucks that passed so we may be able to find ones that passed at decent prices in the near future.
Man you said a mouth full in that statement. I love my truck bought it new and it's mint with only 110000kms(68000miles) I had it sprayed with oil twice and go over the engine compartment, under side frame included, every spring with WD40 that is why mine is still like new. The problem with these trucks is the frame is boxed from the front to just behind the front rear spring shackle which holds in the moisture, dirt and salt. I agree that because of this problem the value of any trucks that pass the inspection will take a hit forsure. I plan on keeping mine for a long time so seeing fewer of them around is not so bad.....
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