I would highly recommend cerakote trim coat wipes for the sunfaded black parts. Its insanely good and nobody I know knows about them. But super cheap and better than any black plastic products ive used. And I've used a lot.
I would definitely keep this one man, that's an unheard of price for one of these even with the body the way it is. I'd sell that Colorado straight down the river and keep the hell out of it. This thing will outlive the Colorado by a decade. Use googone or goof off for the decals
Except the frame will rot faster than that Colorado. Recall frames were replaced with the same faulty design. I’ve got a first gen cab & a half 4 cylinder manual I love and got very cheap that I’m going to drive it as long as I can. I bought it with a bad frame and we replaced the back half. Body and drive train are great and it was cheap. I got taxed for a bluebook of 7k at the registry with a max value of 16k, but I fully expect the price to crash in 5 years or so when most of the recalls rot out. Edit: I’ve got it drenched in oil and I’m going to keep it that way and wash it a fair bit too, which most folks don’t, but I think it’ll still rot out.
@@organiccold do you use actual salt there? It’s not near as bad. We use a calcium compound that reacts with heat and moisture come spring time. We’ll see how mine lasts. I’m going the used hydraulic oil route. It’s free, and easy to apply regularly.
If it's a Colorado with the i5 it actually won't the gm atlas i5 is just as good as any Toyota Tacoma engine but the Colorado auto trans is a different story
I got my 2001 Tacoma for only $3k but mine is 4 cyl and 2wd I'm actually glad for this configuration because it's the simplest and most reliable set up. Runs like a clock. Ice cold AC
(Erie Pennsylvania here) I bought a 2006 Tacoma used and i beat the shit out of that truck for 13 years, it never let me down. Until the frame issue, I had my local Toyota dealer change it out, new frame, leaf springs, fuel lines, brake lines. Was basically a new truck.. but the 4.0 V6 was burning oil after 180K so I traded in on a 2019 Tundra 1794… love it! 🥰👍…. As long as the engine and trans are good, that should still have many years of life left in it, good luck! 👍
I had a 06 Tacoma years ago, and I have to say it was a great and dependable truck. I like how and you tackle anything and make a awesome profit to flip for something else, that's why I tune in every time you post , to see what the next fixer upper is . Stay safe and take care 🙂 🙏
I work in the town this truck was named after. They have two Toyota dealerships and I work at one of them. If I were you, I’d buy brand new headlight assemblies because they all yellow like that and aren’t that expensive. Wouldn’t cut corners on this flip because investing more will get you more when you go to sell it because buyers are looking for the nicest they can get.
When I’m on Facebook marketplace and find a crazy deal within the first 30 minutes I request mark it pending or sold as I’m on the way so the listing doesn’t attract more buyers!
You got a Steal on that one, I guaranty that, you are the Lucky guy can't wait to see more of the Tacoma I had one of thees same year I know a little about it. Love it!
Replacement frames were coated with Noxudol to help prevent rust. One of the best products to combat rust. Although I think it was supposed to be dealer applied per the technical service bulletin.
I always wondered if they did something like that on the replacement frames or just used a upgraded metal. Would probably still be a good idea to undercoat for the body parts though for what rust repairs cost.
I use a product called Rapidtak adhesive remover to remove lettering. It's expensive but works amazing. Goo-gone may work as well but I've never used it on cars. After the adhesive is off just 80% alcohol and a rag will remove almost all the ghosting caused by UV fade.
I would have been pissed if someone called me and told me they wanted more money on the way up unless it was disclosed that it was an auction style sale. I believe in first come first serve, but if someone is on their way from 3 hours away, they get first dibs.
I don’t know if I’d have walked but it is slimy to play that game. My word is my word. I’ve sold stuff for less when offered more simply because I told someone “sold”. And I’m no democrat. I just believe In keeping my deals. But as a flip buy I find it hard to feel sorry anyways. It’d feel a bit more for someone who was buying it as their daily.
Sweet Tacoma! Toyota Mechanic and Fellow Tacoma owner here. That old I'm sure you already know that old 4.0 engine is absolutely bulletproof! One of my coworkers has one with 360k on it and he just recently got back from a cross country trip from California all the way to Michigan. Solid runner. Since I'm sure you won't be keeping it since you like your Chevy, you'll definitely make quite a bit of money on it!
That’s a hell of a deal, especially in the current market! I got my 06 for $8500 back in 2019 with 150k on it and considered that a great deal at the time too. Vermont is a crazy environment to buy trucks, especially Toyotas because they’re so desirable. Looks like that’s a base model? Crank windows, manual locks? Mines the same except with a 6 speed manual. These trucks can be driven for basically free because they don’t really depreciate. A cheap addition you can do to add a little bit to it and add another selling point, is fog lights. All V6 Tacomas are wired for them even if they don’t come with them. For around $100, you can get a set of used OEM fogs, the switch for the panel on the left of the steering wheel, and the relay for under the hood. Takes about 15 minutes to install. Great find!
The guy was definitely getting coached to up the price after one of his buddies said wtf 2000 dollars is way to cheap he already offered 1000 more I bet we can get him up higher 4k later you still got a fair deal
@@swamp-yankee because I can’t keep a vehicle for so long! I’ve got a problem buying and selling. I currently have a 2017 and 2018 Tacoma. But I’ve had every version and never any issues. I just bought a 2017 with 172345 miles on it. Runs like a top. I’ve always had good luck with them!
@@hunterstokely8438 I’ve got an 02 4 cylinder manual with 220k I bought cheap with a bad frame and no clutch that a friend fixed up. It’s a great truck, so much fun to drive compared to my clapped automatic 6cyl ranger I replaced. I’m going to drive it until something major happens to the drive train or the frame rots out again. I don’t do a lot of miles a year. Could last a long time if it keep oil and anti freeze in it and keep putting oil to the frame and body. I don’t generally trade my junk and with this truck I can’t trade it because I’ll never find another one this good this cheap.
@@hunterstokely8438 I love those oldies. I grew up riding in my fathers 87 1 ton single rear wheel. First year of fuel injection I believe. I’ve got a friend with an 83, and another with an 84. Both are a little whupped. I put a floor pan in the 84 the other day and the 83 is next
@@AlecGD Are you agreeing that this truck in the condition he bought it in would sell for $10k in FL? Cause I am from FL and that is completely false. That truck would at the absolute most would bring in $7,500 to $8k. I see better condition tacos going for $10k
I know you’re a GM fan but with that mint frame and toyota reliability you have to be nuts to sell it .Especially when you got a steal of a deal at $4k even with the body condition . sell the colorado instead
@@RohanSanjith they can look nice and be rusting from the inside out. The one I have looked good when my buddy first bought it, and the bed was clapping against the cab pretty quick after actually working the truck. The outside of the bad part of the frame wasn’t rusty when we trimmed it off and put new rails under the bed. I’m not saying that’s a bad truck. Just figured I’d share my experience with 1st gen frame rot since I intentionally bought one with a bad frame.
It sounds really good. Berliner is factory. Nice it’s a V-6, worth more. Frames from that era are a lot better than the pre-2010 ones. I’d be tempted to keep that one as a run around truck, they last foreverZ
Looks like a great deal even with the price bump. You might get lucky with the radio could be an aftermarket was in there and the original one wasn't plugged back in entirely. Made me think back of my friends buying their first house. Had 3 sold out from under them even with the deposit down on them.
Nice Toyota, here in Europe every one wants the diesel 3.0 D4D but i like those V6s. Nice to see Supervisor Beetle around. Oh and clean those headlights hehe
I like that Tacoma if you didn’t have that Colorado that would be a great daily driver I had a Tacoma from 07 it was a 4 dour and I had it until 400,000 miles and the engine was dead loved the truck
Wish I had bought my 07 4Runner around the time they did the frame recall for it as well. Been in CT all it’s life and could definitely have used the frame replacement when Toyota offered it. Unfortunately I purchased my 4Runner 1 year after the frame recall ended.
Hey a 207 area code! I saw that it was from Maine from the thumbnail! Hope you enjoyed your short visit to my home! I live bout 40 minutes north of portland
If you put a 3m rubber wheel on a drill, that will take the lettering off much quicker. We do it all the time to our company vehicles (Which do not leave our yard de-lettered)
You probably already know/do, but coat the frame with fluid film or whatnot every year before winter if driving in the winter. Frame will rust in a few years if not, but rest of truck is rough, so I could see not caring too lol. Trail rig.
Looks great, even with the flaws. And at least the faded door is on the passenger side. So you won't have to see it every time you drive! How is the gas mileage? Fixing your AC was a lot easier than mine! Seven years ago, I picked up a '96 Tacoma from this guy I knew for awhile. He had it 12 years, but was retired and didn't drive very much or in snow. Solid frame and a straight rust-free standard-cab, with the 4-cylinder, 5-speed, power-steering, and bed-liner. The best - only 73K miles. The bad - fading clear-coat on roof & hood. The worst - wouldn't go in first or third gear, and never had AC! So I gambled, paid his $400 asking price and got lucky. Fixed it myself with a $30 shifter socket kit from Toyota. Since then, I've made some upgrades - a $300 ARE fiberglass cap off craigslist, a flea-market $50 Sony CD-radio & speakers, and the best part - thanks to salvage-yards and RockAuto - I installed 'factory AC' for $500! I have other vehicles. So today, the Tacoma still only has about 84K. It may outlast me! 🙂
Even by PNW standards that's a CLEAN frame. You can make a good profit anywhere you decide to sell! I'd keep it around for a bit longer since deals like that on a Tacoma is unheard of, even before used car price war. I wonder if the pissed off guy from Massachusetts is Rich Rebuilds losing his cool haha! We'll probably see a rage video complete with off-key recorder music, Popeye's Chicken/Stroopwaffle Mukbang, and Steven/Leenda bickering!
Great video man! Glad for you, that's a good flip over there. Tell me, do you guys have any oil-based rust-proofing services like Krown or Corrosion Free? Here in salty Canada, I've seen many Krown customers driving 2003-2012 Tundras, F150s, Silverados without a single inch of surface/body/frame rust on the truck. Heck, when I sold my Krown-proofed 2007 Camry it had 220K on it and no surface rust anywhere, like I got it from Arizona or something.
Please keep it and make it a budget off-roader. There’s no way you will get another deal like that. I miss my second gen. Amazing truck. Just fluid film the the frame
I think there's a rubber wheel that you can get off of Amazon for your drill that removes old letter adhesive . I'd keep the Toyota but I know you won't. Till next time.
There is a older gentleman in Florida by the name of Sam , I'm sure he can give you solid advice to get that blue paint looking showroom blue in no time even on the faded door ,,, look at before and after pics of a lil junk yard Corvette called ruby .. it will make you a believer...
I would search marketplace for any other set of wheels, the rusty steelies make it look like a beat work truck. Maybe even swap headlights with better used oem or after market. Two years ago I paid 25 for my 2015 with 90k, Tacoma’s are good trucks. That being said take advantage of the Tacoma tax, clean it up and sell it.
Those are 7,000$ and up here easy these days but they use to be half that untill Coivd prices 😒 I drove 6hrs in 2019 to buy a truck I get 10 minutes from the guys house he calls says he sold the truck and gave me my deposit back! Not a fun day
I re-charged my AC twice (two years in a row) in my 2005 Taco with the autoparts stuff. Has been fine for a few years now, I may have had a small leak I guess.
Clean it and daily it. The frame is solid and that was the only thing on these trucks that was a problem. In the current market there is nothing that can beat this toyota in runningcosts and devaluation.
It is crazy what east coast car prices, and criminal states allowed dump salt and corrosive de-icer roads. So glad I live in Colorado where car prices are cheap, and DOT only uses sand and non corrosive de-icer.
if you have any weird vibration or steering issues check out the steel wheels first. I bought mine and it had THREE out of four slightly bent steelies. western NY roads are fucking horrid
What a good deal. If you use a heat gun on the stickers that will help peel them off the stickers, or tape part of a black trash bag to the sticker and let the sun soften it.
Finding a Tacoma for that price is like winning the lottery honestly. If that truck was listed on Craigslist in my area they'd be asking like 12k-15k and I'm not joking.
I live in maine this is awesome I always go up to Burlington Vermont (I think I’m spelling that right) but I go up to visit my family because they live up there. It’s a really beautiful place
I have a 2005 regular cab 4-cylinder that was once a work truck, had the shit kicked out of it for the first 15 years- I’ve had it 2 years now (since 283,000 miles) & still going at 317,000 miles- can’t break these things lol
2 words for you to safely load and unload your trailer-parking break. if you put on your parking break your truck won't move so much, the trailer won't move so much, and you won't put unnecessary stress on you transmission.
I don't know if you know about that attachment you get for your drill and it's for removing stickers and stuff like that and it's like a it spins but it's made with like a rubber material but anyways they sell them and it you won't have mirrors hard time scraping the old stickers off with that it really works good it doesn't harm the paint looks like you were putting some scratches in there with the razor blade you should invest with one of those?
Just FYI- you’re ripping along at 80 to pick up that truck with a box of cash in the front seat. Under Civil Asset Forfeiture, cops can seize your cash for no reason, claiming “suspicious activity”. It will take moths or years to get it back. I’d at least stash the cash. Sweet buy, btw 👍
I was surprised to see the V6 badge on the tailgate. Totally thought it would be a 4cyl. The 4.0 V6 is a good engine. You got a steal on this truck.
I had headphones like that, back in 1987.
I would highly recommend cerakote trim coat wipes for the sunfaded black parts. Its insanely good and nobody I know knows about them. But super cheap and better than any black plastic products ive used. And I've used a lot.
remember to use these only on textured frame parts, anything thats smooth will leave insane streaks and wont look good
I would definitely keep this one man, that's an unheard of price for one of these even with the body the way it is. I'd sell that Colorado straight down the river and keep the hell out of it. This thing will outlive the Colorado by a decade. Use googone or goof off for the decals
Except the frame will rot faster than that Colorado. Recall frames were replaced with the same faulty design. I’ve got a first gen cab & a half 4 cylinder manual I love and got very cheap that I’m going to drive it as long as I can. I bought it with a bad frame and we replaced the back half. Body and drive train are great and it was cheap. I got taxed for a bluebook of 7k at the registry with a max value of 16k, but I fully expect the price to crash in 5 years or so when most of the recalls rot out.
Edit: I’ve got it drenched in oil and I’m going to keep it that way and wash it a fair bit too, which most folks don’t, but I think it’ll still rot out.
@@swamp-yankee just fill them up with cavity wax and job done. Here in the UK they never had issues even with snow and salt on the roads
@@organiccold do you use actual salt there? It’s not near as bad. We use a calcium compound that reacts with heat and moisture come spring time. We’ll see how mine lasts. I’m going the used hydraulic oil route. It’s free, and easy to apply regularly.
If it's a Colorado with the i5 it actually won't the gm atlas i5 is just as good as any Toyota Tacoma engine but the Colorado auto trans is a different story
I got my 2001 Tacoma for only $3k but mine is 4 cyl and 2wd
I'm actually glad for this configuration because it's the simplest and most reliable set up. Runs like a clock. Ice cold AC
(Erie Pennsylvania here) I bought a 2006 Tacoma used and i beat the shit out of that truck for 13 years, it never let me down. Until the frame issue, I had my local Toyota dealer change it out, new frame, leaf springs, fuel lines, brake lines. Was basically a new truck.. but the 4.0 V6 was burning oil after 180K so I traded in on a 2019 Tundra 1794… love it! 🥰👍…. As long as the engine and trans are good, that should still have many years of life left in it, good luck! 👍
I had a 06 Tacoma years ago, and I have to say it was a great and dependable truck. I like how and you tackle anything and make a awesome profit to flip for something else, that's why I tune in every time you post , to see what the next fixer upper is . Stay safe and take care 🙂 🙏
Eraser wheel and drill much easier and faster
I work in the town this truck was named after. They have two Toyota dealerships and I work at one of them. If I were you, I’d buy brand new headlight assemblies because they all yellow like that and aren’t that expensive. Wouldn’t cut corners on this flip because investing more will get you more when you go to sell it because buyers are looking for the nicest they can get.
This is one of those channels that you hit 👍 even before you see it. Great deal 🏁
When I’m on Facebook marketplace and find a crazy deal within the first 30 minutes I request mark it pending or sold as I’m on the way so the listing doesn’t attract more buyers!
Another very solid deal (for this market) & I can see why people say that it's a keeper. Looking forward to your unbiased comparison video!
You got a Steal on that one, I guaranty that, you are the Lucky guy can't wait to see more of the Tacoma I had one of thees same year I know a little about it. Love it!
Replacement frames were coated with Noxudol to help prevent rust. One of the best products to combat rust. Although I think it was supposed to be dealer applied per the technical service bulletin.
I always wondered if they did something like that on the replacement frames or just used a upgraded metal. Would probably still be a good idea to undercoat for the body parts though for what rust repairs cost.
What a deal ! Yeah I’d keep this truck subscribed bro ! I’m looking forward to watching the Tacoma updates
I use a product called Rapidtak adhesive remover to remove lettering. It's expensive but works amazing. Goo-gone may work as well but I've never used it on cars. After the adhesive is off just 80% alcohol and a rag will remove almost all the ghosting caused by UV fade.
I would have been pissed if someone called me and told me they wanted more money on the way up unless it was disclosed that it was an auction style sale. I believe in first come first serve, but if someone is on their way from 3 hours away, they get first dibs.
It's just my opinion, but I would have walked away, that's no way to do business.
I don’t know if I’d have walked but it is slimy to play that game. My word is my word. I’ve sold stuff for less when offered more simply because I told someone “sold”. And I’m no democrat. I just believe In keeping my deals. But as a flip buy I find it hard to feel sorry anyways. It’d feel a bit more for someone who was buying it as their daily.
My boss sold it, having a bidding war going for this hunk of junk had a grin on his face for a week after
I've got an 06 4x4 2.7 5mt with 276k miles. you'll be alright. mines an extended cab too.
Yeah he definitely had his buddy act that out. My father and I did roughly the same thing when he sold his 04 Frontier.
Great video. Thanks
Sweet Tacoma! Toyota Mechanic and Fellow Tacoma owner here. That old I'm sure you already know that old 4.0 engine is absolutely bulletproof! One of my coworkers has one with 360k on it and he just recently got back from a cross country trip from California all the way to Michigan. Solid runner. Since I'm sure you won't be keeping it since you like your Chevy, you'll definitely make quite a bit of money on it!
That’s a hell of a deal, especially in the current market! I got my 06 for $8500 back in 2019 with 150k on it and considered that a great deal at the time too. Vermont is a crazy environment to buy trucks, especially Toyotas because they’re so desirable.
Looks like that’s a base model? Crank windows, manual locks? Mines the same except with a 6 speed manual. These trucks can be driven for basically free because they don’t really depreciate.
A cheap addition you can do to add a little bit to it and add another selling point, is fog lights. All V6 Tacomas are wired for them even if they don’t come with them. For around $100, you can get a set of used OEM fogs, the switch for the panel on the left of the steering wheel, and the relay for under the hood. Takes about 15 minutes to install.
Great find!
You got an awesome 👍 deal for a Toyota, especially the way the vehicle market is today
The guy was definitely getting coached to up the price after one of his buddies said wtf 2000 dollars is way to cheap he already offered 1000 more I bet we can get him up higher 4k later you still got a fair deal
Couple days detailing and buffing and that’s a 10k truck, that Toyota is barely broke in at 160k
Keep the Chevy to daily drive and use the profit from selling the Tacoma to fix up the duramax.
I’ve had tons of Tacoma’s! If it was me I would daily the Tacoma they are solid trucks. I’ve owned 7 Tacoma’s 🤣
If they’re so solid why have you had so many?
@@swamp-yankee because I can’t keep a vehicle for so long! I’ve got a problem buying and selling. I currently have a 2017 and 2018 Tacoma. But I’ve had every version and never any issues. I just bought a 2017 with 172345 miles on it. Runs like a top. I’ve always had good luck with them!
@@hunterstokely8438 I’ve got an 02 4 cylinder manual with 220k I bought cheap with a bad frame and no clutch that a friend fixed up. It’s a great truck, so much fun to drive compared to my clapped automatic 6cyl ranger I replaced. I’m going to drive it until something major happens to the drive train or the frame rots out again. I don’t do a lot of miles a year. Could last a long time if it keep oil and anti freeze in it and keep putting oil to the frame and body. I don’t generally trade my junk and with this truck I can’t trade it because I’ll never find another one this good this cheap.
@@swamp-yankee sounds like a great truck! The oldest ones I’ve owned are a 1987 and a 1989… which I never sold them
@@hunterstokely8438 I love those oldies. I grew up riding in my fathers 87 1 ton single rear wheel. First year of fuel injection I believe. I’ve got a friend with an 83, and another with an 84. Both are a little whupped. I put a floor pan in the 84 the other day and the 83 is next
In California a Tacoma like that for $4,000 is unheard of. I would have to pay 10 at least even with the condition that one is in.
Yes same down here in Florida
It’s true in New England as well I think. Mine was 2k, but needed frame work and had a thrashed interior. It’s excellent now.
@@AlecGD Are you agreeing that this truck in the condition he bought it in would sell for $10k in FL? Cause I am from FL and that is completely false. That truck would at the absolute most would bring in $7,500 to $8k. I see better condition tacos going for $10k
What an adrenaline rush, glad you got the deal!
I know you’re a GM fan but with that mint frame and toyota reliability you have to be nuts to sell it .Especially when you got a steal of a deal at $4k even with the body condition . sell the colorado instead
The frames rot from the inside out. Recall frames were replaced with the same poor design.
Also it can tow better with the V6 than the 4 cylinder Colorado!
@@swamp-yankee as you see in this video the replacement frame was done 7 years ago. It didn't look rusty
@@RohanSanjith they can look nice and be rusting from the inside out. The one I have looked good when my buddy first bought it, and the bed was clapping against the cab pretty quick after actually working the truck. The outside of the bad part of the frame wasn’t rusty when we trimmed it off and put new rails under the bed. I’m not saying that’s a bad truck. Just figured I’d share my experience with 1st gen frame rot since I intentionally bought one with a bad frame.
the thing is a pos, hope it works for him though
I'm sure a wool buffing pad and complete detail would freshen her up real fine. Nice truck for the money.
It sounds really good. Berliner is factory. Nice it’s a V-6, worth more. Frames from that era are a lot better than the pre-2010 ones. I’d be tempted to keep that one as a run around truck, they last foreverZ
Great video! I always enjoy your content
That was a steal at 4k , at 2k I would have been looking for flashing lights in my rearview mirror on the way home.
Looks like a great deal even with the price bump. You might get lucky with the radio could be an aftermarket was in there and the original one wasn't plugged back in entirely. Made me think back of my friends buying their first house. Had 3 sold out from under them even with the deposit down on them.
Nice Toyota, here in Europe every one wants the diesel 3.0 D4D but i like those V6s. Nice to see Supervisor Beetle around. Oh and clean those headlights hehe
What a buy! You should clean the headlights up, that’d be a good video
I like that Tacoma if you didn’t have that Colorado that would be a great daily driver I had a Tacoma from 07 it was a 4 dour and I had it until 400,000 miles and the engine was dead loved the truck
Wish I had bought my 07 4Runner around the time they did the frame recall for it as well. Been in CT all it’s life and could definitely have used the frame replacement when Toyota offered it. Unfortunately I purchased my 4Runner 1 year after the frame recall ended.
Yes even at 4k that is a great deal! 👍
Hey a 207 area code! I saw that it was from Maine from the thumbnail! Hope you enjoyed your short visit to my home! I live bout 40 minutes north of portland
Great buy buddy keep us informed the one that almost got away lol
If you put a 3m rubber wheel on a drill, that will take the lettering off much quicker. We do it all the time to our company vehicles (Which do not leave our yard de-lettered)
Use Quickpeel Gel to get the leftover glue off of where the logos were. Takes it right off, I use it at work.
RV, looks like a pretty solid truck. A little clean up should do the trick. Should be a money maker!
You probably already know/do, but coat the frame with fluid film or whatnot every year before winter if driving in the winter. Frame will rust in a few years if not, but rest of truck is rough, so I could see not caring too lol. Trail rig.
To remove the decals a better and safer method is a hot air gun and goo remover.
Looks great, even with the flaws. And at least the faded door is on the passenger side. So you won't have to see it every time you drive! How is the gas mileage? Fixing your AC was a lot easier than mine!
Seven years ago, I picked up a '96 Tacoma from this guy I knew for awhile. He had it 12 years, but was retired and didn't drive very much or in snow. Solid frame and a straight rust-free standard-cab, with the 4-cylinder, 5-speed, power-steering, and bed-liner.
The best - only 73K miles. The bad - fading clear-coat on roof & hood.
The worst - wouldn't go in first or third gear, and never had AC!
So I gambled, paid his $400 asking price and got lucky.
Fixed it myself with a $30 shifter socket kit from Toyota.
Since then, I've made some upgrades - a $300 ARE fiberglass cap off craigslist, a flea-market $50 Sony CD-radio & speakers, and the best part - thanks to salvage-yards and RockAuto - I installed 'factory AC' for $500!
I have other vehicles. So today, the Tacoma still only has about 84K.
It may outlast me! 🙂
I’ve been waiting for this one
Nice score. I use Goo Gone or 3M adhesive remover to get residue off.
Not a Tacoma fan but I know a keeper when I see one. I would drive this one for a while you could always sell it later
Even by PNW standards that's a CLEAN frame. You can make a good profit anywhere you decide to sell!
I'd keep it around for a bit longer since deals like that on a Tacoma is unheard of, even before used car price war.
I wonder if the pissed off guy from Massachusetts is Rich Rebuilds losing his cool haha! We'll probably see a rage video complete with off-key recorder music, Popeye's Chicken/Stroopwaffle Mukbang, and Steven/Leenda bickering!
Great video man! Glad for you, that's a good flip over there. Tell me, do you guys have any oil-based rust-proofing services like Krown or Corrosion Free? Here in salty Canada, I've seen many Krown customers driving 2003-2012 Tundras, F150s, Silverados without a single inch of surface/body/frame rust on the truck. Heck, when I sold my Krown-proofed 2007 Camry it had 220K on it and no surface rust anywhere, like I got it from Arizona or something.
I noticed you didn't mention Rams. Impossible to rust-proof those? :)
@@kevin9c1I've never notice any rams but the Jeeps at the Krown centers look rust free
@@kevin9c1wah 😢 c'mon. Quit trolling. He didn't mention a lot of other vehicles.
I want to see you preparing the Tacoma!!
Please keep it and make it a budget off-roader. There’s no way you will get another deal like that. I miss my second gen. Amazing truck. Just fluid film the the frame
They make rubber eraser wheels that work fantastic for decal removal and they take the glue too. Pretty cheap also
Those are great trucks, but I got an 02 Chevy s10 v6 vortex, and I’m not disappointed
You got a sweet deal young man 👍.. that's probably a 4.0 V6 bullet proof like the one on the 4runner...
Using an adhesive eraser wheel on a drill makes easy work of the stickers and residue btw! What a steal!
What a score! Here in SD CA that's like a 15k truck as is.
It's funny how crazy we go for a rust free vehicle.
LOL I’m in Maine and was just in Craig’s looking for a Tacoma… Hope it’s a good one and if you find any more let me know. Haha
I think there's a rubber wheel that you can get off of Amazon for your drill that removes old letter adhesive . I'd keep the Toyota but I know you won't. Till next time.
I’m in GA. Never heard of “it’s got a new frame” phrase before Wow
Hey bud- hot glue on the handle of a hammer works great to pull those dents then use a hair dryer and a little alcohol to get residue off. 802!
I got the most mint 97 blazer you could own
I just bought an 07 with 86k original miles 4.0 V6 for 12k out of New Hampshire. Truck literally like brand new I love it so far
cant wait for the comparison!
Best gen. Best motor ever produced by Toyota... Great find
Nice Tacoma. Love the color. Would make a good daily driver.
There is a older gentleman in Florida by the name of Sam , I'm sure he can give you solid advice to get that blue paint looking showroom blue in no time even on the faded door ,,, look at before and after pics of a lil junk yard Corvette called ruby .. it will make you a believer...
I know you’re not a Toyota guy so you won’t keep this thing, but pls get as many videos out of it as you can.
I’m really looking forward to more.
I would search marketplace for any other set of wheels, the rusty steelies make it look like a beat work truck. Maybe even swap headlights with better used oem or after market. Two years ago I paid 25 for my 2015 with 90k, Tacoma’s are good trucks. That being said take advantage of the Tacoma tax, clean it up and sell it.
that truck is even the EXACT same color as mine!
Those are 7,000$ and up here easy these days but they use to be half that untill Coivd prices 😒 I drove 6hrs in 2019 to buy a truck I get 10 minutes from the guys house he calls says he sold the truck and gave me my deposit back! Not a fun day
Yes, the rural Vermonter is back!
I re-charged my AC twice (two years in a row) in my 2005 Taco with the autoparts stuff. Has been fine for a few years now, I may have had a small leak I guess.
What are the odds?!?! The Tacoma has the exact same tire brand that my moms car has LOL! Anyways insane truck and vid! Amazing
Great videos. Wear your seatbelt so we can see more.... (I think that was the flashing light on the dash).
Clean it and daily it. The frame is solid and that was the only thing on these trucks that was a problem. In the current market there is nothing that can beat this toyota in runningcosts and devaluation.
It is crazy what east coast car prices, and criminal states allowed dump salt and corrosive de-icer roads.
So glad I live in Colorado where car prices are cheap, and DOT only uses sand and non corrosive de-icer.
if you have any weird vibration or steering issues check out the steel wheels first. I bought mine and it had THREE out of four slightly bent steelies. western NY roads are fucking horrid
What a good deal. If you use a heat gun on the stickers that will help peel them off the stickers, or tape part of a black trash bag to the sticker and let the sun soften it.
There's a rubber wheel you attach to a drill used to take off those decals stickers
Finding a Tacoma for that price is like winning the lottery honestly. If that truck was listed on Craigslist in my area they'd be asking like 12k-15k and I'm not joking.
I live in maine this is awesome I always go up to Burlington Vermont (I think I’m spelling that right) but I go up to visit my family because they live up there. It’s a really beautiful place
ChrisFix has a pretty good video on painting wheels, oughta check it out, would make it look a hell of a lot better
Excellent video 👍 👍
Hell yea!! Love it and what a deal!!!
Would of liked to see the replaced frame
It’s crazy how much you travel between states. I could drive 7 hours and still be in Oklahoma
I have a 2005 regular cab 4-cylinder that was once a work truck, had the shit kicked out of it for the first 15 years- I’ve had it 2 years now (since 283,000 miles) & still going at 317,000 miles- can’t break these things lol
Great deal
i have watched you since 10k subs
2 words for you to safely load and unload your trailer-parking break. if you put on your parking break your truck won't move so much, the trailer won't move so much, and you won't put unnecessary stress on you transmission.
Just bought one myself. $3400 09 SR5 4x4 with the 5 speed. Has 290k miles but ya know… it’s a Tacoma 😂
V6?
I don't know if you know about that attachment you get for your drill and it's for removing stickers and stuff like that and it's like a it spins but it's made with like a rubber material but anyways they sell them and it you won't have mirrors hard time scraping the old stickers off with that it really works good it doesn't harm the paint looks like you were putting some scratches in there with the razor blade you should invest with one of those?
Spray WD40 on a rag. It will take adhesive off easily. Wash with dish soap afterwards to get the WD40 off.
I'd keep that and convert it into an overland vehicle. Polish up those headlights with some chrome cleaner.
Just FYI- you’re ripping along at 80 to pick up that truck with a box of cash in the front seat. Under Civil Asset Forfeiture, cops can seize your cash for no reason, claiming “suspicious activity”. It will take moths or years to get it back. I’d at least stash the cash.
Sweet buy, btw 👍
Do more videos on Tacoma.