Oppo: School Me on 2012ish Taco's - Update, Offer Deployed 

"CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever" (carsoffortlangley) 02/12/2019 at 11:06 • Filed to: None

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I’ve made a conditional (on actually seeing, driving, inspecting the damn thing)  offer of $8000CDN/$6000USD for the Taco. I am obviously the office craigslist scumbag, but hey. If they can’t unload it and/or are willing to give me a discount to get rid of it.... win!

They....recently had their living situation change (think lotto) and have since replaced it. I would like it very much, but I think the odds are low.

That being said....wife approval secured! Again, this likely won’t happen, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.

I have not seen it, nor do I know anything about it other than the fact it is a base, double cab, 4x4, 5 speed with around 90,000km/55,000 miles. It is silver and has a canopy.

I also now know, it has a broken windshield and worn interior. That should seriously hamper their efforts to sell it, which would would mean advantage to COFL.

Obviously the Forte would have to go. Any Vancity or Canada Oppo’s know anyone who would want a reasonably priced car that rolled off the lot a few months ago?

Dogsatemypants > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/09/2019 at 19:00

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Look for rust on the frame, look at the rear leaf spring rebound clip. There may be an open recall on the blower motor.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Dogsatemypants 02/09/2019 at 19:01

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luckily we are in a pretty rust free area, but I will scope it out.

Nothing > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/09/2019 at 19:01

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I liked my ‘15 and would take another Taco. I think they’re great trucks. Some V6 2012s had problem with the secondary  air pumps, that’s about the only issue I can think of my 2012s.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/09/2019 at 19:02

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Clutch will be super goofy, but you’ll get used to it. Maybe.

Anyway: buy it.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/09/2019 at 19:04

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Dude, I want it so bad. I want a taste of that Toyota magic.

Dogsatemypants > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/09/2019 at 19:06

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The rust can come from the inside on the frame rails. Tacos, turdra s and sequoias have had issues with poor box welds resulting in an increased potential to rust. Tu ndras and sequoias have a recall campaign. Tacomas have one for the rear leafsprings and shackle mounts. Apparently the leaves can become seperated and puncture the gas tank but does not affect all units produced.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/09/2019 at 19:07

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The AC is incredible too!

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/09/2019 at 19:09

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mmmm

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/09/2019 at 19:15

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The 4-cylinder 4WD combo seems like it would be an absolute dog.  I’ve driven the V6 from that era with 2WD and it was just adequate.  I can’t imagine having more weight and less power would be any fun at all.  On the other hand they are simple and hold their value well.  I’d just make sure you can convince your coworker to let you take it out for a long drive to make sure you can tolerate commuting in it before making any firm offer. 

Dogsatemypants > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com 02/09/2019 at 19:18

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That. If i uad to do it over again, i probably would have got a v6. The 2.7 is a bit gutless on the freeway. That being said, around town power is fine, but mpgs are less than i expected.

mazda616 > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/09/2019 at 19:37

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My papaw has one and it is what it is. Super reliable, kind of boring, and very well made. Overall, a perfect truck.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/09/2019 at 19:38

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4WD might fix the issue with wider tires , but the ass is light. The 2WD version can get kind of sketchy in the rain.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com 02/09/2019 at 19:42

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The 2.7 is just fine on my* base RWD, but I bet with the more weight and higher ride height in the 4x4, yeah you'll get to where you need just not quickly. But it would be a work vehicle for him, and it's better than a Forte sedan LX.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 02/09/2019 at 19:45

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When empty, I agree. Once I added a fiberglass topper and a few tools, rain hasn’t been an issue compared to a previous gen especially. It’s also useless in slush, snow, ice, sleet, and anything else that isn’t dry pavement (in RWD)

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/09/2019 at 19:55

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100%

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/09/2019 at 20:17

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So obviously it’s a good reliable truck... but... you have to be willing to go slowish, say 75 mph is going to feel like mach 5 in a 2.7L 4cy taco... comfort is okay if you are a dwarf or are extremely flexible as the floor is very high vs the seat height. Fuel economy will probably be in the high teens or low 20's like ave around 20 mpg or so... Parts will be cheap and easy to replace...

If I was driving less than 2 00 miles a week I’d go for it, if I was driving more then I’d look for something more road worthy like a kia forte.

Zoiberg will want to buy it in 20 years.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 02/09/2019 at 20:25

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I should give it a go right? I may just offer to clean it for free, test it out, see what I think.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/09/2019 at 20:29

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If they will let you drive it for a week, it would be a way to see if you could live with it on a daily basis. It would be perfect for me, I don’t drive that much and could really use a little 4x4...

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 02/09/2019 at 20:33

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hmm, that might be a long shot/hard ask.  But...it’s gotta be better than a Kia Forte LX with no AC right?

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/09/2019 at 20:35

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I can tell if I like a car in the first 10 minutes, I imagine you could do the same. I currently prefer the chevy colorado over the taco for a truck but I’ll never buy either since they cost money and I don’t have any.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 02/09/2019 at 20:36

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I'm gonna low-ball like a Craiglist scumbag. Nothing ventured, nothing gained

vicali > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/10/2019 at 00:47

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Interesting.

2.7 is the evolution of the 22r- no one pays it any attention, and it just keeps going. It isn’t fast but it does alright.

Is it single cab? Are you thinking this might turn into an off-roader?

Crawl under and look at the inside of the frame under the passenger- it is right beside the catylitic converter and this is where the frame is going to fail. There are a few bolt holes there but there shouldn’t be any big holes;

Have fun, tell us more..

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > vicali 02/10/2019 at 00:54

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Its a long shot, but...it has to be better than a Kia right?

I think a "soft roader"

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > vicali 02/10/2019 at 12:38

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If it's all good mechanically/frame wise with a 6/10 interior, what would be a fair price for it?  It seems that there are not many to compare to on autotrader or Craigslist

vicali > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/10/2019 at 13:04

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Age and Tacoma-ness say $8-10k - 2.7 means less, but 4x4 means more..

2nd gens go around 10k all day around here.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > vicali 02/10/2019 at 13:08

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Nice.  

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/12/2019 at 11:13

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You offered $6,000 USD for a 2012 Tacoma with under 55k miles...

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/12/2019 at 11:15

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Nothing ventured nothing gained man. They a) came into a ton of money suddenly , b) have replaced it, c) have no room for it, d) can’t be bothered to put in the effort.

It also has windshield damage and seat stains.

If I get it, that’s exactly the expression I’ll make to the sellers as I drive away.

Tripper > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/12/2019 at 11:17

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“I am obviously the office craigslist scumbag”

No you’re not! I don’t know why people get so offended by “lowball” offers. You never know how motivated a buyer or a seller is. As a seller I will respond to even the lowest offer with a “no thanks, but I will let you know if anything changes.” That person may come back offering more, or I may decided that I just want XYZ thing/vehicle gone and will take what I can get.

As a buyer, you have to come in low. 

For Sweden > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/12/2019 at 11:18

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Buying a Taco on a Tuesday.

Is such a thing possible?

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Tripper 02/12/2019 at 11:18

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I’m banking on the latter. As I said to Zoidberg, they have come into a ton of cash recently, have no room for it and it has easy to repair but very visual cosmetic damage (windshield is fucked, stains on seat)

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/12/2019 at 11:19

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Good, you can sell it to me for a still hilarious low price and pocket a fat ton of cash.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/12/2019 at 11:20

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I also have the Kia listed on CL for $2K more than I paid for it. Just testing the waters.

So far... slight interest?

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/12/2019 at 11:20

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I think that would have a $ 8-10k street value in NW Montucky.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 02/12/2019 at 11:22

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Yeah. I fully expect that it won’t happen, but again, nothing ventured nothing gained.

Mid Engine > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/12/2019 at 12:18

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I like my 2018 Taco, I’m not in love with it but it does what it’s supposed to do.

My buddy is caught up on a claim with Toyota re. his Sequoia, what a mess

Appears from this article that all undercarriage components are reused on the replacement Toyota frames, and that Toyota just replaces the raw frame as a single component between all the others above, below, around, and throughout.

Your thoughts?

Toyota frame rust settlement could cost the company $3.4 billion

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As many as 225,000 steel frames under Toyota Tacoma and Tundra pickups and Sequoia SUVs may need to be replaced,...

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Mid Engine 02/12/2019 at 12:22

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hmmm, 15%? Seems like a good gamble.

Mid Engine > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/12/2019 at 12:31

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He’s in Oregon, his ride is a west coa st vehicle. 

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Mid Engine 02/12/2019 at 12:31

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Oh... hmmm... I’ll have to inspect the Taco carefully.

vicali > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/12/2019 at 12:36

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Update, Silver Tacoma?

I like them.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > vicali 02/12/2019 at 12:39

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Yeah, the last pic was a place holder.

Silver is the classic colour right?

vicali > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/12/2019 at 12:43

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Ignore the turd spot decals...

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > vicali 02/12/2019 at 12:47

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They are really pretty trucks. Not holding my breath on this, but if they accept, I'll let everyone know!

vicali > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/12/2019 at 12:49

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oh man, if they accept you are in a whole new world..

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > vicali 02/12/2019 at 12:52

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I feel like this is going to be an expensive world if this happens

vicali > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/12/2019 at 13:07

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We can probably find you a few things to keep busy with ..

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/lets-see-your-silver-2nd-gen-taco.14771/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2nd-gen-tips-mods-more.7174/

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > vicali 02/12/2019 at 14:04

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Me to outfitter: “Here is my Visa, call me when it looks like this”

vicali > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/12/2019 at 14:08

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You’ve got some locals to talk to;

http://www.cruisinoffroad.com/sliders-tacoma.htm

https://www.coastaloffroad.com/

https://www.kakaducamping.com/

Spasoje > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/13/2019 at 00:22

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D o u b l e C a b ? G u e s s t h a t w o u l d m e a n i t h a s t h e V 6 ( d o n ’ t t h i n k I ’ v e s e e n a n I 4 D o u b l e C a b b e f o r e ) . W i n dshield de d u c t i b l e i s $ 1 0 0 , and you can probably take care of the seat covers one way or ano t h e r . H o p e f u l l y t h e y t a k e y o u r o f f e r !

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Spasoje 02/13/2019 at 14:02

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I know, I looked at that too. But it is a 5 speed manual, which means it must be a 4cyl?

V6 has a 6 speed manual 

Spasoje > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 02/13/2019 at 15:53

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M y g u e s s i s i t ’ s either bad info from the owner ( h e f o r g o t t h e r e ’ s a s i x t h g e a r ) , o r i t ’ s a c t u a l l y t h e a u t omatic (like o n pretty much every car a d ever lol).