Sometimes the condition of a car will surprise you

"As Du Volant" (skuhnphoto) 06/25/2014 at 12:01 • Filed to: trade-in files, toyota, tacoma, truck

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So, yesterday I posted a filthy-ass car that was traded in at the dealership:

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Today I thought I'd do the opposite. We just got this peach of a 2007 Toyota Tacoma in.

It's beautiful. This is the condition in which the guy was driving it. It's got a small lift kit, aftermarket wheels and some more aggressive tires, but otherwise is stock.

There's not a single mark on the body. No damage, not even a door ding. This is impressive considering here in the Rust Belt, even trucks that are only 7 years old usually are already starting to show scars from battle with the tin worm.

The interior is similarly clean.

The cliche "you could eat off the carpet" seems to apply here.

The engine bay is flawless too. Not a speck of filth or drop of old oil to be found anywhere.

It goes without saying that this truck is as mechanically perfect as it looks. The engine runs like a top, A/C blows ice cold, all the power features work, and there aren't even any squeaks and rattles.

So you think... "big deal, there's a ton of clean low mileage trucks out there. So what?"

Well, here's the surprise:

Car care: You're doing it right.

505Turbeaux > As Du Volant 06/25/2014 at 12:04

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nice one! I would roll in that thing in a heartbeat, even with the miles

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > As Du Volant 06/25/2014 at 12:05

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Props to this guy. Massive props. My car with that many miles looks like it went through an apocalypse, then acid rains made of plasti-dip.

Big Bubba Ray > As Du Volant 06/25/2014 at 12:06

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Wha...why didn't he just drive it to 200,000!? But that's an impressively clean car.

Rico > As Du Volant 06/25/2014 at 12:07

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I thought 200k on a Tacoma meant it just finished getting broken in. Those engines last and last lol

mcseanerson > As Du Volant 06/25/2014 at 12:09

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someone's been neglecting their battery terminals.

thebigbossyboss > As Du Volant 06/25/2014 at 12:14

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Wow. My car has way less miles and doesn't look as good.

cbell04 > As Du Volant 06/25/2014 at 12:17

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Damn! This guy should get a trophy. My father is the same way has had a couple quarter million mile volvos that looked as fresh as the day he got them when he let them go

William Byrd > Big Bubba Ray 06/25/2014 at 12:43

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Probably figured the value would drop. :)

zeontestpilot > As Du Volant 06/25/2014 at 13:28

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Dude, a Tacoma is my dream truck.....and this just proves my point. That thing is sexy. Only thing that would make it better is if it was a stick.

CPT Speedbump > As Du Volant 06/25/2014 at 13:39

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That is insanely clean..but those wheels are awful

JEM > 505Turbeaux 06/25/2014 at 13:56

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Jeez, compare that Tacoma to the Tib with similar miles... :-/ I suck!

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > As Du Volant 06/25/2014 at 14:33

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That is one REALLY nice truck, even with the miles! What are you guys going to sell it for?

As Du Volant > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 06/25/2014 at 14:41

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No idea yet, will have to get back to you. By the way it's 2WD- PreRunner package so it looks like the real deal.

thebigbossyboss > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 06/25/2014 at 16:22

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I have about 3.5ths as many miles. My rear defrost doesn't work. That's pretty much my only power feature....I have a check engine light....two small dents...a broken headlight bracket...man I suck!

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > As Du Volant 06/27/2014 at 10:03

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Lifted RWD Taco? are you sure you don't live in South Carolina?

Coty > As Du Volant 06/27/2014 at 10:14

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Pre-recon? Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn.

As Du Volant > Coty 06/27/2014 at 10:18

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Yep. As traded.

As Du Volant > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 06/27/2014 at 10:21

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Pennsyltucky actually.

Though after a bit of digging through the title history, it seems previous owner brought it up from Gainesville 4 months ago, and it was originally sold new in... in... South Carolina.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > As Du Volant 06/27/2014 at 10:22

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That explains everything. It's actually a Bro Truck

Coty > As Du Volant 06/27/2014 at 12:30

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Jesus.