Everything wrong with used Tacomas in two photos.

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
07/07/2020 at 23:37 • Filed to: Small honest affordable pickups? Bend over.

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One billion miles for big bucks...

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But much is this same f***ing dealer in Portland that scoops up any decent Tacoma, puts a lift on them, and then adds 8 grand to the price because LIFT AND SPIT SHINE.

Oh well. And now pre-Tacoma pickups 4x4 (‘89-’95) are showing up on BaT? Just a matter time before 2011 Rangers manual 4x4 start showing the up there, too.

DISCUSSION (42)

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/07/2020 at 23:41

tacomas are the new air cooled 911, change my mind

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
07/07/2020 at 23:43

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2004-toyota-tacoma-29/

lone_liberal > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/07/2020 at 23:43

Are they affiliated with Northwest Motorsport or something? Same M.O.

Future next gen S2000 owner > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
07/07/2020 at 23:44

Man I hope so!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > lone_liberal
07/07/2020 at 23:44

Ugh, I also have a distaste for them. They like to scoop up T100s...

dogisbadob > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/07/2020 at 23:46

The pre-Tacoma was still a Hilux, so worth it :p

The Tacoma is a slightly-cheapened Hilux

At least the mechanical dial odometer will roll over to zero after a million. For some stupid reason, Toyota makes their digital odometers stop at 999999 WTF Why the FUCK do they do that? What’s wrong with rolling over to zero?

(to be fair, Toyota isn’t the only one who does that)

PowderHound > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/07/2020 at 23:47

I keep half looking for a truck but just Tacoma or ranger size and everytime it just makes me sad. I don’t need a big truck. My brother has an 03 tundra and I’m too short to get my kayak on the roof rack at the put in or take out. I want a smallish 4x4 that can haul kayaks and go down washed out roads without spending 10-20k

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
07/07/2020 at 23:50

This is true, but none of it compares to pre-emissions (tier IV) com pact tractors with cabs with A/C and remote hydraulic valves. 40-60hp Machines from the early 20-teens with several thousand hours on them are selling for 15-30% above new cost. Shibaura N 84( x) engined machines from Case and New Holland command a special rape-me-up-the-ass premium, but even Kubotas, Mahindras and pre-tier IV-Y anmar-powered machines from John Deere and TYM are out of this plan e of reality.

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/07/2020 at 23:59

Does it help to tell you that a 2010 Toyota Hilux 4x2 dual cab hi-rider with a manual gearbox and anything between 150 and 300,000 km on the clock can be had for about AU $10,000?

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2009-Toyota-Hilux-Workmate-Manual-4x2-MY10-Dual-Cab/SSE-AD-6314100?pageSource=details&id=SSE-AD-6314100

Kinja'd!!!

However...if you want the same thing in 4x4...oh boy. You are looking at at least double that. Even for one clearly broken like this one!

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2012-Toyota-Hilux-Workmate-Manual-4x4-MY12-Double-Cab/SSE-AD-6324836?pageSource=details&id=SSE-AD-6324836

Kinja'd!!!

So you are not alone....

BaconSandwich is tasty. > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
07/08/2020 at 00:04

I remember watching a show some time ago, about guys fixing up old Massey Ferguson tractors (some of the earliest with three point hitches). Are machines like that still comparatively low priced?

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > BaconSandwich is tasty.
07/08/2020 at 00:22

If they are petrol-powered, yes... But even 60-year-old diesel Fergusons and Fords and Cases and Olivers are worth $10000+ if they run well and have a remote hydraulic service valve (and a modern three-point hitch... Machines with just drawbars can be had very c heap, even the collectible stuff like two-cylinder John Deeres) . Resale value of tractors makes cars and trucks look like a children’s game.

wafflesnfalafel > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/08/2020 at 00:53

I was pricing 2020 Tacomas earlier today - you can build a decent 2wd king cab with steel wheels, the 2.7 cyl and 334k less miles for about $28k...

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/08/2020 at 00:54

Expand your search?

https://kalispell.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbia-falls-1999-toyota-tacom/7154044573.html

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/08/2020 at 00:55

A local search revealed very few 4x4 Tacomas under $8,000, though there were a few 180,000 miles examples around that price. And this very good deal on a manual and I think it is a 4x4

Kinja'd!!!

Also, asking for a friend here, they made these? There was a step side Tacoma?

Kinja'd!!!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > wafflesnfalafel
07/08/2020 at 00:55

Oh you mean the new 2WD Tacoma that still has a lift like a Prerunner to help negate any fuel economy savings? GRRRRRR

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/08/2020 at 00:56

https://missoula.craigslist.org/cto/d/victor-2003-tacoma/7153874053.html

wafflesnfalafel > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/08/2020 at 00:58

yep! (but they don’t charge extra for it!)

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > PowderHound
07/08/2020 at 00:58

Early Nissan Pathfinder a or their Infiniti brethren are worth a look. Some aftermarket and capable platforms but pretty cheap even for a 4x4.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
07/08/2020 at 01:04

Don't you fine folks have the R-word though?

PowderHound > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
07/08/2020 at 01:09

I’ve been in one recently and thought about it but my biggest thing for leaning towards a truck is wet gear. Whether that be wet kayak gear or having to take down a tent in the rain and toss it in the back ( all of which has happened recently) I just feel like a truck with a shell or at least a tonn eau cover is the way to go.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > PowderHound
07/08/2020 at 01:13

Yes, I certainly know what you mean. Replacing the rear carpeting with something else could produce a similar effect, but it isn’t really the same. The early Pathfinders are still my recommendation if you don’t have to have a perfect y stock and good condition cargo area.

Snuze: Needs another Swede > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/08/2020 at 01:27

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/cto/d/2000-toyota-tacoma-4x4-140k-miles/7151412708.html

PowderHound > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
07/08/2020 at 01:30

I’ll look in to them more! The on I was in had a nice little build to be able to have a sleeping platform and fold it up if you really wanted to use the back seats. It also ripped down back roads

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
07/08/2020 at 04:26

Is that because of all the stupid added tech and cost raping from maintenance I’ve been reading about that companies like John Deere, etc. have been doing to their newer stuff that everyone wants the older stuff that is more basic and easier/less ridiculously expensive to work on?

Sovande > PowderHound
07/08/2020 at 06:04

All wheel drive wagon?

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
07/08/2020 at 08:06

That’s the main driver, yep. (its not just that it’s cheaper and easier to fix, it’s ALSO less likely to break in the first place.)

dumpsterfire! > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/08/2020 at 08:27

https://boulder.craigslist.org/cto/d/boulder-98-toyota-tacoma-rebuilt-engine/7149744240.html

232k miles for $13k with a rebuilt 4cyl and a stick.

Just Jeepin' > PowderHound
07/08/2020 at 08:43

Comanche would be perfect but good luck finding one of those.

Just Jeepin' > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/08/2020 at 08:44

There are indeed many Republicans in that part of the country.

Just Jeepin' > dogisbadob
07/08/2020 at 08:45

Probably because you can’t then pass off a 1.3 million mile vehicle as having 300k miles.

Not that this problem seems likely to be a common one.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/08/2020 at 09:09

Here no rust, speak no rust, see no rust.

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/08/2020 at 09:30

Un-lifting your truck/crossover/etc to recover fuel economy (and make it look better in the process)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/08/2020 at 09:48

5800 views.

I’m fairly certain I could sell my Tacoma today for more than I bought it (2 years and 30k miles in).

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
07/08/2020 at 10:03

As always, negativity plus numbers equals CLICKS

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/08/2020 at 10:05

LOL “ Tacoma” & “ Miata” seem to bring them in...

PowderHound > Sovande
07/08/2020 at 10:17

I had my wrx wagon lifted a little for a couple years but you can’t get the same sort of clearance you do in a truck without major modification

Roundbadge > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
07/08/2020 at 10:17

Figured with the new frame under mine, I’d at least get the same as I paid 30k miles ago.

PowderHound > Just Jeepin'
07/08/2020 at 10:23

I actually see those occasionally for sale but haven’t looked in to them a whole lot. All the listings seem to have no info on trim as far as engine and drivetrain

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Roundbadge
07/08/2020 at 10:25

I was planning on this truck staying in the family for 15+ years, but I’m wondering if I should take advantage of the crazy demand for used cars right now to take the cash...

I pretty much never sell cars, so I know the answer, but still.

PowderHound > Just Jeepin'
07/08/2020 at 10:34

Here are two for sale near me

https://cars.ksl.com/listing/6547308?ad_cid=2

https://cars.ksl.com/listing/6503421?ad_cid=1

Just Jeepin' > PowderHound
07/08/2020 at 10:42

That tan one is niiice, s hame it’s the 4 cylinder.

HammerheadFistpunch > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
07/08/2020 at 12:28

I don’t really like 1 gen tacomas. They are slow, noisy and tiny. Paying 17 grand for one just because it has a rear locker is insane. Especially with those miles and when the “brand new MT’s” are Brand