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#148 of 923 Re: It's a little overwhelming for me! [rachel518] by rachel518 May 09, 2008 (7:00 pm)
Replying to: rachel518 (May 09, 2008 6:54 pm) I forgot to mention that the guy said I have 4 holes in my frame, but then away they send me! After reading everyone else's it sounds like most people were sent away with rentals? I was putting the pressure on a little bit because I was going to be late for work, and at that time just assumed I'd be driving away with it. But 4 holes sounds pretty major now that I think about it. Maybe I'll get the rental next week.   Believe me, I'll keep you all posted, and everyone else do the same - this is a really bizarre feeling! I wonder what other car companies have done this buy-back thing? I've never heard of it. Replies to this message: nikshedeck (May 10, 2008 6:07 pm)
#149 of 923 Re: It's a little overwhelming for me! [rachel518] by hockeyeast May 10, 2008 (3:23 am)
Replying to: rachel518 (May 09, 2008 6:54 pm) Its a little overwhelming for alot of people. You are not alone. The salesman that I talked to said that most people are feeling like this. I shouldexpect my check next week. I am going to get a 2008 ex. cab. I guess I have to look at this as one hell of a good down payment. All of my other extras I will pull outta the truck and put on ebay. . I too, have a 96 reg cab. 160,000 miles. Was offered a little over 8600.00. I told the salesman that I wasn't into this process, like you I was hoping to keep my truck for another 3 yrs. Also, I (no joke) just made my last payment on my harley. So, guess what, new payments.....great!!!
#150 of 923 Buy another rust bucket??? by vogrin May 10, 2008 (4:44 am)
I too like everyone else on this site has Tacoma problems. I own a 1997 Tacoma extended cab 4x4 which I bought new and now has only 61,000 miles on it and is in SHOWROOM condition!!! I inspected the frame myself and yes, there are a few small rust holes in it, destined to fail Toyota's inspection! I have a May19th appointment to take it into the dealership for them to inspect it. The service manager told me on the phone that if my truck fails inspection that I CANNOT DRIVE IT HOME AND THEY KEEP IT! What do I do then? Is this even legal? I never even received a recall notice from Toyota! I was hoping to keep this truck for at least another 4 years because of the super low miles. I also owned a 1987 Toyota 4x2 which had the truck bed and doors rust out after only 5 years! Are you people INSANE who are considering buying another Tacoma "rust bucket"??? I can't wait to see what Toyota offers me for my truck! Needless to say, I will NEVER buy another Toyota!!! I agree with other angry owners on here, there should be a class action lawsuit against Toyota Corp. to FULLY compensate all Tacoma owners! I just spent over $450 on tires,have a $1000 cap on it and paid my PA. state registration fee last month for $58. Will the corporate cronies at Toyota take these expenses into consideration when offering me a buy back check...I doubt it! Replies to this message: hockeyeast (May 10, 2008 6:45 pm)
#151 of 923 Re: It's a little overwhelming for me! [rachel518] by nikshedeck May 10, 2008 (6:07 pm)
Replying to: rachel518 (May 09, 2008 7:00 pm) I had a few holes too and they sent me away with my vehicle so I called toyota company,not the dealership. They advised me to call the dealership and ask for a rental and that I was entitled to one, so you should call and tell them you want one,
#152 of 923 Re: Buy another rust bucket??? [vogrin] by hockeyeast May 10, 2008 (6:45 pm)
Replying to: vogrin (May 10, 2008 4:44 am) Well, lets hope the 2008s are protected properly. WTF, if in 15 yrs or before the frame rusts through, another buyback. I can't imagine this happening again. But, you never know. I did test drive a 2006 nissan frontier (15,000 miles), loaded. Nice truck at a good price, but it's hard to not get another toyota. Still hemming and hawing here. Ugh!!!!
#153 of 923 Buy a Ford by badsparky May 10, 2008 (7:35 pm)
My friend's husband at work just turned in his Toyota. He took it in for inspection and they wouldn't let him drive it home. They always made fun of me and my Fords and how crappy they are.... who's laughing now! Toyota must really want these off the streets to offer 150% of value for them! They love Toyota so much are buying a H3 this time around. Another guy tells me how great Nissan is - I just reply "if they are so great- why don't you have one". Get the best GM/Ford you can for the money Toyota gives you - you can get a lot more American car than foreign for the same money. Don't finance!   I have driven many different vehicles but I always have owned Fords (and one Jeep) and never have problems with them. They only time I was left stranded was the time I was driving my old boss's Toyota (engine block split down the middle)
#154 of 923 Re: nikshedeck [nikshedeck] by gr8rotary May 11, 2008 (6:20 pm)
Replying to: nikshedeck (May 09, 2008 12:57 pm) Well I like most others have lost my Tacoma. So sad. A 99 with 185,000 miles that was in near perfect condition. My truck went in Thursday for inspection, and failed. I was told under no circumstances was I leaving with my truck. So I asked the dealer for a box and collected up my stuff. They had Enterprise show up with a 2008 Dodge Dakota for me to use for the next 30 days while I shop. I live in upstate NY, and was told by the dealer that of 200 Tacomas that they have heard inspected in our region, ONLY 5 have no rust!!! 195 failed. Unbelievable. I was in Canandaigua NY this weekend looking for a new Taco, and behind their dealership looked like a boneyard. This is a HUGE problem for Toyota, but everybody I know keeps telling me what a "gift" this is.... I know what they are saying, I'll end up with a check for more than I paid for my truck when I bought it 7 years ago. BUT I had a great truck and NO payments. Struggling between new Tacoma and Nissan Frontier. Guess there will be some sleepless nights for the rest of the month. Good luck to the rest of you. Replies to this message: tylorkitty (May 11, 2008 9:41 pm) gr8rotary (May 12, 2008 4:23 am) gr8rotary (May 23, 2008 7:55 pm) hockeyeast (May 24, 2008 3:30 pm) and 1 more...
#155 of 923 Re: nikshedeck [gr8rotary] by tylorkitty May 11, 2008 (9:41 pm)
Replying to: gr8rotary (May 11, 2008 6:20 pm) HI, I would be VERY interested in knowing what the buy back amount will be they extend to you.... mine is a 2000 extended cab in excellent condition with 161k on it........ do you mind letting me know? I will be bringing mine in very soon, I already have seen the gaping holes in my inside frame........ and like you not happy about letting it go. I estimate they will give me about 14k......... toyoda4fun06yahoo.com Thanks Replies to this message: gr8rotary (May 12, 2008 4:23 am) gr8rotary (May 23, 2008 7:55 pm) hockeyeast (May 24, 2008 3:30 pm) gr8rotary (May 24, 2008 5:08 pm)
#156 of 923 Re: [tylorkitty] by gr8rotary May 12, 2008 (4:23 am)
Replying to: tylorkitty (May 11, 2008 9:41 pm) I'll be glad to keep you posted tylorkitty. I'm in waiting mode for now until I hear from ISG.
#157 of 923 ? by totouchantler May 12, 2008 (5:55 am)
Mine is a 99 tacoma short bed.....reg cab....185,000k 4x4. I put it into Kelly BB.....I put in excellent conditions and retail value as another post said to do......being careful not to add things like grille gaurd, and the cd player I installed. I got a retail value of 7,655K. My question. If my truck fails the rot test is THIS the amount I can expect.....or is it 150% of this amount? Thanks in advance. Chris Replies to this message: kowitz (May 12, 2008 7:32 am)

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