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Re: 2001 Toyota Tacoma frame rot [kcram]
by heywood1
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Jul 11, 2008 (3:14 pm)
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Replying to: kcram (Jul 06, 2008 3:34 pm)
The buyback money is not intended to to put owners in a new truck 'free and clear.' It's meant to provide owners with enough money to replace a vehicle with a similiar one at the retail price point, and cover tax, title, fees, and (maybe) aggravation. And, remember, Toyota is valuing all vehicles as being in 'Excellent' condition. I seriously doubt the majority of these 7-12 year-old trucks actually are.
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Re: 2001 Toyota Tacoma frame rot [heywood1]
by kcram HOST
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Jul 11, 2008 (7:44 pm)
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Replying to: heywood1 (Jul 11, 2008 3:14 pm)
Which just emphasizes the point. If you had a 98 Tacoma with 6-digit mileage and it was sent to the crusher,
A) you likely won't find another 98 Tacoma that the buyback cash would cover
B) you won't trust another Tacoma of that vintage
C) you aren't likely to buy another brand truck of that age and mileage because you won't know its history
So that leaves you in the position of spending money on a new/newer vehicle that this buyback won't necessarily cover. Now you're making payments again (and seeing higher insurance premiums) when that 98 Tacoma was costing you very little to own.
kcram - Pickups Host
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98 SR5 EXTRA CAB
by modman2
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Jul 12, 2008 (9:15 am)
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TOOK MY 98 TACOMO EXTRA CAB 86,000 MILES ON IT IN FOR INSPECTION JULY 1, IT FAILED RECEIVED LETTER JULY 10 TOYOTA GIVING ME $14,400 FOR IT, LETTER OF APPROVAL WAS SENT FAXED BACK JULY11.
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Re: 2001 Toyota Tacoma frame rot [kcram]
by heywood1
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Jul 12, 2008 (10:00 am)
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Replying to: kcram (Jul 11, 2008 7:44 pm)
Admittedly, used Tacomas aren't for sale on every street corner. In general, though, I think this buyback program is more than fair for most people in most situations.
BTW: I am the owner of a 2001 Tacoma that was taken off the street by my dealer just last week, due to hole in the frame you can put your hand through. Vehicle only has 38,000 miles, and from what I read here, I probably WON'T be getting 1.5x value like '95-'00 owners with 6-digit odometers.
But even if I receive only 1.0x retail value (not including $1,000 new vehicle credit many in this forum are getting), it's still more than I could have ever sold it for privately or received in trade. Also, its condition was not 'Excellent.'
I went ahead a bought new '08 Access Cab 4x4, even though my case hasn't been settled yet. I'm betting that being an agreeable, loyal customer will serve me better than being complaintive and angry. Picked up the truck this morning. New Tacoma is like a Lexus compared to the '01. Love it.
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Satisfied?? Talked to your lawyer?
by f3w
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Jul 12, 2008 (12:08 pm)
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Everyone mostly seems satisfied with their offer, has anyone contacted a lawyer or product liability type? Has anyone haggled for more money?
2000 Tacoma TRD extended cab 100k mi, excellent shape, dealer serviced;
offer: $15.9k + 1k incentive to buy another Toyota
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Re: How many pre-2004 Tacomas DON'T have frame rust problems [bigandy]
by divwid
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Jul 12, 2008 (12:49 pm)
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Replying to: bigandy (Jul 11, 2008 12:34 pm)
Dear bigandy---As stated in one of my previous messages, I called my dealership here in Southern Ontario a few weeks ago regarding how many of the trucks are being pulled off the road. My recall letter concerns Tacomas 1995-2000 with a small no. that are supposedly shaowing frame perforation. Dealership here said that they had seen 10 Tacos so far and that 4 had been pulled off the road. We in this area of course deal with road salt for several months every year. Not a huge sample of what may be going on across N. America but just letting you know of my info. so far. My truck goes in to be inspected next week. Time to face the music. I have a 2000 Tacoma-65,000 miles?--96,000 kms. Letter says will receive 1.5 Canadian Black Book value. That will place it at approx. 15,000-16,000 dollars Canadian. Perhaps it pass inspection. Will keep you guys posted.
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Re: How many pre-2004 Tacomas DON'T have frame rust problems [divwid]
by ldent1
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Jul 15, 2008 (7:37 am)
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Replying to: divwid (Jul 12, 2008 12:49 pm)
I have a 1997 Tacoma 4X4 Extended cab with 73,000 miles and it passed inspection yesterday. There must have been 15 or 20 of them on the lot that had failed. It was truly sad and mine was in better shape than any of them so I was really glad it passed. I cannot replace my truck with what I want so I would prefer just to keep what I have knowing I have taken care of it. The dealorship said 90% are failing inspection so I really thought there was no hope in bringing it home. It is home and it is mine and it is paid for. I will have it inspected once a year in the spring after the winter salt for 4 more years. The money was good but having my truck is better!
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New Tacoma $
by cal4
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Jul 15, 2008 (7:58 am)
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What are people paying for new 2008-2009 Tacoma's in relation to MSRP? If the trucks went up 5.1% this year. The Toyota Corp. gives a 1K check to get into a new one but that doesn't mean much if the dealers are sticking to the window sticker price.
As to the disscussion on how may trucks are failing inspection. Some dealer's must be grading harder than others. Our Canton Ohio dealer is flunking every one that comes in as far as I can tell then selling most all of them a new vehical..
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Re: New Tacoma $ [cal4]
by heywood1
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Jul 15, 2008 (9:52 am)
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Replying to: cal4 (Jul 15, 2008 7:58 am)
Here in western PA, I paid $22,750 ($23,750 minus $1,000 rebate) + tax for '08 Access Cab 4x4 V6 Auto base model. Only options were sliding rear window and mats/door sills. MSRP was $25,139. Dealer had to locate due to color. Could have had one on the lot for $200 less. I probably could have trolled the internet for a dozen quotes and saved a few hundred more, but my dealer has been helpful with the frame issue on my '01. Inspection is tomorrow.
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Re: How many pre-2004 Tacomas DON'T have frame rust problems [ldent1]
by divwid
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Jul 15, 2008 (12:23 pm)
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Replying to: ldent1 (Jul 15, 2008 7:37 am)
Dear Ident1--Have now spoken to 3 local Toyota dealerships in the Southern Ontario area. Road salt an issue here every winter. The stats. here are as follows according to the "service person" that I spoke to at each dealership. Toyotatown-London, ON-10 Tacos in (4 pulled off road), Competition Toyota-also in London, ON (20 Tacos in (4 pulled off road), Exeter Toyota-Exeter, ON (8 or 9 Tacos in (4 pulled off road) Also, Exeter Toyota allowed pulled Taco owners to take trucks home and remove anything of value such as newer set of tires, etc. etc.. Not sure if that affects the Canadian Black Book Value they received however they could return truck after they had "stripped truck" My truck goes for inspection tomorrow. Will update then via this site. My truck has 96,000 kms.--65,000?? miles. What a pain in the butt this situation is! DIVWID--Lady Taco owner in S. Ontario
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