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#38 of 921 Re: Bad Frame and Refused [truckdriver2] by rayslogcabin Apr 12, 2008 (5:45 am)
Replying to: truckdriver2 (Apr 11, 2008 5:27 pm) I am supposed to get a letter in the mail in a bout a week. I'll, try to get you a copy when I do Replies to this message: otto8 (Apr 19, 2008 5:00 am)
#39 of 921 Letter and My Story by hockeyeast Apr 12, 2008 (4:43 pm)
I have a copy of the letter. I just received it today. I was shocked but not surprised. I had my frame welded last year as it would not pass inspection. Every year I tried to scrape the rust and make it look half way decent. This year there are a few more "spots" i could put a screw driver through. I always thought there was way more rust and breakdown then there should have been. Huge flakes etc. Even when you tap the frame in a few places it doesn't sound right. Almost a "thin" sound. I will take my 96 to the dealer Monday. The truck has 156,00 miles on her. Other than the frame it runs like its new and looks great. I am really disappointed that I might lose her. It has been a great truck! I will keep you posted. Replies to this message: tjv1 (Apr 12, 2008 6:17 pm)
#40 of 921 Re: Letter and My Story [hockeyeast] by tjv1 Apr 12, 2008 (6:17 pm)
Replying to: hockeyeast (Apr 12, 2008 4:43 pm) Mine is the same way. Is there any way you could send a copy of the LETTER to my email address sweeethemiaol.com I am the 3rd owner of mine and have not recieved mine yet. Thanks TJV from Maine
#41 of 921 96 Rust Bucket by hockeyeast Apr 13, 2008 (5:20 am)
http://www.showstop.org/images/truck/rust_warranty/warranty-policy.pdf   Click on the link above or paste into your browser   Also google...tacoma frame rust. Something along that line will work. There is becoming alot of information out there now.   I will scan the letter and send it along to you. Replies to this message: tjv1 (Apr 13, 2008 9:24 am) tjv1 (Apr 13, 2008 9:27 am) knottyrope (Jul 27, 2009 1:02 pm)
#42 of 921 Thanks by truckdriver2 Apr 13, 2008 (9:04 am)
The link was very helpful.
#43 of 921 Re: 96 Rust Bucket [hockeyeast] by tjv1 Apr 13, 2008 (9:24 am)
Replying to: hockeyeast (Apr 13, 2008 5:20 am) Thanks for your help. I will read warranty policy tonight. My Tac has huge holes on the inner underside if vehicle's frame. ALSO>>>I was wondering if one could buy another one, register it then turn it in for the Program. My neighbor's bother in law has a Tac for sale and I saw the rusty frame. He wants it out of his yard and I was going to tell him about the program but seeing he would of sold the truck to anyone, i feel its fair game! Will a newly registered Tac still qualify for the 150% buyback program? DO YOU OR ANYONE KNOW??? Thanks again, TJV from Maine.
#44 of 921 Re: 96 Rust Bucket [hockeyeast] by tjv1 Apr 13, 2008 (9:27 am)
Replying to: hockeyeast (Apr 13, 2008 5:20 am) Thanks for your help. I will read warranty policy tonight. My Tac has huge holes on the inner underside if vehicle's frame. ALSO>>>I was wondering if one could buy another one, register it then turn it in for the Program. My neighbor's bother in law has a Tac for sale and I saw the rusty frame. He wants it out of his yard and I was going to tell him about the program but seeing he would of sold the truck to anyone, i feel its fair game! Will a newly registered Tac still qualify for the 150% buyback program? DO YOU OR ANYONE KNOW??? Thanks again, TJV from Maine.
#45 of 921 Sunday Visit to look around by hockeyeast Apr 13, 2008 (12:59 pm)
I just drove down to my dealer this afternoon, just to look around. I was amazed at the # of trucks already sitting there. I wish I had my camera. Some of the frames were cracked or completly rusted. One truck had a notice in the window that it was now the property of Toyota Motor Corp. I think this is going to be a huge problem for them. I can't imagine how much this is going to cost toyota. So, maybe I'll get screwed for taking care of my truck (although it was welded last year in 4 spots,wouldn't pass inspection), I wash it alot in the winter. At the very least, the trucks trade in value just hit rock bottom. Who will want one now, even if the frame isn't so bad. I will be down at my dealership early tomorrow and I will keep everyone posted on here as to how it went. We should all do the same, as I am sure some people will be very unhappy and some will be very happy. Replies to this message: marciaann (Apr 17, 2008 6:51 am)
#46 of 921 Re: Sunday Visit to look around [hockeyeast] by marciaann Apr 17, 2008 (6:51 am)
Replying to: hockeyeast (Apr 13, 2008 12:59 pm) I'm heading into Portland (Maine) Toyota today for an inspection. The woman I spoke with on Monday said that of the 80 or so that she's seen come in, maybe one or two have passed inspection. She said to make sure I had cleaned out all the personal items in the truck before we brought it in. It's a '96 with 249K miles, some cosmetic rust spots on the body/bumper, but we did have to have the frame repaired last year - that's how I got to get into the dealership so quickly - I'm guessing now that the word is out, Toyota doesn't want to have any further liability if the vehicle falls apart and causes more damage. Also, we've replaced several springs before last year (maybe 2006 & 2005), so who knows what will happen and what part of the Kelly Blue Book they are looking at (suggested retail value for a Tacoma, the trade in value or the private sale value) but I'm hoping to be compensated somewhere between $4,000 and $9,000 - my husband said one of the guys that he works with told his brother about it (brother being Tacoma owner) and brother was given $12,000 for a 96 ... so either I drive WAY too much or that guy didn't drive at all and the truck was in show room condition!   Will let you know how it goes
#47 of 921 Inspected & failed by hockeyeast Apr 17, 2008 (1:48 pm)
Mine failed and I guess I wasn't too surprised. Really sucks. Like many here, my truck still runs great and the body isn't all that bad. Haven't herd anything from toyota yet. I am sure it will take longer as more and more trucks come in and fail. I was at the dealership when a girl brought her tacoma in and they had to let her have a loner as hers was so bad. The body of the truck was perfect. They put a letter on the window stating that the truck was now owned by Toyota Motor Corp. Took pictures and all. If I get a chance I'll take a few pics of the "pile" of tacomas building up at my dealership. I'll keep everyone here updated. Replies to this message: otto8 (Apr 17, 2008 3:25 pm)

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