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Toyota Tacoma 2004 and Earlier Frame Problem

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When VIN matters...'95 models only. by annjot
Aug 10, 2008 (10:01 pm)
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Replying to: woodduck99 (Aug 10, 2008 2:16 pm)

Hi woodduck99, I got the same thing from the first dealership I called here in Alabama about an inspection. We have a 97 tacoma. They said my VIN number was not included. I called a second dealership and they said they can't go by the VIN and it would have to be visually inspected. When I spoke to the Toyota Customer Care Center about some of our other issues I asked her why the first dealership would have asked what the VIN number was and that it wasn't included. She didn't know why they told me it wasn't included and she said the only years the VIN would matter is the 1995 models. She said this is because half of 1995's were just "pickups" and half that year was the start of the Tacoma's. The trucks that were just "pickups" are not included.
He obviously didn't get an "updated list".... must have just double checked and found he was mistaken and instead of admitting his ignorance he made up an excuse. So typical of a dealership! If you need the numbers to the cusomter care center I included them in a previous post. Good luck! I am still awaiting word here in Alabama...it's been nearly 3 weeks since our inspection and we do not know if it has passed or failed yet.
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No hole, no buyback by annjot
Aug 11, 2008 (9:51 pm)
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As bad as our 97 frame is rusted toyota won't buy it back because there is no "hole". They just reminded us that it has 4 more years on the warranty and if there is perforation during the warranty period they will buy it but not until. If the frame breaks and causes an accident they WILL get sued!
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Re: Frame Rust ingnorance [woodduck99] by woodduck99
Aug 12, 2008 (8:22 am)
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Replying to: woodduck99 (Aug 10, 2008 2:16 pm)

Just returned from Peoria Toyota with a clean bill of health. The rep. said I am still covered until 15 years after manufacture date. I have noticed the value of these trucks has dropped drastically in my area.
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Rust problem by matthewota
Aug 12, 2008 (11:21 am)
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I'd be willing to bet my Taco is clean, too, because I drove it only in the mild climate of Los Angeles. But it is too bad that the value of the truck will drop as word gets out about the frame rust problem.
 
I cannot afford another truck at this time, but when I do I am going to get a used Nissan truck...
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Re: 2001 Toyota Tacoma (orginal owner) [dalap22] by usergopats
Aug 13, 2008 (7:53 pm)
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Replying to: dalap22 (Aug 07, 2008 5:34 am)

I have a 2001 4 door kbb is 13,000 and they are giving me 16,100
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Re: 2001 Toyota Tacoma (orginal owner) [usergopats] by release
Aug 14, 2008 (12:02 pm)
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Replying to: usergopats (Aug 13, 2008 7:53 pm)

usergopats, did you negotiate this price?
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Re: 2001 Toyota Tacoma (orginal owner) [usergopats] by grammyd
Aug 15, 2008 (7:24 am)
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Replying to: usergopats (Aug 13, 2008 7:53 pm)

Usergopats - How did you go about about getting this price???
 
I called Toyota and asked about my 2001 and they said that my truck is not included. I disagree with them and think that it should be as it is the same vehicle with only a revised grill and dash controls. I have written 3 emails to Toyota and have not recieved a response to the last two.
 
Thanks
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Re: 2001 Toyota Tacoma (orginal owner) by liljohn01
Aug 15, 2008 (9:21 am)
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2001 Toyota Tacoma (second owner)
 
I just back from my Toyota dealer, my frame faile the inspection!
 
here is what i did/learned about the 2001's.
1.a.) First call the 800 number listed in this thread use option 5 and file a complaint, I told them my service tech (non toyota) noticed the frame rusted through. They will call you back in 24 hrs and explain to you what the deal is.
 
1.b.) Contact a dealer and schedule a frame inspection ( i was not told i would need to pay for this)
 
I took it to get inspected the service guy looked at me /asked me as to why I wanted it inspected and comment it was not part of the frame extention. Once it failed the manager came out and talked to me, he told me this is the second one they have had inspected and failed, but the plan was different for the 2001 (toyota told me this too). he told me he could not advise me of what to do but they needed to have it inspected by a regional inpsection guy. Needless to say I left the vehicle and took the rental that was offered, new Ford F150, he lso told me it was 100% KBB.
 
HTH.
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Re: 2001 Toyota Tacoma (orginal owner) [dalap22] by amo5516
Aug 17, 2008 (2:26 pm)
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Replying to: dalap22 (Aug 07, 2008 5:34 am)

Where on the frame is the date?, as I have a 2001, and did you get any results from Toyota? Thanks
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Re: 2001 Toyota Tacoma (orginal owner) [liljohn01] by rayslogcabin
Aug 17, 2008 (4:36 pm)
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Replying to: liljohn01 (Aug 15, 2008 9:21 am)

I heard the buy back/rust warranty was only for 1995 -2000 Tacomas. In 2001 a different process/manufacturer made the frames.

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