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Pickups Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2004 and Earlier Frame Problem
928 messages, Last post on Dec 04, 2009 at 4:34 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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Replying to: dalap22 (Aug 07, 2008 5:34 am) |
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Replying to: liljohn01 (Aug 15, 2008 9:21 am)
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I finally settled with Toyota on my 2001 Tacoma...I received 100% book value ...no incentives to buy another Toyota ...So I just picked up my Chevy ..goodbye toyota!! This whole process took 4 months! |
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Replying to: rayslogcabin (Aug 17, 2008 4:36 pm) |
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I accepted the offer of $15,400 + $1,000 new Toyota credit for my 2001 4cyl. 4x4 extended cab SR5 with automatic and approximately 40,000 mi. Other than one set of tires, I had done nothing to it but oil changes. Truck was smoked in, never waxed, not garaged, had a bent rear bumper, and numerous dings & scrapes. Process took about 7 weeks start to finish, and I am happy with this deal and my new '08 Access Cab.
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Replying to: annjot (Aug 11, 2008 9:51 pm) |
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Replying to: rayslogcabin (Aug 17, 2008 4:36 pm) My truck was gone and I had a check in my hand in 30 days. Now, I am thinking that your 2001 might have been manufactured in 2000. If that is the case you can argue over the KBB price. As it states 1995-2000 yrs. Just because your title is saying 2001 does not mean it is not part of the recall. Look at your manufacturer date on your Taco's and see the date. And having had the experience of a Toyota rep on the phone because we sandblasted rust off my truck last Oct and painted the whole frame and then lost my truck to holes, well.... I had quite an experience. And no, I did not buy a Toyota. I went and bought a 2008 Hyundai Elantra with a PZEV emissions. I could not afford a truck again even with the $1000 certificate...Toyota raised all their prices even on used. Hello to better mileage.... I am very glad I didn't go back to Toyota. The Dealer I bought from and the service Dept. is soooo much nicer then the Toyota Dealers. |
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Replying to: rayslogcabin (Aug 17, 2008 4:36 pm) |
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