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Toyota Tacoma 2004 and Earlier Frame Problem

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#447 of 1348 2003 Tacoma by luke57

Aug 22, 2008 (10:41 am)

My 2003 Tacoma is rusting out as well. I've tried cleaning it up and spraying the anti-rust paint to keep it under control, but to no avail. I called the dealership where I bought it in July 2003, and they told me I could have a rust inspection done by them but that Toyota was only offering buybacks and repairs to Tacomas up to 2001 !
 
Why then is it being reported they cover until 2004's ! Does anyone know what else can be done once I get this rust inspection?

#448 of 1348 Re: received my check for 2001 Tacoma today [heywood1] by amo5516

Aug 22, 2008 (4:49 pm)

Replying to: heywood1 (Aug 21, 2008 2:43 pm)
Hey Heywood, I live in Milford PA, I was wondering about where you are in PA? As I have a 2001 double cab special edition TRD 4x4 6 cylinder. And I agree with you that Toyota is doing everything to eleaviate there problem with the Tacoma's. Thanks for your help

#449 of 1348 Very pleased and suprised with Toyota. by rcoole

Aug 22, 2008 (6:06 pm)

Toyota bought my 2000 standard cab 4 cyl 5 spd manual with 39500 miles for $15,585. With the $1,000 coupon and getting the dealer down a couple of thousands from sticker price($29809.00), I have less in this 2009 Tacoma double cab V6 SR5 with towing pkg than I paid for the 2000 Tacoma ($16,320.00). Toyota is even running a special on financing for the month of Aug. 2.9% for up to 36 months. No problem going with Toyota again, GM, Ford, and Dodge would never consider such a solution to a problem like this. Until these guys (domestic auto makers) wake up and quit producing the vehicles they have been putting out there for decades, they will remain in trouble. I've owned new Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile and Ford. Nothing but mechanical and cosmetic problems (leather door panels in Buick Regal falling off, even after replacement under warranty), brakes on all GM cars, and the Ford rusted up even with rustproofing by Ford. Finally I purchased first new Honda in 1997 and all these mechanical and other problems disappeared. Couldn't be happier with the deal I've gotten!!

#450 of 1348 Re: received my check for 2001 Tacoma today [amo5516] by heywood1

Aug 22, 2008 (6:16 pm)

Replying to: amo5516 (Aug 22, 2008 4:49 pm)
I'm in Pittsburgh. Dealer was Baierl Toyota in Wexford and the service manager there was very helpful.

#451 of 1348 RUST buy back by royalpain

Aug 22, 2008 (7:49 pm)

I got my money $13,130 in 3 weeks (99 with 170000miles) and had to turn the loaner in after signing off on the old truck. I was told the old trucks will be ground up, resold and NOT PARTED OUT. My issue with Toyota, they will not help you out and sell you a new truck while having your old truck locked up. "VERY STRANGE"

#452 of 1348 Re: received my check for 2001 Tacoma today [heywood1] by sciencegal

Aug 27, 2008 (2:32 pm)

Replying to: heywood1 (Aug 21, 2008 2:43 pm)
We just found out that our 1999 Tacoma is rusting out, too. Toyota is offering us $15,700 for it and my hubby is VERY upset because it is in excellent condition and feels that it is worth more...he's even talking about ditching Toyota altogether, which troubles me because I am a "Toyota kind of girl". How did you get the $1000 coupon? I'm thinking that that might make my hubby a little less sore over the whole (pardon the pun) deal. Did they just send it to you with the check for your truck? Thanks!

#453 of 1348 Re: received my check for 2001 Tacoma today [sciencegal] by heywood1

Aug 27, 2008 (8:56 pm)

Replying to: sciencegal (Aug 27, 2008 2:32 pm)
The $1,000 coupon toward any new Toyota was separate from--and in addition to--the buyback. I believe it is being offered to all affected owners of '95-'00 models. Mine was 2001 and out of the official extended warranty, so I just asked because I knew others were getting it. I think most owners of 2001's are are being offered this now. I had gone ahead and bought a new '08 Tacoma before waiting for the official buyback offer, so in lieu of a coupon, Toyota sent me a check for $1,000 separately and retroactively.
 
I don't know the exact model or mileage of your truck, but $15,700 + $1,000 for a 9-year-old vehicle seems reasonable to me. (I wouldn't pay that much for a 9-year-old Tacoma with a GOOD frame....)

#454 of 1348 2001 Rotted Taco Frame by missunderstood

Aug 28, 2008 (8:28 am)

Hey all, apparently misery loves company. Toyota just confiscated my 2001 Taco due to frame rot. Toyota Corp said, I have to sit and wait for them to get thru all 1995-2000 claims first AND that I won't be getting the 150% buy-back program because my Taco is a 2001 and technically not part of the program. Apparently frame rot is different on a 2000 truck!!! I mean I thought rust and deterioration was all the same. I am guessing Toyota doesn't want any more publicity on this little issue, especially as it is now apparent on newer vehicles.
 
Does anyone have any pointers for me, as I am just starting the Taco Wars?
I am a Toyota advocate but frankly, in the last 48 hrs I have considered other options. But, I LOVED my Taco.........the truck was/is awesome. Practically new, it only had 46k miles when they took it away from me!!!

#455 of 1348 Rental by missunderstood

Aug 28, 2008 (8:30 am)

Oh, and did I mention they gave me a Camry rental.
Which, don't get me wrong, is a sweet car..........but honestly
a Tacoma VS. a Camry................you all can understand!

#456 of 1348 Re: 2001 Rotted Taco Frame [missunderstood] by bigbe

Aug 28, 2008 (12:03 pm)

Replying to: missunderstood (Aug 28, 2008 8:28 am)
Hi I also have a 2001 toyota tacoma Custom work and mint condition except for frame rot Are you sure they will give you 1 1/2 kbb value because I have been reading that 2001 only get 1 x kbb and no 1000 coupon

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