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#64 of 925 Re: pic [hockeyeast] by whitewaternut Apr 19, 2008 (3:46 pm)
Replying to: hockeyeast (Apr 19, 2008 2:59 pm) You have to put your photo on a hosting site and then post the link to that photo here.
#65 of 925 newer toyota question by ern3 Apr 19, 2008 (4:35 pm)
I am in the process of turning in my 99 tacoma because of the frame. But, as I am looking at other vehicles, I don't see any I want to own. Does any one know if the Toyota frame problem has been fixed? If I buy a 2007 or 2008 tacoma, will I eventually have the same problem???? Replies to this message: pdave (Apr 22, 2008 2:14 pm)
#66 of 925 WHITEWATER by otto8 Apr 19, 2008 (6:34 pm)
yEA .......M ade by Dana in mexico along with the beds, springs and a host of other parts. 45% or LESS US and Canadian part contents. tundra too!   Anyhoo......With toyotas NEW tacoma plant in BC MEXICO you wouldn't want to guess what will happen down the road?   SHAFTA hard at work to benefit the USA and Canada!
#67 of 925 UGH! by hockeyeast Apr 20, 2008 (6:24 am)
Well, I hope the HELL toyota has some quality control measures going on down there. This is the best way to lose customers.....Ask the BIG 3. They seem to have learned that it's not a good idea to keep screwing your customers. Kudos to the big 3 for trying. Lets hope toyota does the same. At least they have stepped up for this problem. Now I am worried about the 2001 s and above. Replies to this message: release (Apr 20, 2008 6:12 pm)
#68 of 925 Re: UGH! [hockeyeast] by release Apr 20, 2008 (6:12 pm)
Replying to: hockeyeast (Apr 20, 2008 6:24 am) Can someone tell me definitively whether or not they allow you to leave with your truck if it fails inspection. Most of the posts here imply that if it fails they cease it on the spot but when I went to toyota, the person I spoke with said he thought that it was my choice whether or not they kept it. also, does anyone who has gotten an offer letter know which of the KBB prices they were offered 150% of?
#69 of 925 Can Drive by hockeyeast Apr 21, 2008 (3:29 am)
Mine failed, but not so bad that I couldn't drive it. You can drive it. Now, if they deem it too bad (cracked frame, etc.) then they will keep it. Too Unsafe. As far a KBB, I am still waiting. Replies to this message: tlamps (Apr 21, 2008 2:26 pm) release (Apr 21, 2008 5:20 pm) robertmat (Apr 23, 2008 12:51 pm)
#70 of 925 Re: Can Drive [hockeyeast] by tlamps Apr 21, 2008 (2:26 pm)
Replying to: hockeyeast (Apr 21, 2008 3:29 am) I have a 2000 Tacoma with some heavy rust on the frame. I had my truck inspected last week at a local service shop and the mechanic told me about the frame problems and that Toyota may buy it back. I don't really want to lose my truck, but I don't want it falling apart driving down the road. My 2000 only has $61k miles on it. I have an appointment with the dealer on Thursday, when I called the service tech said this was a new process and he was not sure how it worked? This will be interesting. Replies to this message: release (Apr 21, 2008 5:20 pm) robertmat (Apr 23, 2008 12:51 pm)
#71 of 925 Re: Can Drive [tlamps] by release Apr 21, 2008 (5:20 pm)
Replying to: tlamps (Apr 21, 2008 2:26 pm) Scheduled my appointment today. The woman at the desk told me that I can keep the truck even if it fails and the KBB price that she said is quoted is the "retail" which is the highest of the 3 prices. we'll see. Replies to this message: robertmat (Apr 23, 2008 12:51 pm)
#72 of 925 Re: newer toyota question [ern3] by pdave Apr 22, 2008 (2:14 pm)
Replying to: ern3 (Apr 19, 2008 4:35 pm) I wouldn't recommend buying another Toyota. If you check around on the Internet, there are newer Toyotas with frame rust problems. Toyota's frame is a "box" frame which means water gets trapped in the frame during the winter causing rust, especially if you live in an area where salt is used for snow. The US "big three" trucks use an "open frame" and water can't get trapped inside.
#73 of 925 Re: Can Drive [release] by robertmat Apr 23, 2008 (12:51 pm)
Replying to: release (Apr 21, 2008 5:20 pm) I just took mine in to the dealer during my lunch. It took me 2 weeks to get the appointment. They allowed me to take my truck (98 Tacoma 4X4 Extracab, 100,000 miles, Northern New England) home since they deemed it safe to drive (1 hole, low in the frame). The service deprtment has started "the process" and I should here from Toyota within 1-2 weeks. I am hoping they will buy it back. I am sure the resale value on these has dropped significantly. Has anyone heard of Toyota fixing the frame and not offering the buyback? Thats what I am afraid of.   I know of from 5-7 trucks that have been taken back by Toyota (3 of these trucks belong to co-workers), most similar stories (150% of KBB retail/excellent, sometimes they confiscate the truck and sometimes they don't. When they confiscate it they offer a rental car. The process takes about a month.

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