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#797 of 927 Re: 1997 taco [jjbillings] by pataco01 Mar 17, 2009 (6:23 pm)
Replying to: jjbillings (Mar 17, 2009 4:31 am) Got my '01 back on 2/26. Everything is fine so far. My Dad's a mechanic and I consider myself a decent wrencher so I've gone over it pretty good. My truck has 161,000 on it so I had them replace the timing belt, clutch, press. plates-etc,and the water pump and they also had the flywheel cut. I had previously done plugs, wires, and belts. My total cost was $964.31. Labor cost were: $78 for clutch(1 hr), and $200 for timing belt, water pump($50 of which was the flywheel). I priced the parts before I told them so they didn't rip me off and I'm happy with the labor charges. I could have done this myself but hey, they already had the truck in pieces, saves me some headaches. They even gave me the original clutch back because it was still good. So far soooo good.
#798 of 927 Regional problem? by bulldog16 Mar 18, 2009 (6:49 pm)
I have read a lot of the posts, but I confess that I can't make it through them all so my apologies if this has already been covered. Is this frame rust issue pretty much a regional problem, in the northern tier states and Canada where salt is used in winter...or is it more widespread? I have never heard of this problem here in the sunny south until I started doing some research on Tacomas. I'm looking at purchasing an '03 from a used dealer. This truck has spent its life so far in southern Texas, obviously not a snowy region. Would you still have concerns? Replies to this message: mcalautt (Mar 19, 2009 3:34 am)
#799 of 927 Re: Regional problem? [bulldog16] by mcalautt Mar 19, 2009 (3:34 am)
Replying to: bulldog16 (Mar 18, 2009 6:49 pm) yes this is a problem with all the trucks as far as I know but if your in an area of the country where its mostly dry and you have no road salt then you technically wont have a problem.
#802 of 927 buy back by dvuolo Mar 20, 2009 (3:54 am)
I took my tacoma to toyota, the rust on frame was bad enough to have frame replaced. Told them i would like to qualify for buy back. Dealership told me its impossible and toyota wouldnt do a buy back, my truck wasnt safe to drive and if i left with it, that toyota wasnt responsible. So either leave the truck there or i was out of luck.Left truck there for them to fix. Its been there for two days sitting outside. I called toyota corp. and they said if the damage was bad enough that i could qualify for a buy back. Isnt a frame replacement enough damage? So they are assigning me a case manager. I need to call dealership in morning and tell them not to touch truck untill this is cleared up.Should have the dealership assigned me a case manager when i asked to be bought out?
#803 of 927 When did you all hear? by vtjlg Mar 21, 2009 (3:03 pm)
I have a 2001 Tacoma x-cab w/170,000+ miles. Did you all get letters about this "service" or have you called your dealers directly. I was under the impression that Toyota was going to notify us and I would need the letter to schedule an appointment. I keep shelling out $$ here and there to keep my taco on the road. I replaced cab mounts and need to address the brackets holding my tie-rod. If they're going to change the frame anyway, maybe I can save a little money on all these (relatively) minor things. Replies to this message: Red01Tacoma (Mar 21, 2009 3:15 pm)
#804 of 927 Re: When did you all hear? [vtjlg] by Red01Tacoma Mar 21, 2009 (3:15 pm)
Replying to: vtjlg (Mar 21, 2009 3:03 pm) I noticed a 6 inch hole in the side of the frame and just took it in. It should be ready next Thursday. The dealership should by now be aware of everything. Good luck.
#805 of 927 Thinking of buying a Tacoma by bubblepuppy Mar 22, 2009 (9:05 am)
Are there ANY good Tacomas within the years 1996-2004 out there, or are they ALL suspect? I still see plenty of this vintage for sale at dealer lots. I wonder how many of THOSE show signs of frame decomposition? I also wonder if I asked the sales folks permission to whack the frame with a hammer, if they'd let me? (hehehe).   I am in the market for a Tacoma sized truck from this era (price-driven), and honestly can't think of any other make/model/style that I'd rather own. So my question is this...what are the odds of finding a Taco of this vintage that will last as long as it should?   Also, if these trucks are so bad (Not to doubt ANYTHING I have read here), how come all the automotive reviews websites (including Consumer Reports, MSN autos, etc), STILL rate the used Tacomas as excellent vehicles to buy? NOT ONE MENTION on Consumer Reports of any frame problems? Also, almost all the personal reviewers RAVE about this vehicle. Don't believe me, see for yourselves. Am I delusional, or could it be that you folks are the "vocal minority"?   I'd be curious to know how many folks here know of people who have NO ISSUES with their Tacos' frames, especially up north in snowy climates?   I guess I'd like one kinda badly, and need to be talked out of buying one. Of course, I'd have my mechanic inspect it first.   Thanks   PS: I am truly sorry for those who've been BONED by Toyota. Some of your stories are almost heartbreaking. Replies to this message: mcalautt (Mar 22, 2009 5:00 pm) linni57 (Mar 24, 2009 5:25 am) mcalautt (Mar 24, 2009 5:30 pm) mrbill1957 (Mar 22, 2009 5:54 pm) bubblepuppy (Mar 22, 2009 6:57 pm) mrbill1957 (Mar 23, 2009 2:11 pm) jjbillings (Mar 23, 2009 8:04 am)
#806 of 927 Re: Thinking of buying a Tacoma [bubblepuppy] by mcalautt Mar 22, 2009 (5:00 pm)
Replying to: bubblepuppy (Mar 22, 2009 9:05 am) from what I understood, they are all affected. but if they are not in a high salt area then they prob wont have a frame issue. other than the frame having a problem with corrosion protection, the truck is rock solid.( no pun) I loved my truck and it was typical toyota quality. I assume that CR and others rave about it because they have not and may never experience this frame issue depending on where they live. Replies to this message: linni57 (Mar 24, 2009 5:25 am) mcalautt (Mar 24, 2009 5:30 pm)

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