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923 messages, Last post on Nov 16, 2009 at 8:28 AM
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Replying to: tacoscrewed (Apr 30, 2009 7:06 pm) its would be no diff then getting a motor replaced under warranty. no one would ever know a frame was replaced simply by driving the truck unless it was not done properly. you wont get an answer from any dealer or rep as to who has experience because until now no one would.. its unheard of to do this type of job in the auto market. |
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I have 289,000 miles on my 1995 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK! I just had my frame checked last week. The dealer said my frame was in great condition! I live in Wisconsin. This truck has been in alot of salt! Im one of the lucky ones. This truck has been the best vehicle Iv ever owned! I and my sons have owned it since new! Im very happy about how TOYOTA took care of this problem! The company I feel is a CLASS ACT! GM, FORD, CHRYSLER should learn from their mistakes! GOOD LUCK! HIGHMILER289
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Replying to: highmiler289 (May 14, 2009 9:44 pm) My 2002 Tacoma had 130k miles on it and the frame was a mess. They replaced the frame, but left a lot of parts on the vehicle that are completely caked in rust. Everything on the vehicle will corrode much more quickly due to the frame issue. I've had it back for 2 weeks. I have a squeeking noise every time the road is a little uneven coming from the front end, sounds like an old box spring. I am going to take it to an independent mechanic first. It may sound unreasonable but I don't trust the delearship. highmiler289, I paid an extra $5-6k for I truck I expected would end like yours. If I bought a GM I would have paid less and expected what has happened. This is all about liability, not customer satisfaction. Think about what would happen if someone died after their fram snapped in half at 60+mph.
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Replying to: tacoscrewed (May 15, 2009 3:03 am) thats what I have been saying all along. the prob actually started in 95 according to toyota so highmiler289, your truck may have had a frame prior to the actual problem.. toyota did not handle it well and it is completely a liability issue they are trying to cover and pawning it off to look as if they did it out of concern. |
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Replying to: cman23 (Jan 28, 2009 11:41 am)
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Replying to: kps2 (May 18, 2009 11:38 am) The leaf springs should be included, they were for me. |
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Replying to: kps2 (May 18, 2009 11:38 am) |
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| I have a 2001 extended cab. The dealership replaced the frame in March. I was in Iraq when it was done and came home in April. Was anxious to try out my truck. It seemed to run fine and rode like before, however, my battery light stays on and so does the check engine light. Had a new alternator put in and the light still stays on. Truck continues to run fine. Any ideas as to why the light would stay on? | |
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I have a 2001 Tacoma in mint condition that just failed an inspection due to rust near the rear spring shackle on the passenger's side. The Toyota dealer offered to replace the frame at a cost of 14,000 to Toyota corporate. I refused and Toyota also refused to buy back my vehicle. I am a loyal Toyota customer, but only if I am treated with the same respect and fairness as other customers who had their vehicle purchased back at 1.5 x suggested retail. I want to remain a loyal customer, we will see if it is a two way street. Tom
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Replying to: toyota_lifer (May 20, 2009 6:35 pm) I lucked out, I had a 2001 and got in the buyback just before they started the frame replacement.. what I dont understand is, why wouldnt they offer you the 14G then ? unless you wanted more but I gave mine up in december 08 and got 16300.00 for it. mine was in mint condition and was a loaded SR5. did they offer you the 14G? i mean thats thickheaded to not offer a buyback if its going to cost 14G to replace the frame. If you can get 14 from them I would take it if I were you.. thats a far better deal than taking a 9 year old truck with a frame swap.
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