All 95-00 Tacoma Drivers Read This! - Page 2

toyota_mdt_tech · 03-30-2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fullmann

the real question is how much will they buy it back for?

can I pick up a $1000 POS with rust and get toyota to give me $5k?? that would rule!

You will probably do way better than that. Better hurry, word gets out, people are going to be sucking these up like crazy.

toyota_mdt_tech · 03-31-2008, 06:24 PM

OK, got some more info. It appears they will pay you 150% of dealer market value. This is the high blue book. So if it books out at $10,000, you will get $15,000 for the truck!!! If you use it to purchase a new truck, an additional $1000 towards the new truck. If you buy a car, you get an additional $500, not on top of the $1000, just $500.

beatenyota · 04-01-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Dare44

they are just going to crush it if they find it is going to be bought back, so why wouldnt u take off everything u could and sell it

I didn't want to take off everything before I brought it to get inspected. They didn't say anything about it, made an offer on my truck. So now I am taking off everything I can. There is a post on here with all the stuff I'm selling. Actually I'm on my way now to get the stock parts.

ken.vs.ryu · 04-04-2008, 05:51 PM

op remove the autoblog link and use the toyota one
http://blog.lexus.com/2008/03/living-up-to-ou.html

GhostriderTx · 04-06-2008, 06:17 PM

Any reason this is only Tacomas and not 4Runners? I thought they were the same frame? Or did they protect them differently

mt_goat · 04-06-2008, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GhostriderTx

Any reason this is only Tacomas and not 4Runners? I thought they were the same frame? Or did they protect them differently

The Taco frames were made by Dana Corp in North America, the 4runner frames were made in Japan by Toyota.

jdt0t · 04-07-2008, 07:27 AM

Just heard from the dealer, mine failed. I still owe $6100 on my '98 Taco. Will they just pay my loan off or will they buy it back for 1.5X KBB?

SteveO · 04-07-2008, 11:02 AM

They will probably give you 1.5xKBB value towards the vehicle. Then you take what you get, pay the loan and pocket the rest.

beatenyota · 04-08-2008, 09:27 PM

getting my check at 4:30 tomorrow. oh yeah.

I stripped off my wheels, flares, and toolbox today. Tomorrow out comes the stereo, sway-a-ways, and the ARB. Then its goodbye tacoma, and time to buy some #@$%!!

PS. look for future post selling above parts.

edit: need to change my signature line later! gotta get some sleep now busy day tomorrow.

Cargun · 04-10-2008, 12:26 PM

Sweet deal for Taco owners. Too bad Toyota had it's head in the sand for so long though. There are probably thousands of pre-Taco mini-trucks that have broken in two many years ago. I remember shopping for my first 4Runner back in ~1998 and seeing bunches of Toyota's with rusted through frames (all less than 15 years old). It doesn't appear the Taco's rust any worse than the older trucks, Toyota has either just become aware of the issue or just decided to do something about it.

mt_goat · 04-10-2008, 12:32 PM

I think I'd keep the cats too.

toyota_mdt_tech · 04-10-2008, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GhostriderTx

Any reason this is only Tacomas and not 4Runners? I thought they were the same frame? Or did they protect them differently

Tacoma frames made in the US by Dana corp. Didnt follow Toyotas corrosion protection specs I guess. The 4Runner is Japan built.

beatenyota · 04-19-2008, 04:53 PM

new info: you must have registered the truck before the "extended warranty" was released.

please confirm.

Belize Off Road Team · 04-19-2008, 05:36 PM

i saw this on Jalopnik quite some time ago, alittle before the original post. and one guy is going to sell Toyota a bunch of those rusted Taco's for the more than what he is going to pay. not like Toyota to make such a mistake\

JLSpeed · 04-24-2008, 07:32 PM

Just had mine rust inspected at Bill Kidd's Toyota in Cockeysville, MD - It failed - I was told to come back in a week when the Toyota Corporate Specialist would be there, and they'll assess what they're going to offer me then........

......I promptly walked over to the sales department and test drove an `08 SR5......kinda liked it........

pwd · 05-03-2008, 05:39 PM

I was curious if my truck would be eligible, its a 95 Pickup (not Tacoma). I really wanna get some money out of Toyota for the rust problems I have to face, nothing too bad but I hate going under my truck and seeing all that rust.

22REFORME · 05-24-2008, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwd

I was curious if my truck would be eligible, its a 95 Pickup (not Tacoma). I really wanna get some money out of Toyota for the rust problems I have to face, nothing too bad but I hate going under my truck and seeing all that rust.

yeah i was wondering the same... is this only tacomas? i have a 95 but its not a taco.

mt_goat · 05-24-2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 22REFORME

yeah i was wondering the same... is this only tacomas? i have a 95 but its not a taco.

http://www.ttora.com/forum/showpost....6&postcount=39

sbvfd596 · 05-27-2008, 06:50 PM

just got my letter today, I'm going to get it inspected. Hopefully the suspension and body lift won't void this warranty.
99 tacoma

davis131 · 05-31-2008, 02:41 PM

There's a salvge yard that's not far from my house that's a designated crush site and there's taco's all over the hill side,the sad part is that they can't sell one single part off of them,they're crushed as they are.To bad 4runners aren't covered,I just found a big rusted section on the frame (i posted it)

03-31-2008, 06:24 PM	#27 (permalink)
toyota_mdt_tech Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: WA Posts: 529	OK, got some more info. It appears they will pay you 150% of dealer market value. This is the high blue book. So if it books out at $10,000, you will get $15,000 for the truck!!! If you use it to purchase a new truck, an additional $1000 towards the new truck. If you buy a car, you get an additional $500, not on top of the $1000, just $500. __________________ Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician "MDT" 1998 Toyota Tacoma TRD V6 4WD 5 SPD 2003 Toyota Highlander 4WD 2007 KTM 85SX 17/14 2006 KTM 300XC-W 2005 KTM 65SX 2004 Yamaha WR450F 2004 Kawasaki KLX 110 2003 Honda XR50 2002 Yamaha TTR 125L 2002 Kawasaki KLR650 2002 Suzuki Eiger 400 4WD 2004 Cargomate<--link GeePaw® Racing<--link

04-04-2008, 05:51 PM	#29 (permalink)
ken.vs.ryu Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 640	op remove the autoblog link and use the toyota one http://blog.lexus.com/2008/03/living-up-to-ou.html __________________ http://ps3mods.blogspot.com - http://kenvsryu.blogspot.com 1992 X-Cab V6 5sp Manual 215k SR5 :D runnin 31x10.5 17.8mpg :)

04-07-2008, 07:27 AM	#32 (permalink)
jdt0t Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Western NY Posts: 10	Failed Just heard from the dealer, mine failed. I still owe $6100 on my '98 Taco. Will they just pay my loan off or will they buy it back for 1.5X KBB?

04-07-2008, 11:02 AM	#33 (permalink)
SteveO Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NM Posts: 1,834	They will probably give you 1.5xKBB value towards the vehicle. Then you take what you get, pay the loan and pocket the rest. __________________ http://www.Hunt4Steve.com In the span of time, life is short. Our life is like a wave on the ocean, a flower in the field, here today and gone tomorrow. Know yourself, know where you will spend eternity, for NOTHING else will matter when you die.

04-08-2008, 09:27 PM	#34 (permalink)
beatenyota Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 76	getting my check at 4:30 tomorrow. oh yeah. I stripped off my wheels, flares, and toolbox today. Tomorrow out comes the stereo, sway-a-ways, and the ARB. Then its goodbye tacoma, and time to buy some #@$%!! PS. look for future post selling above parts. edit: need to change my signature line later! gotta get some sleep now busy day tomorrow. __________________ 99 taco.. plenty of use and ongoing mods 01 4runner... street queen

04-06-2008, 06:17 PM	#30 (permalink)
GhostriderTx Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 82	Any reason this is only Tacomas and not 4Runners? I thought they were the same frame? Or did they protect them differently

04-10-2008, 12:26 PM	#35 (permalink)
Cargun Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 478	Sweet deal for Taco owners. Too bad Toyota had it's head in the sand for so long though. There are probably thousands of pre-Taco mini-trucks that have broken in two many years ago. I remember shopping for my first 4Runner back in ~1998 and seeing bunches of Toyota's with rusted through frames (all less than 15 years old). It doesn't appear the Taco's rust any worse than the older trucks, Toyota has either just become aware of the issue or just decided to do something about it. __________________ I own 11 vehicles... 10 of which are ongoing projects. I need to sell some stuff so I can turn the 11th into a project. Let me know if you're in need of a Yota transfer case, solid front axle, 22R motor, or rear axleshafts. I promise all proceeds will be directed back into the local 4x4 economy (Ok... Marlin may get some of the money) .

04-10-2008, 12:32 PM	#36 (permalink)
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04-19-2008, 04:53 PM	#38 (permalink)
beatenyota Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 76	new info: you must have registered the truck before the "extended warranty" was released. please confirm. __________________ 99 taco.. plenty of use and ongoing mods 01 4runner... street queen

04-19-2008, 05:36 PM	#39 (permalink)
Belize Off Road Team Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Corozal Town, Belize Posts: 2,378	i saw this on Jalopnik quite some time ago, alittle before the original post. and one guy is going to sell Toyota a bunch of those rusted Taco's for the more than what he is going to pay. not like Toyota to make such a mistake\ __________________ -Phyl 1991 Hilux Surf SSR-G Petrol 3.0L V6 193,000kms l 3.4L V6 264,000kms to be rebuilt then installed! l Rancho RS5000 l 31"x10.50"xR15 Pro Comp Xterrain l K&N Drop in filter l PP 1" Lift Coil Springs l TRD shift knob l Lv. 3 First Aid Kit l White Gauges & Temp Controls l LED conversion l 80/100W Hella H4 l Hella Black Magic l 1st Gen Roll Bar Mod l FT/RR Diff. Breathers l Smittybilt XRC8 Winch l TOYOTA TOUR 2008 トヨタ\|NEVER QUIT

04-24-2008, 07:32 PM	#40 (permalink)
JLSpeed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 26	Just had mine rust inspected at Bill Kidd's Toyota in Cockeysville, MD - It failed - I was told to come back in a week when the Toyota Corporate Specialist would be there, and they'll assess what they're going to offer me then........ ......I promptly walked over to the sales department and test drove an `08 SR5......kinda liked it........ __________________ ~Jamie -`97 Tacoma 4x4 XtraCab 2.7L - 305/70/16 BFG ATs, Tundra Wheels, AEM Intake, JBA exhaust, Rancho RS500's, Front 2.5in Coil Spacers, Rear Shackles, lots of audio stuff, and some bumper stickers (every sticker adds 10hp)

05-03-2008, 05:39 PM	#41 (permalink)
pwd Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Bay, Ontario Posts: 91	I was curious if my truck would be eligible, its a 95 Pickup (not Tacoma). I really wanna get some money out of Toyota for the rust problems I have to face, nothing too bad but I hate going under my truck and seeing all that rust.

05-27-2008, 06:50 PM	#44 (permalink)
sbvfd596 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CT/NY Posts: 5	just got my letter today, I'm going to get it inspected. Hopefully the suspension and body lift won't void this warranty. 99 tacoma

05-31-2008, 02:41 PM	#45 (permalink)
davis131 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: wild & wonderful wv Posts: 11	There's a salvge yard that's not far from my house that's a designated crush site and there's taco's all over the hill side,the sad part is that they can't sell one single part off of them,they're crushed as they are.To bad 4runners aren't covered,I just found a big rusted section on the frame (i posted it) __________________ 97 4runner 95 4runner ,91 extracab ,77 fj40