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89macrunner · 06-28-2008, 09:50 AM

I need to get mine checked out..

when I was home in PA there were atleast two dozen tacomas outside the dealership that had been bought back.

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89macrunner · 07-01-2008, 10:48 PM

I took my truck in to Power Toyota in Tempe, Az today. They had NO idea what the recall was and I had to explain the whole thing to them before they even tried to look it up in their computer. It took THREE hours for them to do the inspection.

Anyways, they found a rust hole the size of a half dollar in the frame as well as a little more than surface rust all over the frame. Anybody know if they will buy it back with this kind of damage?

I was told by the dealership that Toyota will be calling me in a few days to let me know what the deal is.

I test drove an '09 xB while i was there and I'm going to get one of those if the truck gets bought back.

nix4x4 · 07-01-2008, 11:02 PM

Some of these frames are in rough shape.

Just this week at work we had a 2WD Taco's frame snap in half
while it was on the lift.

SNAP IN HALF

Seriously get your teuck looked at SOON if this applies to you.

Makes me even more happy I have a fully boxed man's frame

lol

mt_goat · 07-02-2008, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 89macrunner

I took my truck in to Power Toyota in Tempe, Az today. They had NO idea what the recall was and I had to explain the whole thing to them before they even tried to look it up in their computer. It took THREE hours for them to do the inspection.

Anyways, they found a rust hole the size of a half dollar in the frame as well as a little more than surface rust all over the frame. Anybody know if they will buy it back with this kind of damage?

I was told by the dealership that Toyota will be calling me in a few days to let me know what the deal is.

I test drove an '09 xB while i was there and I'm going to get one of those if the truck gets bought back.

Yep, its good as gone, any hole in the frame means they will buy it. I'd start looking for a new vehicle.

mcs6130 · 07-03-2008, 12:09 PM

Just got my check from toyota!

$12180.00 for a standard cab 4wd with 182k miles! Not bad at all

ACH · 07-06-2008, 04:05 PM

Just going through the " HOLE " process. there is a write up that is about 34 pages that states they will buy it back for 1.5 times the suggested retail value. So I got my letter in the mail took the truck down and was informed they would buy it back. A bit dissapointed at first but since I paid 7200 for my 97 with 65,000 on it and now it has 107,000 on it and they are going to give me around 12,000 for it I cant complain. Looking into a new 08 or 07 tundra extra cab. Just waiting for toyota to get back to me with the offer.
The guy at the shop said they just crush 'em . They do go over the truck to see what is staying and what is going. Says they will pay ya for it all. I left the cap from an s 10 on it and the cd player fog lights and custom grill, tow packsge. Taking off the wheels and tries that I just paid 600.00 for but maybe I should have left them on. The dealer says that you wouldnt believe how many they crush with new tires.
I'll keep ya posted on the details of the offer

89macrunner · 07-09-2008, 01:35 PM

Power Toyota Tempe has given me a REALLY hard time about this.

I went in on a Tuesday at 3pm and had to explain the ENTIRE recall the the service department. They told me my truck would be finished at 6:00pm. Yes, three hours to find a rust hole in the frame. Anyways, the found a hole about the size of a half dollar in the frame. I didn't have my registration with me so they couldn't finish the paperwork at that time. At this point I asked about a loaner and they said no, I wasn't allowed to have a loaner even though Toyota specifies this in the recall documents. I called back an hour later with my registration info.

For the next two days I left voicemails with the assistant service manager, and service manager of the dealership. Nobody called me back, and none of them every answered their phone. It took untill thursday to talk to someone on the phone. I spoke to the service manager who told me he couldn't submit my paperwork till monday. I tried calling several times on monday and had the same issue as last week. After telling a girl at the desk I had a serious issue, she finally got the service manager on the phone. He said he submited my work to ISG. I have yet to hear anything back from them.

I called and filed a complaint with Corporate today to try and get this resolved. They need a day to research and make everything is going correctly with ISG, and to get me a loaner.

Overall I am really angry about how I've been treated. NEVER go to Power toyota tempe.

IF Toyota does buy back my truck, I am winning big on the numbers game. My truck's kbb value is $12,250. That means ill be getting a check for $18,000 + a cash rebate since im buying another toyota.

Ohio4R · 07-09-2008, 04:37 PM

Yeah the loaner are susposed to be free for 30 days or until you get your check. And if you buy a new toyota they will throw in $1000 or something of that nature.

89macrunner · 07-17-2008, 04:09 PM

Because of this whole recall thing im getting a check for more like $17,700. They first offered me about $17k even, but when they listed the options that were included they missed a good amount of them. I had to fix the dealership's errors (again) and get the price back up. That dealership makes me more angry everyday.

Toyota won't a arrange for a loaner because im 20 years old. The odd part is that I have a perfect driving record and I work as a valet driving vehicles that cost 10x as much as a camry.

Looks like im getting a 09 Scion xB in the next 2-3 weeks here...

beatenyota · 08-10-2008, 10:13 PM

In my state you have to be over 21 for a rental I think. Not sure. Sounds like they gave you a hell of a time, my dealership worked with me on this. It's not like they are loosing anything, Toyota reimburses them for everything, including the cost of the loaner car. When I brought my truck in, took em a little while to inspect it (maybe 45 minutes?). Then they told me another Toyota rep would have to look at it because they weren't sure... but they gave me a brand new doublecab taco to drive around... which I ended up keeping the full 30 days even though I got my check much sooner... and they really didn't care at all.

dudedude · 10-17-2008, 11:22 AM

I just got my 99 inspected and they said it only has surface rust.
I was gonna sell it anyways, so should I park it out back and spray it with
salt water all winter until it rusts through, or try any sell it on ebay?

Ohio4R · 10-22-2008, 02:17 PM

take it through some mud holes...where are you at in WNY?

dudedude · 10-22-2008, 08:22 PM

Im in buffalo, but I wheel in east otto and down towards Ellicottville.

Ohio4R · 10-31-2008, 08:24 PM

haha i have no idea where thats at im in east aurora

hunter37 · 11-25-2008, 12:29 PM

Aloha! i live in Hawaii. I have a 1998-V6-5Speed- ext.Cab. 2X4- Loaded with only 73K on it. I have Never Seen any Rust on my Frame or anyother place. I had it Rust Proofed when it was New with the Old Fashion Way of Drilling Holes and Shooting that Black Gooie Stuff All Over the truck, Including the Frame. God Bless Hunter37.

sbvfd596 · 11-27-2008, 09:44 PM

I got my 99 inspected in june, they said it was fine. However I didn't pick it up, my brother did it for me because I was working. Should I go back and challenge them on what constitutes as being okay? Also should I go to another dealership to see if they'll buy it back?

ianshoots · 12-05-2008, 03:02 PM

Just an update: my tacoma is being bought back, I'm getting just under eleven grand, not bad for a 97 with a almost quarter million miles on it. I will miss the hell out of that truck....

mt_goat · 12-23-2008, 12:48 PM

Here's the lastest info regarding 01-04 models:
http://www.ttora.com/forum/showpost....postcount=2041

scuba · 12-24-2008, 01:46 PM

I was going to post a link as well...Guess i still will...
You beat me to it MT. Goat...

http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.ph...;topicseen#new

skrassow · 12-25-2008, 03:59 PM

Man this is starting to make me nervous!

I havnt had a chance to get mine looked at yet (looks OK to me...but I didnt get all the way under it or knock on it yet). I dont want to have to get rid of my truck! I dont like the larger Tacomas and dont like anything else in this market segment! Seems foolish to buy another 95-00 or even an 01-04 if this one goes (dont wanna be in the same sinking boat twice!)

akula802 · 01-10-2009, 08:33 AM

I guess your satisfaction regarding this matter depends on the dealership. I had my '97 Tacoma checked out at my local dealership in Grand Forks, ND a few months ago, and they assured me that nothing was wrong, and that my frame was in great shape.

Fast forward to Thanksgiving. I brought her in to my home dealership in Burnsville, MN, and the first spot they checked, the little ball-peen hammer tap poked a hole in the frame. My guy had three other people he worked with do the same tap test in three other spots, and all three had the same results.

I was immediately given a '09 Corolla as a loaner, but I still had to borrow my sister's car because the loaner couldn't leave the state with me. A few weeks went by, I got a few phone calls from Toyota reps, and right before Christmas, I got a check for $9015.00. The funny part? I paid $9000 even for the truck five years ago.

So for Christmas, I bought myself a black '97 4Runner SR5 :-)

Except for the frame rust, my Tacoma was running strong. Five years, 130,000 miles, and no mechanical issues whatsoever.

I love Toyota :-)

yota master · 01-26-2009, 12:32 PM

i just rolled my truck 2 days ago before i got a chance to take it to a dealer, anyone think theyll still give me anything for it?

Ohio4R · 01-26-2009, 03:07 PM

dont report it to your insurance, cause they will report it as a salvage title and toyota wont accept it, just have someone tow it in

yota master · 01-26-2009, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ohio4R

dont report it to your insurance, cause they will report it as a salvage title and toyota wont accept it, just have someone tow it in

yea it wouldn't do anything anyway i have liability, hmm.. wonder what the people at the dealership will think if i drive up with my cab and bed half crushed and my windshield kicked out?

02_Limited · 01-26-2009, 04:19 PM

My dad had a 2000 Tacoma 4WD SR5 Extra Cab with the TRD package. He replaces his "company" truck every six years or so, so this recall thing came at a good time for him. He got a little over 18k for it when they bought it back a few months back. It had a little less than 50k, which is pretty low miles for a 2000. Put it all towards a 2008 Tacoma Extra Cab 4WD with the special TRD Off Road Package. And they gave him a prepaid maintenance package in lieu of the extra $1,000 from TMC for buying a new Toyota

07-01-2008, 10:48 PM	#52 (permalink)
89macrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 2,062	I took my truck in to Power Toyota in Tempe, Az today. They had NO idea what the recall was and I had to explain the whole thing to them before they even tried to look it up in their computer. It took THREE hours for them to do the inspection. Anyways, they found a rust hole the size of a half dollar in the frame as well as a little more than surface rust all over the frame. Anybody know if they will buy it back with this kind of damage? I was told by the dealership that Toyota will be calling me in a few days to let me know what the deal is. I test drove an '09 xB while i was there and I'm going to get one of those if the truck gets bought back. __________________ Daily Driver: 2007 Windsor "The Hour" Fixed Gear 250 miles Crouch Rocket 2005 Felt F80 1100mi (purchased new in Jan 2008) 2006 Mazda3 GT 2000 TRD Tacoma..Bought back and crushed 1988 4Runner SR5 V6 5 speed..sold

07-01-2008, 11:02 PM	#53 (permalink)
nix4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: I'm an Ohio boy! Posts: 1,212	Some of these frames are in rough shape. Just this week at work we had a 2WD Taco's frame snap in half while it was on the lift. SNAP IN HALF Seriously get your teuck looked at SOON if this applies to you. Makes me even more happy I have a fully boxed man's frame lol __________________ 1992 Xtra Cab 3.0/5-speed Work in progress..

07-03-2008, 12:09 PM	#55 (permalink)
mcs6130 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rusty Central Ohio Posts: 43	My 99 Tacoma RIP Just got my check from toyota! $12180.00 for a standard cab 4wd with 182k miles! Not bad at all

07-06-2008, 04:05 PM	#56 (permalink)
ACH Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PA Posts: 2	1997 rusty frame Just going through the " HOLE " process. there is a write up that is about 34 pages that states they will buy it back for 1.5 times the suggested retail value. So I got my letter in the mail took the truck down and was informed they would buy it back. A bit dissapointed at first but since I paid 7200 for my 97 with 65,000 on it and now it has 107,000 on it and they are going to give me around 12,000 for it I cant complain. Looking into a new 08 or 07 tundra extra cab. Just waiting for toyota to get back to me with the offer. The guy at the shop said they just crush 'em . They do go over the truck to see what is staying and what is going. Says they will pay ya for it all. I left the cap from an s 10 on it and the cd player fog lights and custom grill, tow packsge. Taking off the wheels and tries that I just paid 600.00 for but maybe I should have left them on. The dealer says that you wouldnt believe how many they crush with new tires. I'll keep ya posted on the details of the offer

07-09-2008, 01:35 PM	#57 (permalink)
89macrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 2,062	Power Toyota Tempe has given me a REALLY hard time about this. I went in on a Tuesday at 3pm and had to explain the ENTIRE recall the the service department. They told me my truck would be finished at 6:00pm. Yes, three hours to find a rust hole in the frame. Anyways, the found a hole about the size of a half dollar in the frame. I didn't have my registration with me so they couldn't finish the paperwork at that time. At this point I asked about a loaner and they said no, I wasn't allowed to have a loaner even though Toyota specifies this in the recall documents. I called back an hour later with my registration info. For the next two days I left voicemails with the assistant service manager, and service manager of the dealership. Nobody called me back, and none of them every answered their phone. It took untill thursday to talk to someone on the phone. I spoke to the service manager who told me he couldn't submit my paperwork till monday. I tried calling several times on monday and had the same issue as last week. After telling a girl at the desk I had a serious issue, she finally got the service manager on the phone. He said he submited my work to ISG. I have yet to hear anything back from them. I called and filed a complaint with Corporate today to try and get this resolved. They need a day to research and make everything is going correctly with ISG, and to get me a loaner. Overall I am really angry about how I've been treated. NEVER go to Power toyota tempe. IF Toyota does buy back my truck, I am winning big on the numbers game. My truck's kbb value is $12,250. That means ill be getting a check for $18,000 + a cash rebate since im buying another toyota. __________________ Daily Driver: 2007 Windsor "The Hour" Fixed Gear 250 miles Crouch Rocket 2005 Felt F80 1100mi (purchased new in Jan 2008) 2006 Mazda3 GT 2000 TRD Tacoma..Bought back and crushed 1988 4Runner SR5 V6 5 speed..sold

07-09-2008, 04:37 PM	#58 (permalink)
Ohio4R Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 213	Yeah the loaner are susposed to be free for 30 days or until you get your check. And if you buy a new toyota they will throw in $1000 or something of that nature. __________________ 2000 4Runner 4x4 Sr5 173K, 2x Procomp lights, 3" Toytec lift, Diff. drop, Gunmetal painted rims, 285/75/16 Dunlop Radial Mud Rovers, audio system, TomTom GPS, Summit Racing Muffler, Rear Cargo Storage/Sleeping Deck.

07-17-2008, 04:09 PM	#59 (permalink)
89macrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 2,062	Because of this whole recall thing im getting a check for more like $17,700. They first offered me about $17k even, but when they listed the options that were included they missed a good amount of them. I had to fix the dealership's errors (again) and get the price back up. That dealership makes me more angry everyday. Toyota won't a arrange for a loaner because im 20 years old. The odd part is that I have a perfect driving record and I work as a valet driving vehicles that cost 10x as much as a camry. Looks like im getting a 09 Scion xB in the next 2-3 weeks here... __________________ Daily Driver: 2007 Windsor "The Hour" Fixed Gear 250 miles Crouch Rocket 2005 Felt F80 1100mi (purchased new in Jan 2008) 2006 Mazda3 GT 2000 TRD Tacoma..Bought back and crushed 1988 4Runner SR5 V6 5 speed..sold Last edited by 89macrunner; 07-17-2008 at 04:11 PM.

08-10-2008, 10:13 PM	#60 (permalink)
beatenyota Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 103	In my state you have to be over 21 for a rental I think. Not sure. Sounds like they gave you a hell of a time, my dealership worked with me on this. It's not like they are loosing anything, Toyota reimburses them for everything, including the cost of the loaner car. When I brought my truck in, took em a little while to inspect it (maybe 45 minutes?). Then they told me another Toyota rep would have to look at it because they weren't sure... but they gave me a brand new doublecab taco to drive around... which I ended up keeping the full 30 days even though I got my check much sooner... and they really didn't care at all. __________________ 99 taco.. recalled 01 4Runner, wet okole fronts, husky liners throughout, alpine type S in front doors, headunit & 2 12" subs.... future: moderate lift w/ some tires?

10-17-2008, 11:22 AM	#61 (permalink)
dudedude Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: WNY Posts: 16	I just got my 99 inspected and they said it only has surface rust. I was gonna sell it anyways, so should I park it out back and spray it with salt water all winter until it rusts through, or try any sell it on ebay?

10-22-2008, 02:17 PM	#62 (permalink)
Ohio4R Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 213	take it through some mud holes...where are you at in WNY? __________________ 2000 4Runner 4x4 Sr5 173K, 2x Procomp lights, 3" Toytec lift, Diff. drop, Gunmetal painted rims, 285/75/16 Dunlop Radial Mud Rovers, audio system, TomTom GPS, Summit Racing Muffler, Rear Cargo Storage/Sleeping Deck.

10-22-2008, 08:22 PM	#63 (permalink)
dudedude Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: WNY Posts: 16	Im in buffalo, but I wheel in east otto and down towards Ellicottville.

10-31-2008, 08:24 PM	#64 (permalink)
Ohio4R Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 213	haha i have no idea where thats at im in east aurora __________________ 2000 4Runner 4x4 Sr5 173K, 2x Procomp lights, 3" Toytec lift, Diff. drop, Gunmetal painted rims, 285/75/16 Dunlop Radial Mud Rovers, audio system, TomTom GPS, Summit Racing Muffler, Rear Cargo Storage/Sleeping Deck.

11-25-2008, 12:29 PM	#65 (permalink)
hunter37 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1	Aloha! i live in Hawaii. I have a 1998-V6-5Speed- ext.Cab. 2X4- Loaded with only 73K on it. I have Never Seen any Rust on my Frame or anyother place. I had it Rust Proofed when it was New with the Old Fashion Way of Drilling Holes and Shooting that Black Gooie Stuff All Over the truck, Including the Frame. God Bless Hunter37.

11-27-2008, 09:44 PM	#66 (permalink)
sbvfd596 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CT/NY Posts: 6	I got my 99 inspected in june, they said it was fine. However I didn't pick it up, my brother did it for me because I was working. Should I go back and challenge them on what constitutes as being okay? Also should I go to another dealership to see if they'll buy it back?

12-05-2008, 03:02 PM	#67 (permalink)
ianshoots Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Way down in the hole... Posts: 774	Just an update: my tacoma is being bought back, I'm getting just under eleven grand, not bad for a 97 with a almost quarter million miles on it. I will miss the hell out of that truck.... __________________ BOUGHT BACK AND CRUSHED: 97 3.4L Tacoma; Borla cat-back, 4" Deckplate, Amsoil foam air filter. Black Raider high rise cap w/Yakima bars. ebay Nerf bars. ARB bullbar w/Lightforce 170's on it and a Warn XD9000 in it, scratches. Tundra Coils W/Anders Eng Spacer, OME's, Wheelers 5 leaf pack , Sonoran Steel Diff Drop and some '01 Celica seats! Missed...

12-23-2008, 12:48 PM	#68 (permalink)
mt_goat Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State Posts: 8,919	Here's the lastest info regarding 01-04 models: http://www.ttora.com/forum/showpost....postcount=2041 __________________ ~Dale~ 93 4X4 ext-cab, auto, SR5, 3.4 V6, supercharged, 2.1" pulley, URD fuel mods, Aquamist WI, IPT valve body mod, dual cases, 4" superlift front, Alcan springs rear, 33 BFG MT, ARB locked front & rear, 5.29 US Gears, RB 1" Body Lift, 1.5" ball joint spacers, manual hubs, TJM T-17, Warn m8000.

12-24-2008, 01:46 PM	#69 (permalink)
scuba Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Temecula, Or on the rocks Posts: 6,968	I was going to post a link as well...Guess i still will... You beat me to it MT. Goat... http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.ph...;topicseen#new __________________ Screw you guys I'm goin to TTORA Mods, please be mature and leave my sig alone, thanks. No, I will not be your friend.

12-25-2008, 03:59 PM	#70 (permalink)
skrassow Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 174	Man this is starting to make me nervous! I havnt had a chance to get mine looked at yet (looks OK to me...but I didnt get all the way under it or knock on it yet). I dont want to have to get rid of my truck! I dont like the larger Tacomas and dont like anything else in this market segment! Seems foolish to buy another 95-00 or even an 01-04 if this one goes (dont wanna be in the same sinking boat twice!)

01-10-2009, 08:33 AM	#71 (permalink)
akula802 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2	I guess your satisfaction regarding this matter depends on the dealership. I had my '97 Tacoma checked out at my local dealership in Grand Forks, ND a few months ago, and they assured me that nothing was wrong, and that my frame was in great shape. Fast forward to Thanksgiving. I brought her in to my home dealership in Burnsville, MN, and the first spot they checked, the little ball-peen hammer tap poked a hole in the frame. My guy had three other people he worked with do the same tap test in three other spots, and all three had the same results. I was immediately given a '09 Corolla as a loaner, but I still had to borrow my sister's car because the loaner couldn't leave the state with me. A few weeks went by, I got a few phone calls from Toyota reps, and right before Christmas, I got a check for $9015.00. The funny part? I paid $9000 even for the truck five years ago. So for Christmas, I bought myself a black '97 4Runner SR5 :-) Except for the frame rust, my Tacoma was running strong. Five years, 130,000 miles, and no mechanical issues whatsoever. I love Toyota :-)

01-26-2009, 12:32 PM	#72 (permalink)
yota master Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 23	i just rolled my truck 2 days ago before i got a chance to take it to a dealer, anyone think theyll still give me anything for it?

01-26-2009, 03:07 PM	#73 (permalink)
Ohio4R Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 213	dont report it to your insurance, cause they will report it as a salvage title and toyota wont accept it, just have someone tow it in __________________ 2000 4Runner 4x4 Sr5 173K, 2x Procomp lights, 3" Toytec lift, Diff. drop, Gunmetal painted rims, 285/75/16 Dunlop Radial Mud Rovers, audio system, TomTom GPS, Summit Racing Muffler, Rear Cargo Storage/Sleeping Deck.

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