All 95-00 Tacoma Drivers Read This! - Page 4

Ohio4R · 01-26-2009, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yota master

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?

I worked at a dealership over the summer, and someone brought one in that had really bad front end damage and we still took it in, i think the guy got like 13K for it.

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yota master · 01-27-2009, 07:25 AM

whaaat? well thats what im gonna do then, thanks for the info everybody!

Ohio4R · 01-27-2009, 10:50 PM

N problem thats what we are here for! Good luck with everything and hopefully they will take it.

StellaBlue · 02-02-2009, 08:20 AM

What happens if you buy a 95-00 Taco now? Say I run down south to grab one in good shape... can i bring it in to the stealership to get the extended warranty? or am I s.o.l. because i purchased it after the recall?

I have been wanting one of these generation Taco's for some time now, and I don't wanna screw myself thinking that the extended frame warranty applies to me when it really doesn't. I'm not looking to turn a big profit on one immediately... but if, in 5 years, there's holes all over the place from driving in the salt-laden VT hills, I wanna keep my @$$ covered.

lemme know what you guys think/know.
Thanks

Ohio4R · 02-02-2009, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StellaBlue

What happens if you buy a 95-00 Taco now? Say I run down south to grab one in good shape... can i bring it in to the stealership to get the extended warranty? or am I s.o.l. because i purchased it after the recall?

I have been wanting one of these generation Taco's for some time now, and I don't wanna screw myself thinking that the extended frame warranty applies to me when it really doesn't. I'm not looking to turn a big profit on one immediately... but if, in 5 years, there's holes all over the place from driving in the salt-laden VT hills, I wanna keep my @$$ covered.

lemme know what you guys think/know.
Thanks

If you do end up buying one look for a 2000 since the warranty lasts 15 years. Im not sure if toyota will take it. Or get a 01-04 since i heard those frames are starting to get looked at, but Toyota hasn't made a recall on those years, but probably soon will.

85excab · 03-25-2009, 11:07 PM

that sucks that all those 3rz's and elockers are going to waste

ironfists · 04-16-2009, 05:05 PM

How is the Value of your Trucks so good?

I went to Kelly Blue book and my 99 Taco TRD V6 manual with 90k miles is only worth 7.8k =/

Guy Smiley · 05-08-2009, 12:31 AM

Have a 95 Tacoma 3.4 SR5 with 420,000 kms, and it gets beat frequently and never washed and the frame is SOLID. Work in a bodyshop and there is absolutely no sign of corrosion within the frame or the body for that matter. Sounds like I should have bought one of the other ones!

Gavy · 05-08-2009, 05:43 AM

Does anyone know if there has been any talk of Toyota extended this to include earlier year trucks? I have a 94 and even though i believe the frame to be strong it has a high amount of surface rust. There was a guy who worked with me that had to buy a new vehicle because his wouldn't pass inspection because of frame rust and his was a 93. This was awhile ago but it still stands to reason that alot of the earlier ones might have the same problem.

black_taco · 06-17-2009, 06:50 PM

Well I received the news today. Toyota will be buying my black 1996 std cab 4x4 Taco back. It has 130,000mi and I am getting $7,500 for it. Time to take accessories off. Wheels, tires, cd player, speakers, MTX Thunderform Enclosure, reciever and toneau cover. Hopefully someone will want the stuff on Craigslist. I will keep everyone posted....

Vicfire · 09-25-2009, 11:10 AM

Well apparently my 96 Tacoma is the first one on Vancouver Island BC Canada to be bought back through the Toyota Tacoma frame corrosion program. I just found out today. I have no idea what I will get for it, I am wondering what will happen with all of my stuff on it like 10k of after market goodies. It is a total shame the truck has only 170,000km on it and I just had a compression test done the motor is as good as it was out of the factory. I love this truck and have not seen one like it around here, at least Toyota will provide me with some funds to go towards a new truck. Its funny I am even pissed off that I just filled her up with a premium tank of gas. A little piece of me died today......

Ohio4R · 09-25-2009, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicfire

Well apparently my 96 Tacoma is the first one on Vancouver Island BC Canada to be bought back through the Toyota Tacoma frame corrosion program. I just found out today. I have no idea what I will get for it, I am wondering what will happen with all of my stuff on it like 10k of after market goodies. It is a total shame the truck has only 170,000km on it and I just had a compression test done the motor is as good as it was out of the factory. I love this truck and have not seen one like it around here, at least Toyota will provide me with some funds to go towards a new truck. Its funny I am even pissed off that I just filled her up with a premium tank of gas. A little piece of me died today......

It should still be at the dealership so you might want to go up there and ask if you could take some of the stuff off it.

mt_goat · 09-26-2009, 12:26 AM

Yeah, most guys down here have been stripping them before they turn them over.

Vicfire · 09-28-2009, 06:43 PM

So far I have been getting the run around from Toyota as to what exactly I can take off of my Tacoma before it goes to the wrecker.
The dealership isn't letting me take my truck home (yet) for reasons that they can't explain. From my point of view, it is my truck and I should be able to take it home. I am stuck driving this corolla (nothing against family sedans) when I could be using up my full tank of gas and getting started on removing some parts. Does anyone know what Toyota will let you take out of the truck? Does the truck have to be able to drive? I have searched the vastness of the Internet and I have not had any luck.
Thanks

mt_goat · 09-29-2009, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicfire

Does the truck have to be able to drive?

Yes, thats what I've heard.

Here's more info than you could read in one day (83 pages so far):

http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95993

mt_goat · 09-29-2009, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicfire

The dealership isn't letting me take my truck home (yet) for reasons that they can't explain. From my point of view, it is my truck and I should be able to take it home.

The problem is the truck has been deemed unsafe to drive. But that doesn't mean you can't take the truck, it is after all your truck. What it means is they can't let you DRIVE it off. You can however TOW it away, at least a block or 2, then drive it at your own risk. At least that's how it is here.

Vicfire · 09-29-2009, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mt_goat

The problem is the truck has been deemed unsafe to drive. But that doesn't mean you can't take the truck, it is after all your truck. What it means is they can't let you DRIVE it off. You can however TOW it away, at least a block or 2, then drive it at your own risk. At least that's how it is here.

Hmmmmmm, thanks for the info, time to call in a favour......

Vicfire · 09-29-2009, 06:54 PM

I received my offer today from Toyota for the buyback of my 96 Tacoma.
The offer is $15,200cad I must say that I am pleasantly surprised with the amount. After reading the info that the dealers get regarding the inspection process I believe they take into account the after market add-ons and include that into the buyback assessment. Well now its time to go shopping.

01-27-2009, 07:25 AM	#77 (permalink)
yota master Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 23	whaaat? well thats what im gonna do then, thanks for the info everybody! __________________ 98 Tacoma Sr5 v6, 33x12.50x15 Cooper St's, 3" body, 2.5" Pro Comp leveling kit - Update - Rolled over - R.I.P. 1/24/09

01-27-2009, 10:50 PM	#78 (permalink)
Ohio4R Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 213	N problem thats what we are here for! Good luck with everything and hopefully they will take it. __________________ 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.

02-02-2009, 08:20 AM	#79 (permalink)
StellaBlue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: split between JH & VT Posts: 9	What happens if you buy a 95-00 Taco now? Say I run down south to grab one in good shape... can i bring it in to the stealership to get the extended warranty? or am I s.o.l. because i purchased it after the recall? I have been wanting one of these generation Taco's for some time now, and I don't wanna screw myself thinking that the extended frame warranty applies to me when it really doesn't. I'm not looking to turn a big profit on one immediately... but if, in 5 years, there's holes all over the place from driving in the salt-laden VT hills, I wanna keep my @$$ covered. lemme know what you guys think/know. Thanks __________________ '89 4-Runner 22-RE... My baby '90 Pickup 3.slow V6... My winter beater

03-25-2009, 11:07 PM	#81 (permalink)
85excab Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Grand Junction, Co Posts: 458	that sucks that all those 3rz's and elockers are going to waste __________________ i drive by brail. Rock Solid Motorsports http://www.rocksolidmotorsports.net/ http://www.lunatic4x4.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=45

05-08-2009, 05:43 AM	#84 (permalink)
Gavy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Roaring Spring, Pa Posts: 165	Does anyone know if there has been any talk of Toyota extended this to include earlier year trucks? I have a 94 and even though i believe the frame to be strong it has a high amount of surface rust. There was a guy who worked with me that had to buy a new vehicle because his wouldn't pass inspection because of frame rust and his was a 93. This was awhile ago but it still stands to reason that alot of the earlier ones might have the same problem. __________________ 2000 4Runner Limited Bone Stock (For Now!)

04-16-2009, 05:05 PM	#82 (permalink)
ironfists Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1	How is the Value of your Trucks so good? I went to Kelly Blue book and my 99 Taco TRD V6 manual with 90k miles is only worth 7.8k =/

05-08-2009, 12:31 AM	#83 (permalink)
Guy Smiley Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 7	Have a 95 Tacoma 3.4 SR5 with 420,000 kms, and it gets beat frequently and never washed and the frame is SOLID. Work in a bodyshop and there is absolutely no sign of corrosion within the frame or the body for that matter. Sounds like I should have bought one of the other ones!

06-17-2009, 06:50 PM	#85 (permalink)
black_taco Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 44	Well I received the news today. Toyota will be buying my black 1996 std cab 4x4 Taco back. It has 130,000mi and I am getting $7,500 for it. Time to take accessories off. Wheels, tires, cd player, speakers, MTX Thunderform Enclosure, reciever and toneau cover. Hopefully someone will want the stuff on Craigslist. I will keep everyone posted....

09-25-2009, 11:10 AM	#86 (permalink)
Vicfire Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Victoria Posts: 20	Bye Bye Taco Well apparently my 96 Tacoma is the first one on Vancouver Island BC Canada to be bought back through the Toyota Tacoma frame corrosion program. I just found out today. I have no idea what I will get for it, I am wondering what will happen with all of my stuff on it like 10k of after market goodies. It is a total shame the truck has only 170,000km on it and I just had a compression test done the motor is as good as it was out of the factory. I love this truck and have not seen one like it around here, at least Toyota will provide me with some funds to go towards a new truck. Its funny I am even pissed off that I just filled her up with a premium tank of gas. A little piece of me died today...... __________________ No one ever called the Fire Department for doing something smart.... Last edited by Vicfire; 09-25-2009 at 11:25 AM.

09-26-2009, 12:26 AM	#88 (permalink)
mt_goat Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State Posts: 8,916	Yeah, most guys down here have been stripping them before they turn them over. __________________ ~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.

09-28-2009, 06:43 PM	#89 (permalink)
Vicfire Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Victoria Posts: 20	What can I take off??? So far I have been getting the run around from Toyota as to what exactly I can take off of my Tacoma before it goes to the wrecker. The dealership isn't letting me take my truck home (yet) for reasons that they can't explain. From my point of view, it is my truck and I should be able to take it home. I am stuck driving this corolla (nothing against family sedans) when I could be using up my full tank of gas and getting started on removing some parts. Does anyone know what Toyota will let you take out of the truck? Does the truck have to be able to drive? I have searched the vastness of the Internet and I have not had any luck. Thanks __________________ No one ever called the Fire Department for doing something smart....

09-29-2009, 06:54 PM	#93 (permalink)
Vicfire Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Victoria Posts: 20	pleasantly surprised I received my offer today from Toyota for the buyback of my 96 Tacoma. The offer is $15,200cad I must say that I am pleasantly surprised with the amount. After reading the info that the dealers get regarding the inspection process I believe they take into account the after market add-ons and include that into the buyback assessment. Well now its time to go shopping. __________________ No one ever called the Fire Department for doing something smart....

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