WTB: '01-'04 Tacoma

[WhereTheHellIsJames?]

I've scoured all of Craigslist west of the Rockies, but I'm still having a hard time finding a replacement truck for my retired Tacoma.

I'm looking for an '01-'04 4x4 Tacoma double-cab or Xtra-cab, preferably with the TRD package (or truck equipped with aftermarket locker) and an automatic transmission. The color is not critical (but I do like white), mods aren't critical, location isn't too critical (I'll fly-n-drive to: WA, OR, ID, NV, UT, and AZ for the right truck), but the overall condition needs to be good. Budget limit in the $12k- range. If you're thinking of selling soon, perhaps now's a good time? Feel free to PM if you have or know of something that might fit.

Thanks!

 

[a.mus.ed]

Good luck James - I was in the same search not too long ago and the 4x4 DC are difficult to come by.

 

[RusM]

01 DC TRD 116k $13k in Boise. sale-tvvqj-1449069405@craigslist.org

http://www.searchtempest.com/result...toyota+4x4+trd&keytype=all&search_string_neg=

 

[WhereTheHellIsJames?]

01 DC TRD 116k $13k in Boise.

I saw that one, and aside from that 3" body-lift, it looks pretty good. However, the sellers asking price is too high- I've looked at a lot of trucks online over the last few weeks, and I've seen, newer trucks in comparable condition to that one for a couple thousand less. Thanks for giving me the heads up though!

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ctd/1461360310.html

Here's a truck I looked at several weeks ago and passed on. It was a one owner New Mexico truck that a small time local dealer took on trade. The previous owner was a pilot with crazy detailed maint. records. There is a small amount of damage at the passenger side door, but nothing scary. The truck has spent a lot of time on dirt roads when I looked close at the interior details (like under the jump seat storage bays, rubber molding, vents, etc).

This is probably a $5500 truck due to milage and condition, dealer ask is $10.9. I passed due to milage, manual tranny, and lack of rear diff lock. It does illustrate the wiggle room you might have on prices though. Someone will buy this truck for $8K and be very happy I imagine.

I saw that too, and I was also turned off by the 5 speed and lack of diff lock. It's always good to buy a car off of a pilot though, because as you pointed out, they take great notes. Congrats on scoring your new rig! If you see anything else that looks juicy, please feel free to post... thanks!

 

[MDH33]

Just FYI, the truck won't need to be a TRD to have the diff locker. I picked up a basic 2004 SR5 double cab with a "tow package" that is non TRD and has a diff locker. I'll be replacing the stock suspension with Old Man Emu, so the TRD stuff wasn't worth the extra $ anyway.

 

[DaveM]

Good luck James - I was in the same search not too long ago and the 4x4 DC are difficult to come by.

Ditto that. It took me way longer than I thought to track down my 2003 DC 4x4. I had to give up the TRD, but it was good deal. From what I can tell, if you have the time and money to do the aftermarket locker conversion it can be cheaper than paying extra for the TRD package. The bonus is that the stock rear diff is (so Ive read) stronger than the TRD one.

 

[sami]

I didn't read them.. Just posting them for ya..

These are all in Utah except for the last one

2003 $12,000 158k miles white
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=1720242

2004 $10,900 190k miles light brown
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=1709113

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=1759988

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=1754947

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=1632616

$7,200 2002
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=1749278

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=1747947

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=1746297

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=1743543

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=1743077

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=1737313

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=1732495

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=1728463

$13k Idaho
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=1748549

 

[WhereTheHellIsJames?]

Thanks for all the help folks... the search continues.

 

[wagsww3]

I have an 03 DC for 13k.

I bought this new in 03 and built it with the intension of swapping to a solid axle. My plans have changed slightly. Give me a call and I'll fill you in on the truck if you are interested. 919-753-8131 or walterww3@yahoo.com . I have 35 pics I can send you. Thanks man.

Walt

 

[WhereTheHellIsJames?]

I bought this new in 03 and built it with the intension of swapping to a solid axle. My plans have changed slightly. Give me a call and I'll fill you in on the truck if you are interested. 919-753-8131 or walterww3@yahoo.com . I have 35 pics I can send you. Thanks man.

Walt

Hey Walt- Looks great, but it's a bit more than what I've budgeted. Looks awesome though!

 

[RusM]

http://tacomaterritory.com/forum/showthread.php?t=145064

 

[wagsww3]

Thanks man. I hope you are able to get into a good rig. That white one looks like what you are looking for. That thing is nice. If this deal falls through with OEX, I will post my truck on here for sale. I just have to figure out how to post those pics I sent you. If you hear of anyone else looking for something like that please feel free to forward those pics or give me a shout. Good luck on the search.

Walt

 

[WhereTheHellIsJames?]

http://tacomaterritory.com/forum/showthread.php?t=145064

I replied to his post last night, but I wish I would have seen that an hour before I did. The owner got back to me and said he had just spoken to someone ten minutes before, and that the current state of the rig is "sale pending" but will know for sure on Monday afternoon. As it stands, I'm assuming that the sale will go through to the other guy. Really too bad, as that is pretty much exactly what I'm looking for- locked, armored & trail ready for $10k... that's a good deal.

 

[wagsww3]

I HATE it when that happens! If I see something I'll send it to ya. Later

 

[BajaXplorer]

Not ready to sell yet, but soon. I bought a new Power Wagon and plan to sell my '02 Tacoma D/C after I do some detailing and replace worn Bilstein shocks in the coilovers. It is under Readers Rides in Fireside Chat, post #92. I marked all the mods that will not go with the truck with double asterisks. I'm thinking about 12k for it. Will be far more descriptive when the time comes. It has 154k miles on it, btw.
BX