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2009 tacoma with 25,000 miles for $23,500 a good deal?

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KravtZ
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Been looking at a slightly used tacoma for when I move west. Obviously want to keep the miles down. Is there any advantage buying one in a newer year? Seems like most of the tacoma's going aorund my area are 2009-2012 with 25-32000 miles on it for right about 24000. Getting really close to pulling the trigger.

Trying to get one that isn't the complete base model I want to chrome bumpers and upgraded wheels.

Is this a good deal for a double cab with 4x4? Any other suggestions where people look for used cars besides auto trader, cars.com, etc.?
Apr 26 2016 1:42PM
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ascent_studios
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I don't know a ton about cars but 25,000 for $23,000 is a good deal I'd say

But again, I'm 16 and I don't know much so...
Apr 26 2016 1:49PM
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NewEscuelers
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That seems a bit pricey to me. A truck like that in excellent condition with no extra features will go for about 17k at the most.
Apr 26 2016 1:54PM
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shotvet
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Not sure if this helps, but I got a 2015 tacoma with 19k for about $29,000. Honestly I would say what you're looking at is pretty close, maybe just a tad high but they do hold their value remarkably well
Apr 26 2016 2:06PM
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gapersarefriends
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That's a killer deal
Apr 26 2016 2:07PM
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erikK
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Lol tacomas are hilariously expensive, you can get a good Cummins for that.
Still want one though
Apr 26 2016 2:17PM
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onenerdykid
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KravtZBeen looking at a slightly used tacoma for when I move west. Obviously want to keep the miles down. Is there any advantage buying one in a newer year? Seems like most of the tacoma's going aorund my area are 2009-2012 with 25-32000 miles on it for right about 24000. Getting really close to pulling the trigger.


In 2007, I bought a 2004 Tacoma with 50,000m for about $21k. It's definitely the object that I miss the most now that I live in Europe. If the one you are eyeing is in good condition, I would pull the trigger. You'll dig it for sure.
Apr 26 2016 2:18PM
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KravtZ
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onenerdykidIn 2007, I bought a 2004 Tacoma with 50,000m for about $21k. It's definitely the object that I miss the most now that I live in Europe. If the one you are eyeing is in good condition, I would pull the trigger. You'll dig it for sure.


Good to know. Reliability is a big draw for me to the tacoma. I also have zero reason to have a full size truck and don't want a diesel since I have no idea how those engines work.

I HATE the look of the new colorado and the frontier is so far behind the tacoma. Was looking at a couple SUV's also thought about an Xterra with similar mileage and pretty new like 2013 or so but just seems like a horrendous driver besides for off road use
Apr 26 2016 2:22PM
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Chubz.
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erikKLol tacomas are hilariously expensive, you can get a good Cummins for that.
Still want one though


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Apr 26 2016 2:26PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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Obviously test drive it first, but check to see if the frame looks good.

If it does, hell ya, do it. I've seen 2nd Gens with under 15k miles selling for $28,000 around me. New was $35,000 all said and done for me.
Apr 26 2016 2:34PM
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Shoey-Ski
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If it wasn't in any accidents or anything I'd say it's a good deal
Apr 26 2016 3:15PM
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erikK
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KravtZGood to know. Reliability is a big draw for me to the tacoma. I also have zero reason to have a full size truck and don't want a diesel since I have no idea how those engines work.

I HATE the look of the new colorado and the frontier is so far behind the tacoma. Was looking at a couple SUV's also thought about an Xterra with similar mileage and pretty new like 2013 or so but just seems like a horrendous driver besides for off road use


Fair enough. I definitely understand the draw to Tacomas, just hard to justify paying for one.
Colorado's are shit. I really hope Ford brings the Ranger back with a 4 door version to compete with the Tacoma. My FX4 Lvl 2 has been unreal for me, so much fun.
Apr 26 2016 3:17PM
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KravtZ
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erikKFair enough. I definitely understand the draw to Tacomas, just hard to justify paying for one.
Colorado's are shit. I really hope Ford brings the Ranger back with a 4 door version to compete with the Tacoma. My FX4 Lvl 2 has been unreal for me, so much fun.


Hesitant to pull the trigger just cause i know im paying a lot for the name as well as the perceived reliability.

Could get basically a brand new Xterra for the same price. Except giving up the convenience of the bed. Got the sales guy on hold today so I can let this one slide im sure more will pop on the market the next 3-4 months till I move.

Was checking out some F150 with the eco boost engine as well same year / slightly newer with a little bit better mileage on them but supposedly the eco boost gets horrible mpg's
Apr 26 2016 3:50PM
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dyer
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Buy Minggs car
Apr 26 2016 5:27PM
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Casey
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The base model Tacoma is quite a downgrade from the doublecab or extended cab TRD sport or off road. Hard to really say if that's a good deal without knowing the specifics, but the mileage is good. Why'd it get driven so little in 7 years?
Apr 26 2016 5:35PM
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Casey
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CaseyThe base model Tacoma is quite a downgrade from the doublecab or extended cab TRD sport or off road. Hard to really say if that's a good deal without knowing the specifics, but the mileage is good. Why'd it get driven so little in 7 years?


Oh I didnt read carefully enough. Yeah I mean they really didnt change much in them until this last year when the body style changed and they put a different engine in.
Apr 26 2016 5:38PM
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erikK
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Off topic, but can you get the double cab long box with a manual transmission in the states? Can't in Canada and it's bullshit. Makes no sense whatsoever
Apr 26 2016 6:08PM
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Casey
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erikKOff topic, but can you get the double cab long box with a manual transmission in the states? Can't in Canada and it's bullshit. Makes no sense whatsoever


No. You can get a trd sport that is double cab long bed but its auto, or get a trd offroad double cab short bed manual. Kinda lame
Apr 26 2016 6:54PM
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SkiBum.
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Lol

Get a real American truck. Not jap truck garbage.
Apr 26 2016 7:14PM
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spliff.Life
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Lol at anyone and everyone that say's you can get a car or truck equivalent to a toyota for way less. Like yeah you could buy a ford or a chevy and have it break down a lot, pay more for gas, and knowing in your heart you settled for a walmart-standard vehicle. Americans shop at walmart.
Apr 26 2016 7:24PM
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McNoche
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Fuck me. Bend over dude, that's w
Apr 26 2016 8:33PM
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SkiBum.
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spliff.LifeLol at anyone and everyone that say's you can get a car or truck equivalent to a toyota for way less. Like yeah you could buy a ford or a chevy and have it break down a lot, pay more for gas, and knowing in your heart you settled for a walmart-standard vehicle. Americans shop at walmart.


Or you can buy a shitty, 1 model, no power, no upgrade, tundra. It can maybe pull itself out of a ditch.

Once they get the diesel version here, maybe.

In mean time, dodge and Chevy will shit all over Toyota in all real truck catagories.
Apr 26 2016 9:20PM
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250r
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do you need a truck that big?

if not look at the first generation tacomas. not as powerful but smaller and lighter. you can fit a sled in the back of most of them. the 3.4 v6 in it is insanely reliable. same goes for the 4cyl option but its pretty gutless. they are getting a bit older now, so it can take some searching to find a good one. i'm currently with out a vehicle but when i do get one it will be a first gen.
Apr 26 2016 10:43PM
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spliff.Life
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SkiBum.real truck catagories.


hahahaha yess you just made my day :)
Apr 26 2016 10:50PM
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Casey
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SkiBum.Or you can buy a shitty, 1 model, no power, no upgrade, tundra. It can maybe pull itself out of a ditch.

Once they get the diesel version here, maybe.

In mean time, dodge and Chevy will shit all over Toyota in all real truck catagories.



My work truck is a diesel f350, and yeah grew you can probly tow a trackho with it, but it also gets like 8mpg around town, is like 40 feet long and fits in no parking spots, and is like twice as much money as a Tacoma. They aren't meant to be competitors.
Apr 26 2016 11:52PM
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snowfinder
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tacoma is a good truck for anyone that is 5'8'' or shorter, i had one for like a month couldnt stand how small it was.
Apr 26 2016 11:57PM
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no_steeze
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250rdo you need a truck that big?

if not look at the first generation tacomas. not as powerful but smaller and lighter. you can fit a sled in the back of most of them. the 3.4 v6 in it is insanely reliable. same goes for the 4cyl option but its pretty gutless. they are getting a bit older now, so it can take some searching to find a good one. i'm currently with out a vehicle but when i do get one it will be a first gen.


I always browse around for those since I like the smaller profile. Definitely hard to find them without like 200k miles and a rotted frame but there're a few gems out there
Apr 27 2016 12:44AM
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KravtZ
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Ended up passing on the deal. Considering spending a little bit more now and getting a 2013-2015 model with less mileage on it.

But for me def gunna end up with a tacoma and a long bed if I can find one.
Apr 27 2016 8:28AM
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danbrown
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whatever you do dont get the short bed
Apr 27 2016 8:44AM
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KravtZ
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danbrownwhatever you do dont get the short bed


Nah short bed seems so useless if your going to get a truck.
Apr 27 2016 8:49AM
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uturn
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Honestly, I wouldn't even think twice about buying a toyota pickup with 200,000 on it they run forever.
Look on craigslist for other deals
My neighbor paid over 25k for his 2011 tacoma with the same specs
Apr 27 2016 9:33AM
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rudolph
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So i have a 2009 tacoma, i have put 170K, since i got it. The first thing you need to check is the frame and left springs. They recalled a lot of there trucks because of rust and the breaking down of there really cheap steel (if it needs replaced, don't get it because they will make you cover most the cost yourself and you won't have a truck for a few months). Other than that be prepared to pay a pretty high price because they hold there value very well, which will benefit you in the long run.
Apr 27 2016 10:01AM
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Swaggy_P
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Buy a 4runner instead. Unless you really need the truck bed.
Apr 27 2016 12:00PM
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uturn
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250rdo you need a truck that big?

if not look at the first generation tacomas. not as powerful but smaller and lighter. you can fit a sled in the back of most of them. the 3.4 v6 in it is insanely reliable. same goes for the 4cyl option but its pretty gutless. they are getting a bit older now, so it can take some searching to find a good one. i'm currently with out a vehicle but when i do get one it will be a first gen.


Agreed
Apr 27 2016 1:14PM
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DBack1321
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KravtZGood to know. Reliability is a big draw for me to the tacoma. I also have zero reason to have a full size truck and don't want a diesel since I have no idea how those engines work.

I HATE the look of the new colorado and the frontier is so far behind the tacoma. Was looking at a couple SUV's also thought about an Xterra with similar mileage and pretty new like 2013 or so but just seems like a horrendous driver besides for off road use


Is the tacoma a v6? If yes, they get around the same MPG as a full-size truck and don't have a normal size bed that you can actually fit stuff into. I was looking at them for a while until I realized they get the same fuel milage as my F150 5.4.

Diesel engines are actually simpler than gasoline and if you want to figure it out, google it haha. When you start adding in turbos and emissions systems they get a little more complicated.
Apr 27 2016 3:23PM
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DBack1321
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KravtZWas checking out some F150 with the eco boost engine as well same year / slightly newer with a little bit better mileage on them but supposedly the eco boost gets horrible mpg's


Yes the 5.0 actually gets better mileage and has less shit to fail if you plan on driving it into the ground (i.e. not twin turboed and all the crap that comes along with it).
Apr 27 2016 3:26PM
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KravtZ
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DBack1321Is the tacoma a v6? If yes, they get around the same MPG as a full-size truck and don't have a normal size bed that you can actually fit stuff into. I was looking at them for a while until I realized they get the same fuel milage as my F150 5.4.

Diesel engines are actually simpler than gasoline and if you want to figure it out, google it haha. When you start adding in turbos and emissions systems they get a little more complicated.


DBack1321Yes the 5.0 actually gets better mileage and has less shit to fail if you plan on driving it into the ground (i.e. not twin turboed and all the crap that comes along with it).


Whats the deal with the ecoboost engines? Any good? Have driven an expedition with one and was pretty surprised how peppy that thing was. Also got 16.5 mpg's drving around town which was pretty solid prob could get 18 or so on the highway
Apr 27 2016 3:34PM
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.Hugo.
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KravtZWhats the deal with the ecoboost engines? Any good? Have driven an expedition with one and was pretty surprised how peppy that thing was. Also got 16.5 mpg's drving around town which was pretty solid prob could get 18 or so on the highway


My dad has an explorer with the ecoboost and that thing is fun to drive. Surprisingly fast
Apr 27 2016 3:37PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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DBack1321Is the tacoma a v6? If yes, they get around the same MPG as a full-size truck and don't have a normal size bed that you can actually fit stuff into. I was looking at them for a while until I realized they get the same fuel milage as my F150 5.4.

Diesel engines are actually simpler than gasoline and if you want to figure it out, google it haha. When you start adding in turbos and emissions systems they get a little more complicated.


Most Taco's are v6s, some are 4-cyls. 4-cyls are much cheaper than v6s, but obviously lack any sort of power and IMO, should be the last vehicle you look at for mountainous regions.

IMO, Kravtz, since you're looking for a double cab long bed Tacoma, look at full sized trucks as well. They are almost identical in size, have more powerful engines, nicer interiors (for cheaper), and get almost identical MPGs. Sure, they may not hold the value for as long as a Tacoma, but they're still good vehicles and frankly much more "luxurious" in comparison.

For me, the whole reason I got a Tacoma was that I wanted a truck bed, but did not need the long bed or a full sized truck for the suburbs of MA and the occasional Boston trip.
Apr 27 2016 3:40PM
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DBack1321
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KravtZWhats the deal with the ecoboost engines? Any good? Have driven an expedition with one and was pretty surprised how peppy that thing was. Also got 16.5 mpg's drving around town which was pretty solid prob could get 18 or so on the highway


From what I heard, the ecoboost will defiantly get up and go, but gets 1-2 mpg less than the 5.0. Ford says it gets like 26 mpg highway haha yea right. I think most of the issues with it were in the earlier models before they ironed out the kinks. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a knew one, but if I had the choice, I would get the 5.0. Less shit to fail means less time and money I have to spend trying to fix it.

I don't know your budget and you said you don't want a diesel, but look at the Ram 1500 ecodiesel. I want one haha.
Apr 27 2016 3:46PM
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pat_in_the_hat
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they get about the same gas mileage as a normal sized truck. I was looking at them too. But then I realized that your getting a much smaller truck with no added benefits for about 5-7k higher price tag. I ended up getting a silverado 1500.
Apr 27 2016 5:32PM
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AT-AT
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I just KBB'd it, as close as I could with the info given.

http://www.kbb.com/toyota/tacoma-double-cab/2009/pickup-4d-6-ft/?vehicleid=227160&intent=trade-in-sell&mileage=25000&options=2303685|true|2303641|true|2303648|true|2303694|true|6347880|true&condition=very-good&pricetype=private-party

Around $26,000 is what it says.
Apr 27 2016 5:36PM
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