Well being a cheap guy that intends to use a truck and not baby it i'm having second thoughts on the 25k plus stickers. I looking for a 4x4 extended cab v6 with a stick (nissans and toyotas).
I have found 03-04 Tacomas with any where from 22k miles to 75k miles for about $12,500 to $17,500.
I have also found a few 06-08 Nissans with 20-40k miles for $17-19k.
Financially speaking i like the idea of a cheaper truck like the Taco with 73k for $12k. or even $16k for a 04 with 22k miles over the Nissan for $20k.
What are your thoughts on the age and milages regarding the trucks reliability and cost of ownership? I intend to drive all my vehicles to failure. But i hate to see a new truck (with payments) get scratched up on the trail.
I'm aware of the possible frame rot issue on the Tacos is there any other things i should be worried about?
It's not easy being cheap, thanks for the help,
Greg
I have found 03-04 Tacomas with any where from 22k miles to 75k miles for about $12,500 to $17,500.
I have also found a few 06-08 Nissans with 20-40k miles for $17-19k.
Financially speaking i like the idea of a cheaper truck like the Taco with 73k for $12k. or even $16k for a 04 with 22k miles over the Nissan for $20k.
What are your thoughts on the age and milages regarding the trucks reliability and cost of ownership? I intend to drive all my vehicles to failure. But i hate to see a new truck (with payments) get scratched up on the trail.
I'm aware of the possible frame rot issue on the Tacos is there any other things i should be worried about?
It's not easy being cheap, thanks for the help,
Greg