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I found a 04 Tacoma for $13,900 with only 65,000 miles. Does that sound like a good deal?

Posted on 7/24/24 at 6:47 am
Posted by Rex Feral
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Posted on 7/24/24 at 6:47 am
I know little to nothing about truck values. I'm in the market for a used Tacoma to use around town and for my son to drive. I've found a 04 Tacoma for $13,900 with only 65,000 miles. Does that sound like a good deal?

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Posted by CaptainsWafer
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Posted on 7/24/24 at 6:49 am to
That would be a lot for any 2004, but with only 65k miles that may be right on the money if it’s a TRD 4x4 or a double cab.
This post was edited on 7/24/24 at 6:50 am
Posted by mahdragonz
Member since Jun 2013
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Posted on 7/24/24 at 6:49 am to
It's a 20 year old vehicle.

Choose wisely.

Me, I'd look for something newer for my offspring, but that's me.
Posted by Gifman
Member since Jan 2021
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Posted on 7/24/24 at 6:49 am to
How big is the cab? Is it 4wd? If it's both, then it's a really good deal. The tacomas made in that era go for 500k miles
Posted by Rex Feral
Member since Jan 2014
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Posted on 7/24/24 at 6:51 am to
It's only 2WD with a regular cab. The cab appeals to me so my son won't have other people in the car distracting him.

$13k does seem like a lot for a car, but 65,000 miles on a use Tacoma is hard to beat.
Posted by lnomm34
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Posted on 7/24/24 at 6:56 am to
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Posted by Bear88
Member since Oct 2014
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Posted on 7/24/24 at 6:58 am to
Got a 2010 TRD ( not 4x4) with 180k miles on it. Runs like a top. Will drive it til it quits , hopefully in a long time
Posted by Enadious
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Posted on 7/24/24 at 6:58 am to
You need to ensure that the 65K odometer hasn't been jacked with. Are there any service records? Look at the wear on the brake pedal that might indicate it's been on the road a lot farther than 65K
Posted by AwesomeSauce
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Posted on 7/24/24 at 6:59 am to
Is it Auto/Manual and 4cyl or V6?

Also is it a prerunner or the standard 2wd ride height?

The below is a good way to at least get the ballpark price on a used vehicle.
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Posted by thegreatboudini
Member since Oct 2008
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Posted on 7/24/24 at 7:00 am to
quote:

The cab appeals to me so my son won't have other people in the car distracting him.


Because Todd in the passenger seat and KenLeigh riding bitch won't be a distraction.
Posted by Rex Feral
Member since Jan 2014
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Posted on 7/24/24 at 7:00 am to
Manual and 4cyl
Posted by AwesomeSauce
Das Boot
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Posted on 7/24/24 at 7:01 am to
Prerunner or standard 2wd height?
Posted by Salmon
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Member since Feb 2008
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Posted on 7/24/24 at 7:01 am to
quote:

Does that sound like a good deal?


as someone that owns an 09 with 110k miles, that sounds like a great deal to me

FWIW, in the last 3 months, I've now been offered $18k and $20k for my truck by strangers

if someone offers me $25k, I guess I'm walking home
This post was edited on 7/24/24 at 7:03 am
Posted by Gifman
Member since Jan 2021
14989 posts
Posted on 7/24/24 at 7:02 am to
quote:

only 2WD with a regular cab.


It’s an ok deal but if you’re set on the truck, I would try to negotiate lower. Check out the Kelley Blue Book value and see what it says too.
Posted by Beef Tips
Member since Jan 2013
2877 posts
Posted on 7/24/24 at 7:02 am to
older tacomas in good shape command a premium. you cant really go by book value.

same with jeeps, fj cruisers, etc

Posted by Rex Feral
Member since Jan 2014
14749 posts
Posted on 7/24/24 at 7:05 am to
quote:

standard 2wd height
Posted by YouKnowImRight
Member since Oct 2023
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Posted on 7/24/24 at 7:05 am to
quote:

older tacomas in good shape command a premium. you cant really go by book value.


What's the consensus on the new Tacomas? Are they going to be as reliable as the old ones?
Posted by AwesomeSauce
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Member since May 2015
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Posted on 7/24/24 at 7:05 am to
quote:

older tacomas in good shape command a premium. you cant really go by book value.
They do, but for the 1st and second gen Tacomas that will be the 4WD with a TRD package. Some prerunners sell well under the right condition, but a 2WD does not command anywhere near the same as a 4WD on any of the models you listed.
Posted by Rex Feral
Member since Jan 2014
14749 posts
Posted on 7/24/24 at 7:06 am to
quote:

older tacomas in good shape command a premium. you cant really go by book value.



Yeah, the MSRP is $1000 less than the current asking price.
Posted by Nado Jenkins83
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Member since Nov 2012
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Posted on 7/24/24 at 7:06 am to
If you want a pre 90s small toyota truck in good shape they are around 25k now.
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