My truck is a good truck.
My truck never complained much and always took whatever kind of gas I happened across.
My truck only had minor aches and pains and always started when asked.
My truck is a good truck.
My truck is going to the scrap heap.
It appears that a defect that may affect over 800,000 Tacomas was built into the truck that sits in my driveway. The defect is incorrect rustrpoofing of the frame and you either have the defect or you don't, there is no in-between.
One of the men that I work with mentioned the problem to me. I decided that I would crawl under my truck to check out. I reached under and grabbed the frame to pull myself under and both my hands went through... not good. I took a good look and found that the frame is rsuted completely through on both the driver and passenger side.
Due to the difficulties and cost in replacing or repairing the frame Toyota has elected to purchase the trucks back for 1.5 times Kelly Blue Book ( high value ) almost regardless of the condition of the vehicle. My truck high books for $8200 so I should get close to $12,300 ( the details aren't worked out just yet. ) That is a good deal but I likes my truck. I likes it a lot. But I guess I will get over it.
So, if you have or know someone that owns a 1995-2000 Toyota Tacoma pickup, I would encourage you to tell them about the program ( it isn't a recall - exactly. It is a 'warranty extension' ). Have them do some research before going to the dealer so they will not be surprised at their options and what will be expected from them.
My poor truck.
