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1998 Tacoma with 16k miles. What's it worth??

Discussion in 'Other Toyota Vehicles' started by PJR202, Jul 21, 2021.

  1. Jul 21, 2021 at 9:58 AM
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    PJR202

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  2. Jul 21, 2021 at 10:00 AM
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    its not worth what they are asking
     
  3. Jul 21, 2021 at 10:08 AM
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    C.I.

    C.I. Surf, off road, sleep, repeat

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    :eek: holy spherical apendages. thats a lot of money for it, no matter how good the condition, 1st gen tacos are desireable but IMHO it should not be worth over $25K.
     
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  4. Jul 21, 2021 at 10:16 AM
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    It’s worth whatever someone will pay. Looks super clean, would not surprise me if they get $40-45k. Technically it’s a classic at this point.
     
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  5. Jul 22, 2021 at 2:07 PM
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    It's crazy. You can get any level of Tacoma brand new for less than that, and it'll be a superior vehicle from bumper to bumper.
    I guess it can fall under the definition of antique in a couple years, but I can't picture something like that ever being desirable from a collector's standpoint. Personally, if buying it for any reason, I can't imagine paying any more than 15. I don't care how unused it is. 23 years old is 23 years old.
     
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  6. Jul 22, 2021 at 2:08 PM
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    …that’s insane
     
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  7. Jul 22, 2021 at 3:22 PM
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    I am also going with INSANE!
     
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    I’ll rather get thisA7EAA2A3-E773-4384-B096-8BEC7F7DA8A8.jpg
     
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    Definitely werf it
     
  13. Jul 22, 2021 at 5:27 PM
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    fundra_goes_west I’m just a guy with a girl

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    You can import a 25 yr old Hilux for $25k.
     
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    That place is really bad with their decimal point placement.
     
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    12K 14D09F1A-3D7C-41CD-A0C5-6CF4090EE26F.jpg one town over from me but 115K miles.
     
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  17. Jul 23, 2021 at 9:49 AM
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    if it never got a top end engine service then it is absolutely worth it. 115K miles is about 1/3rd of that engine's life... provided it was mantained correctly :p
     
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    are they turning it into classic
     
  19. Jul 23, 2021 at 10:27 AM
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    I know nothing about Tacoma’s,don’t even know if it’s the same motor as OP. Just happen to see this one close to my house right after reading the OP. Cool little trucks.
     
  21. Jul 23, 2021 at 4:51 PM
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    I paid $6,500 for my ‘98 Taco in 2019. Put maybe $3,500 in mods. Good ones are hard to find but show up once in a while. The 3.4L motor and other parts are plenty available to keep these little trucks running for many years to come.
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    Nice truck. I'd hold onto it.
     
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  23. Jul 23, 2021 at 5:09 PM
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    Thanks. I use it as my daily so I keep the miles off my Tundra. Previous owner put on a lot of miles but always had maintenance done so it looks pretty good for 300k miles and doesn’t use a drop of oil.
     
  24. Jul 23, 2021 at 5:24 PM
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    I have this Mint 2002 with 150k hid in the back yard while my Son is deployed, Lol
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    If you do plan to ever sell it....:fistbump:

    I would like another 1st Gen Tacoma.
     
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    Like father...like son. Nice looking truck.
     
  27. Jul 23, 2021 at 5:31 PM
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    I’ll certainly keep you in mind but you’re a long ways from SC! Just getting it back from my son and traded him my ‘02 4Runner. Everyone needs 3 Toyota trucks! LOL
    My ‘89
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    Tease photo! We need to see more!
     
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    I have flown to southern Alabama to drive vehicles home. Besides, been looking at retirement areas in S/NC, TN, UT....

    Now that '89 is really nice!!!! Loved those trucks. I worked for Toyota during that era.
     
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    Thanks for the compliments. I’ve had the ‘89 since it was new although I have repainted and done some minor refreshes over the years. Wish the old 3.slow had a few more horsies but it still gets me where I’m going. Good to know who to ask now for help on that old motor when I’m over my head!
    I’ve only been out your way once but really liked that part of the country. Bring your bug spray if you come to SC!
     
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