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Rust Advice for '13 Tundra in the NE

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by mts_83, Mar 21, 2024.

  1. Mar 21, 2024 at 1:32 PM
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    mts_83

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    Looking at a '13 with <60k miles, 1 owner, but spent all it's time in the NE. I'm in Colorado, so unable to see it in person. I have owned a few LC's, but never a Tundra but my first concern was rust. Dealership sent me several pictures (attached), but wanted to know from experienced Tundra owners/experts (unlike myself) on how you would rate the condition based on these pictures? Acceptable/Not Good/Run?? Would be used very infrequently by myself, would probably be sitting outside, for what that's worth.

    Much appreciated for any insight and help in my potential purchase.

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  2. Mar 21, 2024 at 2:16 PM
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    Doesn’t look bad, but would like to see more pictures of the frame and front crossmember
     
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  3. Mar 22, 2024 at 10:57 AM
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    Here in canada, this underside would be a 10/10 for a 11yo vehicule
     
  4. Mar 22, 2024 at 11:45 AM
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    I think it looks good. Frame looks good. Typical rust on other stuff like leafs, diff and other components. Looks good for where it’s at, just like mine
     
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  5. Mar 22, 2024 at 6:41 PM
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    This is brand new, but check under the bed liner!
     
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    Something is wrong with those pics. One pic shows blue rear shocks and another red rear shocks. Would suggest pics are not of the same truck.
    This also looks weird to me. Are those rivets on the bottom of the frame rail?

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    Look closer. You can see they are red shocks with blue boots.
     
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    Lol! You’re right. That’s a bit weird!
     
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    If the dealership is in MA, drop me a message. If it is nearby, I'll be happy to go and put eyes on and take video for you.
     
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  10. Mar 24, 2024 at 8:01 AM
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    Thank you all for your input, I really do appreciate it and going to see if I can make a deal with dealership and become a Tundra owner!
     
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  11. Mar 24, 2024 at 8:05 AM
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    Thank you bflooks, I really appreciate your offer. Truck is in VA, so pretty far away. Going to talk to the dealership and get a video, but the pictures look perfect of exterior/interior and in Nautical Blue Metallic which I think looks very good on this truck.
     
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    Where in VA?
     
  13. Mar 24, 2024 at 12:02 PM
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    Looks pretty damn good for a NE truck butt it's going downhill fast from the looks of the pics
    If you make the deal:fingerscrossed: the first thing I would do is get a handle on the rust while it's still possible
     
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  14. Mar 24, 2024 at 12:12 PM
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    Falls Church at Bill Page Toyota. I think I dragged my feet too long, looks like it sold today. The search will continue.
     
  15. Mar 24, 2024 at 12:14 PM
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    Thank you! Back at the search as it just sold. There was another clean one near me in Colorado, but sold in just a couple days.
     
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    that looks totally normal! Go for it!
     
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