2007 Toyota Tundra TRD

Good morning new to the forum, i own a 2007 silver Toyota Tundra TRD. I love this truck, have probably done too much (transmission replaced 3 years ago), full frame replacement about 5 years ago (was recall but did an additional $8k worth of parts when frame was replaced). The rust is a problem, did not realize how much until i brought the truck to a couple of places. To fix i have been quoted $7,600 for replacement rust free parts, 3 doors, a new truck bed, and new back bumper. $2,800 to repair rust sections in the rocker panels, and finally another $3,600 to sandblast frame and undercoats parts to prevent further rust. All in i am looking at $14k, best case and no other rust issues are found in sandblasting process. I am not a mechanic, so this is not something i can diy. Issue is, do i just sell it at this point and walk away or fix it? I could probably skip the sandblasting and undercoating to make more palatable to my wife, but it seems like since doing the other work now would be the time.
Steve

 

Welcome from NY.

 

Those prices are based on what they see on the surface and guesstimates on how much it will cost to fix. It’s a money pit at this point. Time to part ways.

 

What would you replace it with? How many miles does your Tundra have? If you've replaced the transmission I'm guess it's not low mileage. It sounds like you've done plenty of work to it but what parts haven't been replaced that could need replacing soon? On the flip side if you did buy something would your budget be the $14k plus how much you sold your Tundra for? Or would you put extra money towards a newer vehicle? I haven't shopped for a used car in years. If you bought another Tundra what would $15k get you in your area, what would $25k get you?

 

Mileage is 194,000. Unfortunately i am dealing with other adulting issues, have two kids in college so that is my priority at the moment. I am going to sell it, and get something for around $10k that gets halfway decent mileage.

 

That's most likely the best approach. My 2007 has almost 160k on it but not a spec of rust. It's not used that often so I'll keep it. I have been putting mileage on a 2016 Rav4 that will get replaced with a new 4Runner in the spring. The body is starting to look a bit rough (hit a deer and has a dent in one of the fenders) but it runs great and has no rust. It'll make someone a good inexpensive vehicle.