New Here - Pre Purchase Questions

Hello all,

Just joined up. Coming from 4Runner and Tacoma world, this is my first Tundra. I have the opportunity to pick up an 06 Crew Cab V8 4x2 in X-SP trim with 130k. Bottom looks really clean, no rust. Body is in good shape, interior needs some cleaning and fix up work. Not sure about WP/TB at this time. I am assuming that it hasn't been changed, so that would be my first chore. I wasn't able to get it on a lift, but did crawl under it as far as I could. I "think" I am seeing fresh oil in the rear seal area. I couldn't really tell or couldn't reach it (I was lying in a puddle in a church parking lot during the test drive). Also notice a tick (lifter maybe) when the engine has heated up. Current owner wants $7500 for it, (he's a refurber/mechanic). It is on a rebuilt title, but wasn't wrecked, just hit in the back bumper, that the owner pulled out and straightened up. He has agreed to provide the labor on the WP/TB change if I buy the kit. I don't see any type of body work or frame issues. I'm picking it up tomorrow to have it checked out by my mechanic. If there is no leak, I think I can get him down to $7000. Thoughts, or is there anything else I need to look at? TIA!

 

Hiya and welcome from SoCalif!!!

 

Sounds like you have covered the basis. Buy it and drive it! Show us some pics when you get it and welcome!

 

Welcome from NY.

 

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Welcome from Colorado

 

WELCOME

 

I don't have any words of wisdom. Good luck!

 

Welcome from Ca. Sounds like you're going about it with diligence.

 

Welcome from Texas

 

Welcome to the party!!

 

Welcome