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Just bought well-used 2002

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by billyemerson, Sep 27, 2018.

  1. Sep 27, 2018 at 5:55 PM
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    billyemerson

    billyemerson [OP] New Member

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    Looked for a 2002 Tundra on-line to buy as a work and basic transportation truck. Found a great deal on one with 163,000 mi. that needed some work. The right rear wheel bearing was bad, and that was a pain to get replaced. My mechanic needed a special tool for the work. One of the front struts failed, so had both front struts replaced. Carfax report was clean but no evidence that the timing belt had ever been replaced. Got that done as well, along with the water pump and serpentine belt. All said and done, I have a very sound truck that drives really good and didn't saddle me with years of expensive payments. Exactly what I was hoping for. Always been a Tundra fan. My neighbor has a new one that sure is pretty, but I don't envy his payments!
     
  2. Sep 27, 2018 at 6:03 PM
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    15whtrd

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    Welcome! Post some pics!
     
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  7. Sep 27, 2018 at 7:17 PM
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    Navi

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    how much did u pay?? welcome and congrats
     
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  11. Sep 27, 2018 at 7:54 PM
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  12. Sep 27, 2018 at 9:25 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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  13. Sep 27, 2018 at 9:29 PM
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    Ahhh struts. Thtas a bad word around here. But seriously congrats on the truck.
     
  14. Sep 27, 2018 at 10:41 PM
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    Vendeta2k

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    Welcome Bill.
     
  16. Sep 28, 2018 at 3:48 AM
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  17. Sep 28, 2018 at 4:14 AM
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    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Chillin' in Alamosa

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    Your Tunny is easily good for another 163K. Welcome from CO.
     
  18. Sep 28, 2018 at 3:00 PM
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    billyemerson

    billyemerson [OP] New Member

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    Drove it off for $6000, put $1300 into repairs and maintenance. Now it’s a great ride!A8C08A1A-2E0C-4DDD-8D3A-DFDCB36D7CA7.jpg
     

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