1. Welcome to Tundras.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tundra discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other Tundra owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

New Here - Pre Purchase Questions

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by USAChef37, Nov 28, 2018.

  1. Nov 28, 2018 at 7:12 PM
    #1
    USAChef37

    USAChef37 [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2018
    Member:
    #22336
    Messages:
    1
    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!
     
    Prostar 190, T-Rex266 and Pinay like this.
  2. Nov 28, 2018 at 7:12 PM
    #2
    Pinay

    Pinay New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2018
    Member:
    #19379
    Messages:
    15,658
    Gender:
    Female
    First Name:
    Monet
    Vehicle:
    2015 Black - SR5 - CrewMax - 4x4 - TSS Dirty Seven Club
    Mahal kita Kuya
    :wave: Hiya and welcome from SoCalif!!!
     
    831Tun likes this.
  3. Nov 28, 2018 at 7:14 PM
    #3
    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Owner, CTO and executive chairman of X Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2014
    Member:
    #6
    Messages:
    164,045
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Elon
    Welcome
     
    Pinay likes this.
  4. Nov 28, 2018 at 7:21 PM
    #4
    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

    Joined:
    May 13, 2018
    Member:
    #15276
    Messages:
    4,422
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ron
    Clayton, NC
    Vehicle:
    18’ TRD CM leveled with 295/70 Ridge Grapplers
    Sounds like you have covered the basis. Buy it and drive it! Show us some pics when you get it and welcome!
     
    Last edited: Nov 28, 2018
  5. Nov 28, 2018 at 7:43 PM
    #5
    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

    Joined:
    Apr 29, 2018
    Member:
    #14884
    Messages:
    29,715
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jim
    Hudson Valley, New York
    Vehicle:
    2018 MGM Tundra TRD Sport Double Cab
    Welcome from NY.
     
  6. Nov 28, 2018 at 7:48 PM
    #6
    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

    Joined:
    Sep 26, 2017
    Member:
    #9912
    Messages:
    76,448
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bryan
    OH
    Vehicle:
    2010 CrewMax limited 4X4
    6" lift 35" Toyo M/T
    Welcome from Ohio!
     
  7. Nov 28, 2018 at 7:53 PM
    #7
    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2015
    Member:
    #2160
    Messages:
    25,274
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jose
    Houston, TX
    Vehicle:
    2016 White Crew Max TRD
    TRD Pro Grille, ESP Storage, Tailgate Inserts, Line-X Bedliner, Weathertech Floorliners, Wet Okole Seat Covers, 5" Shorty Antenna, Mickey Thompson MM-366 Wheels, ToyTec Boss, 35" BFG KO2 to name a few.
    Welcome from Colorado
     
  8. Nov 28, 2018 at 8:14 PM
    #8
    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Oil & Gas

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2016
    Member:
    #2519
    Messages:
    24,760
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rafael
    Alberta, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2017 TRD PRO
    WELCOME
     
  9. Nov 28, 2018 at 8:55 PM
    #9
    MotoTundra

    MotoTundra The Ocho

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2014
    Member:
    #8
    Messages:
    7,677
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Don
    -TRS Mini D2S Retrofit on TRD Pro Headlights (Apollo 2.0 Shrouds, 35w XB Ballasts, 5500k Bulbs) -Baja Designs Squadron R Sport Aux lights. -TRD Pro Grill -TRD Rear Sway Bar -BakFlip VP Tonneau w/BakBox -Dipped wheels & bumpers -Iron Cross HD steps -Undercover Swingcase -SunTek Paint Protection film -Tinted glass -Bedmat -OEM Towing Mirrors
    I don't have any words of wisdom. Good luck!
     
    831Tun likes this.
  10. Nov 28, 2018 at 9:15 PM
    #10
    831Tun

    831Tun heartless Bastrd

    Joined:
    Jun 7, 2016
    Member:
    #3549
    Messages:
    11,597
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Warren
    Santa Cruz
    Vehicle:
    '16 CM limited
    TC long travel. Deaver 420 SU leaf packs.
    Welcome from Ca. Sounds like you're going about it with diligence.
     
  11. Nov 28, 2018 at 10:16 PM
    #11
    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

    Joined:
    May 30, 2016
    Member:
    #3487
    Messages:
    50,751
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Adam
    The 956, TEXAS
    None yet
    Welcome from Texas
     
  12. Nov 29, 2018 at 12:58 AM
    #12
    Larmand

    Larmand SSEM #6

    Joined:
    Dec 30, 2017
    Member:
    #11835
    Messages:
    4,158
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Lucas
    Fort Worth, TX
    Vehicle:
    2018 SLIGHTLY MODIFIED SR5 TRD CM 4x4-CEMENT
    Welcome to the party!!
     
  13. Nov 29, 2018 at 1:09 AM
    #13
    dragon_coma

    dragon_coma New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 6, 2016
    Member:
    #3789
    Messages:
    110
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Sky
    Vehicle:
    2008 CrewMax 4x2 5.7L

Products Discussed in

To Top