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20/09/2021 7:40 am
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I found a 2006 Tundra Limited, double cab, 190k, long term fuel trim in single digits on live data, frame in very good condition for $5500. Engine looks solid with some decent service history and the transmission shifts pretty smooth. An area dealer said if it was a clean, it would be worth $9-10K trade. However, it comes with issues and I wanted to see if you think I could get this into reasonable shape for ~$4 thousand:
- due for a timing belt/water pump
- front driver rubbing noise when driving, assuming its probably wheel bearings
- front passenger 9-3 movement on tire, assuming its a tirerod
- service history doesn't look like its every replaced ball joints, so they might need attention too
- ABS light is on, hoping its a speed sensor?
- P0051, should be an O2 sensor replacement?
- Electrical gremlin on the driver door, can't remote control windows and power locks are not working.
- Moonroof has been sealed by the prior owner because it leaked, I suspect this might have caused the aforementioned electrical issues, but maybe it's a fuse or relay.
Thoughts? Most of these issues are not really scary to me, it sounds like the prior owners just let too many maintenance issues pile up.
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20/09/2021 8:07 am
Pass. I never recommend buying a vehicle with known issues. It shows it has not been maintained correctly and other issues may be hiding under the surface.
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20/09/2021 8:32 am
Has known issues! Depends how much risk you want to take. Sounds like some electrical gremlins!!! Not fun or cheap.
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20/09/2021 11:54 am
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Fair enough, thanks for the feedback folks.
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20/09/2021 3:34 pm
Due to its condition (and with issues that need to be sorted) I would pass on that one.
