VIN Check
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Yep 14. Seems like they are all there.
LOL. The unlimited carfax is 55 bucks for 2 months if you need that piece of mind. To be honest, as long as the title is clean and the vehicle checks out good. Buy it. I know I can do a better job inspecting a vehicle myself rather than relying on a data collection agency. They can only tell you what is reported.
Looks like it has pretty extensive service history up to December of 2010.... nothing after that. Mileage was 95k and nothing about TB/WP replacement prior to that. Did have a trans flush/ fluid replacement at 80Kish.....
FYI there is a Toyota Owners App you can get on your phone for checking VIN's and such too.
FYI there is a Toyota Owners App you can get on your phone for checking VIN's and such too.
I had one carfax remaining so here you go:
and finally:
Jake,
If you are considering the purchase of this LC, my advice would be to inspect it very carefully for rust problems. The Carfax shows it as a truck that spent most of its life in Illinois, so it's likely got some rust issues under the chassis, and in hidden areas of the body panels. Unless the previous owner in IL washed it frequently (especially the underbody) during the winters, then the road salt and chemicals that are used on IL roads probably did a number on the truck. I grew up in Chicago, so I've seen what it can do. If the truck was professionally detailed, be wary that some detailers use generous amounts of flat black spray paint to cover up extensive rust underneath. If at all possible, look for a Southern truck that's never seen salt/chemicals. There are plenty of them in the Atlanta area.
If you are considering the purchase of this LC, my advice would be to inspect it very carefully for rust problems. The Carfax shows it as a truck that spent most of its life in Illinois, so it's likely got some rust issues under the chassis, and in hidden areas of the body panels. Unless the previous owner in IL washed it frequently (especially the underbody) during the winters, then the road salt and chemicals that are used on IL roads probably did a number on the truck. I grew up in Chicago, so I've seen what it can do. If the truck was professionally detailed, be wary that some detailers use generous amounts of flat black spray paint to cover up extensive rust underneath. If at all possible, look for a Southern truck that's never seen salt/chemicals. There are plenty of them in the Atlanta area.
Just a heads up. I was using carfax when trying to purchase a vehicle. Hired a mechanic to look at it and prior to inspection he sent over another company (similar to carfax but i cant remember which one). The other one showed frame damage unsuitable to drive. Carfax had nothing. Worth signing up for a couple of these or if you hire someone to look at it, check and see if you get a couple reports. I was shocked. The mechanic only charged me $25 because he never even looked at the vehicle.