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1999 Toyota Tacoma
Invoice: $11,640 - $22,122
Miles Per Gallon
City: 17 MPG - 22 MPG
Highway: 19 MPG - 27 MPG
Body Style: N/A
Engines: 2.4L I-4 142 HP, 3.4L V-6 190 HP, 2.7L I-4 150 HP
The first time we saw it, we assumed the Toyota Tacoma PreRunner was a fourwheeldrive truck. We should've known better. For years, offroad racing teams have used modified twowheeldrive pickups to prerun desert racing circuits. Over and over they pound down the rough terrain, searching for the quickest way through, preparing for the big race. These prerunner trucks are usually fitted with offroad suspensions similar to the race trucks, but are equipped with less powerful engines that are far more durable and reliable than the fragile race engines. And a lot of these trucks are twowheel drive. Twowheeldrive trucks are often faster than fourwheeldrive trucks and a lot of teams race twowheel drive. So there's nothing new about twowheeldrive offroad pickups. Though they boast the sporty exterior styling of a Tacoma 4x4, all PreRunners come with twowheel drive and automatic transmissions. That's why the appearance fooled us. But what surprised and delighted us was the PreRunner's impressive handling characteristics. The steering is quick and the truck responds crisply to changes in direction. And the amount of available grip is impressive. This truck really hangs on around the onramps. We had to stop, get out and look: Yep, those are big offroad tires, and, yep, that's an offroad suspension with a high ground clearance. So we got back in and blasted on down the road toward the homeimprovement center.
Purchasing an older vehicle, such as the 1999 Toyota Tacoma, makes good financial sense. You're able to avoid the steep depreciation rates that occur with brand new vehicles. This essentially gives you the advantage of getting a 1999 Toyota Tacoma for less money than when it was new. If the 1999 Toyota Tacoma was properly maintained, you also have a good chance of steering clear of problems that would have developed when the car was new.
The amount you pay for an older car depends on various factors. One important element is where you buy the vehicle. You're likely to get a better deal if you buy it from a private party, as opposed to a dealer. On the other hand, a reputable dealer will normally have some kind of limited warranty, so you can drive away knowing that if the car breaks down right away, you'll be covered. Another factor that may affect price on a 1999 Toyota Tacoma is whether it's "certified" by the manufacturer. A certified vehicle will cost more because warranty service is provided that normally doesn't come with a used car.
Another dynamic that will play into the purchase price is the resale value. A used vehicle with a high resale value will obviously cost you more. It is expected that the 1999 Toyota Tacoma will have a good resale value. This assumes that the 1999 Toyota Tacoma is in good condition and has a reasonable number of miles.
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