Selling my 2010 Tundra for $2k … could I get more?

Got a 2010 Tundra double cab limited, V8 5.7L, with 199k miles. It’s not passing inspection because of some serious frame rot underneath, and I was quoted $8-10k to replace it. Mechanic says it would still work in a state without inspections. I’m in NYS.

Interior has some damage – carpets got messed up by pets, and sometimes the radio dash doesn’t work, so I have to use the steering controls. There’s also some rust around the back hatch and wheel wells, and it’ll need new brakes and tires soon.

Someone offered me $2k to tow it away … should I take it or hold out for a bit more?

Try listing it on FB Marketplace or Craigslist for $5,000. You might get some interest.

Maybe look for someone online who’d come pick it up for $2,500–$6,000. If it’s running and drivable, and has usable parts, it might be worth at least $3,000.

A 5.7 Tundra with a bed and four doors has its appeal, even with rust. I’d pay around $3,300 if I found one locally. Could save some wear and tear on my other car for short trips, and if it broke down, I could use the engine for parts for my dad’s truck.

There are car auction sites too, just make sure you check their rules on rust and frame issues. You might get more than junkyard value without much hassle.

Here in Montana, it’d sell for $8k easy.

Jaden said:
Here in Montana, it’d sell for $8k easy.

Even with the frame rot?

Shiloh said:

Jaden said:
Here in Montana, it’d sell for $8k easy.

Even with the frame rot?

Yep, that price is with the frame rot. Without it, it’d be worth over $15k.

Shiloh said:

Jaden said:
Here in Montana, it’d sell for $8k easy.

Even with the frame rot?

I told the guy offering $2k that I’m holding off because I think it’s worth more. He was cool with it, so I bet he knows it’s worth a bit more too.

Shiloh said:

Jaden said:
Here in Montana, it’d sell for $8k easy.

Even with the frame rot?

Just slap some permanent plates on it and call it a farm truck.

Here in Kentucky or Tennessee, we’d just slap a metal plate on it and keep driving.

Finlo said:
Here in Kentucky or Tennessee, we’d just slap a metal plate on it and keep driving.

Wish I could do that here! It’s mostly used as my animal sanctuary farm truck anyway.

@Shiloh
Don’t they have any farm vehicle exemptions in your state? It’s rough they rot your vehicles out with road salt, then expect you to buy a new one for $30k or more.

Do you have a clear title? I’m in Alabama and would grab it in a second. I’d even figure out transport.

Zephyr said:
Do you have a clear title? I’m in Alabama and would grab it in a second. I’d even figure out transport.

Haha, yep, clean title here.

Did you ask if Toyota might replace the frame?

Ty said:
Maybe check CarMax for an offer?

They offered $1,800, but they’re saying trade-in value could be around $6–8k.

Can you post some pictures of the frame rot the mechanic flagged?

Vitt said:
Can you post some pictures of the frame rot the mechanic flagged?

I might be interested. I’m on Long Island.

Vitt said:

Vitt said:
Can you post some pictures of the frame rot the mechanic flagged?

I might be interested. I’m on Long Island.

Alright, I’ll post some pics tomorrow. Just so you know, Long Island is about 5 hours from me.

@Shiloh
Not too bad. I drove to Worcester, MA, for my first Tundra.

Vitt said:
@Shiloh
Not too bad. I drove to Worcester, MA, for my first Tundra.

Alright, I’ll get some photos up after work tomorrow.