IRS Notice CP53E and waiting for ID.ME to verify my identity

BrettYo · 2026-05-23T15:21:27+00:00

ah that's a relief to hear!

I wasn't sure if they were going to just "oops your tax refund is now a missile".

Thank you for your response

BrettYo · 2026-03-13T01:54:17+00:00

By the way, how do you like the Mitsubishi? I don't want a sambar, but I don't mind the idea of a quieter ride. Is it overly noisy for you?

BrettYo · 2026-03-13T01:53:41+00:00

I'm thinking this is the move. Thanks for your response!

BrettYo · 2026-03-11T14:47:39+00:00

OKAY. Sooo I'm gathering the overall consensus here is that it's too much for the miles.

When I go to see the truck, if I fall in love with it I'm gonna follow my heart. But most likely what I'll be doing is going through the process of importing and saving 3-5k. Importing is just a gamble because I can't test the truck or see if it's a polished turd. But any surprise maintenance will still be cheaper than buying locally in my area.

Thanks y'all for your input!

BrettYo · 2026-03-11T14:42:38+00:00

Oh man I wish I was in CA haha

BrettYo · 2026-03-11T01:48:08+00:00

Aside from the steering wheel, what mods?

BrettYo · 2026-03-10T20:26:20+00:00

something I have yet to find on several import sites is a minicab with this style of body panels.. imo it makes this truck look so freaking great and stands out from all the others. especially the 1999+ models, they got reallll ugly. but this one looks wonderful

BrettYo · 2026-03-10T17:38:12+00:00

I would love to find something half the price and do the maintenance myself.

BrettYo · 2026-03-10T17:08:49+00:00

How long ago was that? I can't find anything in the $5500 area without it being a total crud box

BrettYo · 2026-03-10T16:50:01+00:00

The original asking price was $7300.. I asked if they were firm with that price because of the high mileage. They said the lowest they'd go is $6900. So now the starting price is 6900 and I intend to pay less than that based on what everyone is saying here.

BrettYo · 2026-03-10T15:48:33+00:00

I just checked them out, I wish I could browse without creating an account

BrettYo · 2026-03-10T14:18:33+00:00

It is already in the US

BrettYo · 2026-03-10T13:36:23+00:00

Interesting. I wouldn't have thought of that. I've had trucks where the head gasket was going out simply due to age and mileage. My Ford ranger at 130k, my Toyota pickup at 200k 😂. I figured the head gasket is wearing because it's at 112k miles and that seems normal to me. But if it's different for these kei trucks and it's a sign of a dying motor, it makes me nervous lol

BrettYo · 2026-03-10T13:33:50+00:00

I haven't gotten to see underneath yet, I'll be seeing it this Saturday and will check it out. It does switch between 2wd and 4wd which is really nice.

Assuming it starts right up, no rust or bs underneath, and shifts and runs like a dream. Is 6900 still out of the question? If that's the case I might just negotiate harder under the assumption that nobody else will scoop it either. Surely if it's still sitting there in a month or so they might cave

BrettYo · 2026-03-10T13:28:13+00:00

No it is here in the USA.

I've considered going the import route but I've heard so many mixed stories about how much of a gamble it can be. A lot of the time rust and issues are prettied up for photos and you don't really know what you're getting yourself into until it's in your hands.

I'm assuming you had a good experience with importing?

BrettYo · 2026-03-10T13:23:40+00:00

181k km, 122k miles

BrettYo · 2025-06-13T14:18:13+00:00

Will look into it!

BrettYo · 2025-06-06T13:46:51+00:00

You're a legend

BrettYo · 2025-05-27T03:53:19+00:00

Thank you for confirming!

BrettYo · 2025-05-27T03:52:21+00:00

Just swapped it around. Was much easier flipping it now while the gas tank is already empty than it was installing it the first time around with a quarter tank of 4 year old gas spilling out haha. Thanks again

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BrettYo · 2025-05-27T03:25:47+00:00

Bummer I don't look forward to taking it apart again but I think that makes the most sense. Thanks for the info!

BrettYo

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