ozziesironmanoffroad

which is better? help!

TOY89

In terms of what???

EWAYota

Did his question not provide enough info?

I'd say the 80's pickup. Its better because it has more style. Thats all that matters. Chicks dig style. And if your lucky, you'll get one with 4wheel drive, so thats better. And it has a solid axle, which is better.
Cost of insurance will be cheaper because its older. Thats better. Early 80's has round headlights. That just cool. The bed on the older trucks are better because the have tie-down spots on the outside of the bed, again just cooler. The 80's truck is smaller, so you can fit it in tighter places which makes parking easier. Thats better.

Over all, 80's technology surpasses 90's technology. 80's had better music too, so thats better. I say go with the 80's.

ozziesironmanoffroad

i have the 88 mechanic told me i should get a taco with V6

ozziesironmanoffroad

im also thinking my head gasket is leaking a little bit. im not sure, i have to hook it up to my mechanics smog machine to see exactly whats coming out, and i have no idea how to do a head gasket, and to get it fixed its like 500 out here. he says id be better off with a newer toyota

TOY89

I agree with the 80's music.

ozziesironmanoffroad

well yeah same here cant beat randy rhodes or steve vai or kirk hammet or kerry king.... haha. though powerman 5000 and godsmack are great bands. nirvana is ok, just not into grunge too much... so i take it the opinion of people here is to keep my 88 and do whatever needs to be done to keep it running huh?

dropzone

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Buy a Taco with a v-6 and turn your 88 into a Truggy.
Most of it comes down to what is going to make you, the truck owner, happy and what you can afford. Not much sense putting 4 Grand into something with a market value of 3K..that is just an example IMO...Your 88 could be fine for the $500 repair and than something else could go out. And if you get a 'newer' Tacoma you may end up having to sink some more $$$ into it unless you buy new. Roll of the dice.

Plus if you get a PreRunner you are just gonna wish down the road you got a truck with two driveshafts instead of one...Good luck!

86toysr5

i tore my 22re down n i took me about a hour n half n just had the head on and like 2 intake bolts

ozziesironmanoffroad

if i get a taco thats what ill be doin. turnin my 88 into my offroad toy and spare car. im thinkin tho that since it already has 210k, i might as well see how high i can get it. tomorrow im gonna have my mechanic go thru it with his machine, timing light, all that fancy equipment (all free, hes VERY chill) and see what it is. if its a cracked head i think im gonna cry....