MattSEG

*****Now all cleaned up, pics here: http://www.yotatech.com/f149/1988-to...l#post51495714 ********* I feel a bit bad registering to list this truck, but I was referred here from NASIOC.com because this is a bit of a weird truck. So before I give you the pics, let me give you a bit of a story. My father bought this truck new in 1988 (or 1987, I don't remember). He has used it for a few mountain trips, a very rare in-town trip. He didn't drive it much, mainly drove his accord. About 4 years ago he had an aortic aneurism, then about 11 surgeries over the next year culminating in the removal of his right leg. He's doing much better now, so this isn't mean to be a sob story. Thing is, driving a manual transmission with a prosthetic leg is a pretty horrible idea. He priced out hand controls and he isn't willing to pay 12k when he could get a new truck with an auto. I don't want it. I love the truck, it's amazing... thing is I would hurt it. I know I'm just not the right owner for this pristine bit of toyota's history. Another thing, my pops is one of the most anal, ocd people you'd ever meet. the shape of this truck vouches for that. The TOYOTA decal on the tailgate was removed when he bought it, that and the dash-mat, seatcovers, and bedliner were all done at purchase, other-wise it's bone stock. I read the directions, location and price. We are both in Albuquerque, NM. I'll tentatively put the price at 15k... ...I have no clue at all for price. Friends have said everything from 5k to 15k... so a big part of my post is, what is fair, what is right, what is reasonable? The pics. (lot of crap in the garage, and really bad weather today, so I had to do the best with keeping it in the garage) 8289miles. [ All the pics I grabbed today ULed at the jpg from the camera... if there are any you want bigger tell me, I have the raw's too. http://turboninjas.com/gallery/Frien...k/TruckMarked/

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added a few more pics, friend suggested I mark them too..

Trainwreckinseattle

It's an SR-5 which really makes the value go up, but 15k? Hmm Maybe.

I'd suggest having it professionally detailed, checked out by a Toyota Dealer, show documents of miles and then list it on E-Bay with proper good quality pictures.

To the right collector you MIGHT get 15,000.00 (wasn't that thing something like 13K new LOL)

There is a 84 Toyota tow truck that has super low miles like 30k it's been for sale now for about 2 years. He started back when the economy was good at about 13K it's now down to about 8K It's here locally in Seattle.

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MattSEG

I really have no idea, just threw that price out there.

I intend to get it detailed and get more/better photos of it. I think my dad said it was 16k, but I have no idea.

Thanks for the info, your response is the sort of advice/info I was really shooting for.

...oh yeah, my dad called and said he has the original manuals, etc with it.

-Matt

Trainwreckinseattle

To be clear that is probably one of the lowest mileage Toyota's of that vintage (84-88) in EXISTANCE. I'd bet there are less than a 100 SR-5 X-Cab Toyota trucks of those years with under 10,000 miles. Thats rare !!!

The interior color isn't great, but over all that is one heck of an example. From what I can see it's an SR-5 with no other options.


Yes any material would help, manuals, original sales slips, original window stickers, photo copy of original title. Getting help listing it might also be a good idea. When something is out of the ordinary sometimes its best to really seek out help.

You want two things. 1: Get as much money as possible. 2: Hopefully sell it to a collector who will take care of it properly.


God I hope it doesn't have any rust on it.

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MattSEG

It's an NM car, so I seriously doubt there is any rust... fortunately it's an issue we don't have. http://turboninjas.com/gallery/d/49858-1/_MG_4967.jpg might be a good image to get a peep at that. http://turboninjas.com/gallery/d/49864-1/_MG_4969.jpg may show too.

You are right about what we are looking for, good home for the right price. Rather take a little less for the better home honestly.

I know he has the manuals, but I will ask about the other stuff.

Where do you suggest I ask for help?

Thanks for the help, I appreciate it!

scuba

God I want that thing.
Good luck with the sale.

There's actually a kid on here with an early 90ish ex cab pickup that's got similar milage. Something like 6k on his?
Y'all are lucky.

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Yeah, great example. I'd love to own it.
All of the dust reminds me a "barn" find. I like it.
My dad has a 1985 SR5 4x4 with approx. 6k miles. Pretty amazing.

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coops2k

really, get it out of the garage, clean it up and take some good pictures outside, it will make a difference it how people see it.

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ocdropzone

X2. The quality of your pictures are not doing it any good. Is there a reason you can't get it out of the garage? Put some effort into this sale, it will help you out in the long run.

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kiyobrown

elblako has the other pickup. Sweet find.


I would be all over that thing if I had the cash. I would say 9 or 10k, though. No A/C, power windows, power mirrors, sunroof or cruise. Only thing SR5 I see is the cluster.

Still gives me 3/4 chub though. Good luck with the sale!! Sorry to hear about your dad.

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MattSEG

Fyi guys I pulled the price out of my rear. I started the thread with no price and was told to add one. I really have no clue what it's worth, which is why I came to you guys.

Trainwreckinseattle

SR-5 was a package, then you added other options to it. like power windows, sunroof, etc.

It's an SR-5 for sure, But just a base SR-5 which gave it,
SR-5 door pannels, Full cloth, that matched the seats
SR-5 bucket seating fully adjusable drivers side
SR-5 center console
SR-5 chrome wheels
SR-5 guages
SR-5 map/interior illumination pod
SR-5 steering wheel

It also should have had SR-5 stripes, which a few people did have removed, or ordered it deleted.

Usually rear slider was an option I'm not sure if it was an add on or if it might have just come as part of the SR-5 package in 88. The same goes for the "Wing" windows, they were an option depending on model and year, but were probably part of the base list of features in the SR-5 package in this case.

Depending on year "Chrome appearance package" was an option, but I'm almost positive by 88 it was included in the "SR-5 package" at no additional charge.

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you have a price to start from. If someone is serious about buying it they can PM an offer...I don't see a problem with it...It might sell. If you get no serious offers you can always drop it a bit...Don't give this thing away

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kiyobrown

Good post. I always forget those little things were all options. And the buckets went right by me seeing as I have a 4runner, don't worry too much about benches in those.

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i just got aroused.

cozmo

+1 on the "need pics of it clean"
Good luck with the sale!

MattSEG

Thanks for all the good info guys.

I'll do my best to get some cleaned up pics asap.

881stGenRunner

It looks like it does have AC by looking at the pic of the interior, the little green button on the lower left of the climate control area. take a picture of the data plate that is on the drivers side door jamb and that is where you will get the month and year that this truck was made.

Also I'm pretty sure they discontinued the wing windows after 1987 and they do not appear in 1988 models. I may be wrong and if someone can prove it, please do.

Great truck Matt, like everyone has said, do not just give this truck away and try to get every penny you can for it. Just because your father bought it for around the same price means nothing. Since a classic muscle car was sold from the factory back in the day for a few thousand, does that mean they aren't worth the tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars that they pull today?

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87yotabro87

damn. we need some better pics so we can drool all over ourselves

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MattSEG

Thanks 881stgen. The build date is October of '87. Doesn't answer anything I don't think, but it's a tid-bit.

Just got off the phone with my dad, he's looking for the Window Sticker, and other stuff. He has the Factory manuals that came with it... not sure what else yet.

As for classic cars you are right, but I don't want to dilute myself either. I had a very far from factory (nothing matched) '68 Camaro that I sold for 10k about 4 years ago, that cost about 1/3rd of that new.

Enlisted detailing help for this sat, and told my dad that we'll get it out and get some real photos of it. So if there are any specifics you guys would like please speak up

Thanks again for all the help and encouragement guys, never hurts to consult the experts.

Rozzi

We have a 1988 work truck with wing windows. It's an extra cab 4x4 SR5. I also have the original window sticker. I can look up what was optional/etc for the year if anyone has interest in knowing. The file on that truck is at my office. Just let me know.

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