1999 tacoma good or bad deal?
03-19-2011, 04:10 PM
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1999 tacoma good or bad deal?
Im selling my silverado and im going to get another toyota, so i found a 1999 tacoma for 7000, its pretty nice it has a camburg LT kit, but im not too familiar with the 3.4's and it has almost 200,000 miles on it. is that high for a 3.4? the other setback is the truck is an automatic, im gonna offer the guy less, but do you guys think its a good deal? i dont want to have the 3.4 blow up on me
03-19-2011, 04:17 PM
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A little high, but it has LT so that can increase price.
The 2rz/3rzfe (2.4L/2.7L) and the 5vzfe (3.4L) are probably some of Toyotas BEST engines. IMO, better than the R family motors. I see a lot more Tacomas/3rd gen 4runners with 250K+ on original engines than I do pre-taco trucks and '95- 4runners.
The 2rz/3rzfe (2.4L/2.7L) and the 5vzfe (3.4L) are probably some of Toyotas BEST engines. IMO, better than the R family motors. I see a lot more Tacomas/3rd gen 4runners with 250K+ on original engines than I do pre-taco trucks and '95- 4runners.
03-19-2011, 04:41 PM
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The 2rz/3rzfe and the 5vzfe are by far the most reliable Toyota motors. the 3.4 yeilds more power stock for stock, but i believe the 3rzfe has more aftermarket selections. It's LC-engineerings most aftermarket selection motor right now besides the 22re.
On a side note, I have a co-worker who has a 96 tacoma with 400k on a 3.4 / 5 speed. Just do regular tune ups, timing belt changes, valve adjustments and oil changes and itll go forever.
On a side note, I have a co-worker who has a 96 tacoma with 400k on a 3.4 / 5 speed. Just do regular tune ups, timing belt changes, valve adjustments and oil changes and itll go forever.
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alright good to know. i used to have an 85 pickup with a 22re, but i did alot of steet driving, and it wouldnt go up hills for ˟˟˟˟ with my 33's, i think ill be more happy with the 5vzfe
03-19-2011, 04:58 PM
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I did a clutch job for a guy not too long ago that had 276K miles on the original 3.4L in his 4Runner.
Contrary, I've seen a few 3.4's blow pistons out of the block at 75-125K.
All in all though, with decent maintenance, the 3.4 is a really great engine.
Contrary, I've seen a few 3.4's blow pistons out of the block at 75-125K.
All in all though, with decent maintenance, the 3.4 is a really great engine.
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