A rare fast 3.0?
03-18-2005, 07:24 PM
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A rare fast 3.0?
Ok hopefully the title is not too misleading. I have a question for everyone. My grandfather ordered this 89 Toyota 2wheel drive pickup new in 90. It has an auto tranny and a 3.0l motor. After my grandfather died I kept it around to haul stuff. You would not believe how fast this thing is! No weight I guess.
My questions are;
1)Is the 3.0l and auto rare for this truck? I have never seen one like it.
2)Whats it worth? I think I am going to sell it
Thanks
My questions are;
1)Is the 3.0l and auto rare for this truck? I have never seen one like it.
2)Whats it worth? I think I am going to sell it
Thanks
03-18-2005, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Mickdady
1)Is the 3.0l and auto rare for this truck? I have never seen one like it.
Its a hell of a sweet truck.
03-18-2005, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 93YODER
I dont know how rare it is, but you can check the value here
NADA puts it at $3,095. It might be worth a bit more since it is a one owner (mechanic) and has just over 100k miles. I hate to sell it but don't have any room for it. I bet it would make a good pre-runner though. Thing hauls a$$
03-18-2005, 08:13 PM
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I am not really sure how to tell. I guess I could go look at the door sticker. Has no problem hauling a full load of bark I know that.
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03-18-2005, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Mickdady
I am not really sure how to tell. I guess I could go look at the door sticker. Has no problem hauling a full load of bark I know that.
03-18-2005, 08:37 PM
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It is probably because of the small tires. The auto is geared way too high from the factory and putting small tires on it will effectively gear it down. Lots of power with low gearing.
03-18-2005, 09:05 PM
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yeah the gears and tire combo on that truck probably make it accelerate more than others. The autotranny is not geared well for being fast or powerfull and the 3.0 aint a speed demon but the tires look to be way smaller that stock.
I would probably try to get that from you for $2500, but I would ask $3500 if I where selling it.
I would probably try to get that from you for $2500, but I would ask $3500 if I where selling it.
03-18-2005, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by phorunninduke
I would probably try to get that from you for $2500, but I would ask $3500 if I where selling it.
03-19-2005, 02:54 PM
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I remember reading somewhere that from 89- to like 92 or 93, the 2 wheel drive, reg cab, short bed with a v6 and manual was the second fastest vehicle Toyota made (behind the supra) I dunno wha tits worth but it looks good
03-19-2005, 05:09 PM
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20R and 22R powered 2 wheel drive trucks were by no means doggy, i can only imagine what something with 50 more horsepower would feel like in one of those little things 
the only standard cab 2wd trucks with the V6 that i've seen were 1 tons. damn shame too, as i've always thought the extended cab 2wds were all rediculously ugly.
the only standard cab 2wd trucks with the V6 that i've seen were 1 tons. damn shame too, as i've always thought the extended cab 2wds were all rediculously ugly.
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Thanks everyone for the great input. As for the head gasket recall I found an extended warranty in the glovebox for the headgasket but it only goes to 100k miles. I have 112k. Does that mean it doesn't qualify?
