DEREK C

I am looking to buy my first toyota. I have found this one after months of searching on local craigslist http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/3193815871.html
after talking with the owner for awhile over the phone about the truck I ask him to send me more photos of the truck like a under the hood photo an the picture showed the motor to be a 20R??? Im no toyota expert but this truck has most likely had a swap from the orignal 22re right?? is this a reasonable truck still even with this motor? and Could some one help me decode the vin to make sure the owners is not hiding something else.. Thanks..

dropzone

iTrader: (6)

the truck could have originally come with a 22R or 22RE. a 20R would be have been an earlier truck, 79-81'ish...

VIN Decode link:
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ToyVIN.shtml

DEREK C

Thanks for the information and do you think the truck would still be a goodby judging from the link?

dmwahl

I'd go look in person myself, it's hard to tell from photos and phone calls. A test drive and closer look will tell you a lot. Check all the fluids and make sure they're the correct color. Look for leaks. Ask for maintenance records.

My rule of thumb on craigslist is if I ever get the feeling that the seller is pulling the wool over my eyes I walk away, especially if it's a good deal.