Hey everyone. Im looking to get a truck but have limited funds. I found a guy who was willing to trade my 01 Outback for his 88 extended cab.


From his classified ad:

"1988 Toyota 4x4. It only has 129,000 miles on it. 22r 4 cylinder engine. 4 speed manual transmission. Fiberglass bed, new tires and muffler. Truck came from California. Has a newer paint job with a little surface rust on front fenders."

He was asking for 4,500 for the truck. Now with us swapping cars he wants an additional 1000.

Its a pretty mint looking body and the interior is fine. Im also pretty sure it has a 22re inside of it not a 22r. He swears its in great running condition.

I know im not giving you guys much to work with but do you think its a fair deal for both of us? I cant figure out how to get many images of the truck to resize because they are too big but Id be happy to email them to someone if they want to take a look.

I hear these old babies are workhorses and can put a ton of miles on them I just dont want a money pit on my hands.

Thanks for the help. As a money strapped college kid I really appreciate any advice I can get.

 

I'd go straight across. How many miles is on your outback? Cause car plus $1000 sounds like a little much. Dont care how clean it is. A 2001 plus a grand for a 88

 

125K and change. Im thinking its a bit much too....I dont know how else to strike a deal though. I need a truck. Maybe I can request he get a service run on the truck too.

Im not too savvy with the mechanics of a car unfortunately. Kinda why im on the forums right now.

 

wow first one of this gen ive seen with a 4 speed. Something seems off about the truck but it looks awesome. I wouldnt give him any cash, your outback is worth more. I bought an 03 outback with 193k and sold it for 6800...

 

What seems off about the truck?

Would you say a vehicle for vehicle swap is fair then?

I just need to figure out how to talk this guy down...

 

I dont know really, it almost too clean, if that makes sense. It could just be because i never knew those came with a 4 speed, so thats throwing me off. What do you value your outback at? I would say straight up is the most id give the guy.

 

i'd go straight across.

whats kelly blue book on the outback?
it is 13 years newer.

it will have an EFI emblem below the XTRA cab window if it is injected.

hope you get it, i sure like mine.

 

The most I could get for the Outback is probably 4500. I live in the Adirondacks. Salt has been rough on the rear drivers side panel...also has a dent on the front driver fender.

The truck had a repaint so it does look freakishly clean.

Im fine making the trade but need to figure out how to get the dude to ease up on how much he values the truck.

 

Then straight up is all i would do, if the guy is being that stubborn, move on to the next.

 

@ MXA i've never seen a 4spd in that truck either.

 

hmm so maybe im on to something

 

What could that be?

 

some of the first gen trucks that came with a 22r have 4 speeds. I would ask if it is the original motor and trans. Just my .02

 

that its either a typo or its not as original as it seems, or its some sort of scam perhaps.

 

Its not a scam but it could be a typo I guess. I have a photo of the engine and it looks like a 22re so I think the seller is a little out of it I dunno.

 

Probably,but i would make sure its original, because if it's not thats how youll be able to drive the price down. And if it is a 4 speed, i dont know that i would want it personaly, but thats just me.

 

Im not 100% but I thought only the 1st gens had 22R with 4 speed, not the 2nd gens. I've only seen 2nd Gens with auto and 5 speed options

 

if it was a 2wd it could be a 4 speed? maybe he put a 2wd trans in a 4wd truck?

 

nvm i see the 4wd lever,

 

im betting the trans was swapped in there from an older truck.