Hi all, i am looking at a 1995 std. cab short bed tocoma 4x4 with 148,000 miles. it is a 4 cyl. with a 5 speed manual. it appears to be in REALLY good condition. i am thinking about buying it and selling my chevy s10 ZR2. what do you guys think??

Are there any common problems with this year??

would this truck be a reliable buy??

the guy is asking $6000 for it, is this reasonable?? i think it might be too high. please bear with me since i am new to toyotas. any and all input will be great!!

 

I think it is a fair price. Where I live it's not uncommon to see 91 - 95's go for 6 - $9000.
So as long as everything is in good shape and the owner kept up with regular maintenance, not bad rust, ect... it sounds like a not bad deal. Just find out what he recently replaced and stuff; you probably dont want to switch out a timing chain or diff as soon as you get it.

And remember if you sell it you can easily ask for what you paid. I say sell the chev and get that yota.

 

i'd say the price is slightly on the high side, but i dont know what they typically retail for in CO. deffinately a better truck than the s-10 as far as reliability though.

as long as it's clean, i'd make an offer on it. $6k is only the asking price anyway...

ps. if its a 95 taco, this i the wrong forum, and you'd get better technical advice in that forum as far as common issues. if its a 95 (or 94 as the title says) pickup then this is the right forum

 

too hi, $4500 tops


http://www.kbb.com/KBB/UsedCars/Pric...uizConditions=

 

KBB is a joke. If you're any thing other than a dealer trying to rape people, than you shouldn't use it.

I'd say 6K is reasonable, depending on rust, but it is at the highest end of the spectrum.

 

PSSSS there's no such thing as a 94 Tacoma.. sounds like you better keep researching

 

is a tacoma or a Hilux or whatever they were as 3rd gens?

 

3rd gen 4wd is the hilux. Go over seas and the Tacoma never existed.

 

Too high a price for a standard cab!
Keep looking, I live in PA but, I go on eBay a few times a week and also Craigslist (go on CraigsHelper for better, wider searches) so I can safely say that price is out of line with the norm.
I bought my '93 Extra-cab 4x4 v6/ 5spd. one-owner, 69,500mi. a few months ago for $5500.
Now accross the country that is a little above average but, there are "pocket areas" that these trucks will fetch a little higher price.
I know that I live in one of these pockets and from what I have observed from online sales and auctions you are in one too (entire state of California seems to be a "pocket area" also).
Its OK to ask for help but, personal research is always best, I suggest that you might want to look a little newer, at a "real" Tacoma they started in '95.5.
They have more powerful engines, a little nicer styling, are a bit more comfortable, and still have a strong aftermarket presence for parts.
Have fun and we would gladly welcome you to the fold!!!

 

thanks guys for all the help. i am going to swing by the dealer today and double check my numbers and get back to you guys. thanks again