So I finally found the truck I've been looking for, a CLEAN x-cab manual 22re 4x4 with low miles, and am going to check it out on Saturday.

https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/5175488652.html

As long as everything checks out, I plan on buying it. I'll be sure to ask/check its history, general maintenance and records, timing chain, head gasket, any leaks, ball joints, and to make sure everything works properly (A/C, hub locks, 4wd hi and lo, etc). It would be great if you could point out anything else I should look out for or if those years had any particular issues.

The main thing I'd like to hear your opinions on is the price. Am I crazy for thinking $7,000 is way steep? I was planning on offering 5k and going from there, hoping to stay under 6k. Do you think it should be cheaper or does one like this warrant such a price?

Thanks in advance for any help. Sorry if this should have gone in the newbie section but I only have 1 day and there isn't much traffic in there.

 

$7000 seems high to me, but finding one in your area is bound to be a tough find. Also getting one in great condition can cost quite a bit if you are having the work done. You could spend several thousands on one if not careful.

I have seen nice trucks like that one but with their age and previous owners, time is taking it toll on them. I am not knocking the truck, it looks like a rare find. Just dont want you to think it is still in a new condition.

Those extended cabs are tough to find. I had one and miss it badly. They are some great trucks.

 

Ive been offered a lot more than that for mine and wouldn't take it. Its just money and I would rather have the pickup.

 

Find out just when it came up from down South??

One winter in liquid brine is enough.

Look at the frame in the area of the spring hangers

Look at the fuel and Brake lines don`t be afraid to get under neath and give it a good going over .

Don`t let your Lust for a Toyota 4X4 over come your common sense.

I think that is to much I paid $8,000.00 for a 3.4 5Speed Tacoma 2000 with Less mileage.

After all it is your decision and Money

Then it depends just how much if any work you can do.

 

$7k seems high. I got my 91 a year ago with 85k on the clock for $5k. I would check that thing up and down for rust. My truck been down south all its life and still has a quarter size rust hole in the door.

How long have you been looking? If you been checking CL religiously for a couple months and this is the best deal, then yeah jump on it. I looked around for a while before I found a good deal.

 

I paid $5500 for my '94 standard cab in '04. State Farm paid me $3800 in '13 to total it after crushing Bambi.

I knew these are becoming fewer and farther between. After the buyback and natural selection. But I paid $6500 for my '99 4Runner in April with81k miles and the e-locker.

But hey, I drove my '94 for a decade. So I understand if you spend a mountain of money for a clean one.

 

Thanks guys. I've been hunting the east coast and midwest for a few weeks so not a lot of time, although I inquired about that one within an hour of it being posted. I need to get a truck of some sort before Thursday, even if it's a temporary POS, but maybe I got lucky and found a keeper. I'll post the outcome of taking a look tomorrow.

 

that truck only has a 135K on it, 4 cyl, a good combination getting hard to find.
In the PNW i have seen them as high as $9K
this rattle canned one is $5500
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/5183774512.html

 

When you go check it out, think from the point of view that it's yours, what's the least you would take for it? That's the most you should pay.

 

Check the link in my signature about frame repair for the key spots to watch.