WAMT

Hey guys, new to the forum,

I'm looking at a 1990 Toyota pickup 4x4 and just looking to get some feedback on how other truck owners like theirs.. I don't know anything about Toyotas, but have only heard good things about their reliability.

It has a new 22re longblock in it, and a new clutch. 190k on the body, and 3k on the new engine.

Thanks for any insight or advice

WAMT

I've been looking for an older Tacoma and came across a 2000 4x4 5spd with 270k miles for $4500

Is that way too many miles? For any other truck I would say yes, but it is a Toyota and I've heard that Toyotas run forever... but I don't know much about them.

How many miles have you seen a Tacoma last?

Hasbeen

I'd like to think you could get a better deal than that.

JBurt

I would say that it all depends on the history of the truck. If it's been taken care of then maybe but you could probably find a better deal. I don't know where your located but around southern california that's not a fantastic deal. If it's a v6 extended cab then maybe but still probably not. If you don't mind the possibility of replacing big ticket items then sure go for it.

WAMT

Hey guys, just had a quick question

I'm looking at a 96 Tacoma 4x4 Ext Cab with 220k miles..

I just wanted to know how reliable the v6 engine was and if I can expect some more life out of it? The owner said that he replaced the heads and spark plug wires a few thousand miles ago..

Thanks for any info

frisbeedog

I bought a 4runner with 150,000 miles thinking that the motor would be fine. And it is, the only things I've had to replace are a leaking axle seal, new shock and springs, brakes all around, exhaust system, sway bar bushings- the list goes on.

At 220,000 miles there are going to be a lot of maintenance items that need replacing. I would suggest looking around the 120,000 mile club.

I also own a 2000 Tacoma that I bought at 40,000 miles and it has been great. It now has 130,000 miles on it, but I've done the maintenance on it. Look around before you jump in.