digging up this thread for an update:

Years ago, (2005). I joined YT when I purchased a 1st gen 4Runner. I did the prerequisite introduction post. Well a lot has changed since then. I moved to Houston from the Boston area in 2006, had to let go of that original 4Runner that inspired me to join YT. I never owned another 4x4 since then....till now. My father bought a 1993 4x4 xtra cab Pickup brand new in September of 1993. I was 13 when he brought it home from the a dealer in Raynham, MA. I kinda grew up in that truck, it was one of the first vehicles I drove when I first got my license. I later moved out and got married, my father moved to Puerto Rico in 2001 and had it shipped there. It served him well living the rural island life. A few weeks ago he decided he wanted a newer car but couldn't keep his truck also. So in a bit of nostalgia I offered to pay for the shipping to the mainland and help him towards the purchase of a new car. I'm excited to be getting this truck as it holds a lot of sentimental value to me. It has very well cared for and only has 120k miles. While I'm no longer an assistant parts manager at a Toyota dealer, I work for Lexus now but still have access to Toyota parts and expertise at good prices. I hope to fix the little things that 24 years of age warrant. The truck has been left at the port today, and I hope to pick it up in Florida later this month, and drive it back to Houston. Can't wait. Back at the family home in Massachusetts circa 1995
Island life
My father dropping it off at the port in Puerto Rico.
Last day in Puerto Rico

 

Welcome back, nice truck!

 

I've seen so many of these with the clear coat peeling and faded stickers. Especially in the salt air. Is that factory paint? If so, gotta give a pat on the back to your pops for taking such good care of it

 

Yessir all original paint. It was garaged for most of its life, and will continue to be. I just cleared out room in my garage for it.