1988 Toyota Pickup SR5 review from North America
"This truck kicks butt!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The header cracked (which is a common problem with older Toyota trucks) but it was an easy fix with a welding machine.
And the bracket holding the 4x4 transfer case was broken sometime before I bought the truck, but that was also another easy fix with some welding and fabrication.
Interior is flawless and perfect.
Paint has faded on hood and roof.
General comments?
The truck has a 4 inch lift on it with some Rancho 5000 shocks. The shocks make it able to carry heavier loads in the bed, but it also feels like there are no shocks when I hit a bump.
The truck mobs goes anywhere I want it to without any problem.
The aftermarket exhaust, roll bar, brush guard, and Smitty bumper makes it look intimidating to smaller vehicles on the road.
The air conditioning is like sitting in a freezer while the heater is like sitting the desert.
It gets a lot of attention and looks.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 liter 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 58000 miles |
| Previous car | Cadillac Cimarron |
| Date of Entry | 18th May, 2005 |