1998 Toyota T100 review from North America
"The Toyota T100 is one of the best pickups ever made!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had to get a seat belt tensioner replaced at about 50,000 miles... it was under warranty.
Also, the window was jerky, it only required some lube.
Further, the idle control valve required replacement at about 70,000.
Then, at 120,000 miles, a spark plug blew out, which was now out of warranty, and I paid about $500 to get a heli- coil installed... so far, so good.
Now, at 152,000 miles, a CV boot has started to leak, this is a $300 repair, and I'm putting manual hubs in - this would have prevented the boot failure, I'm very disappointed in myself for not having done this when I bought the car! I know better! Always put manual hubs in!!!
General comments?
This car is the best car I've ever owned, I will never buy a European "luxury" car ever again! It's almost like they "engineered" this one... :-)
This T100 is smooth on the highway, and a tractor off-road. I get 18 MPG, which for a large, tall, 4WD is not bad! I do wish it had more power, but they fixed that with the Tundra. That will probably be my next vehicle... in another 10 years and another 150,000 miles!
Recommended Reviews:
  | This will be my last truck purchased |
| Great capacity, corners great, doesn't drive like a pickup, camps wonderfully |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 30 miles |
| Most recent distance | 152000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 6th August, 2006 |