Replaced the alternator and fan belt in 2002.
Has the front brakes replaced in 2002.
Antenna just fell off when I was driving (2002).
Replaced a melted hose in 2003.
Has a minor oil leak that I haven't attempted to fix quite yet.
This little truck is tough as nails. I've loaded over a ton into his bed and he's hauled it home (up hills) like a trooper.
I had a shoddy tire replacement done on him recently and it blew when I was doing near 70 on the interstate. The truck was so solid and easy to drive that I barely noticed the jerk as the tire went and only realized I had a flat when I heard it flapping.
I've driven this car from Seattle to San Francisco twice in the past year and I've never had a problem with him.
Pretty spartan interior, but I appreciate the simplicity of it. The only thing I would hold against Mazda is the gnarly speakers that make listening to the radio painful.
I have no intention of ever selling this truck. When the engine goes he'll be my electric-conversion project.
Montie-i have a 87 b2000 with over 200.000 thousand miles on it. the only thing I have replaced is front brakes, tires, cap, rotor, and plugs. the heater controls don't work very well, the dome light is broken and the door locks had to be fixed. it also has an oil leak from a bad oil pan gasket. I've hauled large rocks, lumber, you name it I've hauled it and the darn thing just keeps on going. I wish I would have purchased 2.
I love my 83 b2000. It's just a plain simple little work truck. Tough as nails and still runs well. Changed an alternator, and front brakes. Over 175,000 and still will do over 85 down the freeway.
I've got an 87 B2000 SR5 5-speed and a 2002 Infiniti car.
I'll take the old truck anyday. This truck will run forever and it is still fun to drive 20 years later.
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