1982 Toyota Pickup SR5 review from North America
"The Most Reliable for the Money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The starter Decided to quit, but began working again. No problems since.
Sometimes the Charge light will come on, even though it is still charging (A Short, I Presume)
The engine drips oil, about a quart ever 2-3 months.
Would not idle when I bought it, replaced fuse, no problems since.
The High Beam Indicator Light Doesn't work.
The winshield washer fluid tank leaked when I bought it. I tried and tried to fix the problem, but it kept leaking. I ended up getting a (free) replacement out of a 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix.
General comments?
The truck is a tough as heck. I purchased the truck (for $550) to commute to school, for which it has been very reliable. It has also proved to be an excellent work truck, hauling loads around my property. It does well on logging roads, where I take it often.
Comfort could be worked on. My seat is "broken down" and if you are under 5'4" or so, it gets very difficult to drive, especially braking. In addition, the interior is kind of cramped. The space behind the seat, is ample, and deserves mention.
The truck has no options. The radio is aftermarket, no PS, no PW, nothing. Despite this, I would still prefer the truck to any of my other/older cars on trips.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1982 |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 22R Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 337530 miles |
| Most recent distance | 342568 miles |
| Previous car | Cadillac DeVille |
| Date of Entry | 14th June, 2007 |