1989 Toyota Pickup review from North America
"The greatest machine known to man"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Speedometer and odometer conked out six years ago at 310,000 miles. The 400,000 miles on it now is an estimate. May be higher.
Replace alternator at 380,000 miles.
Internal door rod broke/bent, making outside door handle useless. About $250 for parts & labor to repair.
Funky electrical system -- radio has long turned off off with turn signal; now it's starting to turn off when I brake.
General comments?
Originally got this as a temporary hand-me-down from my dad, when it had about 320,000 miles on it. Now, five years later, I don't want to get rid of it.
It's rough-riding (manual steering), basic (no options, not even AC), and the body is falling apart, but it starts every morning and still runs like a champ. Oh yeah, it also passes California smog with out any problems, and gets decent gas mileage.
This truck has been a revelation. Toyota rocks.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 5-speed Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 400000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 18th September, 2007 |