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The seat belts do not retract very well.
The brakes needed to be replaced at 140,000 miles.
After using it for fairly heavy loads, the rear springs are starting to sag a little.
The door locks are getting very worn, and it is hard to use the key to lock or unlock them.
The plastic trim around the door locks on both sides failed right after purchase.
Overall this has been a typical Toyota vehicle. FANTASTIC. It is the third Toyota pickup that I have owned, and the only real fault I can think of is that it just doesn't wear out quick enough. I would like to get a new truck, but there is no reason to get rid of this one yet. It starts and runs flawlessly, almost no change from new. I expect it easily to last at least another 200,000 miles.
I have noticed everyone of these problems occurring in my Toyota as well except the door-locks fading. I know a guy with a 93 Toyota pickup, he has a little more than 330,000 miles on his. Toyota trucks will drive forever if you let em!
I have a 1993 Toyota standard cab with the 2.2 RE engine and a five-speed stick. This is bar-none the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned! I will do my next oil change at 170,000 and I'm still driving the original clutch! I've changed out the radiator, but beyond that it has all been standard maintenance like oil changes and brakes and periodic tuneups. I'm still getting 30 mpg and I'm beginning to think this truck is going to last longer than I am. And yes, my next truck (if I ever wear this one out) will be a Toyota!
I have had my truck for only a couple of years, bought used at around 120K miles, and now 179K. I am pretty sure I am doing the only maintenance performed to it, radiator rotted out, replaced some exhaust pipes, new shocks, belts, and the clutch will need redoing sometime soon. It turns over a little slow on the coldest days, but has started every time so far.
This is a great truck, and I fully expect to be driving it another 100k.
I bought a 93 Toyota pick-up with 115,000. So far, this truck has been great! The door locks are a bit sticky and the valves are starting to rattle a little, but the overall performance is very good. It still has the original clutch and brakes. I plan on getting the timing chain replaced soon and when I do, I plan on getting some valve work done as well. My previous truck was killing me on the gas mileage. Now I am getting close to 27 miles per gallon. Sweet! Once a Toyota owner... always a Toyota owner.
Thanks - Kentucky J.
I had the same problem with the locks in my Nissan Sentra. I used liquid graphite and they work just like new now.
I just purchased my 1993 Toyota pickup it only has 71000 on it so I figured it was a good deal for 5000 grand my question to anyone who might know is I have a few minor scratches and was wondering if anyone new away to find out exactly what color there truck is. I went to my local dealership and they wanted a fee to find out what color the truck was. So before I spend the money I figured I would check with other Toyota owners. IF you have an idea please email me at Shearerman320@aol.com.
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Brian PA.
I bought a 93 Toyota Pickup when I was just out of high school. I still own and drive this gem of a machine. I've had to replace the clutch once and the passenger side seatbelt had to be replaced as well. The door locks got difficult, but it turned out to be the old key was warn down. I got a new one from my local dealer by bringing them the VIN number and my locks open much better now. The plastic doorhandles have come loose, but Krazy Glue ended that problem as well. Those problems and the basic nuances of owning a vehicle aside, I couldn't think of a better vehicle I could have bought. The mileage is a dream, the engine runs cool, and, after 170k miles, it's still running like a champ.
I have a 93 Toyota pickup, bought it with 107k miles @ $4k.
I had a new performance clutch, custom exhaust, 18" wheels k&n custom cold air intake, and lowered it all around. Believe it or not, I do deliveries on the side, which include items of about 800lbs going uphill on the North Carolina mountains.
I now have 189k miles on it, and sometimes on the weekends I go to the track, and smoke Hondas. If you want a beast in a small package, get a Toyota truck.
I have a 93 truck that I bought new.. The seat belts do not retract like others have said. There was a thermostat prob, which was covered under warranty, but it kept happening and I finally just I removed it. The paint faded. This happened on my dad's as well as my sisters 93's and other people who bought this truck. There was no recall on this problem. Overall, it has been a good truck, I would grade it out a B...
I Have A 1993 Toyota, The Engine Makes A Tapping Noise When I Back Off The Accelerator. Can Someone Please Help ME Identify This Problem. Legris25@yahoo.com.
My brother has a 93 extended cab 4x4, and it is an awsome machine. He bought it a couple years back for ~$8000 with 375000kms on it (read...not cheap!). But it has been a sturdy, reliable truck, and is now pushing 500000kms, and the only thing wrong with it is the power steering. As for the engine, I have virtually the same one in my '82 Celica GT (sans fuel injection), and it is a indestructible motor. A very good buy, not to mention one of the best looking 1/4 tonne pickups out there!
I just got a 1990 Toyota DLX pickup so far I love it its got 175k and run like a charm. but I'm only get 25mpgs I was wondering how I could get the mpgs higher??
I am the original owner of my 1993 Toyota pickup truck. I have had some of the same problems mentioned on the web page. I have replaced the brakes at about 160,000 miles and had problems with one of the door locks at about 165,000 miles. Overall, I am very satisfied with this pickup truck.
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I own a 93 Toyota Pickup, and I have not had any problems. I do regular maintenance to my truck.
I love the style and the size of the truck. The paint faded, but I don't care. I am having it painted anyway, black, and putting in new interior.
I love this truck. I am going to keep it as long as I am alive.
I have a 1993 toyota extra cab with the 3.0 litre V-6, 245,000 miles and have noticed that it runs fairly warmer than some others that I have inquired with. I live in the desert so its understandable that the temperature is a little warmer. Just replaced the radiator with little change. Any ideas would help.