1989 Toyota Pickup SR5 review from North America
"Excellent reliable daily driver, off-road or work truck!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
From most recent to least recent:
December 2002 - Rode my clutch into oblivion. Replaced clutch and pressure plate.
July 2002 - Brakes finally gave out, replaced faulty brake rotors.
July 2000 - Exhaust started making excessive noise due to corrosion. Replaced muffler.
August 1999 - Previous owner (my dad) removed a rusty roll bar.
Minor rust areas have started to show up due to the fact that I live in Iowa which is Hell on cars rust-wise. The truck used to live in Colorado where surface rust is not a problem, and so far it has been holding up well with regular cleanings. Car has 70k miles on it (low miles for an '89) and I expect it to last much longer.
General comments?
Very small cab, but took me not very long to get used to. Shifting is a little difficult in cold weather. 0-60 speed is slower than desired, but it climbs to 40 with no problem. Handles well with a load (or without). A great truck, none more reliable!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3VZE 3.0L V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 55000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 18th December, 2002 |