1983 Toyota Pickup review from North America
"I'd buy it tomorrow if I had a time machine!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
2 water pumps, an alternator and various other expendables (belts, hoses brake linings etc).
General comments?
This truck survived floods, snow storms, 112 degree vacation trips, overweight cargo loads, and a teenage punk-ass son who got into some crap with low-lifes who broke out my windows & door locks and stole a cheap radio. Yet it drives today @ 70mph with ease! I now drive a 97 Tacoma with Auto trans and carpet and AM/FM (I'm a slave to luxury, forgive me!). Oh the 83?. Still in the driveway ready to go! I'm giving it a well deserved R&R.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1983 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 22R Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 216000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 30th January, 2003 |

