1985 Toyota Pickup review from North America
"I'm hooked on Toyota - you can't stop them"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced the timing chain and clutch after "stealing" the truck for $250 from a non-mechanically inclined guy. I've felt guilty ever since. NOT!
General comments?
My friends and co-workers don't understand why I won't buy a new truck. Are they kidding?! I just threw out the vinyl bench seat and installed cloth buckets. The engine purrs, and it does everything I want it to do. The AC still works too. I even loaned it to the local high school while I was out of the country for six months (read: a free paint job). My only complaint is road noise, but I'm working on that with new jute and carpeting.
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| Simple, reliable old friend |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L 2bbl Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 141000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 188500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F100 |
| Date of Entry | 30th March, 2003 |