1988 Toyota Pickup SR5 review from North America
"Wonderful all around truck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I bought the truck, the leaf springs were straight and needed to be replaced. The spark plugs, alternator belt, timing chain, and brakes all needed replacement as well.
There were a good number of oil leaks in the engine.
Four blown fuses.
NOTE: All these were original problems with the vehicle. Since replacement two and a half years ago, everything is running fine.
General comments?
Capable of serious offroading (4WD models).
Very reliable- I've always gotten where I needed to go.
Great gas mileage.
This truck is great for a first-time driver, or just for anyone who wants to have fun.
Luckily, replacement parts are usually inexpensive, because some stock parts are cheap.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L V6 EFI Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 173000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 220000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Silverado |
| Date of Entry | 21st April, 2003 |