1979 Toyota Pickup 4x4 shortbed pickup review from North America
"Very Reliable and Very Strong"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Power steering pump leaked, but was easily fixed.
Second gear went out in my first transmission (it had 400,000 miles on it!)
Starter
I also replaced the carburetor with a weber downdraft. It was the best thing I ever did.
General comments?
This truck can take anything you can throw at it. In all honesty, this truck is one of the most reliable I have ever encountered. Ever.
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| Cheap reliable pick-up best suited for warm climates |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L 20R Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 398000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 415000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 21st May, 2003 |