1984 Toyota Pickup review from North America
"I would make the same choice again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch replaced - 63,000 miles
New battery - 75,000 (factory battery lasted 4 years in Arizona!!)
Shocks replaced - 113,000
Water pump gasket - 124,000
Radiator cleaning - 125,000
Replaced 4-speed transmission with 5-speed, replaced clutch - 134,000
Timing chain - 165,000
Igniter failed - 198,000
Replaced transmission - 199,000
Alternator - 200,000.
General comments?
Seats in great shape. Installed cloth seatcovers at the beginning, and the vinyl seats underneath are still free of cracks and stains.
Hard-wax twice a year. Finish is beginning to thin. Might need repainting.
Installed camper shell in 1997. Slowed mileage to 22MPG.
I debated for months on whether to buy American or Foreign, and was told nothing would compare to this little Toyo.
I do regular oil changes about every 3,000 miles, and tuneups at least once a year.
It's been off road, through streams, in snow, and continues to perform like a dream.
Simple maintenance includes gaskets, pumps, hoses, batteries, and brakes.
This truck has spoiled me for life!
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| Simple, reliable old friend |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 1984 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 22R Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 89 miles |
| Most recent distance | 246548 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| Date of Entry | 17th August, 2003 |