1980 Toyota Pickup review from North America
"Dependable even if rusty"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Frame and body both rusted through.
Ignition locked up.
Leaked oil on occasion and on others it would go months without needing a quart.
The engine ran very hot, burnt plugs.
Changed oil, spark plugs, and fuel filter when needed.
Changed Brake pads once.
General comments?
Ran great, always started right away, even in the cold Minnesota winters.
Always got 20 Mpg, regardless of speeds or conditions I drove in.
Very rusty when I bought it, I doubted it would start let alone run, to my surprise still runs to this day.
Engine tops out at about 85 mph.
The engine will long out last the body.
Never had transmission problems, even at that high of miles.
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| Excellent cheap vehicle that is easy to work on |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1980 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0R Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 235000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 260000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 17th October, 2003 |