1989 Toyota Pickup Deluxe review from North America

My rear differential blew at 110023 miles because the seal was worn badly.

I bought this truck with 108000 miles because my previous truck was a 1989 2wd with 227000 miles and had great reliability. My 4wd is continuing the trend.

If power is a necessity, then shop for a different vehicle.

Although short on power, the 2.4 liter engine is a highly disciplined workhorse.

With a good coat of paint and 31 inch tires, this truck looks ready to tackle any terrain, and its off road performance is very commendable, even though the rear differential is non-locking.

Ingress and Egress from the cabin may be challenging for smaller-framed people, as the step-in is quite high.

The narrow body may not be very stable during mountain driving or high speed maneuvers, but it makes for excellent maneuverability in tight spaces.

My truck is getting 16 miles per gallon which is a bit far from the 19 mile per gallon fuel mileage that the EPA posts for city driving, but I suspect that a tune up would change that handily.

Aside from the few squeaks throughout the cabin, this truck has proved itself as a real Toyota: Dependable, and capable as an everyday driver.