1980 Toyota Pickup long bed review from North America
"For the Persistent, No Road is Impassable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
You name it, it has been replaced. The truck didn't run and it had set for about 9 years when I bought it. I got it running and then everything started breaking. The only things that are still original are the break booster and the seat.
The rings were about gone in the motor. It burnt exactly a quart of oil every time you put gas in it. After $1500 in parts and machine work, it had a new one.
General comments?
The truck is a tank.
I will never sell it (knock no wood) because I have done so much to it.
It really is a very good truck. I'm kinda making it a wheeling truck. I go rock crawling and mudding in it all the time. It has made it down every trail and through every pit so far with out breaking anything.
It has stock suspension with 31 inch tires. they even have good approach angles stock!
But a lift is coming to the stud truck.
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| Excellent cheap vehicle that is easy to work on |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1980 |
| Year of manufacture | 1980 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 20R Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 33000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 25th November, 2004 |