1983 Toyota Pickup SR5 review from North America
"This truck was made for severe punishment!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced timing chain at 185000 miles.
Replaced clutch at 200000.
Replaced two water pumps and two fuel pumps.
General comments?
This little pickup truck is nearly indestructible. I bought it in High School from its orginal owner with 170000 miles. It being my first vehicle and all, I have driven it as hard as a young kid could, but it has always handled anything I could dish out. It has survived numurous 5 plus hour drives over mountain passes while traveling back and forth from college.
I've hauled, I've towed, I've raced, I've crashed, and never once has the 22R failed me.
When I purchased the car the body was in near perfect condition. Now... it truly looks like a heap of ****, but it still sits in my driveway and gets me to work everyday.
Every time I think its had enough abuse for its lifetime, it proves me wrong and lasts another year.
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| Best Truck Ever Made |
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| I've never encountered anything that it couldn't handle |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1983 |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 22R Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 170000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 226000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 19th March, 2005 |