I filled out a form before detailing everything that went wrong with this truck, but it was never posted. Apparently Toyota pays them not to post negative reviews.
A trouble free car is what I want most. Toyota falls way short in this category as this vehicle never went more than a year without some kind of problem right from brand new. Way too many problems to mention in this space and this post probably won't be listed anyway (in bed with Toyota just look at the other reviews)
1987 buddy...
You probably didn't take care of it either so it went to crap. Change the oil and your drivetrain should be fine, auto tranny and 4x4 fluids too if so equipped. The only downfall of these trucks was the rust factor. But overall very realiable.
The truck is 20+ years old and has probably had a LOT of owners in its lifetime so you its expected to be a money pit. In general though, besides the truck's love affair with rust, they are extremely reliable trucks. The 22re is a legendary motor for a reason.
Sorry, but Toyota is not paying anybody for good reviews, check all other sources you want to, Toyota has consistently been very high in reliability for decades.
Just because you got a lemon does not mean that these trucks are all around very reliable machines, go buy a small Chevy S10 or Ford Ranger or Dodge Dakota of the same years and mileage (good luck finding them) and you will see the difference.
20+ years is 20+ years on anything, but Toyota has a higher chance of having more life left than the others.
Thanks for the honest original review. I will pass on this model.
I had one of these trucks from 87 to 95. It was too small for what I needed when I sold it. I have regretted selling that truck for 15 years. It was very reliable and I would buy another one today if I could find one.
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