1982 Toyota Pickup review from North America
"I've never encountered anything that it couldn't handle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I received the truck when my uncle, who owned it at the time, moved to Ohio and took his other Toyota with him instead of mine. It was running rough and fouled a lot of plugs when I first had it, but after a tune-up and some road time it ran like new.
The only problem that I've had since it's been in use was the clutch fluid reservoir went bad about three years ago. That was a small price to pay for all that it has done for me over the years.
General comments?
I was skeptical of owning a small truck, especially a foreign one, but it didn't take long to prove itself.
The truck has hauled loads that probably should have been left for larger trucks.
Although it doesn't appear to acquire a lot of miles, it is used practically every day taking me to and from work.
As mentioned by others, the top speed is only about 85 mph, but it does get there quickly. It is fun to see other people's faces when my dirty work truck beats them at the light.
The only downfalls of the truck is the very limited interior space and only having four gears.
I will never get rid of my truck and if I ever find another one, I will buy it too!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1982 |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 22R Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 226000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 244000 miles |
| Previous car | N/A N/A |
| Date of Entry | 11th February, 2006 |