1988 Toyota Truck SR5 review from North America
"Best value ever!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator replaced at over 100,000 miles.
Exhaust rusted through after 200,000 miles.
Water in oil after 234,000 miles, probably head gasket.
General comments?
Best value ever. I've been driving it for 20 years and the engine finally gave out. I've always treated it somewhat roughly, but you turn the key and it goes. Have replaced parts here and there, but the repairs were inexpensive and probably more my fault than the truck's.
I'm saddened to have to buy another truck knowing I'll never have another one like this. Even after 20 years I'm thinking of installing a rebuilt engine and keeping it. It's roomy comfortable and dependable.
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| Best truck on the planet! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1988 |
| Engine and transmission | 22re Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 234000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Truck |
| Date of Entry | 22nd November, 2008 |