Craigslist Buyer Beware! The Toyota Pickup Scam?...We were just looking for a "farm truck"

Today's vlog has us out and about looking at a 1988 Toyota 4X4 which was supposedly a 1 owner truck..grandpa's little baby...well needless to say it wasn't quite that. I'll give ya some buying tips and tell the story of the shady pickup we went to look at. Hope yall enjoy

[@austingodii4747]

You do sound like a liberal

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Lol says the guy with a Mercedes as his profile pic. Lol

[@Porksta96]

Why are politics always brought up? Its like whites peoples' race card. Since youre both equal and have nothing to fight over lets put politics into the mix! Idiot

[@pcguysoffgridcabin]

Why insult the guy like that?

[@tomphil2663]

You were gonna give 2500$ for that pick up lolool boy he must have seen you coming. Lol you wine like a old lady buying a car talking about body work if it's gonna be a farm truck why do u care about shaddy body work?

[@DragonQueefs]

Not really, he sounds like a dude who doesnt want to spend 4 grand on a 1200 dollar vehicle. How is that liberal?

[@evansantos7773]

You just want something reliable??? that is the most reliable vehicle you'll ever drive. how dare you disrespect the name of a classic yota 4x4

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

lol....hey I didn't disrespect anything brotha...that's why I went looking for toyota in the first place...have owned several of these little trucks

[@evansantos7773]

aha okay i'm exaggerating, good on you

[@ToYoTeRo2382]

❤

[@zyzsgy]

Dude, the 3vz is a giant piece of shit. Yes the 22re is bombproof amazing but the 6cyl is garbage.

[@bigking7469]

Suck it. It's not the most reliable. The Toyota pickup the the shittiest truck they made. The tundra was the most reliable

[@RobFishYT]

I collect and rebuild toyotas. That things is definitely worth $4K even for 2017. SR5 package and bucket seats. Looked pretty complete to me.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yep....looks good on TV...a closer look in person and you would have passed...this guy was lying through his teeth the whole time

[@conservativeamerica9655]

I'd like to know where you can buy a brand-new engine for 1k

[@rushjohnston754]

A 22re like that can be bought remanufactured for around 1k if you have a core.

[@CrushedOilPans]

@rush Johnston... where? Honestly want to know... seeing short blocks for 2500 and long for 3700... I would love to buy one for 1k instead of rebuilding

[@joedoe4642]

@@CrushedOilPans rush Johnson is full of it, he’s a liar

[@azcibugirakmikozodhozza]

ha ha ha haaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@carpballet]

@@rushjohnston754 Video dude said “brand new.”

[@thekingsilverado9004]

Excuse me since when did body work ever concern a farmer looking at a truck for farm use? I mean really and since when would any real farmer consider a little pickup truck for real farm work? I'm curious I grew up on a farm.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Ok...here's a "real farmer" response.....I called this guy and asked about the truck ...he said one owner..did have some rust but I had it repaired and welded in all new metal...clearly a lie....I had the engine rebuilt about 6 months ago....it was covered in oil...never been in an accident....clearly it had been hit in front and rear........just had it inspected.....but I couldn't drive it on the road...had to test drive in the parking lot...... It's not the body work...it's the lies that are my concern....now....as for a little pickup.....it will do just fine for what I needed...getting around the farm and running errands.... THE SELLER WAS A BOLD FACED LIER!!!

[@mr.hallman333]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer well you are dealing with idiots in the south it's no surprise to me that the man was a liar and full of s***. They don't call it the dirty South for nothing

[@thewitt2890]

that was a waste of 10 minutes

[@popwall4297]

you mean you were able to watch the whole ten minute I think I cut it off in about 60 seconds

[@mendocinorider]

Its 7:37 idiot

[@kansascountry970]

Good call on passing up on that one! Also just want to point out, just because it has a replacement tailgate doesn't necessarily mean it was in a wreck. My dad has backed up into a tree while cutting firewood with the tailgate down. The guy I bought my land from tried pulling out from under a gooseneck trailer, forgetting the tailgate was still up. There are a lot of reasons why a tailgate may have been replaced.

[@overnightguitarist5063]

I replaced my 88 tailgate because it had a little rust and because replacement tailgates are dirt cheap for this truck

[@reidbennett3586]

Could’ve also been stolen, not an uncommon thing to happen

[@derrickmcnew615]

The beds on those mid-80s toyotas were all prone to rusting from the inside out. My '86 was in really bad shape when I finally sold it in 2005. The cab didn't rust at all. The story I was told was that the beds were manufacrured in a different plant, and the welds weren't sealed correctly, so water gets trapped from below and rusts its way out. That said, I miss that truck and would love to own a 90s model.

[@davidnorthrup3674]

Any time that you can not test drive a vehicle, walk away! And if someone is trying to sell a vehicle and does not let you drive it then they are trying to hide something from you. That by definition is a scam.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I agree...why tell me it was just inspected...then tell me I can't drive it...hmmm...shady

[@Guardian4080]

The problem is if he would lie about one thing he would lie about anything.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Exactly!

[@weaponizedmemes3461]

Well said.

[@ricksmith271]

+Stoney Ridge Farmer lots of nice clean rust free trucks here in California, you can find a nice running clean truck that for whatever reason won't pass the smog test, people tend to dump them fairly cheap. we had an 88 Toyota, bought brand new, drove it for 252+k, passed the smog check with no fiddling, no accidents, rust free, no leaks, no smoke, it was 2wd, all maintenance was done at dealership. She let it go for 1500. there ARE deals out there, you just have to be on your toes.

[@danhalverson8136]

Why not just cut to the chase ! You just ramble on with use less information.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Dude...who's rambling now?

[@marztar]

The truth is that this was a Tinder meet... Grandpaw rejected this Robin Williams wannabe so he made a hate video about his truck.

[@RanchoDeSanchez]

A seller has the right to sell crap for whatever price he thinks its worth. This is not a scam. Junk at the junkyard isn't free. You met the guy, saw the truck, inspected the truck and didn't feel it was worth it. You move on, no scam there. I really dislike buyers like you and especially for making this video trying to burn the guy.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Made him a fair offer...he was lying to me...totally lying...if I had been a teenager and looking for my first truck...I might not have known what to look for...the guy was totally lying about the truck...trying to pull one !

[@gussferretti9665]

Exactly

[@danielb4320]

If you lie. You’re trying to scam.

[@mikeschiavoni5973]

Agreed. Runs and drives is worth more now folks. Know why??? Simple, a new light truck will run about 18k stripped down. Think about it. It's a scam both ways. Houses ROT and go up or retain value where cars loose 90% of thier value???? It's psychological programming to sell new cars at high prices, well the consequence is used cars being of much better value, and worth.

[@mikeschiavoni5973]

@Klaa2 parts wear out, cars really don't.

[@Proctor1217]

Thanks for reminding me of shit to look for lol. Been awhile since I bought another truck and I'm in the market now. Very helpful.

[@StuckBuckinaTruck]

I understand the had a bad feeling situation and that's great you probly took the better route there but just thought I'd let you know. Toyota engine rebuilds are not cheap at all. I just finished putting a new 22re in a first gen runner and the long block alone cost 1800. So once you add every other new part plus labor if your not doing it yourself 2800 is really cheap.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Man..everything is super expensive nowadays!

[@thomaslee1982]

Times have changed. I grew up on a farm in the Midwest in the late 70's and 80's. We didn't have fairly nice trucks (except the month it took for a fairly nice one to be put to work and get thrashed). We had dependable pile of crap farm trucks on the farm. That said, Toyota trucks hold up well where the roads aren't salted. I have a couple on my ranch in Oregon with sound frames and 300,000 + miles. I had one in Pennsylvania years ago and it rusted out like the one you looked at. I'm with you on not supporting shadiness, regardless if it's a deal or not.

[@shadowman3591]

Fair enough, some people will go great lengths to hype up the truck then when you get there will say "well this happened because so and so" and given all the problems the truck has will still try to get you to buy the truck and all those little bumps and dings will have a story. Good thing you inspected the truck.

[@TheKuzmovka]

As a guy who built his own 22re this last summer, the bill came to $2,765. About a third of which was machine work (limited shop availability in my area) I did however do some upgrades to the engine while I was at it such as an 89+ upper intake so I have the newer style IACV, a cam, dual row chain, a brand new head and a better clutch. A little more than I wanted to spend but all said and done I know it's built right and everything is built to spec.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I'll bet that motor screams!

[@SLFYSH]

4K is waaay too much for an 88, especially with all the history that one has. I think you're right to know crap when you hear it, and your assessment was extremely kind.

[@Brosephus263]

No it isnt lol. These trucks go for alot of money in descent shape.

[@ExperimentalFun]

I will agree the guy sounded a bit shady but an old toyota truck that runs and drives, normally sells for that much reguardless of all the stuff you talked about, I wouldn't call it a scam.

[@KingKatRider]

Exactly, the truck was worth money, you cant find 1st gen's that easily anymore. This was so dumb to watch, some folks have know clue.

[@johnlarsen4455]

@@KingKatRider i like how he said you can probably buy a new engine for a thousand bucks

[@HB-yq8gy]

Thank you great video! Go with your gut you bring up very good points it's your money patient always wins!

[@docholliday6296]

I think you're absolutely right. Don't ever settle....

[@isellcatlitter]

one owner grandpaw, that let ALL his grandkids drive into the ground

[@jamesflores9456]

tru my dads tacoma was bought by him given to my bro back to my dad than me

[@abmcd9381]

not worth $2500 by any stretch.

[@MXstar189]

exactly

[@gavinsumpter8573]

I'm 2nd owner on my 87 has 195k miles exact bought from an old guy who garage kept it and took care of it since he was old he wasn't able to get up under and clean the frame so I got up under and replaced all the spots rusting out and all I drove it one morning and my boss literally offered me $4k for it because it was so nice that was 2 days after I got it now since I didn't have a garage it's faded lol but I sure do take care of it hope to get at least 500k miles on ut

[@Cmlumley123]

$2500 for an 88' rust bucket? Maybe $250..

[@KeepingItDutch]

I paid $2800 for my 88 yota, sold it 2 years later for $3500..glade you walked away from that.

[@Trident_Euclid]

Keeping It Dutch It holds its price but it's a crab

[@EvilTwin123]

Keeping It Dutch Lysol you walked away. Glade you walked away. Febreeze you walked away.

[@bootysweat2761]

Keeping It Dutch no shit I bought a 94 last year for 1800 and a 97 explorer with a blown trans. Rebuilt the engine myself last November with $200 spent on a rebuild kit. Sold it for 5000 last tax season.

[@MAVORlC]

My mum got me a 76 hilux with everything original and got it running with new points and other simple things and now it starts perfectly

[@KeepingItDutch]

Not Up In Here that's awesome

[@tonyp4092]

The theme song at the beginning. LOL. Bet his "step father" feels lucky to have Alan from "The Hangover" for a step son.

[@Backyardmech1]

I know about that fine tooth comb. I was looking at an 02 Dodge 1500 quad cab. People wanted 5k for it and the first thing I saw was dash trim was missing. Had a fog light switch, no fogs (found the original bumper under the tonneau cover with the fogs), tires were bald, drove okay, but had a pull. Stopped and made sure I didn’t hear anything unusual, checked all the switches and lights. Found a vacuum leak. Got back to the place killed it and wanted to see how it would start after. 🤣 Damn battery exploded under the hood. I tossed the keys back and told them to knock some off the price.

[@samlogosz2159]

I have a 1985 Toyota, I spent 4.000 $ on it. Everything was replaced , I mean everything. Good quality parts are expensive, compared to cheep Chinese parts.

[@adamnichols476]

If its fully rebuilt I can see 4g. with no rust at all, new panels everywhere and fully restored. Transmission should have been rebuilt as well for that price. then you wouldnt want to use it on a farm lol.

[@Tony-hx2fj]

There you go, an 85 toyota with everything replaced. I have a 77 Fiat Spider with 148,000 MILES AND ALL original but a $15 fuel pump and a $60 alternator. valve job at 87 K miles because I changed coolant and didn't bleed the air out of the system . oh and a few light bulbs. Still passes california emissions as it first did, runs perfectly

[@rohendee714]

Glad Mrs. Stoney talked you out of that 1 ! The Bronco won't do?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

cant stuff a roll of hay in it lol

[@AndyThomson03]

I love this. More people need to pay attention to liars selling cars. I just bought a new car and the guy was honest about the biggest issues although he did skip over some smaller issues.

[@emilyapricot1313]

This reminds me of a lemon truck I sunk a ton of money into. It had lots of shoddy body work and check engine lights. The salesman had the mechanic clear the code, but the light came back a few days later. It had two oil leaks that were probably wet and i didn’t even notice. I guess I should have gone in there like a boss and said i need to take a good look at this thing.

[@stans9293]

"I'm not going to buy it unless I can steal it". And you call the other guy dishonest???

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Stan...that was honesty at it's best...and you can read into that statement and be condescending or you can understand that anytime you purchase a vehicle or anything for that matter it's good to be thrifty and get a good value for your cash...that's honesty at it's best....I've owned well over 200 automobiles and loosing money on a bad deal isn't smart...get a value for your hard earned $$$ that's what my statement meant...and it was honesty smacking you right in the ears buddy...it's easy to throw stones at me ....but I think if ya met me or watched a little more you might understand ....here watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJOmoYqEp8icnrM

[@hiramrosajr8231]

Are you really that stupid, clearly it's a saying

[@MrLarryDallas45]

apparently the S after Stan stands for Stupid..

[@Hadaway_2.0]

As In get it cheap you idiot

[@justinl9077]

Lol, dude it's a saying.

[@therrienmichael08]

I like the way Mr. Stoney Ridge cuts away from Mrs Stoney Ridge, quick glance on with the show lolol.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Yep...she's a bit camera shy

[@temujinkhan6326]

I'm Asian and I like your video and song at end of vlog.... On a side note one of my army buddies while station in North Carolina bought a old Nissan Datsun for $200. He drove it for 3 years he never had any issues with it except changing the oil. When he bought another car he sold it for $600.

[@lunaticckc]

I got an old 82 for free, all it needed was a clutch. Now have about a grand into it lol. Worth about 3

[@benchattin]

HOLY SHIT, I SAW THIS THING ON MY LOCAL CRAIGSLIST! What in the hell are the odds?

[@nadiab3697]

That is the most reliable vehicle you'll ever drive! I wish i had that YOTA!

[@lillypinto6354]

No joke

[@PFab]

Oh you poor soul. If you actually owned one you would know. I had an 88 4runner. I went through 5 22re motors.

[@KJclimbing]

@@PFab you probably drive like shit then lmao, either that or your buying crappy engines from 3rd parties

[@wolfnightfire2006]

🤣😆🤣 Most reliable?? I don't think you even have a driver's license..😂🤣😆

[@nadiab3697]

@@wolfnightfire2006 I’ve been driving since I was 10. I bet you’re just jealous. It’s ok to be angry with yourself

[@jacktom9296]

Have you ever looked at one of those Japanese mini trucks, we use one on our property, I to used old trucks and side by side’s , bought a mini truck about 4 years ago and love it, put a 6’8” plow on it 3 years ago and plow a half mile long driveway with it, it’s a impressive little truck.

[@mikebtrfld1705]

In 2010 on Reno Craigslist I found a 1997 F150 XLT with 118,000 miles. Nevada truck with Zero rust, perfect body and paint. One owner paid $27,000 and $3,000 for the camper shell. Asking $5,500 I paid $4,700. It has turned out to be a solid runner, paid for itself hauling furniture etc. Still runs great.

[@jakeschisler7525]

You just never know what will happen buying or selling on Craigslist. I've sold so many things on Craigslist or the people never showed up. When I lived in Illinois I was selling my bass boat and this guy from southern Illinois drove up along way and when he got to my house he tried to get it for less money. It only had 5 hours run time on motor just didn't use it. He checked it all out ran the motor and still tried to knock price down but I was firm . He bought it for $11,000. All cash. Love your channel!

[@swskitso]

everyone is going to try to lower your price thats just the way deals work glad your story came with a happy ending my dad and I took a drive 2.5hrs to Indianapolis to look at a trailer, we had talked to the seller and told him we where on our way cash in hand we actually showed up earlier than we had estimated but he had already sold the trailer to someone else if he couldn't hold to his agreement long enough for us to drive over he could of at least sent a text calling off the deal

[@ordinaryJeff]

I've never sold anything on CL, only bought a couple kayaks. Last one I bought was pretty much brand new with a layer of dust. Guy wanted $200. Came with paddle and vest. I googled it and it was $400 new. Left message, guy calls back and I tell him I'll take it. Meet up 10 at night (I also had a headache so I wanted to just get it and go), looked it over really quick and said ok, here's the cash. He says, "I'm actually impressed you didn't try to start haggling on the price. Here's 20 back." Cool, thank you, and was on my way. Only time I posted something online for sale was an old Honda accord for $1100 on a Honda collector site. Nothing but scammers calling and emailing. (I'm in WA) phone rings- "Hi, I'm in SC (iirc) and want to buy that honda, do you have a paypal account?"

[@roberthaworth9097]

Same thing JUST happened to me on a deal for a '67 Ford Econoline Heavy Duty van in No. Philadelphia. Weather and the holidays prevented me from getting there until last weekend, but we had stayed in close touch via text message, and he knew I had cash in hand. While I'm about halfway (90 mins.) into my drive to the truck, I send him a text as final confirmation of my arrival time, and he replies, "Sorry dude, it just left here."

[@TheKristenGibson]

I agree that when someone starts being dishonest about little things I immediately don't trust them. Makes you wonder what else they're hiding.

[@mikejames9931]

Good Video!I live in Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley and am looking at a 1995 Toyota Tacoma on a small Car Lot in the Country.Has the 2.7 5 Speed 4x4 just what I am looking for as a back up to my 1990 Bronco II that I drive daily.Has fading Paint on the Hood mainly because its Black but everywhere else looks good on the Body and Interior.Have not looked at the Frame yet for Rust but from all the pictures it looks real good.Has 199,000 and asking 3800 for it.I enjoy getting a good deal and hope that it works out in the next week or two.Those 2.7 engines really last from all I have read and watched.Hope you found your Toyota and Thanks for the Tips they all help!!

[@mariodesmo]

when I first saw the body and your description, I estimated it to be a $2000 truck. Your $2500 is not far from that, so I think you're pretty good on that estimate. And its always good to think what will it be worth if you decide to sell in 3-5 years. Gotta be able to get your (most of) money back.

[@atsers1]

Goes to buy a 30 year farm truck : complains about minor body work.

[@trevordarnell673]

Pete Jamws I know right

[@peepinyowindow4517]

Not complain just pointing out. And cause guy said he was pro body man

[@hiramrosajr8231]

It was much more than that, did you not watch the whole video

[@stevetreloar6602]

Pete Jamws, he complained about the entire vehicle description for being dishonest.

[@kevinelmore5937]

Farm truck?????

[@jorgemartinez6729]

I’m also glad you walked away from that pick up that truck is too classic too use as a beater truck, chances are you don’t know how valuable those trucks are..

[@oogboog7049]

LOL you should see what he bought instead

[@dariellabrada9452]

I recently bought a 1996 Dodge Dakota for $750, the only problem was the grille and front bumper were damaged, and no muffler. Dirt cheap in excellent condition.

[@morganredman1745]

1st video i watched from this channel and already lovin the beard lol

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks Morgan Welcome aboard!

[@bestfriendsvet]

'88 Toyota pickup anywhere that salt is used on the roads in winter will either be rusted out or filled with bondo. Just the way it is. No matter how many owners. Engine is another story.

[@I_Am_Michael]

something to keep in mind. toyota trucks (all of them) have a rust issue at the front of the rear leaf springs. even ones driven in dry climates are susceptible to this.

[@Assasinnationtv]

Bought a 2011 brand new and within a year all the leaf springs we're broke and I never too it off tar! It's bad!

[@Warmwalnutslayer]

michael adams not true. Only first gen tacos do. My 85s body is completely rotting around a solid frame. It has spent most its life on the California coast and has been used mainly on the beach in the sand.

[@I_Am_Michael]

www.autoblog.com/2016/11/14/toyota-3-billion-settlement-rusty-truck-frames/

[@jakestech28]

Not mine, sold in Washington and driven in Utah most of its life. Frame is spotless.

[@nethanelmasters5170]

michael adams starting in what year. Because i had a 1971. 1974 and a 1978 and had no rust problems at the leaf springs. The 71 was the best of all of them.

[@josephdougherty2399]

Another thing to look at on 80s and 90a Toyota trucks.... The frame will crack at the front spring perch on rear suspension. No so much from rust but metal fatigue... Easy enough to fix with some plating abd drilling.. But it's a strong bargaining chip

[@ArkansasPilgrim]

Hey! I finally made it to the video that I discovered your channel from! Workin' to catch up to the present.

[@mattclark2670]

I wish I still had my 85 4x4...toyota for life!

[@eaglecamphomesteadswfl9006]

get a older 3/4 ton 4x4 flatbed

[@rickmartyn55]

$2000. at best. I had an 86 it rusted away but never let me down . When i sold it it had 250,000 miles but no fenders or box . Rusted away. Stay away from v6. I loved my little truck . Wish they still made small trucks. Love your videos.

[@mariannadawson1925]

I own a 1984. The buzzer is normal. My truck does it too. Never killed the battery. The top speed is only 85. I bought it a few months ago for 3300. It's a good little truck. It's not a scam. That truck is well worth 4k

[@JeremyFromJersey]

"if you cant steal it, don't buy it" NO!! you are the worst kind of potential buyer, sellers should hang up on and ignore people like this. (wants a pristine, 20+ year old truck, that has zero issues, never had any repairs done, for nothing)

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Right....so the back story here is the guy put this truck out there as a 1 owner...no rust....never wrecked....all original..no issues....proffesional body work...freshly waxed and serviced....rebuilt engine.....and bla bla bla...he was lying through his teeth....and furthermore if you dont "steal it"...meaning get a good value for your $$$$.....then you are just watching too much American Pickers......you make a man an offer for what you know the truck is worth...not some overinflated craigslist lying scam artist price.....the truck was well worth $2,500......that's what I offered....."stealing it" means get a good value for your dollar so you dont loose your ass on it......it's not rocket science that dealers, and folks selling on craigslist over inflate their prices....get a good value for your dollar.....car dealers and folks like this are trying to milk you for every $$$$ ......it's your job as an informed consumer to save every $$$$............see you at CARMAX!! DUH

[@bkaye2942]

He wants a "beater" with a perfect body???? for farm use??? What that____________!

[@justinwiechmann34]

Definitely not 4000 or $4,500 pickup truck but I can't stand people that come there looking at a vehicle you know is a freaking antique and nitpicking it to death I have ran many people off of my property doing this and advised against it in my posts cash talks BS walks sounds like you were spitting the ladder you never intended to come anywhere close to the asking price in the first place 3000 probably would have caught his attention 3200 probably would have bought it as you said in your post if you can't steal it you don't want it pretty obvious what was going on here he wasn't being very honest and neither were you so in the end you both ended up disappointed and wasting each other's time

[@InFeCtEdsnich]

3000 Is even too high for that pos

[@choppa_wallis]

JeremyFromJersey so your saying you would pay 4000 for this Toyota? Ya fucking right 😂

[@izzyramos-gunn9895]

6:18 So you're going to go 55-70 mph on your farm?

[@emilyapricot1313]

Good on you for trying to go fast with it. A lot of times they don’t allow that on test drives.

[@stevenbackus2549]

We need more videos like this. These hustlers are ripping people off all the damn time. Thanks for the video

[@ch1959]

Yeah, but all of his points are just guesses really. No facts pointing to this guy actually trying to "scam" anyone. Not much to these trucks. Crawl underneath it and look at it if you want to know if its been in a wreck. He seems to be kinda picky for just a "farm truck". 4k doesn't seem to bad to me either way. These trucks in parts alone are worth a decent amount.

[@Anthony_in_Bloomington_Indiana]

Ahh yes, the old, I just had the engine rebuilt scam. When you're shopping for an old car and truck, and the seller says, "I just had the engine rebuilt." Right away ask, "Let's see your receipts." The odds are he will have nothing to show you. If he's lying about the engine, he's also lying about everything else he figures he can get away with. So shop elsewhere! As for this truck, the body work was crappy. The engine was original and had not been rebuilt. If that old guy is a scammer, he's pretty bad at scamming.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Bhhahahhaha

[@Davido50]

All the big farmers I see in NW Ohio run Ford Superduty pickups and some are real old beat & running strong! They have their new ones too.🇺🇸

[@user-ks3sp5vn6i]

Guy must be a beekeper. JOKING! I run nothing but Fords. Its the cheap standard.

[@thcxlind]

I run a 85 ford 150 with a 300, still hauls hay. And drives 600 miles to where I need to be!

[@heywhat7816]

Every other farmer here has a 70's F-Series for their field truck. They're as tough as a Toyota without the rust.

[@sabrinacordell6290]

Run Fords?

[@kevina4674]

Nope Butt without the rust?? I have a 95 f150.... looks good/ok up top.... get underneath it and it’s rusted front to back!

[@andrewverreault7617]

The buzzing is an easy fix ours does it when you take the key out of the ignition if you like the ignition it goes away

[@applesvt]

i had an 89, loved it. 22r engine. rusted to nothing and went to the scrap yard in 2002. vt winters

[@walleyewilly8085]

$1000 for a new toyota engine? You on acid?

[@thegreatwhitenorth8754]

Yea, $1000 would maybe cover the cost of a new head and some new valves. But thats about it $2800 for a whole engine sounds about right. Quality stuffs expensive

[@LuisGarcia-rb5zs]

Walleye Willy nah bro they really do have em for 1000

[@thegreatwhitenorth8754]

Luis.. You CANNOT build a 100% top to bottom rebuilt engine with 100% toyota parts for a mere $1000.. I guarantee if you find one, its got the cheapest crap parts they could find inside it... Think of it like this.. They wouldnt sell it for 1000 if it cost more then that to build, nobody does things to loose money or break even.. Which means a fully rebuilt engine for $1000 cost them 500 to 700 to build. 5 to 700 to rebuild an engine = cheapest of the cheap crap parts. You get what you pay for. Which is why a proper toyota engine rebuild is expensive

[@chasedoe4722]

1,500 dollar crate motor

[@hockeydad6211]

Thousand bucks is about right.

[@theninja001]

Maybe that truck was shady, but if you get a Toyota of that vintage, look for a 22r engine and the truck will outlast every other piece of equipment you own!

[@MrKfq269]

22r is awesome. Had an 85 with a 22r. 280k complete rust bucket. Still passed inspection.

[@timmyteabag69]

theninja001 I owned my Toyota Tacoma before I owned my tractors lol

[@jason127x99]

+MrKfq269 mine has a little on the bottom of the bed and some on the tail gate. But not a rust bucket. Did yours come from up north? Mine came from Tx.

[@MrKfq269]

The truck spent its life in NJ. I paid 500 for it and drove it for 6 years daily.

[@josephdickerson5802]

You have to adjust the valves every 25,000 miles with the 22r but they do run forever

[@crazyman8472]

You, sir, are all kinds of awesome. 😎

[@michaelwatters7813]

“Could’ve ordered a new engine for $1000” ha 🤣🤣

[@rt1998]

where are you going to get a new toyota engine for a $1000 . If a professional put it in 2800 sounds about right

[@Brookside975]

Or a fender for $50-$60?????

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

$40.71 for the fender here: amzn.to/2yS2oyU You can google the engine if you want..maybe more along the $1500 range for a nice rebuilt on minus core

[@wed3k]

my shop charges 2500 but were in the bay area.

[@jimc2874]

Does not include removing and reinstalling the engine or swapping the many parts that do not come with said new engine.

[@peteandrepete528]

When he says new does he mean brand new or does he mean new as in he's putting a different engine in that's been used before.

[@rjallenbach1]

That ‘88 Toyota will still probably outlast your ‘nice’ trucks lol

[@mandyice8743]

Dick Avalanche my brother had a truck identical to this one he had it for a trail Hopper and the frame broke in Half Chinese steel! it wasn't rusted through! we did abuse it thoroughly but my point is man we we're in the truck when the frame broke and we drove it for miles out of the woods and drove home through dirt roads but yea

[@aron8949]

haha, yeah with a new part every other week and a new head gasket every other year

[@rjallenbach1]

Aron You clearly don’t know trucks.

[@ryanmallek3770]

seriously ignorant...japanese vehicles are best made vehicles in the world. No argument. Dont let patriotism blind you to the truth.

[@Immortalkalashnikov]

I have a Tundra with 231,000 miles. It's never seen the inside of a mechanic shop. I love Toyota.

[@SamRFixes]

I live in northern Michigan. If I even see an old Toyota its amazing. One in that physical condition would easily go for that around here.

[@jameslcoble248]

There are a bunch of scammers out there. My 2002 dodge I was told was maintained, but after I got it home and got to using it. Valve covers leak, coolant reservoir leaked, air conditioning didn't work, leaf springs bent, and more. I've only had the truck 2 years and now it's just parked for parts. It sucks. Hope you found a good farm truck.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

We sure did...a 1999 Ram 2500 5.9 Gas...rusty but functional...been a great truck (shhhh...don't let it hear ya..it will break lol)

[@Guardian_023]

Why does he remind me of Kenny from they walking dead : telltale series

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

lol...

[@tdgreenbay]

Gotta give you a point Josh... every farm truck started out pretty and as it got old it grew into the farm 4000 bucks... um I bought a 1994 Dodge for 750 just needed a trans its 4x4 another thing I think you need for a farm. You need a 3/4 ton at least for a farm truck... you are gonna haul Hay or feed you need a heavy hauler... just my farmer opinion... 3/4 ton 4x4 with decent hitch... if kids are future extended cab works or crew cab... just my humble opinion... be safe out there brother stoney ridge farmer

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Very good point Glenn...changing my search criteria to diesel f350 type trucks ...maybe another cummins ram

[@tdgreenbay]

Stoney Ridge Farmer you can find many older Deisel powered 3/4 or 1 ton trucks with 4x4. They are made to pull.. I would stay away from a Ford with the 6.0L you can find plenty of late 1990s to early 2000s as well as some nice 2010s or newer. Many 20 year old deisel pickups for less than 8K with increased power and longer engine life.. I know for a fact the navistar built 7.3L powerstroke in the Fords late 1990s will with proper maintenance will get over 1,000,000 miles on the engine. Many will out live the transmissions 3 times over.. cummins, duramax as well are very good engines.. newer engines require more maintenance for emmisions and are touchier in their maintenance like your Mercedes. I wish you luck in your search...

[@ckm-mkc]

I would do something different if you can. I don't know your financials or what your vehicle fleet looks like, but you might consider 'retiring' an existing truck to farm truck duty and buying something nicer as a daily driver. Esp. if you have a truck whose market value is roughly $4k. At least you'll know what you are getting. Also, check out GovPlanet.com - Dirt Every Day did an episode about buying surplus US gov't vehicles for relatively cheap. I think a Humvee is around $4k for a running one and they can't be legally driven on the road without lots of work - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZiTq5yIqbZsgK8

[@trevorholland296]

Toyotas will drag logs bud and haul plenty but if your gona get something for the farm get a straight six 90s model f150 but if you are gona need something heavier to pull big trailors or goose necks then get what you need but il help you on years models motors and trans to look for in older trucks your looking at just let me know and you can text me if you want when ever you find something you might wana look at and I wana send you a pic of my pup look like yours but different breeds 2288619728

[@wreckentexanmoto]

Yeah for the price point I would buy F250 or F350 with an in-line 6 or 7.3l diesel. Otherwise I would be looking for a Chevy 2500 or 3500 that still has a strong 350 or 454. Or go with a Dodge with a 12v Cummins. Personally I will buy any Ford in-line 6 I can get for a good deal.

[@christiangarcia2533]

What are your thoughts on a 1996 Nissan pickup truck for farming?

[@johnme7049]

88s were notorious for rust. I had a 74 Chevy truck and it was a desert dream, (I wish), compared to my 88 Toyota. I still have the Toy but only until I find something to put the engine in. It is rusting SOooo Bad that you can push chunks out of the frame by hand. I parked it last year because it was just unsafe to drive. Also the Headlight relays were BAD to go out. I always ran fog lights because I had several times when I would go from low to high beams and the lights would go out. Yes I took it to Toyota and was told it needed a new relay which lasted less time than the original one. I replaced it over and over until I just used auxiliary driving lights instead of high beams but you could never trust it after that. So foglights and driving lights and MOST times you could use the OEM low beams.

[@BUTTALUV]

You sure got out of there in a hurry. Lollll

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Yea not an honest person...folks are giving me so much crap about that "old man" ....."Old men" can still lie through their teeth and try to burn somebody

[@TrashPanda5150]

That seller and truck were SHADY AF!!

[@AverageGIJoeOutdoors]

I don't ever remember actually hearing the seller talk... ?

[@xxtwr1]

To all the negative comments, the truck isn't worth 4 grand, and the owner misrepresented the truck. This is not about dissing the Toyota, it's about the owner lying about the condition. My opinion, walk away.

[@DesertDigger1]

Here in Southern Az. it's very common to see Guatemalans driving one Toyota pulling another Toyota hauling them from California to Texas in caravans on their way to Guatemala on I-10, their very popular there. They are a real hazard when their running 40 m.p.h. and traffics running 80 m.p.h.. they've caused many accidents. I was told a truck like that one would sell there for in the $8000 range, crazy huh!

[@lyndelbeckwith1706]

Bunch of used car salesmen commenting, lol. "I can sell it for what I want!" LOL! Good luck with that.

[@PHOTOGRASPER]

I'm super glad to know that when I'm out driving, you are too... staring at your damn camera. mega fail.

[@Dudemieser]

Toyota has actually issued a internal tsb/recall. If you have a truck with frame rot (that is not heavily modified or been previously "repaired") You can have the entire frame replaced at a dealership. To my knowledge they have gone back as far as 2000. And the two vehicles that I saw had a majority of frame mounted pieces replaced as well. Its definately worth investigating

[@alursino3213]

Actually looked like an 87’. 88 they changed the body style but I didn’t look too close. 4K was Crazy High so $2500 was a fair offer. Thanks for the entertaining and informative video. Good luck in your search.

[@lodprice2343]

Have you considered purchasing a state owned vehicle at auction for a farm truck? Check with the state for when they auction their vehicles.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Yea..I've been watching some online auctions...thing about it is that those darn trucks go for good money around here....TV shows have everyone going to, and watching autions driving up prices

[@dustinpomeroy8817]

Stoney Ridge Farmer dude my parents owned a farm we had a dozen pickups,my step-dad mostly would get them at auctions,but most of ours came from people he knew who took care of their stuff and knew to get hold of him when they were ready to part ways,you made the right call ,the truck was shit and there are deals out there,don't be scared to travel I do alot of car shopping online and one thing for sure is the price of a vehicle will vary significantly from one part of the country to the other,one states garbage is another states gems it seems to me

[@JohanGavieres]

Got to love Japanese trucks 👍🏼.

[@kanatislings9307]

I have a 1988 22 r pickup…automatic. 160,000 miles on her. One owner. Does need a rear transmission seal…. And started to leak a little oil. So I don’t drive it until I can get a that fixed! She purrs like a kitty though

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

oh you gotta see my most recent vid....look back a couple weeks and you'll see the creampuff 88 toyota I found

[@kevinc9006]

Spot light makes it priceless when your road huntin......lost a gem there

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

lol

[@altonriggs2352]

Surely that grey haired ole gent wouldn't lie to a buyer!!! Tip to all: Buy the truck..not the story.

[@ordinaryJeff]

Except when the price matches the story instead of the truck.

[@Julian-do7bv]

That truck without the issues you mentioned wouldn't be worth 4k unless it had low miles I wouldn't even have looked the truck at 4k

[@adamnichols476]

I woulda paid 1500 if it was in really good condition. its 30 freaking years old.

[@zososldier]

That truck (if it was an 86... he said 86 and 88 so i don't know which) with no issues and a little rust would be worth MORE than $4000 due to the solid axle. I still see early 90s models going for over $10k and early 00s going for close to $20k

[@markmahecha8974]

I have a lot to learn from this guy if anything he's right! Its always smart to get a better price! Especially for an old vehicle because we all know that vehicles are just money pits.

[@MemphisMike901]

My son bought a 94 Yota.Rebuilt the motor, runs like a champ. Maybe reason did not just replace motor is ya cant hardly Find a Motor!

[@enzotlou6906]

I can't believe your pointing out the flaws of the body, but before you got there your talking about cows,donkeys,bulls,sheeps,snakes,pigs elephants,giraffes bumping,biting,clawing humping your truck. Unbelievable

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

It's not the body flaws that are the issue...it's the lies he told about all the body work...clearly full of crap...I dont care that it was rusty...I do care that I'm being lied to

[@paulyuneps7428]

....just the fact that you put down the body work, your a dush

[@paulyuneps7428]

Glad your neighbor donated his truck to the cause.

[@Shadem16]

I was thinking the same thing and I cracked up from this comment but at the same time i understand about the getting lied to part about the body work.

[@trevordarnell673]

enzo Tlou humping lmao

[@jesseblanchard9609]

$2500 is about fair for that truck...it’s a 88, and has a shady background. The key buzzer stayed on bc old Toyota’s switch wear out. You could prolly just jerk the key out of the switch. There wasn’t anything horribly wrong with the truck but the seller...man there was some shade there...

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I agree...$2500 is the right price for that truck...especially since I couldn't believe a word the owner said...who knows what mystery lies beneath!!

[@jesseblanchard9609]

Stoney Ridge Farmer ohhhhhh you could have found out! I mean it would have been a $4000 archeological discovery....lol

[@malyck]

"Numerous Negative Nuances" ... Alliteration I see... 😂

[@JavierGonzalez-ok7zz]

U r not winning u r giving us important notice's abt buying used cars.....thx JOSH u r very appreciated n keep up da video funny n awesome....all da way from NY yonkers....

[@Anagramslol]

Brand new Toyota fender costs 80? A brand new Toyota engine for 1000? Complaining about bodywork on a farm truck? A fender for mine is 340. Minimum. Not even primered. OEM or quality aftermarket gaskets/bearings/pistons ran me 2400 alone for my 2F. Buy a clapped out Ford or Chevy, it's probably more your speed

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Maybe you dont understand...the issue wasnt the truck...it was the shady body work and mechanic work and the lies he told about them....he just out right lied about the truck and was trying to get one over on me

[@kingkong8974]

My toyota truck was in worse condition when i traded my built mazda truck and gave him extra money. I spent over 1k in parts making that mazda suspension better. My engine is clean now that i replaced all the seals, but the guy i traded is a friend and he spent 2,500 getting my engine rebuilt. I had to replace my valve cover gasket and oil pan gasket though. I suppose he was being cheap where he could cause I’ve spent over 1000 in parts this month to fix my truck. The seller was a body guy and I’m an automechanic. My trucks body is in worse condition, but these trucks have value and they last forever. Just gonna be an expensive restoration. The seller didnt do a perfect body job on my truck either because it wasnt a car he was planning to keep. His cars, trucks and motorcycles are beautiful because he is a body guy. Anyways, i hope this perspective helps

[@jaronking9484]

A Beater/farm truck around here is a $500 to $1000.

[@danh2134]

what? where?

[@jaronking9484]

Dan H my local South bend Craigslist they run and drive mostly and have heat they will have rust in varying degrees just beaters with heaters.

[@danh2134]

+Jaron King if indiana ?

[@jaronking9484]

Dan H yes local to me. Northern Indiana southern Michigan Craigslist. Cheap trucks are quite common hear.

[@danh2134]

+Jaron King I'm gonna check it out , I'm in Chicago. somewhat close

[@drwombat]

Are you specifically in the market for a mid size pickup? If not you might consider one of the 90-99 Dodge ram with the venerable Cummins

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I'd love to have another Cummins...I'm sure I'll have a beater cummins soon

[@Othrin]

I have an 87 Toyota Pickup, 251,000 miles and have had no issues thus far. It has probably one of Toyota's best engines --- period. The 22R engine is extremely reliable, it's an interference engine with a timing chain, so as far as timing goes, you need not worry about anything there. Mine doesn't haul 1 ton, but Toyota did make a truck just like this that did indeed haul one ton.

[@wesellitall27]

Tell me where I can get a new toyota engine for a grand.....I will take ten of them today

[@TheMauiPanda]

In Hawai‘i, that would be considered gold haha. You’d easily see a rust bucket version of that go for 6-8k on Craigslist

[@shadow-Sun]

The beard has spoken ! thanks for the insight ...BUYER BEWARE

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

lol