Daily Driving an Old Toyota Pickup, Worth It? 3 Year Cost of Ownership Report

3 Years owning the 1992 Toyota Pickup, time flies!
This vehicle has proven itself to be a good friend. There are still many more out there, buying an older one is a nice way to avoid paying the big money that the newer trucks will go for.

[@roadwarrior7401]

frugality is the way forward for sure with todays vehicle prices , great truck

[@Treeclimberadrenaline]

Mine has over 500,000 miles on it!! Odometer quit working a year ago. Plan on running it for another 10 years

[@daniellintern3227]

Got a 94 2.8 diesel 4 runner. 406km It get's driven around New Zealand roads and tracks everyday. Still runs like clockwork. Wouldnt change it for anything. Best motor vehicle ever made.

[@boi5599]

Tbh being 21 owning this truck is pretty dope, can haul shit and save gas, easy to fix too sadly my generation will never understand buying into reliable cars

[@kyzerw3816]

Very few of us do

[@Jarvis2500]

I’d say ppl with money don’t really care, if you’re broke it’s definitely not the case haha

[@alexmitchell7083]

There’s still a few of us around. 27. 2000 Camry with 183,xxx. Wife drives a base model 4Runner. Recently rebuilt a 22re in a pickup that I now regret selling. You could say I’m a classic Toyota fanboy.

[@jairohernandez5981]

19 with a 93 4runner running great 👍🏻

[@jonnypicasso9296]

Brooo I do am 19 , rn I chose to buy an 89 Toyota pickup cause my uncle drives one and he says their engines are indestructible and also cause I work in construction with my dad , I still have money left and saved , am chillin don’t get me wrong, but my original goal was to get a 2018 camaro 2ss

[@ExtremelyAverageMan]

Love it man! I have a similarly bare bones '09 regular cab, 5 speed, 4wd 2.7 Taco. Have had it now for 7 years now and as I approach 170k miles, it has been nothing but a joy to drive. Aside from a wheel bearing, it's been nothing but routine maintenance that I do in my garage. Love the 90's graphics.. Great honest review, keep truckin!

[@TravisTutorial]

Right on! I'd love to own that generation of Tacoma, last size they were before they got "big" and ditched the regular cab!

[@MrStevoovets]

Daily drive an 89. They are great. Mine has 264k miles on it. Just about to put a new motor in it. If you are really worried about theft get a steering hub quick release and an aftermarket wheel.

[@jdpaxton9293]

Daily drove a 87 for a few years currently running a 94 SR5 can’t beat a Toyota

[@hunterthehondarider2189]

I drive an 89 around my farm and there great. But do you know how to fit the speedo?

[@hunterthehondarider2189]

Fix*

[@billybowman3891]

@@hunterthehondarider2189 yep. Chase down the cable from the dash to the transmixer. Remove it from transmixerator notice dick is broken off. Replace cable with new speedo dick. Vroom vroom. The miles will go up tho so you can’t lie if you sell.

[@danjones3402]

How much was the motor? What motor did you get?

[@RhythmicReport]

Thanks so much for this vid! Been looking at 80s-00s toyota pickups. This helped a lot to narrow in what to look for and expect.

[@TheGraytOutdoors]

I recently bought a one owner 1990 with 158,000 22re. Been steadily replacing parts. Drug it out of a backyard where it had been sitting dead for a couple years. Now that it’s running, I took it on a 450+ mile trip last weekend and it did fine. It’s definitely not gonna break any land speed records but it’s “fun” to drive. If your spine can handle it.😂

[@Zenkai76]

I have a 93 Toyota pickup 4WD 22RE engine that I only use to haul things and have owned it for 10 years, drive it just now and then. I recently had to replace the alternator, other than that I replaced the fuel pump, I thought it was bad but turned out mice chewed the wires, replaced it anyway since I already went through the process of dropping the tank. This truck has 190k miles on it and runs like a beast, as soon as I turn the key it fires right up. I love this little truck

[@Kilo__Bravo]

On my 93 I opted to just unbolt the bed to get to the pump.

[@wsbill14224]

I had to replace the fuel pump/fuel gauge unit in my 95 Toyota because the fuel line rusted out an inch from the gas tank 8 years ago. When that happens the only good repair is to replace the whole fuel pump/fuel gauge assembly.

[@charlesbarden2970]

2000 4runner here. Daily driven and not gently. Love her and would absolutely get another one. Reliable as the morning sun has never once left me stranded for any reason solid and gets better mpg than the epa expectations.

[@TravisTutorial]

Love to hear it! Used to have a 2000 4Runner myself and miss it everyday.

[@jackenrod6794]

92 Pickup. 245,000 miles. Had it now for 20 years. Bulletproof. Only the shocks have been replaced in the suspension and steering. Tracks straight and rides well. All the bushings are in decent shape. Converted to R134. Not the best in Summer Florida but it gets the job done.

[@bajar.m.6953]

Best cars that I ever had, I have 3 ‘87 4Runner, and one 1992 4x4 extra cab. Love each one of them. Been all over California, Baja California Mx. Mexico’s main land, Utah etc. never have and issue.

[@arlenburgin2392]

Just got mine 2 weeks ago. I love it so much

[@JustcallmeGnarly22]

I have an 02 Tacoma 2WD, single cab base model with the 5spd. I bought it for $4200 2 years ago. Like yours mine has been nothing short of a pleasure to own and drive. It's also funny because my truck has no intermittent wipers as well. But it's something I just got used to.

[@michaelahr1]

It's all relative - try living with a modern Ram 2500 HD 4 door - that's long! I'm getting a 92 extra cab 4x4 sr5, it's so tiny! Like I said, it's all relative, huge compared to my Macan Turbo. I appreciate your video and thank you for posting it. All the best.

[@ahumanbeing6875]

Loved the video!

[@munyajoe9809]

Thank you for this.

[@bodyzoasispersonaltraining9186]

Upgrade suspension all around for better ride. Bushings, sway bar struts , shocks , leaf springs. It will feel new!!

[@zerochance8581]

I enjoyed this. Well done.

[@TravisTutorial]

Thank you!

[@mikemccomas1440]

Miss my 85 tin can with a sewing machine under the hood. Drove mine at 65 below zero in Fairbanks --the little 4-banger took forever to warm up until the heat finally crawled out of the vents. Even so wish I still had it.

[@faisalsaaid634]

Nice one.. we love this kind of Cars ..from Yemen

[@upsidedowndog1256]

Nothing but plusses in my book! I bought an 84 Nissan Pickup 2WD, short bed and cab in 1990 to go to aviation mainenance school. I daily drove it until June 2020. With an exhaust header and a Weber carb conversion I went from 22-24 mpg to over 30 mpg! It had no A/C but I bought a parts truck that did and swapped it over. I still use it every few days, it' just too fun to not drive it.

[@TravisTutorial]

There really is something special about these small trucks! Much love for the older Nissan (that one was almost old enough to be a Datsun!) tucks.

[@upsidedowndog1256]

@@TravisTutorial The original tailgate said Nissan in big stamped letters and had a Datsun sticker in the lower corner. It's got over 3 or 400K miles now. I rebuilt the engine about 100K ago but it really didn't need it. I went back with all standard bearings and rings using the original pistons, and it had 2 bad exhaust valves. It's quite fast with the carb and header.

[@TravisTutorial]

@@upsidedowndog1256 That's awesome you were able to rebuild it! Sounds like a very loyal solider.

[@upsidedowndog1256]

@@TravisTutorial The 84 was called the 720 pickup. 720 kilograms. Better than a 3/4 ton American truck. With six lug nuts, huge wheel bearings, and huge brakes it can pretty much do anything. Safely with no body bags, no ABS, and no real comfort. Yes, a good soldier. Not likely to retire anytime soon. It's still a blast on local mountain roads. Feels like a sport car when unloaded.

[@normhienn1881]

I still have the same Toyota I bought in ‘02, “it’s a unicorn..” 4x4 Extcab, I’ve fixed all the cons, SAS, gears, a/c. An I love it.. I get just about the same amount of compliments as my vintage showchevy, You have your new car, mines paid for !!! Lol..😂

[@heroknaderi]

I enjoyed the video i love driving these old pickups. i might get me one too oneday, im curious what is the towing capacity on yours

[@gaelsaenz5299]

I have a 92 4x4 Toyota pickup truck its my best friend, we like going off-roading and going over curbs like nothing , doing donuts, and down shifting when needed (I maintain it to be at its best fyi)

[@TravisTutorial]

Heck yeah! It's the good life

[@patr10t762]

I bought an 87 pup longbed a decade ago with 36k on it. It is my ready reserve if my commuter goes down. Far more spartan than the mid 90s no power steering, cable counter lever clutch and carburetor. Geared for 55mph national speed limit. I put out a wtb for an alternator, starter, distributer on a forum and paid $100 shipped. Replaced my starter and repaired the contacts on the original. The thing I get the biggest kick out of is loading 8 foot product at the hardware store while the suburbanite struggles with a five foot bed on a fifty thousand dollar truck. Story time, I went a hundred miles out for a truck cap and a caliper locked up. I manually released the caliper and screwed a bolt in the brake line to block it off and drove one hundred miles home.

[@weschambers7612]

Got a 92, been driving for 10 years. Standard maintenance and a clutch. No head gasket issues yet

[@spencerearl1996]

Toyota offered xtra cabs for the 84-88 models sir. I have owned 2. Great video btw

[@danjones3402]

That truck will run forever! Pops has a 2004 tundra with 350k on it and it still sounds smooth! Looks rough though because its a work truck and sits in the sun all day!! Go Toyota!

[@blackcurtainzmedia]

Looking at a 1994 with 422k miles on it this weekend. Dude is selling it for $3000 and it looks decent, kind of more interested in it simply because of how many miles it has on it lol. Hoping it drives nice and we can make a deal, been looking for a ‘23 Tacoma for a few months but there’s a crazy shortage and whatever is in stock is just too expensive. Not many SR5’s available for the average joe either.

[@Last_one_before_I_go]

Toyotas are bulletproof, in my opinion, this one no exception. Not a comparison, but my truck is a 20 year old Ranger that is chugging strong. I dote over maintenance. The body's in great shape. It's true, *good* used vehicles are at a premium now and I get notes left on my ranger 3-4 times a year asking if I'll sell.... I'm sure you get the same on your toyota, and I hope youve resisted the urge to let her go. If you did, you'd get remorse and then go to find a replacement...very rare success.

[@TravisTutorial]

Oh yes, I once had someone chase me across a grocery store parking lot asking me if I would sell! I also had someone knock on my door because there was a new car parked behind the truck and they wanted to know if I would sell "because I clearly bought a newer car". I know if I let it go I'd never be able to get another at a reasonable price, so I plan on keeping it!

[@Last_one_before_I_go]

@@TravisTutorial - good man !

[@mcflyrodriguez3465]

I did the steering conversation now my 91 pickup has tilt and the wiper switch from a 4runner as well as bucket seats

[@bosse641]

Would love to own one. Maybe some day.

[@matexf4c]

People complain about the size of the cup holders and the cab but just remember people weren’t rhinoceros 😭💀

[@jackenrod6794]

Also recently replaced the shifter bushing to take out the slop.

[@queefersutherland8495]

Have an 89 my mom gave me because axles were popping and it was ugly according to her. She bought it to drive to work in the snow. I love it.

[@TravisTutorial]

Nice! Can't beat free

[@queefersutherland8495]

@@TravisTutorial right. Don't mind putting a few bucks in it.

[@michaelmunkers5144]

i bought a 93 in 93 i still miss it

[@jedisentinel1499]

I’ve been driving a 92’ 2wd for over 20 yrs. No PS no A/C, Vinyl seats. I have hauled bricks, dirt, bark, garbage , yard waste truck squatting all the way. Only problem I’ve had is with the cooling system. (Aftermarket parts)👎 and the timing chain replaced. Everything else just oil changes. Still is my old friend

[@TravisTutorial]

Heck yeah, love to hear it!

[@user-ki9um4ju9d]

I own a 92 RWD with the 22RE. Basically, it's my forever truck. I'd like to drive it for another 25 years if I can find the parts to keep it running. It hits the perfect balance between utility, simplicity, and comfort for me.

[@TravisTutorial]

Heck yeah!

[@Gl3nnB0t]

By any chance do you know the bumper part number? Thank you and these trucks are indestructible! Just reached 361xxx barely breaking it in.

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

Before I had my truck I had a isuzu trooper and I was follow from i-5 near Albany by a state trooper into Jefferson, after my dad and I came out from the mini market the trooper came over and started questioning us and said another trooper radioed to him that I had passed him going over 85 miles an hour. This Isuzu had 33's a roof rack, big bulky brush guard, and a 1.6 liter 4 cylinder, the fastest I ever got it and this is after I fixed things including upgrading the exhaust was 74 miles an hour down hill. You should delete the emissions on this truck, it would really increase your engines performance. I've completely rebuilt this engine and they're very simple to do, even the timing chain is easy to do. Just don't be mad about the situation and everything goes together smooth.

[@i_run_far1132]

I would totally buy that truck from you!

[@TimmyCramer]

Just bought a 1997 toyota tacoma 4x4 a week ago with 20k on the odo....flawless. Drove it back home 700 miles and no problems. Timmy C Arizona

[@TravisTutorial]

Nice!! That's great basically a new truck

[@stoker20]

I got rid of a low mile 98 Avalon for a 94 108K 2wd Xtracab 22re 5 spd. The truck goes down the road better than the Avalon and is the most fun to drive rig I've ever owned. Made in Japan. I've made a lot of improvements and it just gets better and better.

[@TravisTutorial]

That's the way to be heck yeah!

[@adrianbalquin5329]

Bro I have one too. If you have any updates on what you did. To keep it at a 100 percent daily drive let me know

[@davidg105]

My 1992 SR5 can drive itself anywhere. It's got a very light and easy steering wheel, light accelerater and brakes. All I ever do is sit in the driver seat and the truck just takes me to my destination with no effort on my part. The design of this truck is part genius and part alive.

[@cryoine7194]

if someone removed the belt from the AC compressor usually it means that its kaput, the clutch may not be working an its seized so they took the belt off as a simple work around. if thats the case it may be worth more to try and get the compressor from an R134a model and change the rest of the system to 134

[@TravisTutorial]

That is what I am thinking too

[@jermo6422]

Always great information,been watching a lot of your puch tutorial videos I got a few question if you could help, my 1977 puch maxi e50 won’t idle it’s very hard to start But once I get it started it runs great it’ll ride for a long time, until I stop at a stop sign or something if I’m there for like 15 seconds it’ll cut off. I got a new spark plug so I don’t know what’s wrong with it and why it’s so hard to start it takes me a very long time. It might need a carb tune. It had a buturbo exhaust.

[@jermo6422]

But it was doing it before I got the new carb.

[@TravisTutorial]

Sounds like it could be carb tuning - assuming the rest of the bike is stock you'll likely find a high 60s range is where you'll land with the bing carb. For easier starting, that is almost always related to having well gapped and clean points. If done correctly, you'll be able to get that moped started with a 1/4 kick! It can be a pain to adjust them, but once you do they are good for a long time.

[@ronsimmsfan2661]

Nice truck. I have an 89 v6. The bilstein 4600 are really nice shocks. I regeared to 4:56 and run 31 10 5 15s

[@pitbullkngz7236]

How do those gears help with gas mileage

[@nathan-i-el_messario]

i have a 94 yota pick , i paid $1000 for , they thought the motor needed major work turns out it was the plastic timing chain guards that broke and was clicking around, my friend the mechanic and I replaced the guards with new metal guards for $50 plus the cost of the parts, I blew the head gasket coming from down in the valley tubing down the river but coming back up a steep mountain with some switch back curves the coolant hose came lose out of the reservoir so it wasn't circulating so after about an hour it started to really get hot , I made it to the AutoZone and bought a new hose since mine was down in the bottom of the reservoir I added coolant once it cooled down and drove home no issues, well,,, about a week later it started the overheating intermittently so I knew it was either a wrapped head or a head gasket since everything else was working fine and I had some white smoke coming from the exhaust in the heat of summer,,, did the compression test and gas leak test and yes it was the head gasket ,, I chose to just purchase a refurbed machined head instead of sending mine out , I got a deal since I gave the folks at the m,machine shop my old head ,,, replaced the gasket and the head ,,,, not a single issue out of the truck since,,, and had it not been for my mistake of loosening the hose under the res cap when checking the fluids before going on my adventure that day then I wouldn't have a story to tell ,,,needless to say it was my fault and this truck is my favorite vehicle to drive ,, if I was in a jam and had to pick a vehicle to no leave me stranded and to be guaranteed to start every single time I turn the key (even when its over heating) it would be my 1994 Toyota pickup 22re

[@user-ki9um4ju9d]

God I love that gauge cluster.

[@TravisTutorial]

It's a classic!

[@philipjiggins6791]

Curious what size tires and brand you are running? I have a Tacoma 2.7 4cyl 4x4 5 speed with 31” tires and looking to get better gas mileage.

[@edbeals1793]

I got my 92 toyota pickup for $2,200 in 2004. I drive it every day. Big cockroach energy. Best damn truck on the planet.

[@gabe5109]

I think regarding the rough ride you should get your suspension checked out, seems like it needs some work, shocks probably are all worn out..

[@roguedemonwolf3679]

@travistutorial you don't need to change ur dif and transmission fluid as often but they still need to be done at the very least every 100k miles

[@bjf10]

Hey, my other ride is 10 broken mopeds too! ;-) I miss my late 90s Ford Ranger XLT. It's such a shame that light duty small trucks aren't available anymore!

[@TravisTutorial]

I owned a 1991 Ranger at one time! Upcoming Ford Maverick does inspire some confidence, but I agree right now there are no options!

[@bjf10]

@@TravisTutorial Nice! Mine was a 96 or 97, manual (five speed I think) with the smallest engine. It really struggled on hills like on I-5 in southern Oregon (going up them at 35 mph was no fun), but it was a great little truck. The Maverick does look cool, but I was saddened to learn that you can't get it with a normal or even crew cab, only the huge extended one with a second row of seats.

[@TravisTutorial]

@@bjf10 I actually did that route once years ago in a friend's Ranger of that era! Hills are certainly not your friend. Yeah the 4 door quad cab as a standard on the Maverick is a bit much, but at least you can still find the gas f150 or chevy work pickup in a single cab configuration.

[@mikepetrush9950]

As far as safety goes. I have rolled two at high speeds and ran one into a tree and walked away from all 3.

[@RobFishYT]

Just finishing a rebuild of a 2wd 87 long bed. Gonna be in it 10K but it's a full mechanical and cosmetic restoration. Practically brand new.

[@alexandernelson7720]

My 93 is r134 so that shouln't be an issue, I had the same missing belt but i also had a seized compresser so if you try to fix it watch out for that.

[@jackenrod6794]

Once a year I go through the idle surge issue and it goes away by itself.

[@lesklower7281]

I live in Australia and l myself own a toyota hilux cab chassis 2 wheel drive 1997 model l paid $1500aus for the ute l have owned it for over 2 years l use it regularly l am also retired in N.S.W we have yearly inspections for registration so the next couple of months l will be working on the ute to get it ready for its inspection l noticed your ute has the original radiator l changed mine although mine is newer than yours mine has about 250000 miles on it l will not go into detail what work l have done on it but the air conditioning does work and the speedo works so does the odometer and l noticed the paint is not the best but mine is resonable its white l did use it as a courier vehicle until l retired now its a rolling hobby ute

[@coloradocj243]

Been looking for one for a few days. Seems like the word is out on these. Used and abused models are now going for $7000+.

[@joeb2020]

My T 100 is a 4 Cylinder no power steering...feel like im at the gym when i get out of truck...im a big guy n safety belt doesn't fix...my mechanic sez my truck is 1995/96 model...keep getting wrong parts on 1st trip to Auto Zone or ebay parts...but i love it saves miles on my new Pathfinder ...my sons use it when they need a truck...A/C still works n u need that in Az. I Gave it a name "Tiny White"...glad I'm not the only guy with a T 100😁

[@TravisTutorial]

Right on! Love the simplicity

[@TheMeatUnicycle]

I watch your Puch moped videos, and I find them very informational. I have a 1890 Maxi Luxe, and I recently got it started for the first time in 28 years. For some reason, if I give it throttle the engine dies. Any ideas?

[@btcreations1246]

Check the timing

[@roseband7244]

I didn’t even know they had mopeds back then!

[@MikeSage-hv3hz]

I had one of these for 7 years, petrol, oil and filters, one set of tyres. The only repair was a recon radiator for Australian $165. Daughter drove it into a tree, both of us walked away, and still drove the 300 km home. Now I have two Toyota utes/pick ups.

[@TravisTutorial]

Owning one will make a brand loyalist out of anyone!

[@AstoundLikesWoW]

My 91 pickup ext. Cab has intermittent wipers, an adjustable steering column, and the auto clutch start button. No AC though.

[@jcz136]

Good stuff. I own a Toyota truck too. 2003 Tacoma 4 cylinder. You’re fortunate that you have some auto tech skills. $1500.00 for 3 years of ownership = approx $1.38 a day. This why I own two Toyotas

[@TravisTutorial]

Right on - I think Gen 1 & 2 Tacomas are the real sweet spot, you get OBD2 and Airbags and still get to enjoy a low cost of ownership

[@jcz136]

@@TravisTutorial agreed, I also have a 2000 Toyota echo 4 door that’s great on gas easy to park and low ownership/operating cost

[@jcz136]

@@TravisTutorial my dream vehicle is a right hand drive diesel hilux 2 door. Late 80s early 90s model

[@TravisTutorial]

@@jcz136 Heck yeah the Top Gear spec! That'd be ideal, nice low revving diesel that will go forever

[@dundeeecroc]

My 1985 Toyota 4runner SR5 has the manual transmission and the 22re.

[@bradjohnson6717]

your mpg is fantastic. My truck gets around 6 to 7 mpg

[@ryanomlin1277]

With the mileage you have, Have you had to change the timing chain and guides! Thanks!

[@rubuk2996]

11:24 The 4runners were run by the speedo cable up until 95 i believe.

[@BrandonLy3993]

I can't find an answer to this online. I understand the bench seat only moves forward and back. But in the manual transmission versions, how "accommodating" is it for various heights? For example, if a 6 foot tall person gets out and a 5 foot tall person gets in, will the seat move forward/back enough for both people to actuate the clutch? I need a small truck, always wanted one of these (and also want to finally get my fiance to learn stick shift lol).

[@TravisTutorial]

The bench seat will move about only a little bit, maybe half a foot. With my single cab the bigger issue is actually the steering wheel since it is not a tilt model. You kind of have to conform yourself to fit the driving position. It is probably one those things you will have to feel out in person, I can only provide the perspective that it works for a 5 foot 7 person!

[@anti-xo]

Just got a 91 pickup with 98xxx miles 5 spd 4wd thing is a beast

[@TravisTutorial]

Nice! That's a low mileage rig!

[@oscarperez3597]

My 92 Just got stolen ur right it’s a matter of when , trucks been in the family forever sucks waking up and not seeing it today

[@TravisTutorial]

So sorry to hear that, I'm sure that is the worst feeling :(

[@ticoscoffee]

Oscar, my '82 was stolen on Xmas eve, found 2 days later in a church's parking lot 15 miles away, almost intact. I hope you get yours back.

[@ampman5357]

If your ride is bouncy you may want to look into new coils and shocks in the front and new leaves and shocks in the rear.

[@TravisTutorial]

Yeah I have done the shocks, more of a comparison to a modern vehicle with independent rear suspension

[@pcngo1]

How could you tell f the leaves are bad? I was super fortunate by having my grandfather pass down his 1993 toyPU single cab to me. I would love to fix it up the leaves if they are indeed bad but am unable to determine if they are

[@ampman5357]

@@pcngo1 so the only way you’re going to be able to determine if the springs are worn are to remove them and inspect them. Honestly being almost 40 years old, I’d change the shocks and the springs. It’ll ride like brand new.!!!

[@pcngo1]

@@ampman5357 makes perfect sense to change due to age. Would you recommend swapping them for the same or is there way I can go bigger?

[@pcngo1]

@@ampman5357 That totally makes sense! Thanks!

[@victorsaenz9452]

I make $200k a year and I’m still driving my 2007 FJ cruiser with 230k miles. I travel the nation for work with it and have a mounted RTT. All my coworkers drive gawdy pick ups and they all say “bro get something new, you can afford it, get out of the old POS” 😂 I’m happy they have new trucks but my Yota is still purring not a payment in the world! If I do get something else it probably be a right hand drive land cruiser from the 90s

[@TravisTutorial]

Right on! I dig it, and FJ Cruiser is pretty much perfection, it's basically an investment with how much the hold their value. Share a similar dream of a RHD 80 Series Land Cruiser, maybe a Turbo Diesel variant

[@adamfrbs9259]

I can't speak personally as a buyer from them, but I bet you'd like Duncan Imoorts, they have the RHD stuff you want in the USA ready to go. Not like other websites that say they can get anything and have nothing.

[@justinwtolbert]

how much do you think it would be to replace the engine?

[@ejshelby5460]

How does the steering feel? Heavy? Precise? How about head room? Great review!

[@interstate80.]

The steering on mine is super easy, the turn radius is super sharp and the power steering works incredibly

[@user-ki9um4ju9d]

I don't know wtf heavy or precise mean in this context. It's not a race car. The turning radius sucks. You have to crank the wheel a ton to max out that crappy turning radius. I love it though. I'm 6'1 with a long torso and have no headroom issues.

[@interstate80.]

@@user-ki9um4ju9d the 2wd’s must be different because mine has the best turn radius I’ve ever seen. You can flip a bitch and it’s practically a zero turn lawn mower

[@amygraves8102]

I have a 1987 Toyota 4x4 daily driver. Manual steering suuuuucks, but otherwise I kinda love it.

[@TravisTutorial]

Arm workout!!

[@hosteraas]

Just picked up a 94 with 45k miles. Clean as a whistle. 1 owner. Kept indoors its whole life.

[@TravisTutorial]

Wow that is a heck of a find!

[@hosteraas]

@TravisTutorial I have an in with the previous owner, he's my grandpa. I'll be driving it across the country this spring. Then the real work starts.

[@rawhide1337]

Add a kill switch to ease your fears of theft

[@FOURFTP]

Got a 1995 4x4 kinda beat but still looks nice from the outside and the Inside still looks in good shape for 4,500$ I got so lucky

[@TravisTutorial]

Heck yeah that's a deal in today's market!

[@Chrisjkarlsson]

Have you Done the timing chain yet?

[@user-ts8zr7qm7w]

I drive my 2002 Tacoma everyday. 205K and going strong,,,,,,so what if it rides hard. Keep on driving it!

[@ashleeferguson735]

I have a 84 straight axle SR5 package extra cab with 90,000 original miles. It's not even broke in yet

[@daviddavid5880]

I forgot to mention, the weather strips for these beaters are a pretty cheap and easy necessity. Totally worth it. Those old Toyotas used good steel. You have to work pretty hard at getting one to rust.

[@ryannance9673]

Dude we have identical trucks, literally identical. 1992 single cab DLX, 5 speed, 4x4, grey w/ the rad totally 90s swoosh decal. Even though they must have made a million of them

[@angeldavila4669]

the legendary peeling hood paint from Toyota

[@TravisTutorial]

A tale as old as time!

[@masonshook1388]

91 Toyota pickup 4x4 270k miles motor was rebuilt 5k miles ago. Truck is clean in great shape other than some dents on the back passenger side on bed. 5k? Good price ?

[@TravisTutorial]

I would say so!

[@mcflyrodriguez3465]

The timing guides are the problem cus plastic you can get metal guides and that will solve your problem

[@aletter1718]

I still wish I could find one of there 88 to 94 pickups, in automatic. First car I ever owned and i regret ever selling it.

[@TravisTutorial]

They are around in the milder climates but you really have to look

[@AlrightyThen2003]

Checking out a 1993 Toyota Pickup Xtra Cab Delux (2.4L engine) tonight. It has 112,000 miles, owned by one family and they're asking $11,000. Is it worth it?

[@cristianhc4484]

Nice Toyota Hilux 👌🏼

[@spencerearl1996]

Also, you do not have to convert your r12 system to run r134a.... Just buy the fittings for $15... I have put r134a in over a dozen different r12 systems and it works fine.

[@albertgarca8466]

How did you charge the unit ? By pressures or weighted in

[@grizzlytasbear9716]

I got a 95 hilux today 370,000km on it does pretty good still runs smooth lol

[@TravisTutorial]

Yeaaaah! Love to hear it

[@zzzz-ok7733]

It's worth it in my book! I have late 80's and would not trade it for new...

[@TravisTutorial]

Heck yes!

[@danettej4796]

Toyota trucks run forever. Toyota trucks are the best in the world. Good video.

[@glenntaylor7416]

I still drive my 1983 toy four by four I bought new in July 1983 for $8295.00. this has been a great truck. Had to replace the engine at 233,000 because a oil change place put the wrong oil in it. I put a used engine in it that had 20,000 on it. Betsy has been a great truck!!

[@TravisTutorial]

That's amazing! "Buy it for life"

[@mikekelley5033]

I have owned a 1988 Toyota pick up single cab long bed 22 RE for 23 years replaced head gasket runs like a champ most reliable vehicle ever owned easy driving automatic four-speed No major issues crank and go

[@TravisTutorial]

That's great! This truck has proved very reliable (like every Toyota I've ever owned !)

[@Miles-wy1zr]

Did you ever change out the automatic transmission fluid?

[@mikekelley5033]

@@Miles-wy1zr Yes I’ve changed it three times in intervals up to almost 300,000 miles really pretty low mileage vehicle the transmission is absolutely perfect I enjoy this truck so much I’d rather drive it then the other two much newer vehicles it’s just seems personalized somehow

[@mikekelley5033]

@@Miles-wy1zr Toyota made this transmission so easy to change fluids drain plug yea

[@Miles-wy1zr]

@@mikekelley5033 I just got a 94 but I’m nervous of changing it out. Fluid is brown and dirt but not burnt. 158k miles. Shifts okay for a 30 year old truck. Just notice is a small little jerk going from 1st to 2nd gear.

[@Therango32]

01 single cab 2wd 5 speed. Love my truck more everyday!

[@skoparweaver7692]

You could add a kill switch to make it less likely to be stolen. One of the cheapest ways to slow down thieves.

[@matexf4c]

5:24 that AC belt takes 5 minutes to install take it to a certified AC shop and get it professionally filled

[@rickwatson3932]

I traded my crappy 93 Dakota for my 92 toyota pickup it's a great truck .....ps it a extended cab 5 speed 22R 2.4

[@TravisTutorial]

That rules - that's basically the holy grail combo that everyone wants