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

[@roadwarrior7401]

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

[@RoyJones-t9x]

A manual gear box is an anti theft feature in the USA.

[@dylpykldrums]

my 5 speed 4runner with extremely loud exhaust was stolen from my house. And it was on E when they took it lol. Stopped nothing

[@Treeclimberadrenaline]

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

[@Jeremya74]

Unless you use it once a week,another 10years will not happen

[@Treeclimberadrenaline]

@Jeremya74 why do you think that? The motor has 70k on it and pretty much the entire truck is new oem or better parts

[@EthanShure]

@@Jeremya74you sound like my non-car enthusiast parents 😂 (this man’s truck WILL last a long, long time as long as he keeps up with maintenance!)

[@Jeremya74]

@EthanShure you sound like a selfish child that should show respect to your parents 😂

[@EthanShure]

@@Jeremya74 I’m sorry, I did not mean to offend you or anything. I love my parents and I respect them lots ❤️. And I do not know where you got selfish from; I always try to please my family and friends. 🙁 Me and my parents just have some drasticallt different opinions and feelings on what vehicles are “good” and “bad”, and they think that “all old cars suck and will break down” while I see through that and have learned about what makes older cars much more reliable and affordable, and I also think that cars are much more than boring modes of transportation to get form point A to point B, and more of a passion and something interesting and astonishing to enjoy and make a hobby out of, while my parents (and a lot of other people that I know too) could care less about. Sorry for my rant, but I just felt like my comment went South with you, and I wanted to clarify that what I said is a joke, and offer my opinion on these tough trucks!

[@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.

[@hokz7283]

Got a 98 prado lj95 2.8d na diesel. Works like a clock. Use it daily.

[@NZarboristBryce]

I'm surprised the petrol 22RE engines are so common in the usa and not the diesel 2L and 3L engine which are what people opt for mainly here in NZ. I run a 88 LN65 with a 2.4 2L diesel almost daily, they just go and go if the body doesn't rust out first.

[@shayneroberts300]

These trucks are much loved in NZ and Aussie! Mine just hit 400000km. It's a 93 2.8 extra cab. It's a tank and I'm hoping to be buried in it, at the pointy end, lol

[@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!

[@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.

[@chadwells7562]

Reliable as the morning sun is exactly why they don’t make them like that anymore. They want it to break down in 5 years. That generation Tacomas and 4Runners are some of the best vehicles 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

[@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?

[@Joeak74]

I have two 1986 Toyota 4x4 XTra Cab Turbo (factory) pickups! Both run like clocks. I also had a 93 just like yours. LOVE THESE TRUCKS!

[@TravisTutorial]

Oooh turbo 22RE heck yeah!

[@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.

[@dd6233]

Just bought a 1999 2WD with 40K and zero rust. Very happy and lucky that it was 1 hour away from my home.

[@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.

[@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.😂

[@arlenburgin2392]

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

[@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.

[@bodyzoasispersonaltraining9186]

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

[@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.

[@kandaharenglish2595]

My 1995 Corolla has 260,000 miles and runs like champ! Love Toyotas

[@tylerhughes192]

I have a 94 extended cab sr5 v6 4x4 auto with all the bells and whistles absolutely love it. Also up in Oregon so no rust.

[@TravisTutorial]

I'm from the East Coast originally so it blew my mind how easy it was to work on the truck the first couple times, it's great!

[@matexf4c]

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

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

Right. What point was he making by doing that? Did he keep jamming square pegs in round holes in kindergarten?

[@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..😂

[@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.

[@garethleitner9547]

'94 2wd base w/5 speed and 22re. One belt for alternator, period. Rides super smooth (the shell and bed contents help a lot) and I've gotten 40 mpg on the highway. Usually 35 though. I bought it new in '93 and it's got over 300k now. Replaced the timing chain at 195k and it's still quiet. You can hear when the chain starts to touch the cover; you get plenty of warning. My truck has been super reliable and relatively cheap to maintain. I wish they still made them like this!

[@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

[@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

[@ChasinSimplicity]

Thanks for the video! I just subscribed. Would love to hear another update. If you still have it at this point it would be 6 year update. Would also love to hear, what you would do different if you were going to buy another old truck or advising a friend !

[@TravisTutorial]

Oh nice! Thanks for subscribing. I still have the truck it has continued to be a good friend to me. There is definitely more to talk about, I just got a quote to fix the R12 A/C system which was really expensive, there are a lot of things that have "minor wear" like the outer tire rods, mild seepage from the timing cover, etc. Nothing that is a deal breaker that keeps me from driving it, but something that you wouldn't be able to see easily if you were buying it on Marketplace/Craigslist

[@mxlman26]

​@@TravisTutorialnot expensive, but the labor costs.... Being it to México, it Will beba Lot cheaper todo here.

[@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.

[@MetalTeamster]

I have a 96 Toy Tac . I bought it new , always garaged , 4x4 standard cab which is somewhat unusual to see one today . I would never trade it in any new anything. That 22r in your truck will not stop running if it has oil and coolant. They do need coolant changes , I have seen the head gaskets rot from stale coolant. Enjoy

[@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!

[@zimzMIS201]

I had an 86 truck with the 22R engine and a 5 speed. Every 140,000 miles 5th gear went out. Did it at 140k and again at 280k. Also happened to a couple other friend’s Toyotas at 140k as well. Also had the timing chain issue. I didn’t know you had to do the water pump at the same time, so on my first time doing the timing chain, the head gasket crapped out within the next couple hundred miles.

[@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.

[@pnwracing]

I just bought a 2001 Toyota echo with 100,400mi for $1,300. Excited to drive this car as long as possible.

[@faisalsaaid634]

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

[@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.

[@TrapperScottyAlaskan]

Fairbanks is the best cold weather testing grounds on earth. Makes a toyota heater look like junk. 50 years from north pole

[@thelonewolf2288]

I have a 1988 SR5 4x4 Extra Cab 3.0 Liter 6 with 336, 000 miles on it, and it still runs great. No major issues ever with the engine, or transmission. I have owned it for so long I can't remember when I bought it ! I think I was born owning it. Best investment I ever made. You can not beat those old Toyotas !

[@TravisTutorial]

That's the dream!

[@rubuk2996]

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

[@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.

[@NathanAnderson-o3i]

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!

[@LegionOfWeirdos]

I have a '96 Taco that I've had ten years. I don't drive it daily but I do drive the hell out of it and use it for loads way heavier than it was meant for several times. Keeps coming back for more!

[@tonyheymunkets]

i bought a 93 in 93 i still miss it

[@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.

[@reymarquez4179]

It would be nice to have a older truck , but living in California I wonder if mandatory smog check would be an issue. Great video

[@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.

[@patoconnor6089]

Very helpful. I have a 1994 SR5 4X4 with the extended cab and a V6 with 370,000 miles. About ready to rebuild. You guessed it --head gasket and loss of compression. (I think I am running on four of the six cylinder at this point!) :-) My only comment about the 6 vs the 4 cylinder is that the six is kind of tight in that engine compartment. Thank you for sharing your observations and experiences!

[@TravisTutorial]

Thank you for your comment! 370k is still super impressive, and it's absolutely worth it to rebuild!

[@arislopes1924]

I daily drive a 99 4runner limited I’m 20 and currently in college Every time I pull up the parking lot at school I can assure my car is the oldest one in the lot and some people always stare but i dont care. A guy a actually asked me what year it was and was surprised to know these 4runners are from the late 90s seems to think a lot of people assume they’re older just by looks which in my opinion I do enjoy it

[@TravisTutorial]

Heck yeah! I had a 2000 4Runner when I was in college, enjoy it!

[@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 !

[@hduston]

I'm driving a 1990 Extra Cab DLX. Manual transmission, RWD, AC was converted a few years ago and blows cold while on the highway but not at idle. It still has the original radio. There's no clock radio so when the truck is off, there is zero draw from the battery. It has 147K, as my father, who purchased it new, quit driving in 2016 or so. I'm in Missouri, so it does have some rust. It was rear ended last month so the bed is two inches shorter on the driver's side. I replaced the bezel and plan to continue driving it. Repairing or replacing the bed just isn't feasible. The tailgate won't open now, but I never haul anything anyway.

[@TravisTutorial]

Amazing! Glad to hear you are keeping it going

[@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

[@weschambers7612]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@NathanAnderson-o3i]

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.]

@@NathanAnderson-o3i 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

[@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!

[@AnonymousAnonymous-dn2pk]

How often to have valve adjustment done and has he had it done on that truck?

[@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.

[@Biomass1]

Install the Jersey Jockstrap to it to prevent theft. 😂 Love the truck. I live on a dirt road and drive a 2008 4runner. I have a fire pit, gun range and a German Shepard, so that would be a great truck for light work. The dog loves the electric back window in the 4RUNNER. Also have a snow blade that I could attach for the winters.

[@TravisTutorial]

Nice - I have owned both an 89 and a 2000 4Runner, the electric back window was great! I like how they've continued that into the newer models.

[@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.

[@jackenrod6794]

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

[@CTH72]

Did yours come with cruise control? Good video…….

[@mcflyrodriguez3465]

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

[@shawnure6707]

Love my 04 taco. Never getting rid of it.

[@JrdriverKnown]

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

[@californiahandball]

Did it ever get stolen? Just wondering 3 years later, how about adding an airtag and kill switch.

[@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.

[@danlove4270]

When I had mine people would offer to buy it. It would happen all the time. If you ever have one you’ll understand how value those little trucks are

[@TravisTutorial]

I had someone knock on my door last fall because someone had parked behind me in my driveway and they assumed I had upgraded and would be ready to sell ! Maybe someday, but not today!

[@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.

[@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

[@MonolithFanatic]

Add a kill switch to ease your fears of theft

[@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!

[@NathanAnderson-o3i]

God I love that gauge cluster.

[@TravisTutorial]

It's a classic!

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

I miss my '95 T100. Same cluster. Had to sell it after 27 years, 225K miles. Changed the original clutch at 220K mi, all city driving.

[@TravisTutorial]

@@rudolphguarnacci197 27 years that's an incredible run!

[@AlexWithington]

Running around in a 96 with the last of the 22r engines (as i believe them to be more reliable over the re) rwd dcab. It's been a great first true car (being kiwi is why i got it so cheap, lol) for me personally rugged and reliable no matter what I've done to it.

[@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

[@ronsimmsfan2661]

​@@pitbullkngz7236city went up to 18. Highway went down a tiny bit

[@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..

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@lesklower7281]

I daily drive my 1997 Toyoya Hilux and l have owned it for about 4 years firstly its a rear wheel drive single cab with an aluminum tray manual with working air conditioning non working cruuse control these were optional extras and has done 432000 kilometers l live in Australia and it is tge Australian model made in Japan as for the 22R engine it is fine the cam chain hasn't stretched at all l have replaced the whole exhaust system four new tyres major service front disc pads new radiator new valve cover gasket new fuel lines from the tank to the filter the carburetor is original has not been removed it works very well replaced the plug leads rotor button and distributor cap and l paid aud $1500 for it registered and running and my test drive was from Newcastle N,S.W to my home in the outer southwestern suburb of Sydney no problem a two and half hour drive also as a ute it has had an easy life just recently l changed all three universal joints only one was bad but to future proof it l changed all three and in Australia mine is worth aud $5000 to $6000 and the configuration it is is the most sort after buyers want them for a work vehicle with the drop side aluminum tray l am retired now was a courier and you pointed out that the harsh ride l agree with you on that especially mine with its aluminum tray my Toyota wife doesn't like riding in it we have another vehicle a four cylinder hatch back my wife prefers riding it that by the way l saw a 1997 Toyota Hilux ute sell for aud $ 10000 less kilometers than mine and resprayed red but not the engine bay and seen one sell for aud $500 it had done 980000 kilometers they are extremely reliable and us Australians reconise that

[@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

[@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"

[@spencerearl1996]

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

[@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.

[@dundeeecroc]

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

[@ryanomlin1277]

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

[@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+.

[@grizzlytasbear9716]

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

[@TravisTutorial]

Yeaaaah! Love to hear it

[@ahumanbeing6875]

Loved the video!

[@jackenrod6794]

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

[@AaronSmith-kr5yf]

He didn't mention the #1 issue with the interior on these reg cab trucks. LACK OF SPACE!!!! No room to store ANYTHING in the cab if you have a passenger. On my 1993 2wd I put a 3 piece folding tonneau cover(stupid expensive for what it was IMO) that was pretty easy to remove. Carpeted some spare plywood to make a partition that sat between the wheel wells so I could use the bed as a dry trunk and not have stuff flying around/lose something up near the cab with the cover on. Also 2wd 22-RE/5 speed trucks get excellent gas mileage. I drove mine at 80mph and beat it like a rented mule, it averaged 25mpg.

[@networth9151]

Travis, I would suggest you put this truck in your will because it will be here after you are gone.

[@i_run_far1132]

I would totally buy that truck from you!

[@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.

[@Therango32]

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

[@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.

[@amygraves8102]

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

[@TravisTutorial]

Arm workout!!

[@idugonjic1]

Thank you for your honest video about your Toyota Hilux. I'm looking for a first 4x4 truck/SUV that is rough and can bring me to the highlands. I'm a filmmaker who likes to challenge the comfort zone and I might have an offer to get a 1991, 2.4 diesel Toyota Hilux pick up, driven around 300.000miles. I will maybe go to see it. It's an old farmer's family who is selling his old Toyota Hilux as no one is driving it any more. Do you have any suggestions on what to look for at the check? Any tips would be great. Thank you 👍

[@TravisTutorial]

@idugonjic1 I wish we had the diesel option here, that is the dream - simple low revving engine. For a truck that's been on the farm you're going to really want to look at rust, the frame, suspension components, the bed, etc. Especially if you're going to be driving rough roads in a remote area. Beyond that, plan on a comprehensive service - all fluids, hoses, brakes, tires, etc. Set up right it can still be plenty reliable, but I'd plan on it needing just about every consumable item if it hasn't been on the road regularly in a long time.

[@idugonjic1]

@@TravisTutorial Thank you very much for your honest opinion! I'll check all your suggestions and also the timing chain/belt. How the car was serviced... I would like to ask you one more question. What do you think the price could be for a 1991 Toyota Hilux, driven around 300.000miles? Please wish me good luck with the Toyota Hilux?

[@TravisTutorial]

@@idugonjic1 The best adage in used car shopping, it's worth whatever someone is willing to pay :) The sweet spot for a screaming good deal was a few years ago, unfortunately the very high cost of new trucks, and lower production numbers has pushed up the price on the older Toyotas. They are still a great value. I'm in the USA, so I can't give a figure on what a diesel hilux would be worth, we only get those as Japanese imports and those average around 15k USD though only the nice examples get imported. For something that's that high mileage, assuming the rest of it checks out and it's not a total rust bucket, I think it's fair to pay 3-5k USD.

[@idugonjic1]

@@TravisTutorial Thank you!

[@bobsacamano7653]

I bought mine 22 years ago. rarely need to fix anything.

[@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.

[@matexf4c]

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

[@JoseGarcia-yl1dg]

Only bad thing is the emissions in Cali. The CARB cat is a big investment and egr system can give problems.

[@gavinelliot3564]

Got a 98 2.7 petrol/400.000ks/still tight

[@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.