This SR5 4x4 Toyota Pickup Truck Has a Reputation for Legendary Reliability, and It's Probably True

[@raytuider3655]

I bought this exact truck in 1986 except mine was a long bed. Brilliant truck. I bought it when I lived near San Francisco so the weather was cool and the truck did not have air conditioning. No problem. Then I got married (to a woman) and moved to Southern California and it was too hot for no AC. So I sold the truck. And there sums up two of my biggest mistakes in life. Getting married and selling my Toyota 4x4 truck. The good news is that I am no longer married. The bad news is that my truck is gone. Gosh, I miss that truck.

[@theeoddments960]

I love how you have to specify that it was a woman most likely because you lived in San Francisco lol

[@jaesindnb6197]

@Jeff Lee synchronicity

[@tundrav8georgia]

You need to buy a new tundra 4 by 4

[@fredpaddon8979]

Boy I am sorry you sold that truck.

[@jesserodriguez1126]

If you wanna buy toyota truck i have what you looking for a 1985 4x4 short bed solid axles 5 speed manual with zero rust original condition red in color 235 000 miles asking 20 000

[@georgimihalkov4781]

You can't say that Bill isn't a man of his word. He said that this isn't going to be a 40 minute video and he kept his promise.

[@whatsthebigfndeal]

Lol, I was just thinking the same exact thing.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

And that's why we love him! 😁😁😁

[@e.f.clarke2041]

It’s true! Oh, Bill. I have to meet him some time.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

@@amishparadise1924 C'mon, man! Don't be cruel!

[@annamariadobor8164]

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[@purplegoose7907]

Bill: "This will not be a 40 minute video, I'm gonna go fast as hell". Video time: 39:22 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DrizzleDarth]

Its gonna be quick!!

[@Movableobject]

So didnt yuh guys see? That aint 40 minutes! 😂😂

[@randolfo1265]

@@Movableobject - I like it when Bill says 'gonna be a quick one' and then it's 44 minutes. The longer the better!

[@aaronmann4809]

Nailed it

[@billglover7668]

I look forward to these videos Waaaaaaay to much 😂 keep up the great work Bill. I listen to your videos to fall asleep at night, the longer the better!

[@CrossingRover]

This is unironically my dream car. The proportions, styling, everything is exactly what I want from a truck. I know everyone likes the Hilux Diesel but the 22re is such a simple and excellent power plant.

[@treedeblue]

I’m sure you would look rockin in one man, what a great truck

[@AndyJessPromotions]

Lmao putting you on the terrorist watch list🤣🤣🤣🤣 jk what a great car. Love the humor in these reviews it’s the best, better than top gear USA by far

[@thecustardguys]

I had one of these. An '86 in '97. It had 311,000mi when I got it. I blew it up on purpose for fun when it had 402,000mi and the engine started to let go on the interstate and I just floored it because it deserved to go out well.

[@seeburg10]

I own an '85 Toyota RV with the 22re and a 4 speed. The odometer was broken when I bought it three years ago; I'd guess the mileage is around 300,000. It burns a quart of oil every 500 miles but I keep putting off an engine rebuild and it keeps getting 18 mpg on 1000 mile round trips to Georgia.

[@treedeblue]

@@seeburg10 keep her runninnnnnn!!!! Yah hear!!!!!

[@Tonyk24]

One of the prettiest trucks ever made

[@robbalsley9722]

My exact same thought!

[@ratj4715]

Not in my book

[@bretmelton7116]

Still looks good. Great front.

[@kenvincent19]

Exactly, I've been trying to get one!

[@juniorruiz7950]

And the most reliable truck ever made as well there way better then any american truck

[@chriscarey1478]

I'm 58 and a life long historian, and owner of a 1988 Toyota 4x4. I couldn't resist this comment- the devil made me do it. Your knowledge, sense of humour, and judicious use of mild profanity demonstrates a well rounded personality equal to the subject. I've watched many Toyota truck videos, and yours is uniquely informative and interesting- KUDOS, WELL done!

[@paul5683]

It's always good to see vehicles like this that isn't destroyed by rust.

[@ForeverDownByLaw]

Best car review channel on KZbin. Really deserves more subscribers. Great review!

[@ForeverDownByLaw]

Fun fact that just came to mind. I had a wood shop teacher that was killed in an '82 model. He rolled it and unfortunately was crushed. No nannies and a high center of gravity.

[@ssnoc]

The history you provide of each company and car is what sets you apart - it’s a history lesson, car review and comedy act 👍

[@sparky6086]

In 1986, a guy in my army unit at Ft Bragg had a 1965 Toyota Stout. I knew; it was rare here in the United States, but I didn't realize, that it was 1 of only 900 sold.

[@bhlom4135]

I bought one new in 86 ...as a plain jane truck it was priced at around 8k. I put on a 2" body lift and placed 33" ground hogs & chrome spoke wheels under it, and jaws would always drop when people saw what that truck could pull itself out of. ah the memories... A never ending surge of booze drugs poon and rock and roll. Kept all my drugs, weed & paraphernalia in the steering wheel ( that center cap comes off. Did'nt have any pussy ass air bag bs to deal with back then. sold it 7 years later with the bed rusty af and somewhere between 275 and 300k on odometer and I beat the shit out of that thing!!! Replaced 1 clutch and assembely , 2 Radiator's Thanks for all your videos Bill ......always well put together !!!!

[@RobWormaldPlus]

hah, I have an 86 and didn't know about the steering wheel cap. Thanks for the tip!

[@hertzair1186]

I’ll vouch for that FL weather…I’m a commercial pilot and had two legs into MIA last week and when you stood still, you left a puddle….couldn’t wait to fly back up to JFK …which is a rare statement.

[@danjpoche]

Love this one Bill ! I graduated from high school class of 84 and wanted one of these 4x4s so badly, alas I had to settle for my Datsun B210.

[@TheHomeExpert5]

What a great looking truck, with clean lines look at the sharp angle of the hood and all the straight lines in the greenhouse, why can't they make a beautiful simple truck like this nowadays?

[@HypocriticYT]

I see it has the rear sliding window for beer cans

[@MetalTeamster]

Let me help a bit...the 22 R / 22 RE engine is absolutley bulletproof if a person maintained them properly, and that includes replacing the collant every couple years which few people did. If the coolant was left in them for too long it became acidic and would rot the head gasket, I replaced one in an 86 SR5 4x4 in 1993 which only had 40k on it. The valves were fine of course, simply cleaned everything up , put a new fel pro permatorque upper end gasket set on it, and it ran for decades afterwards with coolant and oil changes. I had another friend who had a 86 " one Ton " pickup with the 22 RE engine and he did proper maintenance and got almost 500k on his without it ever being apart. Great vid by the way Bill , and check the 1981 as first year of the 4x4 in North America. I believe it was 1979.... :-)

[@officialtruemedia]

Oh god I've been waiting so much for another shitty, muggy Florida morning 😂🙏 Love your content Bill 👍

[@jamesc7577]

Funny, informative, entertaining. Can’t get any better.

[@curiouscars9282]

Very kind, thank you.

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

So true. Bill's gold.

[@kamkuertvang2941]

This is one fine truck and I wish I had bought one 30 years ago.

[@TheJmich2001]

Thank you Sir! My wife and I LOVE hearing your voice>>>>>We have an '87 2WD 1/2Ton 22R thats's the first vehicle we've purchased together. We call her Millie! Thank you for your time.! You help keep us sane!!

[@ricardohernandez5063]

What a treat this is. Love that truck. Great review... Great stuff Bill

[@BEGGARWOOD1]

brilliant as ever . Great job Bill

[@dewdew34]

Never has one of these but i had an 87 Corolla FX that i bought new and was one of the best cheap utilitarian vehichles ever made for a young man, or woman... Super reliable, good on gas 5 speed hatchback with air and a tape deck.

[@Munizjr1986]

I’m willing to bet that this went for top dollar. A clean one like that is every paps dream to relive there youth.

[@lynngreen1015]

Toyota was proud of these things. I remember the SR5 package was $1600 more than standard, while the"comparable" Ford had power everything, including air conditioning.

[@codycole3202]

Thanks for videos, Bill! I may be wrong, it’s been more than 20 years for me, but if I remember correctly, I believe that cancel button is to enable you to start the truck without having to push in the clutch.

[@9ZERO6]

You are absolutely correct.

[@muziklvr7776]

Yep, not needed on the pre '85 models since there was no switch on the clutch.

[@chadwicksmchuntersonmotorw7337]

Absolutely love that truck definitely one of my favorite body styles!! Thanks Bill!!

[@ryankenyon5010]

I wanted one of these SO BAD in the late 1980s. Ok, maybe I still do just a little.

[@Cristobal_Ygnacio_Arriaga]

That truck has some pretty good gearing for the highway. My dad’s Hilux at 80mph the engine will be doing almost 5000 RPM

[@alexheigher6756]

dude thats horrific

[@jontemple1038]

Hi, Bill, just love the videos! ... one thing I did do was to check the humidity here in London. Rained here last night and it was showing 70% this morning...and only 65% in Naples FL...admittedly not quite as hot. We should be complaining as much as you do

[@andretv2308]

Nice 5 speed with the beautiful driving experience

[@razorridgeback4516]

Bob... I love it. like the waitresses at the Chinese restaurant you know that lady is not named Mary. Thanks Bill can't get enough of your videos 😉

[@HypocriticYT]

I’m watching older videos of Bills since I need a daily shot. Saw one where you can see his face in a reflection but only for a split second.

[@williamfswann]

That’s a great truck! I used to own a 1990 Toyota 4x4 just like this one and sold it close to 200,000 miles flawless.

[@maxhenry1977]

That 25% tariff you talked about was known as the chicken tax. When subaru built the brat they got around it by adding the two seats in the bed. The smokers window, out here in colorado we called them wing windows. Another great video Bill, thanks.

[@HypocriticYT]

YES!! Another Bill video, I was having withdrawals.

[@belowme4927]

MARTY MCFLY WOULD APPROVE

[@mrandrat625]

I've owned an 86 SR5 pick up and a 92 4Runner SR5 both with the 22 RE. They both were very rugged and capable 4 wheelers, reliable and economical. When you did break it, they were easy to work on.

[@TimmyCramer]

Just bought a 1997 2.7 toyota tacoma 4x4 a week back, 20k on the odo and pristine flawless!! Collector had it in his warehouse.....along with dozens more vehicles. Timmy C Arizona

[@atlcorvette]

Please continue to ramble Bill! I listen while I exercise in the mornings…👏🏾

[@thebonefish]

I like the "ramble". Adds character and on point too

[@johnclements6852]

Another great video Bill, greetings from Christchurch NZ.

[@toddbeasley1920]

Bill is hands down the best to do car reviews and know how to have a good time my guy

[@MrRhino10]

Thanks for making my day Bill you gave me a laugh. Thanks mate.

[@MattMorris481]

The safety cancel button is for starting on a steep hill off road or on road so you don’t have to push the clutch in and roll backwards when you take off.

[@flat6fever680]

Yes, truck in neutral, left foot on brake, right foot on gas.

[@Mr.Higginbotham]

I had an '89 4-Runnner. Drove like a freakin video game. Ended up giving it to my stepson because he was moving to Louisiana where everyone had a truck. He rolled it there, I'm sure the roll bar saved his life.

[@MrJayrock620]

I remember hearing that they changed it from Toyoda to Toyota because it was also a way of protecting their families honour in case it was a flop. Also surprised there’s no gun storage, although I guess when you have a turret mounted anti aircraft gun in the bed you probably won’t need a sidearm

[@johnvalerian8440]

Can’t go wrong with a Toyota. She’s a beauty!

[@MyownprisonX]

I remember this truck from my early bow hunting years. I had the non 4x4 version but the same engine and transmission. The 1986 and 87 hunting season in South Carolina you would need a calculator to count all of these sitting on side of the road where guys were hunting.

[@tonys8243]

Calling it a Hilux in Australia... been the most successful by far and still is here mostly in the dualcab/ crewcab model.

[@georgewilson1184]

I miss ya Bill when you disapeer too long between videos you play havoc with my emotions but I foregive you just give me reassurance

[@mattcaser6581]

Keep rambling Bill. We love hearing your stories. I had a '92 Toyota truck Yep, 22R-E was great.

[@randolfo1265]

That car is in exceptional condition, especially the interior. Them velour buckets were luxury at the time, better than the back-sweat vinyl! Impressive that they had 6 bolt hub and rotor when most of the Toyota cars were still four.

[@erocker78]

I'm from Florida and left 10 years ago. I've always hated the heat and humidity there. You rarely ever get a break from it.

[@the_race1987]

I love my 92' pickup, thanks for uploading this : )

[@luiscerda2132]

I took a break from KZbin and now I am back. Glad to see your still fighting those Birds anda giving cool reviews. Bill you need to sell some Merch I would buys a shirt of goood morning!

[@singlesinceforever1964]

"good muggy morning" is what the shirt should say.

[@AndrewM83]

Another muggy shitty morning 🤣🤣. Love Bills honesty!

[@ado3616]

Congrats on 100K!!!! You are a blast to watch. Informative and hilarious. Know your fans relish each video. Simply the best!

[@JoJoJoker]

My sister in law bought a Gen 1 Taco a few months back. I enjoyed driving it around to do chores. Watch out for frame rust.

[@ronmccullock1407]

Good evening Bill from Ron in Manchester England. Snap we have the same weather, we had heavy rain followed by sun and 27c temperatures.

[@socarboy]

I had a 1990 Extended cab RWD Toyota pickup with 22RE and automatic. I got it in 2006 and sold it in 2014. That engine generally needs a timing chain job by 150K miles. The 22RE was retired in 1995 when the Tacoma bowed. There were two 4 cylinders and 1 V6.Among the 4 cyl models were the 2RZ (2.4 liter) and 3RZ (2.7 liters). You're right 1980s 'yota pickups are going for a mint these days and also is spilling into first gen Tacomas which were made from 1995 thru 2004 Enjoying your videos your ramblings are the spice along with the history you give

[@tibchy144]

this was the car that got me into collecting diecast models

[@upscaleshack]

"this video will be fast as hell..." 25 minutes later..."and that's what you need to know about the history of looms. Now let's get straight into this truck."

[@andrewjacobson556]

That truck is a classic!!👍👍

[@MrCarGuy]

Trucks really don't get much better. It's the perfect balance of everything.

[@rickwhite3181]

Had same truck bought new in 86 I had the turbo 135 hp and that was plenty of power Good video bill as usual thanx

[@tacey01]

Reminds me of the brand new Nissan 4x4 Single cab that I bought brand new in ‘90. Almost went with the Toyota but my buddy was working at the Nissan dealership so there I went. Ran it for a few years then moved on. Dam, should have kept it!! Did I see 200,000 miles in that truck??? 😳

[@indalecioalcaraz7263]

FINALLY YOU CANADIANS HAVE A LOT OF SPACE ON THE BACK OF THIS TOYOTA TRUCK 😀

[@1sorio]

Actually , we cant in canada. Canada is not mexico. 😜

[@indalecioalcaraz7263]

@@1sorio NO WORRIES..YOU CANADIANS STILL FIT IN THE TRUNK OF A MEXICAN CADILLAC 😀😀

[@1sorio]

@@indalecioalcaraz7263 hands down!!!! You win 😁

[@cbh148]

Love these. I've got an '88 4x4 Xtracab, 22RE 5 speed (the only combo I'd accept) black, DLX. Also got a '94 4x4 Xtracab DLX and recently picked up an '87 4Runner DLX (all same engine/transmission). People are so pumped on these old trucks. Compliments abound when out and about, pumping gas, etc.

[@fishtricker1]

I owned a diesel 1988 version for 5 years and it was a few years old when I bought it. I had 5 years trouble free motoring and sold it with 380,000 miles on it running as smooth as silk. My son just sold his 86 version, he paid $12,500 for it, kept it a year and sold it for $14,500.

[@davidteixiera8398]

Simply beautiful truck bro.

[@Daniela-vg3lq]

Own the same year with the sr5 package but in red! Absolutely love mine and have big plans to restore it back to oem+ condition, this is a vehicle I will be taking to my grave !

[@rlfitz3]

Just the best damn trucks ever made

[@williamserver4332]

This truck looks like it would have a bumpy ride. Great video

[@rpsmith2990]

I think everybody knew someone who had one of these. It brings back memories for me, because I remember going off road in one of these with a couple of friends. Besides, I do remember when they were absolutely everywhere. It's interesting that you didn't point out the odometer reading, was that 210K on it?

[@thomasharper4166]

I bought an Xtra cab in 87!Wish I still had it!

[@robitaill3]

Marty McFly’s dream pickup

[@ohnoohyeah3205]

It's great to have insane friends. It's good to be that insane friend. It's proper to do it in rotation. And healthy to have a lot of friends.

[@danwake4431]

so i guess the canadians will have to ride in back. Also the glove box appears to only have enough room for a compact 9mm

[@harryt988]

Very nice truck !

[@davidgold5961]

17:26 Inside TOYOTA, they refer to the “Four Brothers” - Land Cruiser, Tundra, Tacoma and 4Runner. All body-on-frame trucks.

[@rdsreference]

Great Truck and review if only we could go back to the future 😜

[@volvo09]

What a beauty!

[@danf321]

I owned a 1990 4Runner (basically the same as this pickup), which I loved. My son drives it now for his off-road excursions. I now drive a 1999 4Runner which is light years ahead of the 1990, but by todays standard is crap. But I love it and it is 4WD and pristine. It’s my baby. I have other cars too, but the old truck is just so comfortable and basic and fun AND reliable. My oldest son just bought a 2023 4Runner TRD PRO, which just took my ‘99 and quadrupled the strength. God i hate the fact that we are destined to drive electric iPhones.

[@scalecrawlnl]

Awesome retro Toyota truck and an excellent CC review, lot of fun. The truck really is stuff that dreams are made of, or something along those lines. These in model form are equally popular and loved. Thank you Sir, great video 😎👍

[@wladimirnordemann5236]

You opened with some music today! Great

[@savedin87ify]

I had a 86 4runnet put well over 300,000 on before it rusted away. I loved it.

[@SeanJohnson-sj1su]

These trucks were awesome. They were known for going 400k and above

[@ratj4715]

I want to see them most rusted to the ground in a few years.

[@juddydonk6570]

Put that in a museum immediately.

[@HypocriticYT]

I remember riding in a 1973 Ford p/u truck, AM radio and steel dash was about it. When trucks were trucks and men inside them uncomfortable 🥵 Yes this truck is well optioned out in comparison. Not many people remember when p/u trucks were work trucks. Imagine we thought it silly when they began adding car like options and comforts more than a bench seat. The rear wheel drive with snow tires in winter you just spun the crap out of them until you became unstuck

[@justinryan9710]

I lived in St. Petersburg for 25 years and finally got sick and tired of my nut sack sticking to the side of my leg from the heat and humidity.

[@aclockworkpeon]

Beautiful, beautiful truck! So cool!

[@suedehead00]

Wow love this! Thank you for showing it! Would love to know what it sold for...

[@AaronSmith-kr5yf]

Ive had a few of these over the years, great trucks, cant kill them around where I live(no winters/salt/rust) Only thing I really HATED were the ones with the reg cab like this one. Fart in there and youd pass out then run off the road that cab was so tight. The xtra cab one I had was so much more useful/roomy. Thing was when I owned these back in the 90's/00's they were just old/cheap, now days these are collectible or completely wore out and 20 year old Tacomas are insanely priced(especially 4wd)

[@silverwolfmonastery]

Always loved the little Toyota pickup trucks of the 1980s

[@mrb43605]

I like the rambling!

[@brianwaloweek6770]

Traded my 88Monte SS for a brand new 1990 Toyota SR-5, sticker price $14,600, 22re, cloth seats and carpeting, bed liner, 5-spd, extra cab,4x4. 350,000 miles before I rolled it in a blizzard. Awesome truck

[@enricopolazzo33]

What a great truck. I had a carbureted 87. The domestic made beds were totally shit and would start rusting on the dealer lot.

[@9ZERO6]

I have not heard anybody comment about domestic made beds on these trucks for a very very long time. Obviously you have some Toyota knowledge sir.

[@enricopolazzo33]

@@9ZERO6 I worked at dealers in the late 80s. Remember it well!

[@muziklvr7776]

Domestic bed (made at the Nummi plant in Fremont Ca) on my 84 is still rust free. It has had a camper shell on it since day one though which may have contributed to its longevity.

[@enricopolazzo33]

@@muziklvr7776 a rarity for sure. I was in the northeast and the beds didn’t last. They came out with the one piece bedside in 89 was a huge improvement.

[@e.f.clarke2041]

I swear Bill waits until I have work to do to post a video. I guess I have something to look forward to!

[@curiouscars9282]

I do, E.F. It's tricky getting the timing right.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

He's helping you! Anticipation builds character.