You Will NOT Believe How Good This 1993 Toyota Truck Is For the Age!

Publisher Tim Esterdahl's golf buddy has one heck of a gem of an old school Toyota truck. Check out how well this Toyota truck has held up over the years!
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[@fooloco]

Imagine if Toyota still built trucks like this! Simple, reliable, but quality everywhere. I think Toyota is still riding on this era's reputation but the new Tacomas don't hold a candle to the flame. That interior looks amazing.

[@wsbill14224]

I have the 1995 base 4x4 and I love it but most today would not. They're too spoiled. My truck has a 5-speed manual and only 116 HP. It never had A/C. It has a two speaker AM/FM stereo with no clock and you can't hear it when it's hot and you're at speed with the windows open. Strangely it has tilt steering and I never use it, and it carries a lot of weight for a small truck but the bed is small. Everyone wants a bigger truck. Most cars are bigger than my 3250 lb pickup and you can't play CDs or tapes or plug into the wimpy stereo without an FM transmitter. It's also geared for 55 MPH America not 70.

[@TN_HondaDad]

It really comes down to how well you take care of your vehicle too, as I have seen some pretty trashed one's out there as well. I took very good care of my 20 yr 4Runner until I got in accident last year, and most people who didn't know model years, thought my car was less than 5 years old it was so clean inside and out. How much effort you put into keeping in clean and up on maintenance is 100% key.

[@CACressida]

Back when toyota trucks looked awesome.

[@billwaterhouse5894]

YES EXACTLY

[@666dynomax]

love it. my buddy had a nissan hustler back in university... damn fine truck. i think hustler was just an appearance package in canada.

[@Anth230]

Back when all the trucks looked awesome ..😂

[@timbales3652]

No S**T! Don't look like a DODGE!

[@craig28535]

Bro who even cares its a toyota video​@@timbales3652

[@glengerdes4158]

Bought mine new in 94 210 k miles on it Runs excellent, doesn’t use oil. Still tight and quiet. Absolutely no rust.Most reliable thing I’ve ever owned

[@ericblachman232]

I’ve owned a 1993 SR5 3.0 5-speed manual truck for a year and a half and love it. It’s had a camper shell on it for 30 years and my rear leaf-springs need replacing along with the shocks, the first and only other owner did the recalls which included the head gaskets. I’m 68 and this is the first truck I’ve ever owned, and the only truck I hope to ever own. I live in texas!

[@Boobtube.]

Tim, if the VIN number starts with a "J", it was made in Japan. Food for thought.

[@theperfectautumn8781]

I'm an original owner toying with selling my manual transmission 1990 Toyo 4X4 X-tracab SR5 with 131,000 miles _as is._ Much of what you describe regarding paint and stripes is similar...paint wearing thin, body decal stripes drying out, nick in front bumper, however the bed's like new, there's no rust and very little body dings. Non-smoking interior next thing to new. Did A/C conversion in summer 2021. Just had timing belt, water pump and hoses replaced last week. Will need new radio, though. Alignment is straight on. Rides quiet, no rattles. Have tried to keep it as close to stock as possible, including stock aluminum rims, original chrome rear bumper. Truck's been babied all it's life...never off road. Every year I get at least fifteen offers....four, just last week alone. It's spent much of it's life parked in a driveway...after almost 34 years I hate to see it go, but it might be time.

[@ScrewThisGlueThat]

I bought one brand new also with the V6. They were called Xtra Cab.

[@Gene1969]

Beautiful pickup. Thanks for showing it to us. I wish the engineers from the manufacturers would take a look at these again and see why they are so beloved. I know the market has changed but there are many little bits of character that can transfer over to new designs.

[@kirklarsen7499]

I bought my 1994 in 99 owned it for 23 years lifted it and turbocharged it 2.4 l 4 cylinder drive it everyday super reliable

[@c.r.rg9529]

Still have my 91 toyota 4x4 pickup. My first truck. 152000 miles. Love this truck

[@inatrance92SK]

Wow this takes me back. In high school I inherited my dad's 87 Toyota (extracab) pickup and I miss it dearly. Same color too. Mine had no A/C and no power steering but I loved it.

[@pointbreak8293]

They just don’t build em like they used to. My neighbor has a solid ole toyota t100 that’s in immaculate shape that he won’t budge on getting rid of. Nice review and video as always Tim…👍👍👍

[@CAROLINAWILDMAN]

I had one identical to it from 95 till 98. Was great truck. This one is in as good as condition as you could ask for, as specially in Nebraska.

[@wsbill14224]

I have a 1995 base model 4x4 Toyota pickup. Red just like yours. Same graphics. It was made in Fremont California and it has a Harrison radiator from Tonawanda NY. Check your radiator. If it's American it was made here.

[@jaymoar3561]

Can’t beat the old Yotas.

[@johnwebb2232]

had a charcoal gray one, put a few accessories on her and just looked after it, best truck i've ever had, sold it to someone in total mint condition and only lost two grand in the five years I had her. Now I've got a 2016 4runner trail with kdss and she's my baby, you look after them, and they'll look after you. Nice story 👌.

[@kurtbuecheler]

Thanks for adding history to the story you tell. I think the history of trucks is a huge opportunity for you

[@Anth230]

I believe it, since it's pretty Low mileage after 29 years. About 5500 a year. Looks great though.

[@RBTMOTORSPORTSLLC]

That’s a beauty 👌🏻

[@HotZTrain]

I have a 1992 Toyota , 4x4 , 3.0 engine V-6 with 320,000 miles. (Oct. 2023) . I have changed the oil and filter every $3000 miles, had the head gasket re-call done at 50K miles.

[@supercleaner]

Nice truck. Your interior is exactly the same as mine. I (still) have my 1991 2wd SR5 that I purchased new, so the interior is much more worn at 370k miles. Evidently, the 2WD versions of this truck were treated like junk and like disposable trucks. It is still a solid truck and still so much fun to drive.

[@gabrieldobson4483]

i have a 92 sr5 2wd that ive owned for about 3 years and mine is in great shape. ive got 185k of the odo and the original owner took great care of it. best mini trucks ever

[@MrSpeedysChannel]

Man that thing is mint!!! I had a 1992 and it was the best truck I've ever owned, wish I never sold it!!

[@donnovicki9771]

Wow what a beauty and low miles to boot. Toyota, the best trucks ever made.

[@FullTimeGT]

I came accross this video doing a search, what a beautiful truck!!!!

[@TheOscar0964]

I still have a 1995 Sr5 x-cab. Everyone has something to say about my truck. 🍻👍🙏

[@tylersrubar6451]

Love love that thing!! My dad had almost exactly the same truck and man I wish I could’ve gotten it!!

[@semiauto3148]

That is the most awesome truck. Love it

[@elwoodhewitt]

Love it. Keep it forever!!!

[@billwaterhouse5894]

Miss mine, no sunroof…22R. Thanks for sharing this gem

[@DE-ok4ld]

No doubt ONE of the BEST trucks Toyota EVER made!

[@andysparks1973]

I have a 91 sinlge cab 2.8l diesel 4x4 with 168,000 Kilometres (104,000miles) on the clock, Australia.

[@JC-tm6wh]

Head gasket finally blew my 92' with 280k miles. Man I miss that truck.

[@wilderlebran1025]

Amazing truck!

[@marvinhueske3203]

I have a 94 Toyota Hilux single cab that I purchased new in Guam. It is a 3.0 V6, standard shift 4X4 in hunter green. Drove it in Guam, Hawaii and now Florida. Still all original paint and interior. Got about 95K miles on it. Runs like a top. No, it is not for sale.

[@felipon431]

this is beautiful such an amazing truck

[@garyphillips6270]

I've had an 85 and 91 with 4 cyl and 5 speed manual, an 95 and currently an 2000 with 4 cyl and automatic as my knees went bad and couldn't clutch anymore. Unfortunately NYS Salt eats them up eventually, the only thing that kills them as long as you do regular maintenance especially oil changes they'll run forever. I saw an 87 one 4 cyl 5 speed up here a couple months ago in Western NYS that owner drove up here from Texas with 340,000 miles, still looked quite good, never been drove in winter, no rust on it. I was so jealous! My 2000 with 225,000+ miles still runs great but NYS Salt is rusting the body, so far frame is still solid on it. Can't beat them!

[@interstate80.]

8:42 that’s exactly my experience with my 94

[@arlenburgin2392]

Got me one. Rides great

[@bob7501]

The best vehicle that I have ever owned was a 1996 Tacoma regular cab 4x4 with a 2.7 four-cylinder and 5-speed manual. The transmission shifted as smoothly as a BMW and I consistently got 26 mpg on the highway. Cloth seat! A/C! AM/FM radio and factory floor mats. In 1999 my new wife convinced me to sell the Tacoma and get a loaded GMC Sierra extended cab 4x4. Big mistake! Wish I still had that Tacoma.

[@dundeeecroc]

That's why I stay SINGLE.

[@bengonzalez5673]

@@dundeeecroc Trade wife in for a new Taco. Problem solved! You're welcome.

[@dundeeecroc]

@@bengonzalez5673 I daily drive my 1985 Toyota 4runner SR5 5 speed with the 22re engine and sits on 35 in tires with 5:29 gearing, gets 22mpg using PURE gasoline. FYI the Tacomas after the years 2005 and up SUUUUCK!!!! I had the 2007, 2015 and the 2016 TRD offroad models. sucky ASF!

[@bengonzalez5673]

@@dundeeecroc Yup. Nice rigs. My first car was a hand me down 1st gen base model Toyota 4runner on white steelies bone stock. Mechanically solid until it was written off by the insurance company when I was rear ended. Miss that truck everyday.

[@dougkreutzer8440]

I had a 1988 extra cab, and a 1992 extra cab a lot like this truck in the video. Both with V6 engines. Great trucks!

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Thanks Doug. And thank you for being such a long-time fan of the channel!

[@alexbetts452]

Awesome truck

[@dsteward85]

A real truck but also a wonderful example of a well preserved capsule! Hope this truck will look as good as it does now in the next 30 years!

[@IowaHiker]

Awesome video thank you!! I have an 04 tacoma 3.4l 4x4 5 speed 170,000 miles and drives perfectly! I love it! I can't stand the new toyotas minus the 4runner but I am coo coo for those old yotas!! Thank you!

[@trickyricky6323]

Perfect truck

[@usvet76]

Thanks for making me feel old, you talk about it like it’s a Model “T” Ford. I was a Sophomore in High School in 93’. 😢

[@ronaldbacza2724]

I had had a 93 dark silver loved that truck timing belt engine.

[@jimcarson9682]

Have almost the exact same truck except manual everything, this is the fully loaded version. Bought mine new in 93' , only 98k mi on it. Used it as a personal work truck so the original paint is nice but not as nice as this one. Never any real issues with it, just get in and drive. Have an electric plow on the front and have towed cars and trailers with it. Like this owner says, NEVER going to sell it !

[@bubba4072]

Man, that thing looks great!👍

[@BDevi0us]

That truck would be a great addition to my manual 2019 voodoo blue tacoma. I'm looking for gen 1

[@erichoff7511]

I hope Toyota competes with the Ford Maverick soon without making it look like a spaceship.. Great looking SR5

[@CarnutMM]

Toyota needs to bring back retro decals on their new trucks. Love the older Toyota trucks.

[@NVRAMboi]

What a great truck. I'm sure everyone noted the bullet-proof manual transmission.

[@semiauto3148]

If Toyota built a truck like this they wouldn’t be able to keep them on the lot

[@MeliorIlle]

My uncle has the exact same truck, 3 liter and manual but in forest green. His has 210k and it still purrs like a kitten. He offered to sell it to me at a good price but I am 6'3 and it was very uncomfortable lol. Fantastic trucks.

[@bigmooi]

WOW, that is really clean. Keep that forever. Back to the Future is calling.....:)

[@wilmarbarrick3194]

Everything is for sale if the price is right. Nice trip down memory lane.

[@Toe_Knee_69]

My dad used to have one of these back in the early 2000s. Our family of 4 would somehow all fit in this truck. Got rid of it when the timing belt snapped around 150k

[@damienbell3155]

Was called a hilex cab plus truck, wow that truck looks mint condition. I luv that truck. In Nebraska it will last till 800,000 to 1,000,000 plus miles. I had a 94’ with the 22re and a 1990 4runner with that 3.0L. I worked at Lexus toyota 14 yrs great vehicles but dam did I mention that looks like in mint condition lol. Make sure you keep the uplinks greased , and buy cap/rotor wires from toyota. If you do a tune up you’ll have to use a timing light yes lol. I know the 90’ 4runner I bought with 113,000 never had tube up if original spark plug wires or from toyota it will have month and year stamp up and down the wires. , when I removed spark plugs the gap was soo wide apart lol I couldn’t believe it. I could fit 3 dimes width ways into it. Enjoy the truck it’s a awesome vehicle. If vin starts with a J it’s Japan model , if a number U.S made but some J models are also made in Canada my rx350 is.

[@biz4twobiz463]

Wow!! Now, that is a treasure from years past. Simple in its design and yet functional, reliable. Back with Toyota built "A" truck with no name. haha

[@peterhoma6385]

Love it , can’t wait to put 400k miles on my Gen3 Tacoma off road 4x4 …50k miles trouble free , 350k miles to go !

[@bobbbobb4663]

According to Wikpedia, the Tacoma didn't hit the scene until 1995 and credits pre-1995 North American versions as part of the Hilux family.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

IIRC they called them just truck or SR5. I went with truck in the headline.

[@bobbbobb4663]

@@Pickuptrucktalk No criticism, just a clarification of when the cutover happened.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

@@bobbbobb4663 I didn't take it as criticism. Thanks for sharing.I appreciate you looking it up.

[@MeliorIlle]

Yep, my uncle has always called his Toyota truck.

[@antoniopacheco4861]

I have a 95 with 145,000k . Green looks almost as good as that.. Now just working on the lift..

[@GreaseWood-px4gk]

Now that is a truck!

[@williamdarico2369]

My 2010 Taco is another fantastic and reliable truck ❤

[@williamconrad1087]

I know Jill will agree with me, Tim, the good old pickups should have a manual gearbox. You hearing us Tim?

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Nope. Can't hear you at all. LOL

[@RobWisemanDeezFit]

Still highly coveted in Ca.. 9 grand easy here.. I sold one 2yrs ago 7500 hun and it was hammered up..

[@michaelheikkila6051]

It’s a 20k truck all day long in the Northeast. They don’t and haven’t existed here for years.

[@RobWisemanDeezFit]

@@michaelheikkila6051 wow awesome hunting rig, mine got side swiped sitting outside my house..It was never the same after it was fixed...keeper for sure.

[@duncanpage1556]

Yep best truck ever built....bullet proof

[@jayray274]

Back when Trucks where Trucks.

[@garybergstrom3978]

Good for another 30 years 👍👍

[@josepherobertsjr8640]

I have a 1990 that's got almost 300,000

[@gnas1]

Gooood 👍

[@chrisb9478]

Old Toyotas never die, they just get abandoned when people no longer do maintenance. 😂

[@cesarpacheco831]

I like it Toyota

[@srisfarmhouse965]

Don’t make Ford jealous .Nice truck keep it forever keep it good

[@imranabbasi7871]

Toyota pickup truck 👍

[@drsysop]

Good truck as long as he changed that timing belt as they are known to go around 100k.

[@ET74019]

I miss trucks like this😢…wish I was able to drive a stick

[@rmsyx]

my brother uncle had this truck and it lasted him about 350,000 - 450,000 miles

[@waynespringer501]

I wonder why his truck didn't have the manual locking front hubs like both of mine do?

[@paul_t_kendall]

Awesome truck. Can you imagine what a new tundra will look like in 30 years 😂

[@ridebc153]

I have one. It will beat most things off-road.

[@pryme2013]

Great trucks but the 3.0L was less desirable than the 22Re 4 in these trucks. I had two 1982 Toyota 4wd pickups which were actually tougher and better built than this gen. I also had a 95. It was great but not as utilitarian as the first gen models. Oh and this 93 was built in CA not Japan. The owner not knowing that in 9yrs of ownership is a bit odd.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Huh. I thought it was built in Japan. That's my fault.

[@pryme2013]

@@Pickuptrucktalk The T100 used to be built in Japan and of course the first gen pickup I.e 79-83 4wd trucks were built in Japan also. But the later years T100 and these third gen pickups were made in America. The third gen started in 89. The second gen was the “Marty mcfly” body style. The 82 was the last brick shithouse year though because even in 83 which was still a first gen it didn’t have the dual row timing chain with metal guides it went to a single row and plastic guides

[@antoniopacheco4861]

I have a 95 and the VIN# says made in Japan. Didn't they make a 95.5 aren't those made in US. Just curious.

[@toddclendenin5469]

Have same truck for 30 years. Bought new

[@Gazziza29]

Meanwhile the seats in a new 22’ Tundra won’t last for 5k miles before breaking. Can you imagine the new Tundra lasting and looking this good in 30 years? I don’t think so.

[@secondcreekworkshop3908]

Toyota needs to get back to their roots by making compact trucks again.

[@christopherwaits7852]

XtraCab is what it’s called

[@evox24aleon]

Would you sell this? This is my dads dream truck! He’s been wanting one ever since he sold his 25 years ago! Please lmk

[@cesarpacheco831]

I can remember phone that like the car

[@dandorris8531]

Love my TOY’S, I have the back to the future truck in white efi solid axle sr5 loaded. I also have 89 removable top 4 runner sr5 fully rebuilt by me power train 3.0 5 speed. They both have been completely gone through.

[@braulioramirez6419]

I want to buy this car

[@TheShowtime85]

Can’t beat a Yota’s reliability!

[@jonathanguzman5568]

Tengo una pero con motor diesel 2.8 y no la cambio por nada!

[@marcospenagarcia3017]

I'm interested in one of those is it for sale

[@Benalan613]

Tim’s last video trashing Toyota. Now he’s showing a 1993 in incredible condition.

[@IowaHiker]

Toyota does suck right now so I think he was just pointing out the obvious

[@MBTUE]

Amazing condition ! " Is it for sale " ? HaHa

[@ColePhelps-cv2qh]

i grew up in east la suburbs like Huntington park, Compton area and i always saw these trucks used by latino land scapers.

[@bantizzle79]

They don't make them like they used to. Don't see many of those on the road where I live because the road salt destroys them.

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

They don’t make ‘em like they used to. Thank Goodness.

[@russellgiles4644]

Shouldnt run synthetic oil in one of them old toyotas like that it was built to use conventional oil I have a 1990 just like it

[@feliperomanoff9808]

Tacomas and Tundras were great trucks, till Mike Sweers became chief engineer