You Wouldn't Believe That THIS Truck Has Over 300,000 Miles!

[@jacklabloom635]

I purchased a 1997 4Runner in 1997. I drive it 108,000 miles and gave it to daughter. She drove it 60,000 miles and then gave it to my grandson. He still drives it and it currently has 340,000 miles on it.

[@boondocker7964]

Wowzer!

[@harley092355]

Prove it!

[@subtegral]

My 97 4Runner is at 328k and runs like a dream. Owned it five years now.

[@danc9440]

My brother has 3 4Runners (all 3rd Gens), one with 565,000 miles. Original engine and trans too. Maintain them well and they can go forever....... I feel special, as my 2002 4Runner only has 137,000 miles and has been super reliable but truthfully I have spent plenty of $ on preventive maintenance.

[@subtegral]

@@danc9440 me too. Mine is also still original engine, transmission, and clutch.

[@garthvadr]

This truck is absolute proof that preventative maintenance is crucial if an owner wants their vehicle to last. Thanks for showing us this AMD👍

[@beautynotstatic2419]

Inspiring. Would not like to see my T'yoter in anything less, than the sweet condition it is in now.

[@stephenvz7852]

That and it was probably garage stored or at least a parking deck to keep the paint solid for that long without fading especially with the decal on the side.

[@aaron___6014]

That's the case for 90s vehicles at least. Not so much for modern or every make and model.

[@Manuel3525m]

Every old Toyota I see look as good as this one only difference is that they put them to work construction landscaping

[@aaron___6014]

@@alexp.6406 exactly.

[@Il0vebagels69]

I have 860k miles on my 95 pickup. In the future if I’m able I’ll bring it to you

[@samochoa6733]

Send him an email. He might facilitate things for you so you can bring it to him. It'll be a great video for sure.

[@r2stik]

thats the number what we want to see!

[@efil4kizum]

I had a 95 pickup before trading for this rig almost 27 years ago. It was a bright blue metallic single cab 4wd 4cyl with crank windows, no ac just used the nice rear slider!! Manual locking hubs... Put 24k miles on that little pickup to KCMO and St Louis for two years

[@Commentleaver-c6x]

You should upload a short video of it on your channel, showing the condition and odometer.

[@Miles-wy1zr]

Original timing chain guides?

[@kevart57]

My '99 Taco has 246k miles. It's the best vehicle I've ever owned. It's a 4wd, SR5 V6. Off road It's been unstoppable. I may forego the casket and be buried in it. Sitting behind the wheel with a cigar in my mouth.

[@victorbaird8220]

Cigarettes are bad for your health 😊

[@subtegral]

​@@victorbaird8220yes, but he said cigar. You don't inhale cigar smoke.

[@kevart57]

@subtegral Not to mention that I'll be gone to the beyond, so I won't really care that much about my health at that point. Don't think the cigar will be lit either.

[@beautynotstatic2419]

@@kevart57...some young'ns lately, lack the old schoolin'.

[@william6765]

What coating can be used for the underside?

[@williamknell864]

I had a 96 Tacoma 2wD. I got t-boned by a Ram 3500(?The biggest Ram.) @ 117K miles. Me and my the truck were totaled. I get butterflies when I see a healthy 1st gen Tacoma. ❤ Hats off to Jeff for treating his so well. Beautiful.

[@samochoa6733]

That's how toyotas die. By getting into car accidents and getting totaled. My 2002 corolla got totaled 4 years ago. It only had 130k miles. It was in excellent condition

[@brkbtjunkie]

I had a 94 Toyota pickup, also 2WD and in 2011, this 92 year old pulled out in front of me and I hit his car and flipped over, cab down careening into the intersection. I was fine except for some stitches but the poor truck was toast.

[@JAY-97-97]

@@brkbtjunkie Wow! that must have been frightful

[@Shmity1962]

I bought 96 4Runner brand new. Took my now wife on our first date in it, brought two kids home from the hospital in it. Now my daughter is driving it to college. 275,000 miles and is in very good condition. Just bought a 2024 4Runner

[@JAY-97-97]

very NiCE!

[@foxtrotwolf6081]

Same with my 2000 Taco. However, after marriage and kids, never got the chance to go wheeling. Never taught the kids or wife how to drive stick, so it's still my prenuptial asset.

[@uno3863]

​@@foxtrotwolf6081🤣manual is a dying art, I love my 2012 tacoma manual 👍🏽

[@uno3863]

That is so awesome 👍🏽👍🏽

[@JAY-97-97]

@@uno3863 MT or Bust !!!

[@josepharmato8032]

Sold my 06 with 337,000. Nephew still driving it. Loves it. Original tranny and engine.

[@elviscamacho2784]

I sold my 2002 4runner 10 years ago with 350 000 miles, now the guy that bought it has it with 500 000. Still driving strong.

[@TRONABORON]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@danielbrettschneider770]

Thanks for taking the responsibility to "babysit" the truck at the alignment shop. Above and beyond...great job.

[@Manuel3525m]

Babysit I see a lot of this tacomas I great condition that are not been babysit they put them to work here in California construction landscaping and they still going strong. Not impressed by this tacoma

[@josephshultz6726]

Wish they still made a Tacoma like this. In my humble opinion, it is so nice compared to newer model Tacomas

[@efil4kizum]

Other than the less road wind engine transmission noise in the other gen tacos yes agree... The hoods on those others are just SO large!

[@TomatoWithARifle]

@@efil4kizum i still think 2nd gen tacomas was the best of both worlds

[@efil4kizum]

@@TomatoWithARifle i can barely lift the hood and prop it (its a struggle) on my mother's 2o11 tacoma single cab 4wd at stock height... the reach is too harsh on my neck on most days 8^{ and then i can hardly reach at most stuff in the engine bay (like the transmission checkStick) unlike my old gen1 engine compartment where more stuff is accessible but still things are a challenge to reach so it must just be me and my mobility situational issues?

[@bfields1448]

I found my son one just like it with automatic sr5 prerunner TRD it truly is a tank.. had 170,000mi on it.

[@Katy-Did]

We are the original owners of a Toyota 1992 SR5 4X4 Extended cab pickup color: burgundy. We bought it new ($15,000) in December of 1991 in California and we moved it out with us to Missouri in 2022 for our retirement. Our truck is as clean as this truck and has 230,000 miles on it. It is true...if you love your truck, you will take care of it. In turn, it will take care of you! We get offers on it every time we drive it around. I collect parts for it also! Ha! Thanks for featuring this truck, it is a beauty!

[@peteryeung111]

That’s a neat little story. Enjoy your beautiful truck.

[@wildhorses6817]

Which parts do you collect and how do we determine what parts to collect for future maintenance. Thank you. They are beautiful trucks.

[@JAY-97-97]

what part of Missouri? i have family in the central part and go to KCMO StJoe Hannibal and St Louis often in this Tacoma pickUp

[@PhilRacicot]

I turned 16 in 1993 and certainly couldn’t afford paying that amount of money for a vehicle then! I had to wait until these were quite old to get them used. But I got 4 of these pickups since and I bought the 1993 SR5 I currently have over 15 years ago. These are my favorite vehicles. I also have 50 to 60 years old full size cars that I used to drive daily but they cost too much to operate now and some parts are getting hard to find for them.

[@Braavoo__]

It’s crazy to say that in 15k dollars 1991 money it would be like 31k or more today. You can’t even get a basic Tacoma for that price anymore.

[@gabrielsf70]

My single-cab 1994 five-speed manual transmission rear-wheel-drive Toyota Pickup with a 22RE engine and 265,000 miles still runs perfectly. I bought it with about 150,000 miles for $2700 over ten years ago, and it has never broken down.

[@Mike_Knows_-INSERT_SUBJECT-]

I had a 1989 Toyota Pickup -- 22RE -- it had 200,000 when I got it -- had over 350k when it was time to move it on -- sold it to a guy who worked at the Toyota plant in Princeton, IN -- it has almost 500k on it now -- pretty amazing really.

[@Johnsmith46392]

Legendary motor

[@fib4923]

Damn, that thing is worth more then 2700 now!

[@lukemarks92]

What mileage did you replace the timing chain guides?

[@efil4kizum]

I bot a 1995 5sp MT single cab bright blue metallic with about 1500 miles on the odo, not sure anymore what it cost because it has been 29 years ago!!

[@jarenmclaren8852]

I’m a Toyota Technician. I had a 97 Tacoma SR5 5 speed with the 4.30 gears and locking rear diff. Got it from the original owner who blew the head gasket on cylinder 4 at 267k miles. And that truck was just as clean as this one. The steering wheel wasn’t worn like this one, but the moon mist interior was immaculate. Absolutely amazing truck. I regret selling it. Beautiful truck Jeff. Good work TCCN Automotive 👏

[@subtegral]

The previous owner of my 97 4Runner had a crack develop in the cylinder head at 279k, but it's a 3RZ, you had the 5VZ.

[@jasonborn867]

My beloved 1st gen Tacoma just smacked a deer and it's pretty bad. I have the radiator support straightened, but notice the engine tips down slightly on the passenger side. The oil pan looks level, so is that how the 2.4 liter naturally sits in the engine bay looking slightly tilted from the top view? Thanks for any advice you can offer.

[@subtegral]

@@jasonborn867 yes indeed. The valve cover is always slanted a bit towards the passenger side. Totally normal. But you or someone you know smacked that poor defenseless deer, not your Tacoma 🦌

[@jasonborn867]

@@subtegral Well that is a huge relief because I was thinking the motor mount was bent. When I get the new radiator bolted in and the shroud attached I'm hoping the fan will be centered, which in theory should mean the engine never shifted. Really a big thanks for responding to my question!

[@efil4kizum]

This taco had a deer hit by the fuel tank area in rural Missouri... A very small young deer whose head was barely over top of the tire but it happened so fast!!

[@wicky383]

I was a Toyota tech for five years, gave up wrenching for a better opportunity seven years ago. I don't miss much about it, especially being flat rate when the shop was slow. However I really enjoy your channel and always pick up something new. Takes me back to the good memories (some bad lol). I've been down to the training center in Aurora many times. Congrats on the new additions!!

[@njmetfan]

Pride of ownership runs deep with the owner of this Taco. Not many people take this kind of pride in their own property, let alone their vehicle. Love this.

[@jasonmbradshaw]

I just bought a 2007 4Runner with 55k miles and it still looks perfectly clean except for minor scratches on the hood (probably from a car wash) and a few scratches on the back. My goal is to bring it to 400k, and I’m confident I will largely because of this channel. Thank you, brother.

[@vindpedro9281]

Love my 2000’ Tacoma SR5 4cyl, manual 2WD 375,000 miles ❤ painted 1x reupholstered drivers seat 1x. I have a great mechanic and always fix things when they break and of course regular maintenance

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Absolutely! I have a 2004 Honda Element with 231,000 miles and like you I fix things quickly. Looks brand new and have only replaced vtec solenoid and intake manifold gasket and the radiator. Every time I take it for service the mechanic wants to buy it from me.

[@Gwagon_G]

The lovely thing about Toyota’s is that if you take care of them they really take care of you forever. Can’t say the same for other cars and I say this from experience.

[@squishy312]

What a gorgeous specimen of a late 90's Tacoma. Thank you Jeff for taking such good care of your truck. Here's to another 341,000 miles!

[@Akecherfd8424]

I bought a 1999 tacoma new. 2.7L 4x4 manual. I put 206,000 miles on it and sold it in 2010. Lots of highway driving. Didn't have any problems mechanically until it had over 100,000 miles. Was a great truck. I miss it now.

[@fubarinwar]

I bought my 1999 Tacoma with 2.7 manual in 2010 with exact same miles. I still have it and it has 262000 miles now. I wonder if I bought your Tacoma. It is a single cab red in color.

[@Akecherfd8424]

@@fubarinwar it was extended cab. Sold to a guy in Louisville Kentucky. No idea what he did with the truck. Never saw it again.

[@efil4kizum]

This truck's first issue of concern started in 2o19... A very strange rattle that would come and go under certain circumstances at first, seemed to get noticeably more consistent over the next 18 months until it finally broke! at 193k miles! No seasoned Toyota mechanic I took it to could find it and just told me it was the clutch throwout bearing so I just believed he knew whut he was talking about... Until he was dead wrong about it

[@mihbaarmalik5117]

Hello sir. I'm from Pakistan and a regular viewer of your channel because you bring to us the TOYOTAS. I fell in love with the TOYOTAS specially the ones from late 70s to the late 90s because of our 1978 Toyota Corolla third generation sedan which has been with us for the last 35 years in a pristine condition. I wish KZbin had an option to upload a picture so that I can show its picture. This Toyota Tacoma is absolutely gorgeous. The owner has justified his ownership in an immaculate way.

[@chinovaldez3441]

I can really appreciate someone taking good care of their car. When my father passed away recently, I bought his 2010 FJ with only 93,000 KM....in near mint shape. I plan to keep it looking that way and get at least 300,000 miles on it. Rust from salt is the enemy up here in Canada! Great vid, as always. Thanks, man!

[@efil4kizum]

how do you battle the winter salt monster?

[@chinovaldez3441]

It had annual Krown rust protection most of it's life. Once I got it, I took the time to remove any surface rust (mostly the rear bumper and diff) and give it a few coats of POR-15. Since then I am constantly washing it during the winter months in a touch-less carwash to keep the salt off. In the summer I am constantly cleaning, and looking for rust. Been applying rust protection myself as well now, as the techs don't seem to give a shit about your vehicle these days. May seem overkill...but I REALLY love this FJ.

[@joeshmoe8952]

We got a 05 4runner that was purchased brand new at the dealership and only had test drive miles on it. We still have it here at home with 240k miles and runs great. Never had any major issues, only replaced all the normal wear and tear stuff. And just to show you how reliable Toyota is, it’s got the original transmission fluid because the dealership never wanted to change it. I did want to change it after but it was already too late but after 19 years the transmission is just fine.

[@Ironsja11]

THIS is why I bought a 2022 Tacoma! I thoroughly enjoy taking care of my vehicles and this is my goal.

[@WookieLove1]

Same, purchased a 23 and plan to keep it forever. Have a 96 over had since new with 330k on her

[@thechuckster6838]

My 1989 truck had great paint that was shiny 25 years later. The main thing that I miss that my 2003 or my 2021 does not have is the cup holder. In the summertime, the beverages would stay cool with the AC blowing on them, and in the winter, my coffee would stay warm with the heat blowing on that. One of the main problems that I had with my 1989 was that the clutch/brake bracket would shatter. I replaced the bracket three times in 25 years. Finally, I welded and reinforced it and I never had a problem again. Today, that truck is in Costa Rica. The guy I sold it to bought it for that purpose.

[@PhilRacicot]

Despite the hated 3VZE V6 that powered many of them, the 1989-95 generation is my favorite. I had 4 of them and still have a ‘93 SR5 as a daily driver (and it has the 3.0, not a 3.4 swap!)

[@JAY-97-97]

yes, in 1998 Toyota got all weird with no more high-centered cup holder by the middle vents and put them in the console by the shifter

[@subtegral]

​​​​​​​​@@JAY-97-97 Many 96 - 98 3rd gen 4Runner owners do the cupholder mod to be like the 99 - '02 3rd gens. They say the cups are in the way of their precious HVAC switches, but that location has never bothered me. I reach around a tiny bit if I need to and it's no biggie.

[@JAY-97-97]

@@subtegral i hear ya!!

[@tonyisme4934]

Yes my clutch bracket broke twice, was welded twice. The first time it held up for a year. The second time they did it again...this time really did a good job at that body shop and never had another problem. The mechanic didn't want to touch it.

[@stonesthrow420]

My 96 Tacoma is the same truck but its white, same engine and i only have 188k miles on it. I take very good care of it , especially when these trucks are going up in value. I feel lucky I got one under 200k. The V6 5vze is a really great motor and has plenty of power

[@SCHEY101]

I have a 2002 Hilux with 240k kilometers or 150k miles but I don't think the distance traveled is an issue, it's how well the vehicle is maintained and the desirability and value these older Japanese trucks are getting.

[@christianalvarezcrivellaro9185]

As a 99' 4runner daily driver I am so glad you shared this with us. The 5vz-fe is truly a legend in the making. I take great care of my truck (309k) miles 4th owner 2nd clutch, but this "Jeff" is on another level!!✌✌ Keep that Tacoma rolling 4ever!

[@AldermanFredCDavis]

Typing from a northeastern U.S. state, by far, THE most impressive thing about this Tacoma is how immaculate that frame is. If you don't have access to a lift, it's a MAJOR job to get up underneath a (daily driver) vehicle once or twice a year...........EVERY year.........to coat it (in whatever) ..........comprehensively enough to the point that, after 25 or whatever winters it looks brand new. I bet there are 3 year old vehicles that have more surface rust underneath them. Very impressive.

[@efil4kizum]

my long-winded story about the rusty issues... i had no clue about the issue until about 2o11 from a chatroom with a guy from Indiana with a Taco with frame issues, so i went to my local Toyota dealer and They Had No Clue about this issue then, they were VERY ill informed from Toyota.... it was another 7 or so years before i found a Tacoma forum that showed pictures from roached frames, mostly from the northeast area where the salt is thick heavy and constantly applied to the roadways and it startled me very much how bad it could get

[@projectrevspec1338]

I love mine. Original owner 1997 Tacoma 2.4L extended cab 412k miles. Still running great , ac still blows nipple hard cold lol . Never anything major just the maintenance on time and the only thing I considered to upgrade was to kyb gr2 strut and shocks that’s it. Still on original cat and o2s which is crazy stilll passes smog. I love this thing

[@JAY-97-97]

NiCE!

[@subtegral]

Turns out the absolute coldest R134a AC can blow is 44°F. And that's as cold as mine ever gets (by vent thermometer)

[@JAY-97-97]

@@subtegral mine does not blow out anywhere near that cold anymore, it used to LOL ... i think i have a dirty evaporator coil since there is NO cabin filter to block the dirty nature from coming in through the fresh air vent

[@subtegral]

​@@JAY-97-97R134a might be able to blow colder down to 35°F I am not sure. I thought I was sure, until I realized nobody is sure.

[@ricksherman34]

My 2015 TACO has 260k on it. Still runs great.... The only thing I've replaced was my CV axles and the fuel pump.

[@stonepa]

Great video! I drove a 1994 4Runner from 1994 to 1998. Those cup holders were awesome. Being in front of the vents, they kept your drinks cold in the summer and warm in the winter.

[@JAY-97-97]

they also keep your eyes ON THE ROAD reaching for a beverage rather than looking down at the center floor console where they started placing these cupholders in 1998

[@johns4862]

This owner seems to be very meticulous with his truck and it shows alot here in this video. Simple and very clean! I truely appreciate this!

[@CollinMac96]

Back when cars were built to last and were simple

[@toyotaprius79]

Back when the cultural dominance for profit making was just settling in

[@davidglad]

EPA and other spoil sports ruined it. Rather than necessarily customers demanding latest and greatest failure prone tech

[@flight2k5]

This thing has computers 🤣. There are 3rd gen Tacoma’s with this many miles

[@harley092355]

Are you kidding me. Fellow, we were lucky to get 70,000 miles back then!

[@CollinMac96]

@@harley092355 you must be in your 20s if you believe that. Do you know any old timers who had older Toyotas? Keep your bias in check

[@tuberNunya]

The guy drove all the way from Omaha to Chicago to get his truck done? WOW That is beautiful. My first new truck was a 1990 Toyota. They weren't called Tacoma's then.

[@efil4kizum]

it wasn't that long of a drive LOL, just across the whole state of Iowa basically you are right in there IL

[@tuberNunya]

@@efil4kizum It's 450 miles one way. How far do you drive for an oil change?

[@efil4kizum]

@@tuberNunya about 165 miles one way If The Price Is Right! (i,e 25$ with coupin) it is difficult AF to get at the oil filter on the gen1 if the undercover splash skid plate shield thingy is on there LoL

[@efil4kizum]

@@tuberNunya ... and the saying is "Taco's LOVE miles" LoL

[@tuberNunya]

@@efil4kizum I am on my second one. A 2023.

[@Barbarapape]

This one shows just why Toyota earned it's reputation for making long lasting vehicles. But they don't make them as good as this anymore, which is a shame.

[@donniev8181]

Wrong, Toyota is still building the highest quality vehicles on the road. Just go look at used cars for sale and you'll find countless Toyotas with well over 200k miles.

[@Commentleaver-c6x]

@@donniev8181the Tacoma is proudly built in Mexico now.

[@donniev8181]

​​@Policearegood-mt6kx wrong, the majority are made San Antonio Texas and Huntsville Alabama.

[@Barbarapape]

​@@donniev8181The latest ones are now made down to a price and use the same inferior plastic parts that causes so many issues in other brands.

[@Commentleaver-c6x]

@@donniev8181 you are incorrect. All Tacomas are now made in Mexico and have been for a while.

[@nicolasroirand8011]

Wouah ! Génial ! On n'en fait plus des camions de cette qualité . Ma mercos 300d de 1990 a 400000 kms , super entretenu , et je comprends l'amour que ce propriétaire a pour sa voiture . Au revoir et bonne journée .

[@sc3ku]

Test drove a very well-kept 99 Land cruiser a couple of years ago with 351k, but had been recently been lifted (3" OME) and I needed something more highway ready. Got an 04 Sequoia with only 209k. Things like this make me feel just fine about long term prospects (outside of rust!)

[@triggerMB]

My 03 Tundra has this same engine. 360000 miles, runs perfect. The tacoma in this video is unbelievable!!!!

[@jimbike8064]

"He speaks my language." Not many speak that language. Beautifully maintained. So kudos to the owner and yourself.

[@chamarayugan1040]

I love that language..

[@lordflashheart3706]

It's a shame extended cabs are almost gone from the segment. That look is just *chef's kiss*

[@JAY-97-97]

it is a definite Shame that the regular small Single Cabs are gone since 2o15 and the last Gen2... those are the best little trucks for tooling around town

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

This video brings back a lot of great memories. My first vehicle I bought after I graduated high school was a 2000 Tacoma that was essentially a three year new version of this vehicle in this video. I drove that truck for 18 years and I miss it all the time. I didn’t get to 340,000 miles but I came pretty close I almost got to 300,000 but some bimbo pulled Out in front of me and killed my truck. I bought a 2021 tundra after that.

[@JAY-97-97]

that totally Sucks about the Bimbo wrecking your rig 8^{

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

@@JAY-97-97 you’re telling me! I cry all the time when I think about it.

[@amgerd]

The best looking Tacoma ever made!

[@watkikel]

Agreed. The second gen’s are awesome but they aren’t the same.

[@JAY-97-97]

@@watkikel Gen2s have MUCH LESS wind engine and other road noise compared to the Gen1 at higher speeds in my comparisons

[@jaymoar3561]

@@JAY-97-97I own a 2nd Gen but who cares about wind noise. 🤦‍♂️

[@JAY-97-97]

@@jaymoar3561 some do?

[@brandonmcdaniel930]

Beautiful truck!! Well taking care of for sure sir! Definitely drives it carefully, parks away from everyone, keeps it in garage or covered, and long trips instead of stop and go driving. I have a 13 year old son and I would love to find one like this. Thanks again for sharing this gem!

[@femensah]

Good maintenance routine always the key

[@cclngthr]

Toyotas last a very long time. Ivan from Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics worked on a 2000 Toyota Sienna that had over 560,000 miles on it and it runs like new. My 01 Corolla has 220,000 and it runs like new. No oil burning (I keep the oil clean and change it often). There are Toyotas that have 1 million miles on them.

[@genericsomething]

It sounds like the owner of this truck is aiming for a million miles.

[@efil4kizum]

​@@genericsomethingthat will take more than a decade to do lol

[@richardramon2175]

I have a 2003 Tacoma prerunner 2wd 3.4L v6 automatic 5vz-fe with 230k. I have done all the suspension work on it as well as new radiator. New front brakes and rotor, brake fluid service. The only thing I could not do was the timing belt and water pump. I've done all fluids as well. And of course multiple exterior door handles!!

[@MA004FA]

I have Tacoma 1996, 5 speed with 145.ooo miles on it, I usually do the maintenance myself but when I saw the hand brake and the cup holder of this truck I feel fortunate to own a truck like this.

[@efil4kizum]

the cupholder front + center is a definite old relic stopped in 1998 Tacoma and put ON the stupid floor almost

[@albertramirez797]

Hell yeah my 97 Tacoma have 400,000 and she still runs great

[@JAY-97-97]

NiCE! ... auto or manual?

[@richyp64]

I still have my 1999 Tacoma single cab 4wd that I bought new. It's never been used for anything other than the occasional home depot run and a few weekly errands. It's the base model 2.7L in 056 natural white with no power options. It's never been driven off road or in the rain and always garaged. A true time capsule that gets a crazy amount of attention whenever I take it out. My daily driver is a 2003 corolla with nearly 350K trouble free miles.

[@subtegral]

Sounds wonderful, but the rain isn't acid, so not driving it when it's raining is really just .... kind of .... too .... weird.

[@christopherchapman7453]

This looks like every car and motorcycle I have ever owned. Glad to see that there is a few of us out there that actually take the time to truly care for our cars, after all we spend $1,000's of are hard earned money on them.

[@Bryan09876]

What state? They should’ve mentioned what time of rust proofing he used. How often, what process, etc?

[@jj-rx2xh]

Saw a four runner on a Toyota service dept w 500k

[@timothymcguirk4633]

82 Celica 5 speed bought it with eleven thousand miles in 1984 Drove it to 453000 miles and sold it in 1993 Tires oil changes valve adjustments and a clutch Did all myself back then. Wish I still had it

[@vins1521]

All I can say is WOW, I just love seeing old Tacomas like this because the owner takes care of it just like I would and that is NOT a very common thing, When it comes to my vehicle, I treat it as if it was my baby and nothing is too good for my baby. When I see the way some people treat their vehicles and how they abuse them, it just makes me cringe so to see someone like Jeff treat his vehicle the way I would, with love and care, it just brings a smile to my face. Thanks for showing this beautiful truck on this video, it truly is a gem.

[@mountainslapstick6170]

Take care of your equipment and it'll take care of you. This truck is an testament to that

[@TRONABORON]

If ever in southern California, Yota Masters out in Corona, for all your Toyota off-road needs/service!

[@LaurenceHoneytoast]

That Tacoma is gorgeous simple no frills pickup truck great bed length too. I wish I could bring my 04 Tundra to you I think you’d be impressed with how minty it is!

[@barrymunro6861]

It's great you took the time to display a fella who really keeps a car. I'm the same way, I collect up all the parts for each project before booking it in. I'm a programmer not a mech so all I do is clean & care. Toyota Land Cruiser UZJ-100R - GNANKQ May/2004 - 2UZ-FE - 396,000 kms, they imported these down under as a Kakadu, about 800 of them, so not many left these days. Love the 2UZ-FE & the auto trans, it's a daily drive. Love your work. Cheers.

[@yumpinyiminy963]

Nice to see that you give the owner back the replaced parts. I always as my dealer service and they never do.

[@JAY-97-97]

most states afaik have a LAW that you are entitled to receive back the old parts

[@TRONABORON]

As one who is still driving my 1988 Hilux... I understand Jeff! 😉

[@kevinyoungM14EBR]

My 2002 4x4 V8 SR5 Long Bed Tundra is in similar condition at nearly 200,000 miles, it's especially nice to drive now that the front suspension has been rebuilt using OEM parts. My old '96 4x4 V6 SR5 T100 is under new management and still rolling down the road with about 350,000 miles, and it is almost as clean as that fantastic '97 Tacoma.

[@ivanalo580]

I have a 2003 Toyota Tundra V8 with 235K miles. Still fun to drive and still going strong. She’s a keeper

[@rightlanehog3151]

AMD, I would not believe this Tacoma has 340,000 miles unless YOU told me. 😉😉 I am afraid I am getting a little emotional seeing a genuine, made in US of A Tacoma on your channel, it really brings back memories.😢😢

[@noxnyc23]

USA! Usa! Usa! I have a 08 scion tc manual with 375k miles . Basically a 2 door Camry ?.. Still runs like new . New clutch at 200k . Oil change and brake pads rotors that’s it. Oh yeah my fuel pump went bad . Easy change boom back on the road. Ima keep driving it till literally it just stops running.

[@dogsense3773]

​​in California, Fremont, that's where mine came from

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@dogsense3773 We got one of the last Tacomas off the line in 2010.

[@donniev8181]

Most Toyotas are still manufactured in the US, along with most Hondas. This is one reason why they are made with such high quality.

[@JAY-97-97]

i would say assembled in USA... the engine and transmission were parts sourced from Japan, imported to fremont CA

[@jpmulcahy1]

I bought a 96 Tacoma extracab 4x4 manual with the 2.7 4 cylinder brand new. It was black with a gold stripe in the same pattern. I loved that truck. This was an enjoyable trip down memory lane.

[@pcthayer]

What a time capsule. It is beautiful. Nobody would believe that mileage was on that Tacoma. Thank you for respecting and treating his vehicle like he does and not releasing it to anyone elses care for that allignment. (Toyota should use that truck in one of their commericals.)

[@kurticusmaximus]

1991 Toyota Previa with a rare 5 speed manual. It’s got about 200k miles and runs like new. I’m keeping this old egg van as long as I can. Maybe it will outlast me!

[@efil4kizum]

that is So Awesome to have a 3rd pedal in a Van!!

[@brucewayne2773]

Finally a truck/vehicle that comes in rust free, I know this owner takes great care of his truck 👍

[@pauljennings4248]

Good to see that Jeff was able to keep his vehicle in great shape. Always love to see vehicles that no matter what age you always take great pride in the repairs. Loved watching this video. Paul

[@warrenjoubert4027]

Beautiful vehicle- a testimony to an owner who knows what he has. Well done Jeff.

[@ksbond7287]

I have a 1993 mini truck with the dreaded 3 liter. It has 480,000 km or 300,000 miles and it runs great. Just got back from Moab with it! I love it!

[@moloono1]

I have a 1996 SR5 that looks exactly like this one with 357,000 miles on it. Original engine and transmission with no issues whatsoever. My dad purchased it new and now it’s mine. Best truck ever.

[@JAY-97-97]

manual or automatic?

[@moloono1]

@@JAY-97-97 5-speed manual. Less things to break.

[@JAY-97-97]

@@moloono1 you never have a pilot bearing issue such as this 97 rig had?

[@moloono1]

@@JAY-97-97 Not yet, fingers crossed!!

[@JAY-97-97]

@@moloono1 very interesting! i wonder what the deal was with the pilot bearing on this rig then

[@Dennycox69]

This older trucks are great I have a nissan titan 2007 with 267k on it still running great. Proper maintenance and oil changes on time .

[@tommcarthur2013]

The owner of this truck deserves respect. What a great KZbin channel they could create!!! Thanks for your videos.

[@wildhorses6817]

Yes, I would be interested in his maintenance, the parts he bought for future maintenance, where he bought them and how did he determine which parts to purchase in advance. Thank you for this interesting story and caring for this gorgeous truck.

[@chrisjmiller6]

Peak Tacoma! I bought new regular cab 91 "Tacoma" right out of high school for $14,300. Plowed snow with it for years. Best little trucks ever built

[@zillsburyy1]

the power of Toyota

[@BangBang-hk4rg]

I bought an absolutely immaculate 1997 Tacoma from an old retired guy in 2003 for $5000 cash. It was a 4x4 and he was having trouble getting in and out of it because of his age. It was a single cab, 4 cylinder, automatic. It had 98k on the odometer and was absolutely spotless inside and out. It was a beautiful dark green with tan interior. I drove it for a couple years and then sold it for $7500 when I was in a tight spot and needed some quick cash. My current daily driver is a white on gray 2020 Tacoma V6 4x4 SR with the SX package. It’s an awesome truck, but I still miss that 97 so bad!

[@erikgonzalez2278]

This makes me miss my 97 Corolla! It was all original panels and paint, headlights. I finally retired her at 345k miles! She’s probably off somewhere.

[@refuztosay9454]

I have a 1998 Tacoma limited, extended cab v6 engine with 32,000 miles that’s in great shape. I did all the maintenance on schedule and the only replacements have been a brake master cylinder and the auto antenna. I have kept the seats covered to prevent wear and used a car cover to stop the sun damage, since it has lived in California and Texas its whole life. The only damage has been the scuffing of the clear coat from the cover. I think the change/flush of all fluids have been key to keeping it in good shape. Even though the miles are low the number of years can cause damage. So, changing power steering fluid, brake fluid, coolant, and engine oil, etc. I think has been good for it. Another thing I do for every new car I buy - I never buy used even though it costs me, is; I change the engine oil and the coolant after the first 500 miles. The reason is, the manufacturing process leaves behind machining metal chips and sand from the mold castings, as well as other abrasive debris that can cause harmful wear that shortens the life of the engine and especially seals. You can see some of this when you cut apart the oil filter and do a close inspection of the filter element. I also tend to keep cars a long time so at some point I will purchase certain parts that I know ow will be hard to find later in its life. An example of this was the automatic antenna. These things always fail on every car that has them and they are not something you can expect the manufacturer to keep in inventory after a decade. A funny thing, since they don’t make these cars like they used to; everywhere I go people offer to buy my truck :) Even the guys that come to do some landscape work, painting,etc, anyone in the trades always wants to buy it…ha ha.

[@shaolinman]

Very well maintained Tacoma. Impressive.

[@harpzzzzzz]

I love your videos. So earnest and different from most auto content on KZbin. I’m looking at buying a ‘97 Tacoma this week, I hope I win the auction!

[@brucecampbell3062]

My neighbor treats her Toyota the same. When she decided to trade it in, someone from Texas bought it and had it shipped from central Canada 🇨🇦.

[@a.l.g7775]

I have a Toyota t100 1998 sr5 rubs like a clock, 275k miles just got the timing belt and water pump replaced hooping for another 100k miles maybe more!

[@efil4kizum]

was that the last year they made the T100 ?

[@a.l.g7775]

@@efil4kizum yes it was the last year, I think it switched to tundra after that year. The T100 is basically a XL Tacoma in my opinion ha

[@bdcochran01]

Impressive. My 2004 Avalon has always been an outdoor car. Of course this means that it has road rash from parking lot clumbsy drivers, a fading paint job and upholstery that would be replaced if it didn't cost an arm and a leg. However, it runs like it did on the first day, brand new and it is absolutely clean inside. Permit to share some surprise I experienced. My first radiator lasted 17 years. Previous to buying this car, I had many years of observing people with radiator problems and I vowed to service this car's radiator more than recommended in the car manual which warranted the car for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever came first. I was shocked to read that people were doing good if a radiator lasted 10 years!

[@efil4kizum]

That is the original radiator in this Tacoma, now with 353k miles..

[@scottmaday6167]

My 2010 Taco V6 SR5 has 174k on it and it runs like new!

[@tacomamd]

I test drove a Toyota Certified '97 V6 SR5 just like this back in '98. I remember how special that truck felt. Noticeably nicer feel than the '97 4-banger I eventually bought. I can understand why the owner likes this truck so much.

[@JAY-97-97]

did your 4-banger have the bench seats?

[@mickeyhartsell6096]

My 97 Tacoma has 215,789 miles on it and I can't kill it if I tried, automatic transmission and a 2.4 liter 4 cyl engine. Remarkable over engineering in the 1990's from Toyota and Honda. Also have a 99 civic LX 5-speed with 411,543 miles on it.

[@subtegral]

2.7L

[@Mityob67]

Nice ride Jeff. You got the right guy to help with the big jobs. Great vid AMD.

[@harleyrenegade8035]

I have a 2001 Toyota Tacoma Silver Color Ext Cab 4X4 TRD Manual Transmission with 133,000 Original Miles. It is Lifted 6" with 33" Tires. I Absolutely Love my Truck & wouldn't Get Rid of it or Sell it for Anything! I bought it Brand New 23 Yrs ago. It is a Daily Driver & I take very good care of it. I think the Care Care Nut would also like my Tacoma!

[@wildhorses6817]

Yes, maybe CCN Auto will post a picture of it if you send it in. That would be great to see this community pics of their older Tacoma's. Beautiful trucks.

[@hokie9910]

Whenever you see Michelin tires on an older vehicle that’s a very good sign that someone takes care of their equipment.

[@rightlanehog3151]

I agree about the Michelins but how do we define 'old' or 'older' when discussing a properly maintained Toyota?

[@Freddy37022]

Looks like my 95,1/2, but I have a 3rz, our clutch was recently replaced at about 300,000

[@Irishmanbikes]

I owned a 1996 Camry I bought new with over 336,000 miles and it was still running great when I traded it in for a new 2013 Camry SE.

[@griffith3952]

Great truck! I have a 1997 Tacoma 2.7L with Manual transmission that has 283000 miles. I loved seeing a feature on pretty much the same truck!

[@Luke-kh7gc]

My uncle bought a 1996 tacoma just like this one white is the 5 speed and he still has it with over 620k miles and it has always been in the garage

[@efil4kizum]

NiCE! that is a ton of taco miles!

[@JAY-97-97]

22,000 miles per year average

[@Luke-kh7gc]

​@@JAY-97-97Sounds about right, he commuted to work for along time

[@salzentenoable]

Great trucks. Keep it up. I have a 97 Tacoma as well, but 4 cylinders 2.4L manuel transmission. The truck currently has 413,145 miles with original engine and transmission. Things i have replaced so far include the starter, fuel injector, alternator, and radiator due to a small leak and regular maintenance such as oil changes every 5k.

[@efil4kizum]

Nice!

[@peterscott2662]

Beautiful Truck. I really wish the industry didn't move away from small, simple trucks like this one.

[@03Memito]

Me watching this inspired to make sure my Camaro SS sees 300k miles someday. These v8s could be a dying breed.

[@thenaturalmidsouth9536]

Oh yeah, they're definitely going the way of the dodo, no doubt.

[@03Memito]

@@thenaturalmidsouth9536 😭😭 good thing is as long as I stay on top of my fluids she should scream for 200K+ miles

[@thenaturalmidsouth9536]

@@03Memito I love those old cars too.

[@blakebullington1225]

I had a ‘97 LX Tacoma v6 5speed ex cab back when I was 17 in 2003

[@kraxmel]

This is taking me down memory lane. I had a '98 Tacoma, SR5 4WD extended cab. Loved and miss that truck!

[@kellyquezada3908]

Gorgeous Tacoma Jeff, I own a 98, 2wd 5sp manual 120k, 0 rust, I use surface shield or fluid film before the winter!!

[@efil4kizum]

how do you like the surface shield product? it is only a few years now on the market and I have not tried it as of yet. I first tried FF about 5 years ago and it totally SUCKED in the rear high wash areas, every time i ran through a heavy Iowa rain it would always wash right off, did not stick at all

[@kellyquezada3908]

@@efil4kizum I like it. It's supposed to last longer than ff.. doesn't have that stinking smell either

[@frankbiz]

It's comforting to know that your beautiful truck is in the BEST HANDS with AMD. I live in the Boston area I wish he was closer to me. He is a blessing.

[@No-gnar]

Have had a 96' 2.7L 4X4 for 20 years 286,000 miles. Great trucks. It's not as nice as that one but it's a truck that hauls stuff and goes offroad