What BLACKDOG said about low milage toys around here is correct (I am in WY fyi).
My 85 (154,000 miles) had a bad motor, a little rust, no tailgate, and faded/chipped paint. The 88 had a perfect drivetrain (engine runs EXCELLENT, never rebuilt, 190,000 on it now) but had been rolled and the interior was trashed due to having no roof for who knows how long. I got both for $1500.
After a little work (put 88 tailgate, axle, and engine in 85 truck) and selling off parts of the 88, I have a good running 85 pickup for around $900.
Now I am building the original engine, not because it needs it, but because I am stupid, and
WANT experience.
ALSO this was my first truck(s) bought when I was I think 14. Now I am 17, and I am loving every minute of all the experience I get working on my truck.
Stay away from 3.0 trucks/4runners.
