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If I recall correctly, automatics have been available since '84, though far less common than manuals through the mid '90's, and all of them were gutless wonders with the auto before the Tacoma. If he is looking for a cheap rig and doesn't need a bed/box, the '96-'04 4-Runner would be his best bet, depending on where he is at, they can be found in good condition for $3-6k, if he wants a Tacoma, he will be looking to spend $6-10k or more.
Snowtoy - thanks for the especially helpful reply. I will pass that on. I don't know if he especially wants a ute or a wagon. I am surprised that they cost that much though, I've never been to America but after watching programs like Roadkill I always assumed that there would be cool cheap cars everywhere!
I had 1986 Longbed, 22RE Automatic. It was the best wheeling and all-around truck I've owned. It was not as peppy as my 85 standard cab with a 22R 5-speed, but it certainly wasn't a "gutless wonder". I wheeled in the Glamis sand dunes a number of times, cross-county Mexica several times, did the Dusey and Rubicon two times, and wheeled all-over AZ, CA and NM. The automatic was great. The only complaint I had was when climbing a steep hill, off-road, when shifting down from 2nd to 1st it would not shift until the truck was almost completely stopped. The long bed was 7.5 feet and with the Snugtop it was a perfect truck-only camping rig!That auto tranny was flawless.
Hi all,A friend's brother is living in the US currently and is wanting to purchase a Toyota 4wd to use for camping and light 4wding. The only thing is, he can't drive manual.So, my question is, when in the USA did automatic transmissions become available as standard in Toyota Pick-ups and how hard to find are they? My friend is heading over soon to help find something and probably wouldn't want something much older than the early 2000s. Does such a vehicle exist?
An automatic 4x4 Tacoma in those years (2000 to 2004) in good condition will most likely be on a short list. The power loss issue of an automatic vs manual is known to be about 10%.... not a big deal.... it's a flipp'n TRUCK... not a Mazda sports car.That's just my opinion - it may be worthless.Gnarls.
"Pick-ups".. "automatic"..."early 2000s"....."camping"... "light 4wding"I would NOT recommend a 4Runner in those years.First, they are big and heavy and many have a V-8s and most will have 6-cylinders. Unless the features of an SUV is required, stick with a pickup... much better for camping and wheeling, and more aftermarket options.
My research on prices is different... like most used vehicles the range is deep and wide. Although Toyotas do hold a nice resale value, the prices of a 4-wheel drive Toyota vs a 4-wheel drive Ford, Chevy, or Nissan is not 5 times more for Toyota.The buy price for a nice used Toyota truck vs another manufacturer most likely will be 15% to 20% more, but since I'm a Toyota guy, I'd spend the extra money to invest in a Toyota brand.
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