Topic: Help me find a toyota

[4x4freak1020]

So im looking for a toyota truck or 4-runner for my son. This will be his first truck. Im looking for something less than $4500, lift, in good shape, and can be used as a DD. I dont want more than 150,000 miles on the motor. Im located in colorado. And i was just wondering if you guys could keep an eye out for me and help me find something. Thanks

Chad

[jimbo74]

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=44566.0

[4x4freak1020 [OP]]

Ive already looked at that one, and i dont want to buy a truck that we are always having to work on.

[Caboose]

if your son is anything like most wheelers, he would love that truck.  Im guessing your son is turning 16 or there abouts?  If you buy a truck that needs a little work, he will learn how to work on vehicles, that is why i bought mine, its a project truck and i have learned more about cars in the last 3 months than i have learned in the past 19 years.  it looks like s sick truck from the pics, with the v8 conversion and a system already.  Just my since i was in his shoes not too long ago.  My dad said the same thing, im not buying you a truck your going to be putting money into and working on all the time.  What did i do?  two years later i bought a truck that im pouring money into and working on all the time.  Its a love hate relationship with my truck.   

Might help us to find him the right truck if you tell us what he is looking for too and what kind of wheeling, if any, he will be doing.  Is this a b-day present?

[4x4freak1020 [OP]]

No its not his b-day present, im just helping him pay for it. He wants something with a lift, less than 120,000 miles on it, and hes not going 2 be doing alot of crazy wheeling, just some easy stuff, like a trail raited between a 3-6

[kneedownnate]

He wants something with a lift, less than 120,000 miles on it

Is he crazy?  120,000 miles is nothing for a toy, 150,000 is nothing for a toy.  Hell, my 91 has over 200,000 on the stock engine and still has high 190 psi compression with all cylinders within 3 lbs of each other.  Getting that specific with that low of mileage for a toyota is going to be pigeon holing him and really limiting his search!

[KDXSR5]

Is he crazy?  120,000 miles is nothing for a toy, 150,000 is nothing for a toy.  Hell, my 91 has over 200,000 on the stock engine and still has high 190 psi compression with all cylinders within 3 lbs of each other.  Getting that specific with that low of mileage for a toyota is going to be pigeon holing him and really limiting his search!

One kid I know bought his 92 with over 300,000 miles on the original 22re, and although it was a little slow, it still ran fine. I bet all it needs is a re-ring and timing chain and its good to go for another 100,000 miles at least.

[4x4freak1020 [OP]]

Is he crazy?  120,000 miles is nothing for a toy, 150,000 is nothing for a toy.  Hell, my 91 has over 200,000 on the stock engine and still has high 190 psi compression with all cylinders within 3 lbs of each other.  Getting that specific with that low of mileage for a toyota is going to be pigeon holing him and really limiting his search!

Ya i know 120,000 miles is nothing, but i just want to get him something that we are going to have to work on everyday b/c of the miles the truck has on it. But i guess i could look for something with a little more miles. Ok so ill say anything with 200,000 miles or less. SO now could you guys keep an eye out for me let me know.

[bigarms23]

there is a low miles 854unner stock with no rust at ironically enough the jeep dealership in Reno nevada they want 2995 and its white

[KDXSR5]

Ya i know 120,000 miles is nothing, but i just want to get him something that we are going to have to work on everyday b/c of the miles the truck has on it. But i guess i could look for something with a little more miles. Ok so ill say anything with 200,000 miles or less. SO now could you guys keep an eye out for me let me know.

Thats more like it! My 85 had 154,000 on it and it came out of CO, and my 88 had 188,000 on it, and it ran perfectly. Look around and you will find one. Good luck!

[4x4freak1020 [OP]]

there is a low miles 854unner stock with no rust at ironically enough the jeep dealership in Reno nevada they want 2995 and its white

Im located in Colorado, and want to get something in colorado. sorry

[BLACKDOG]

there is a low miles 854unner stock with no rust at ironically enough the jeep dealership in Reno nevada they want 2995 and its white

really?   

So im looking for a toyota truck or 4-runner for my son. This will be his first truck. Im looking for something less than $4500, lift, in good shape, and can be used as a DD. I dont want more than 150,000 miles on the motor. Im located in colorado. And i was just wondering if you guys could keep an eye out for me and help me find something. Thanks

Chad

What specifically are you looking for?  IFS, solid axle, carbed, fuel injected, 4 cyl, 6 cyl, ?   

I can't speak for CO, but I know on the west coast, toys hold their value really well.  Its getting harder and harder to find toys with less than 200K miles on them, simply due to the fact that they do run forever.  With the specifications you've given us, you won't find what you are looking for.  Any vehicle with 150-200K miles on it is going to need some work.  It may not be serious drivetrain work, but wires get brittle, the paint gets faded, bearings wear out, etc.  Good thing is, you are on the right track.  Toyotas are very durable, fairly easy to work on, and will be a great learning experience for your son

Don't know where you are in CO, but here are some I found on denver's craigslist:

http://denver.craigslist.org/car/641510570.html

http://denver.craigslist.org/car/643338134.html

http://denver.craigslist.org/car/640640666.html

http://denver.craigslist.org/car/639931224.html

Personally,  I would stay away from the 3.0, if you want to avoid working on the truck.  I've had 3 of them in one truck, and while they can be good motors, their reputation speaks against them. 

[bigarms23]

Yeah i saw it 4days ago off of south virgina by circuit city

[BLACKDOG]

Yeah i saw it 4days ago off of south virgina by circuit city

Damn I wish I had money to spare right now

[KDXSR5]

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.

[4x4freak1020 [OP]]

So im looking at this yoto. Its a 1992 Toyota Pickup 3.0 V6 4X4 150,000 miles . What do you guys think. B/c some people have been saying stay away from the 3.0s, but idk, what do you guys think?

Heres the link   http://denver.craigslist.org/car/649547082.html


What do you guys think about this one, http://denver.craigslist.org/car/639605258.html
 

[KDXSR5]

I like the 2nd one, its a 4 cyl.

I picked up a new truck today! 1990 reg cab shortbed with blown motor for $600. 198,000 on it and 6000 on a rebuilt transmission.

[4x4freak1020 [OP]]

Ya i know, thats what i was wondering what you guys thought.

[KDXSR5]

If you go for the first one (looks way too nice for me, I would be afraid I would trash it) ask if it had the head gasket recall done.

[4x4freak1020 [OP]]

If you go for the first one (looks way too nice for me, I would be afraid I would trash it) ask if it had the head gasket recall done.

Why do i need to ask that?  Lol, well i'm kind of looking for a nice rigs, then i can trash it out. lol

[4x4freak1020 [OP]]

And what do you think about the millage, only 150,000, thats not to bad, it still has alot of life in.

[KDXSR5]

Why do i need to ask that?  Lol, well i'm kind of looking for a nice rigs, then i can trash it out. lol

3.0 = BLOWN HEADGASKETS. There was a recall done for it, and if it has not had the recall done, I would be a little iffy. They tend to blow headgaskets a lot, like ever 20,000 miles (a kid I know has one in his 89 4runner and regrets it all the time). Plus the engine bays are a little cramped, well at least the 2nd gen ones are, I am not too sure on the 3rd gen engine bays.

And what do you think about the millage, only 150,000, thats not to bad, it still has alot of life in.

The truck may have a lot of life, but does the 3.0? Thats the real question. Personally I would just go for the 4 cyl one.

[4x4freak1020 [OP]]

3.0 = BLOWN HEADGASKETS. There was a recall done for it, and if it has not had the recall done, I would be a little iffy. They tend to blow headgaskets a lot, like ever 20,000 miles (a kid I know has one in his 89 4runner and regrets it all the time). Plus the engine bays are a little cramped, well at least the 2nd gen ones are, I am not too sure on the 3rd gen engine bays.


O ok, ya ill ask him when i call him tomorow.


The truck may have a lot of life, but does the 3.0? Thats the real question. Personally I would just go for the 4 cyl one.

Ok, well ill ask him a few question about it, and then ill let you know what he says

[LOL @ IFS]

Check out the Taco in my sig.  Throw me $5K, and I'll drive it to CO for you.