Post by: Naches Sportsman on April 30, 2013, 09:38:03 PM
It is the best looking toyota that pld that i have ever seen. Immaculate inside and out. Its not like its been ran out on the forest floor or anything. He fixesup old cars so i know this has been well taking care of.
Thanks for any responses or info.
Post by: rtspring on April 30, 2013, 09:41:40 PM
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Post by: Bean Counter on April 30, 2013, 09:45:13 PM
+1 to the other comments about the V6. One of few lemons that Toyota ever made. If you look at Consumer Reports when they do their used model edition, you can see that its pretty much the only thing to avoid are the older vehicles like 4Runners with this V6.
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Post by: KFhunter on April 30, 2013, 09:55:36 PM
I want that shop :o
Post by: bucklucky on April 30, 2013, 09:55:45 PM
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Post by: fish vacuum on May 01, 2013, 02:52:25 AM
The 2.7l 4cyl that toyota used later did everything the 3.0 was supposed to, and did it better. It makes the same power with about 25% better mpg and very few problems.
Post by: HntnFsh on May 01, 2013, 05:54:18 AM
The 3.0 sucks a lot of gas while only producing about 150hp. They're not as reliable as other toyota engines and they're a mess under the hood if you do have to work on them. If you rate an engine on reliability, power, and fuel economy, the 3.0 fails all three categories.
The 2.7l 4cyl that toyota used later did everything the 3.0 was supposed to, and did it better. It makes the same power with about 25% better mpg and very few problems.
This is all true. And Ive done head gaskets on 1 of those 3.0s It sucks! You almost have to be a contortionist to get some of the nuts and bolts off. That said. If the gaskets have been done. They used an improved gasket and it should be a dependable rig. I would try to get a better deal. But dont know if thats possible.
Post by: Sumpnneedskillin on May 01, 2013, 06:35:35 AM
The 3.0 sucks a lot of gas while only producing about 150hp. They're not as reliable as other toyota engines and they're a mess under the hood if you do have to work on them. If you rate an engine on reliability, power, and fuel economy, the 3.0 fails all three categories.
The 2.7l 4cyl that toyota used later did everything the 3.0 was supposed to, and did it better. It makes the same power with about 25% better mpg and very few problems.
This is all true. And Ive done head gaskets on 1 of those 3.0s It sucks! You almost have to be a contortionist to get some of the nuts and bolts off. That said. If the gaskets have been done. They used an improved gasket and it should be a dependable rig. I would try to get a better deal. But dont know if thats possible.
:yeah:
Had the knock sensor go bad on my 91 3.slow. Had to strip the engine down to the block and heads to get to it. It's in the back of the engine, under the intake manifold between the heads. Talk about a pain in the #%#$. Wound up replacing timing belt, water pump, getting the injectors cleaned, headcover gaskets etc while I had it stripped down. Ran good for a while but I think the hg may have gone again. Grrrrr :bash:
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check out this link for pretty much eliminating the head gasket issue..
im doig it to mine right now and a buddy did it to his when he rebuilt.
Post by: BsB on May 01, 2013, 08:12:10 AM
If your family is the original owner and its been garaged for 20+ years with proper maintenance $4k is a good price. You could even shoehorn a 7mgte in that baby.
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Post by: bucklucky on May 01, 2013, 08:15:55 AM
Id buy it even if the motor was bad and put a 3.4 in it or a 4.3 chev.
Post by: rtspring on May 02, 2013, 08:27:56 PM
Post by: bucklucky on May 02, 2013, 08:40:14 PM
Post by: thinkingman on May 03, 2013, 08:44:45 AM
The 3.0 sucks a lot of gas while only producing about 150hp. They're not as reliable as other toyota engines and they're a mess under the hood if you do have to work on them. If you rate an engine on reliability, power, and fuel economy, the 3.0 fails all three categories.This, plus frames literally rusting away, suspension that doesn't suspend, all the things that make a truck a truck....Toyota fails.
The 2.7l 4cyl that toyota used later did everything the 3.0 was supposed to, and did it better. It makes the same power with about 25% better mpg and very few problems.
They do look cool with a lift kit and tires, I guess.
Post by: rainshadow1 on May 03, 2013, 09:21:07 AM
I love toyotas for what they're made for. I am out of the buisness now, but dtill have a 97 4runner (3.4) as my personal rig.
Post by: saylean on May 04, 2013, 08:54:51 AM
I still drive toyotas all the time. I currently have a 95 4runner. Everyone else has pretty much covered it. Good luck!
Post by: bucklucky on May 04, 2013, 09:15:24 AM
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Post by: BigGoonTuna on May 13, 2013, 02:53:07 PM
i paid $6500 for my '98 tacoma 4x4, regular cab back in 2008. it had 170k on the clock, 220k now. i've replaced the rear wheel bearings, and had the alternator rebuilt in that time frame, no other mechanical issues.
Post by: Orion88 on May 13, 2013, 03:16:34 PM
Post by: Arnbo on May 13, 2013, 03:48:55 PM
Off road use my 94 Fourunner gets The 22RE is the best Engine made
For Atleast the older model Toyotas.Straight Axle in the front,Thorley Header,
FlowMaster Muffler,locked in the Rear.Great Gas Mileage and it goes anywhere.
Post by: Shooter on May 13, 2013, 08:01:34 PM
All my friends cannot believe how nice the truck is.
Never did see the pictures?
Post by: Bmcox86 on May 13, 2013, 08:11:06 PM
I have a 91 and love it, just hit 238000
Post by: scottcrb on May 13, 2013, 08:58:42 PM
Post by: Orion88 on May 20, 2013, 03:14:14 PM
Post by: Bigtine96 on May 20, 2013, 03:32:56 PM
What do you think of the 3.4L V6 engines for Tacomas?
Arguably the best toyota engine ever made
Post by: C-Money on May 20, 2013, 03:50:57 PM
Post by: HntnFsh on May 20, 2013, 07:03:00 PM
What do you think of the 3.4L V6 engines for Tacomas?
Very good engine.
Post by: Orion88 on May 20, 2013, 10:47:12 PM
Post by: Bmcox86 on May 25, 2013, 06:39:54 PM