I just purchased a '95 Toyota T100 extended cab 4x4 pickup, for the princely sum of $2500. The seller started at $4500, but my mechanic found a couple of grand worth of needed repairs, and the seller -- a good, honest guy, just trying to sell his truck -- came down commensurately. Since it included a color-matched topper, in excellent shape, I feel like a got a fair deal.
With 189,000 miles on it, I drove it straight from the seller's to the shop, where we installed a couple of new tires, new front brakes, a timing belt, water pump, and accessory belt, to the tune of $650.
The next day I took it to the transmission shop, where a new clutch and driveshaft were the order of the day. The clutch replacement was straight-forward enough, but the rear driveshaft has proven to be a real bear.
They thought it would just require a new carrier bearing, but the tranny end was found to be egg-shaped, and non-repairable. They have since located a "used" driveshaft at a salvage yard in Kentucky, which is being Fed Ex'd here tomorrow, but it, too, may require work. We'll just have to see.
Either way, I'll end up with a great truck (absolutely no rust, even on the frame -- remarkable in the Midwest) for less than $4500, which I think is about as good as it's going to get.
I've done a few web searches, and found that the T100 has something of of a "cult" following amongst 4-wheelers. Can anyone clue me in on the strengths and weaknesses of the line?
Thanks,
-- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA '95 T100