Whats it worth?

[dJcHiKo]

Im looking to buy a toyota pickup, I found one locally in my area but i think this guy is asking way too much for it.
what do you think?

Asking Price: $1800 Canadian
1993 toyota pickup
273000 kilometers
3L V6, 5 speed standard
interior has rips on the seats and headrest





What do you think? how much should i offer him? or is it not worth buying?

[fourwd1]

2WD or 4WD?
I can't see the pics, but $1800US would be good to great for a 4WD in average shape in my area.

[dJcHiKo]

Originally Posted by fourwd1

2WD or 4WD?
I can't see the pics, but $1800US would be good to great for a 4WD in average shape in my area.

nooooooot to sure about that, ill have to ask. im guessing its a 2wd.
so thats about average? and reasonably priced?

[LeftCoast]

Originally Posted by dJcHiKo

nooooooot to sure about that, ill have to ask. im guessing its a 2wd.
so thats about average? and reasonably priced?

I would definitely pass.

That has 169,000 miles, is rusty as hell, and is a V6. The 4-cylinder 22RE is the motor you want. I know things are different in the rustbelt (and all Canada is a rustbelt), but I think you should hold out for a better body. The V6 has issues where many, many of them need MAJOR overhauls/replacement at or before 169K miles. Pass on this one.

Is it possible for you to get a car in the States, and bring it into Canada to license? It would well be worth looking into.

[fourwd1]

I can see the pics at home, it's 2WD.
As far as rust, frame rust is a Toyotas biggest enemy.
Big question would be how does it run/drive/ride?
Service history?

[dJcHiKo]

Originally Posted by LeftCoast

I would definitely pass.

That has 169,000 miles, is rusty as hell, and is a V6. The 4-cylinder 22RE is the motor you want. I know things are different in the rustbelt (and all Canada is a rustbelt), but I think you should hold out for a better body. The V6 has issues where many, many of them need MAJOR overhauls/replacement at or before 169K miles. Pass on this one.

Is it possible for you to get a car in the States, and bring it into Canada to license? It would well be worth looking into.

yea ill definately see what i can do about buying something in the states or another part of canada,
are these good trucks? pretty reliable?

[LeftCoast]

Originally Posted by dJcHiKo

yea ill definately see what i can do about buying something in the states or another part of canada,
are these good trucks? pretty reliable?

Yeah, they're bulletproof, if you have the 22RE, and a good frame/body. They are relatively easy to work on, and you have lots of support from enthusiasts who know how to twist a wrench (BTW, people that know a helluva lot more than me; I can just tackle basic stuff).

[fourwd1]

are these good trucks? pretty reliable?

I have 3 from the 80's in my driveway, you judge.

[dJcHiKo]

sound like pretty sturdy little trucks lol
yea ill see what i can do to get my hands on one