4 cylinder automatics last long?

Hi,
I was looking for a used 4 cyclinder pickup 94+ or tacoma and was
wondering how the automatics are on these trucks? The trucks in my
price range seem to have 110k-160k miles on them, so I'm not sure how
much life is left.

I know it varies on usage type, but I wanted to get an idea is it
common for them to last
say 100k, 120k ,150k, 200k?
Maybe someone works at a toyota shop where they have the inside scoop.

If anyone has input on the v6 automatics, that might sway me in the v6
direction although I have ready many stories about v6 blown head
gaskets.

Thanks!

-joe

<g20zoom@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1142985633.804159.304340@z34g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...[color=blue]
> Hi,
> I was looking for a used 4 cyclinder pickup 94+ or tacoma and was
> wondering how the automatics are on these trucks? The trucks in my
> price range seem to have 110k-160k miles on them, so I'm not sure how
> much life is left.
>
> I know it varies on usage type, but I wanted to get an idea is it
> common for them to last
> say 100k, 120k ,150k, 200k?
> Maybe someone works at a toyota shop where they have the inside scoop.
>
> If anyone has input on the v6 automatics, that might sway me in the v6
> direction although I have ready many stories about v6 blown head
> gaskets.
>
> Thanks!
>
> -joe
>[/color]

How long an automatic transmision will last depends on how well it was
mantained. It it was serviced regularly it should last the life of the
vehicle. Toyota transmisions aren't known for early failure.

I have a '94 4RUNNER V6 4X4 with AUTO transmission. 194,000 miles.

The auto shifts smooth still, when driven smooth!!



[email]g20zoom@gmail.com[/email] wrote:[color=blue]
> Hi,
> I was looking for a used 4 cyclinder pickup 94+ or tacoma and was
> wondering how the automatics are on these trucks? The trucks in my
> price range seem to have 110k-160k miles on them, so I'm not sure how
> much life is left.
>
> I know it varies on usage type, but I wanted to get an idea is it
> common for them to last
> say 100k, 120k ,150k, 200k?
> Maybe someone works at a toyota shop where they have the inside scoop.
>
> If anyone has input on the v6 automatics, that might sway me in the v6
> direction although I have ready many stories about v6 blown head
> gaskets.
>
> Thanks!
>
> -joe[/color]