My T100 Story

[T100Kevin]

This truck is just too big, terrible on gas, too much.
This truck is too small and can't haul or tow anything.
What's this........a T100? This truck is just right, great on gas, plenty of haul/tow capability, great power for a V6. That's how I feel about this truck - was always just right.

I am the original owner of a 95 T100 Ext Cab 2WD with 3.4 V6. It has about 126K on it now, still gets 20-21 mpg, little less in winter @ 19 mpg.

Maintenance history: Was in shop back in 98? for the head gasket recall and one time where it was running rough back in 00 - was a cracked spark plug. That's it...........two times in 12 years.....very reliable. Its never let me down.

I do virtually all of the maintenance - oil every 4-5K, trans drain/refill every 2 yr, coolant drain/refill 2 yr, air filter/plugs at 30-40K, Battery at 5 yr, etc.
Original brake pads and muffler lasted 10+ years.....had them changed last year. Starter, alternator, still original.
Mods: hitch, bed liner and tool box, K&N, different horn, etc.

Done it all in this truck - brought my first son home when he was born, remodeled one house and built one with it, 2000 mile+ vacations, moved countless pieces of furniture, lumber, drywall, etc for friends & family, tow a pop-up camper with it, had the bed loaded with black dirt to the axle stops (once in awhile - you push the limits).

Prior to this truck - I had a 88 MR2 w/stick....great/fun car....also bullet proof. That got me started and hooked on Toyota. The next vehicle will most likely be the new Tundra, 08 or 09. I now have 3 kids and will have the need to tow a larger camper. I hope the new Tundra is not too large in size as I have not seen in person one yet.

I will hate to see the T100 go when its time. I know its a piece of steel and 4 tires, but what a great truck its been. That's my Toyota story.