WTB(in WA, willing to travel): 4x4 Taco.Must be road-trip worthy to drive down all the way to Chile

Afternoon all,

I am located in WA, but willing to travel for the right vehicle.
Looking to buy a taco in excellent mechanical condition, with or without camping gear. I can build my own, don't need anything fancy really (http://www.desktodirtbag.com/pickup-truck-camping/)

I don't need super fancy off-road mods, in fact a stock 4x4 would do just fine.
#1 concern is the mechanical reliability, as come January I plan to use this rig to drive down from WA through central america, shipping it across the darien gap, and continuing all the way down to Patagonia in Chile. At least that's the plan.

Ideal:
- Access cab or smaller. I'd rather have a larger bed than a second row of seats I am not going to use.
- 4x4
- Manual transmission
- Maintenance records & history of the vehicle

Good to have:
- White color. But I really don't care as much about this, just a bonus when out in the blistering sun.

If you have something that you think fits the bill, let's talk! =D

 

Sounds like fun.

 

theres plenty of tacomas for sale on the for sale section of the forum...

 

sounds like an awesome trip. Jealous!

 

I know. Slowly making my way through them & trying to get an idea for fair prices but thought a shout-out here would not hurt!
Biggest problem with the forum is that it's hard to find rigs close to a specific location, WA in my case.
Willing to travel for the right one though.

 

Trip sounds epic. Good luck and good for searching months ahead!

 

Thanks everyone!
I have a '96 Taco I am looking at, and comparing it to another really nice/clean 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara.

Decisions, decisions...

 

I have a 2009 White Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 with white Cap that only has 22,000 miles on it. 6-speed manual and tow hitch. only thing not stock is a cold air intake, and I have the stock air intake in a box. I'm in Kitsap County. Interested?

 

You could always just remove the rear seats in a double cab. Lockable dry cargo area.

 

I'm afraid it's most likely going to be out of my budget, but, how much?

Very true.

 

$26k

 

how much is your budget

 

Did u see this one. Might work for u. Listed under parts section. It's set up for a 3rd world trip already.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/adventure-ready-2001-toyota-tacoma.390255/