High-mileage 1st gen Tacomas

i feel your pain what you going to buy now?

 

I am driving my dads old work truck for my daily its 97 4x4 with 375xxx. The engine has surpassed the frame.

 

Where is that write up about the sloppy steering. I tried looking for it, but didn't find it (user error, I'm sure)

 

I've already got another truck (2007 Ford), had it for a while but favored the Tacoma for my daily driver. Probably just going to start driving it and pocket the money from the buy-back. Will miss the Tacoma for sure...

 

Glad to hear all these stories about the high mileage Tacos. I bought a 138k mile '99 TRD Pre a couple months ago, and I'm really digging it. In fact my pocket rocket Mazdaspeed3 has been collecting dust just sitting there while I drive the rough riding, slow as hell Taco everyday. I'm looking forward to many many more miles in it.

In a related testament to Toyota longevity, my bro in law recently donated his 2002 Corolla that he bought new. Granted, it was almost all highway driving, but he Mobil 1'd it every 10k miles up until he got rid of it at 370k. He never changed anything on it other than timing belts and tires. It had the original muffler, and - no kidding - the original brakes. Sounds impossible, but when you have a 90 mile commute on an easy (Indy to Ohio) commute, it's easy to rack up the miles without touching the brakes. Still, what a car. I wish he would've donated it to me...

 

Holy crap i had the exact same truck! I had 265k with only maintenance sone to it. I just sold it to my dad a few months back.

 

1999 3.4 trd 4x4....original one owner....234,500 miles.... Only normal maintenance, a battery, an alternator, u-joints, 4th set of tires, and getting ready for a second timing belt. Also going to replace the water pump and gasket when it goes in. Frame checks out good every time it goes in for oil changes.

The truck has never let me down. Still runs strong. Ac blows ice cold. And will go places off road that still amazes me.

Will never sell it....and will be my 2 year old sons 16th birthday present.

 

I've got a 99 V6 Taco with 251,000k. Outside of oil and standard maintenance, only stuff I do is the timing belt and water pump each 100k. Have never had a problem outside of the starter, but thanks to a lifetime warranty with NAPA, that and the tow are now 100% free.

The only thing that kills these trucks in the oil pump, which typically fails around 300k. Replace your oil pump and she'll continue forever.

Thank you taco. Thank you.

 

I'm around 263K today
Here the summary of cost \ events so far....
7K loan payment of 206 for 36 months will represent 416 interest.
Toyota Report of Frame Inspection in writing results with no rust inspected on Feb28 \2015 then I purchased for USD$6,130.00\260Kmiles on March\2015
Driveshaft replaced 214K \2011
Spark Plugs , Air Filter 7-2014
Radiator and hoses ; timing belt and water pump at 208,000 miles
3 new driving belts,Feb 2015
Mud tires. 31 x10.5 R15 July 2014 \ 259K miles
4 new Toyota Bilstein Shocks \ 259K miles
Semi-New Bed Liner installed;$100 March 2015 \262Kmiles
*The 2 sets of Valcovert (V6) gaskets changed, April 2015
*3 bushings for rackcompinion worn out, changed April 2015
*Passenger side real seal brake had oil leaking now fixed, April 2015
*4 wheel alignment done, April 2015
*Front brakes rotors re-surface
Above work * was $290 on Toyota parts and $360 labor \ April 2015
New Napa Battery $90.00 April 2015
Chassis Saver Black Paint 1/4 $40.00 to paint\protect skid plate and some front arm suspenssion parts from possible ice\salt snow combination.
Engine Foam degreaser 3.50

All the following just done at Ricky's Toyota 7-28-2015

USD$489 for Labor \gaskets\ seals\transmission parts required for the Front and Rear ATF flush work to resolve the oil leak problem. Done with Toyota parts and full synthetic Valvoline ATF 5 gallons $77.36

Also Rick discovered previous owner disconnect \ shout down the check engine light. Computer showed code P0171 now fixed and Passed the Texas Inspection report that was due this month.
Motor flush treatment (gunk $4.84) to remove Dino Oils.
Switch to Supertech Full Synthetic Oil and OEM filter ($21.60)
Install Wheelocks $15.
Install new OEM engine air filter $20.16 .
Chassis Saver Black Paint labor on the skid plate and some arms at the front wheels suspension.

So far including the financial charges for the loan , the Tacoma had cost me USD$ 8,057.00


Many expend a lot more on upgrades without checking the frame and at the time they want to sell , well...everyone want it almost for free. My question will be ... is this too much expenses on this automatic 2000 TRD Off Road 4x4 Tacoma 1st generation?

 

what did it take to clear the P0171? im lost

 

Just got my 2000 Taco Xtra cab 5spd late march this year after my father in law passed. He took pretty good care of it. It is currently at 181XXX. Timing belt was done around 80K. I am taking it in soon to get timing belt,water pump, ac+ps belts,tensioner,radiator,and front brake pads.
I gotta look into all the other common issues and any thing that might be needed. but so far i love this truck! especially because its a 5 speed and its more nicer on gas than my tundra!

 

496,000 supercharged, 3.4 v6

 

I just bought '03 DCSB SR5 4 banger 5 lug with 200,000 miles on it. Was my friend's truck.

Needs a new valve cover gasket, new brakes, main seal is starting to leak, AC blower motor needs to be lubricated and I need to figure out what's going on with the front passenger window motor. It goes up 1", gets stuck and then 3 minute later goes up another inch and gets stuck again. Other than that this truck has no problems whatsoever. Took it to 3 different shops before buying it to see how much money would I need to put into it.

 

Another milestone 550,000 miles all supercharged and a few more upgrades this year!!

 

i have 353,000 on my 97 extra cab!! still runs like a champ, and body is in excellent condition!!

 

Heck, I bought my 2000 with 289K on it. Pushing 298K now with no regrets. Original engine, trans, starter(replaced contacts only). LBJ's, steering rack bushings done around 290K.

 

I purchased a 1995, Toyota, extended cab, 4x4, 4 cyl, A/C, 5 spd, 16" wheels, Jan, 1995.
Current mileage is 55,328.
Battery, fuel pump, shocks, tires, oil & filter, only items changed. Battery stays on auto trickle charger, sits on jack stands, in shop.
1st 2-1/2 years, I put 52K mi, as I drove back & forth, out of state to work. No rust of any type. Never off blacktop. Good gas mileage 22.4 mpg, running 65-70 mph.
Since 2006, I try to drive it 10-15 mi every year.

I purchased a 2011, 4 door, V-6, TRD Offroad, automatic, 16 " wheels, Dec 2012.
Current mileage 16,021.
Struts (set at 2.25") re-used OEM coil springs & shocks were changed to Bilstein 5100.
Added - throttle body spacer, Toyota TRD catback exhaust (cut exhaust pipe off 4" behind muffler, installed turn down on rear of muffler), Toyota running boards, custom grill, K&N air filter, 1/2" wheels spacers (front & rear).

 

My 1999 v6 sr5 4x4 has 276000+ miles on it and still going strong. I replaced all ball joints and tie rod ends about a year ago. I have a valve cover leaking , so a water pump , timing belt , and gaskets replacement is in the near future. Hope to get many more miles out of it.

 

I have 191k on 02 exreacab now. Toyota put the new frame in it in 2016. Truck runs good as New

 

What wheels are those?