Thoughts and opinions on this 1st gen for 2500

a buddy of mines dad has this 1st gen that just sits it's a v6 4x4 5speed manual doesn't have any rust (California truck) other than that I don't know much about it other than its missing a battery from what I saw my friend doesn't know jack about cars his dad claims it runs from last he knows I'm interested in buying it let me know your thoughts and opinions and what I should look for. Thanks guys! I'm sure I'm missing a few things (I'd drive it before I buy it)
[Edit not a first gen lol]

 

That isn't a first gen. It looks like a 89 or 90 pickup and most likely has the 3.0 v6 which wasn't one of Toyota's best engines.

 

Hahaha I told you I didn't know anything about it thanks for the info!

 

hope it runs decently and AC works...looks like they have been hauling acid or something the way the tailgate looks. That body style looks like the one that goes from 90-95 or whatever yr stopped before Tacoma started gen 1 in 1996 IIRC. Wife had a 93 or so but wasn't 4x4, that interior style and body looks same like she had. Hers was 22-re 4 cylinder tho........

5th gen hi-lux...........

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyot...C_N90.2C_N100.2C_N110.3B_1988.E2.80.931997.29

 

A picture of the motor??

 

IIRC, the 3.0s were notorious head gasket blowers, on passenger side most often......

 

Syphon out the old gas and replace with new gas befor starting it if it's been sitting for awhile.

 

That's an 89-90 pickup, you can tell because it still says Toyota on the grill and not the circular emblem

It has a 3.0, which as others mentioned isn't a great engine, the joke I always heard was 4 cylinder power with v8 fuel economy. I had a 92 4Runner and before and after I replaced the head gasket it was a dog.

That truck doesn't look worth half what he's asking, it's hammered

 

Do not buy unless the head is rebuilt completely, get first gen and save yourself some headaches

 

If you don't take i will.