Should I buy this 86?

Looks better than a lot of trucks I've seen on this board.

 

Will do! Thanks for that link!

 

increase in value ...................minus an engine or transmission replacement

or both

 

I say buy it but I’m very biased, my first new truck was a red 86 4x4 std cab 22r truck. 21 years old with a brand new Toyota wheeler, Doesn’t get any better!
I just picked up a clone of my original truck for 2k…..but I’m buying it from my doughter who has had it for the last 6 years and that was kind of the deal, I fix and maintain it for as long as she wanted/needed it and then I could buy it off her for cheep and drive it around pretending I’m 21 again, lol!

 

Like you said OP it comes down to the money.Cash works very well .

Then a very good relationship with the Bank with very good collateral.

The first time I tried to borrow money for a 66 Corvette The loan officer was almost on the floor laughing

 

@81Trekker

 

If 9k is too much I’ll sell you mine finished for $100k

seriously it’s worth it, that truck in CA is worth $15k

 

Like somebody said. That truck is better than most on here. Can't beat that squared body style, but everybody has an opinion. If you live in a salt free area 9k. is good.

 

Update to all who replied: Thank you for your opinions and replies. I bought the truck today for 9k and I am loving it so far, it’s amazing that everything still works as it should. Hell even the clutch start cancel button works and lights up. I’ll get you all some pictures soon! God bless!

 

That's a good truck dude....You have yourself a Toyota lovers truck. I would not fool with it, and just keep it clean/waxed.

 

ALL RIGHT! Good for you man! Looks like you got a great truck.

^^^^ 10X ^^^^ This is the best advice right here! ^^^^

 

I just went back to take another look, because I love that shlt. Super tough looker, and getting old. Hard to believe I was out of high school four years when that truck came out. You do have to wonder how come the seams in the bed are not rusting through. A real common theme on those years

 

If its a 4x4 then yes in this market. Even if its not a 4x4 I personally know someone that delivers these trucks to Mexico and theyre paying top dollar cus they love that 22r

 

Thanks for the compliments. I’ll do everything in my power to keep it in excellent condition. No salt on roads or in the air in East Central Alabama, but I will fluid film and coat once a year before winter.

 

I was 10 years from being thought about when this truck came out!

 

while every1 is taking a teary eyed trip down memory lane

that shouldt be a trip down the rabbit hole

some of what said & felt may be true to an extent

on merit the price is tooooooooo high

apparently memory of dollars spent is not a concern

 

I wouldn't make that my daily driver....I like it too much, and driving daily will kill it over time.

 

I will alternate driving this and my 2011 around town, but only the 2011 will leave town. 86 will stay in my county forever. I have a city vehicle for work so they really hardly get driven during the week. Girlfriend has a crv that we use if we need to go longer distance (better mpg).

 

Any updates? How are you liking it?

 

I am glad it worked out for you .

The only real down side is these Trucks only have a small group of buyers who will pay what you think it might be worth down the road.

Best of luck