Cheap mods for a high school student.

Looking for some cheap mods, any advice helpful, will only be making about
$10 an hour. what are your thoughts on the generation of Tacoma I should get? Price range under $5k any advice greatly appreciated!

 

Only 1st gens in that price range. Mods are generally expensive, unless they’re just visual mods.

 

1st gen Tacomas are great though. Take your time with the search and you’ll find one you love.

 

Never ever ever open or use credit cards for mods. You’ll be in debt forever.

 

thank you for the quick response, my dad had a pre-Tacoma truck (1990s), said he got upper 20s, can't wait for the right one to come across craigslist, my goal is to get my license by this spring fingers crossed! As for mods, visual would be what I am looking for.

 

plan to just use a debit card.

 

$5k is going to be a first gen or older. Lots of information here, some threads that are DIY mods and good ideas for general maintenance

https://www.tacomaworld.com/forums/1st-gen-tacomas-1995-2004.4/

 

will look into it thanks!

 

There is a nice white 5 lugger with a cap on CL Buffalo for I think $2,500. Edit: sorry, it’s gone

 

I’d suggest a pre Tacoma, aka pickup. Get a decent shape 22re, they are trucks that are a lot of fun to drive and pretty easy to find parts for. And the cheapest mods would be plasti dip, lol.

 

if any of you know people with tacomas / toyota pickups 22re manual let me know thanks in advance, I live in Mn

 

I have one......not for sale though! I have so much fun in that stupid little truck!
Scour craigslist daily, sometimes some really good trucks come along and you gotta jump on them immediately. Also, word of mouth by friends and family, and if you’re into it, Facebook ads too. Search the threads for the area you live in (Midwest, I think) and post what you’re looking for, often members will direct you to what you want.
Good luck in your search, don’t give up, it will be a great feeling when you find what you want!!

 

Check local tow yards. Got my son a 89 22re 5sp for 500.00 bucks.

 

Thanks for the replys, I think I'll slow down a bit until I actually get my license, then I'll refer back to this thread, thanks so much for all the responsive, I will use all the awesome advice you have given me!

 

That's the best way. Don't rush out and buy the first truck you see. Take your time,check it top to bottom and you'll get the right one for you.meanwhile keep reading the forums and put together a plan.maybe start stashing parts.

 

And remember, 1st gen best gen..