question about value, 1994 Extra cab, not mine

2013tacomaea · Sep 7, 2014

That's exactly what my dad has had since 91 his has faded though been a really good truck for him he still won't let it go

DanceswithWolves · Sep 7, 2014

Truck is worth $10K. Who r we kidding. That's what I would pay to put that in my collection

10ga · Sep 7, 2014

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I hope all you guys that call it the 3.slow have actually driven the 3.0, instead of just jumping on the bandwagon. I have some news for you. When a stock 3.0 is tuned, maintained, and running optimal (not fubarred), they aren't as slow as everyone makes them out to be. Granted, they aren't as quick as the 3.4 or the 4.0, but for their time, they were pretty decent. Also, consider the power and torque that the 22re was putting out, and you will see the 3.0 was a bigger and quicker engine. Now granted, a lot of people are going to argue that the 22re was a better motor cause it's "bulletproof". Well, that's in the eye of the beholder. If you spend a few minutes on yotatech, you'll see there's a lot of people with issues on those 22re's as well. Yes, the 22re is a simpler design and has a timing chain, so it should be more durable, but I could make the same case for having a 2.7 over the current 4.0 (or the previous 3.4). All current issues with either engine need to be taken with a grain a salt, as they most likely have a lot of miles on them and definitely have a number of years on them. My 3.0 currently has 262k on it. How will your 4.0 be doing at that time? Time will tell. With all the current electronics, I'll bet you will have more money into that 4.0 when it has 262k and 24 years under its belt than the price of a head gasket.

And as someone who has owned both, the 3.0 in a pre-Taco is quicker than the 2.7 in a second gen. So it is comparative that it is a bigger engine in its class of truck body.

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I had the 1989 V6 truck and a 95 4Runner with the 3.0 and I never had any power issues. No they're not as strong as the 3.4 and not even close to the 4.0 I have in my 03 4Runner but still a good engine. I pulled a 24' pontoon boat home one day from 200 miles away with my 95 4Runner and yes it was a strain but it did fine. Not to mention the truck is lighter and will do better than the 4Runner. If I have a chance to buy this truck for $10,000 or close, I'm going to take it. I sold my 2003 double cab 4x4 this year for $10,800 and it had 236,000 miles on it. It sold in 2 days after I put it on craigslist so this 94 with 67,000 miles has to be worth $10,000, or at least it's worth that to me. Just like the 4Runner, this has always been one of my favorite body styles of Toyota.

10ga · Sep 14, 2014

I went back over to my client's house the other day to get a contract signed on his house and he told me he was going to sell the truck to me if we could come to an agreement on the price. I honestly think he's thinking $5000 - $6000. I also messed up on the year, it's a 1991 model. I snapped a few pics but couldn't get good shots because it was in the garage and the place was packed.

Tjsingle26 · Sep 14, 2014

That thing is clean!

KenLyns · Sep 21, 2014

As an example of the craziness that goes on with older Toyota pickups:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-Taco...x-auto-v-6-89-k-miles-original-/151413077168/

DSMJRV · Sep 21, 2014

90YotaPU said: ↑

I hope all you guys that call it the 3.slow have actually driven the 3.0, instead of just jumping on the bandwagon. I have some news for you. When a stock 3.0 is tuned, maintained, and running optimal (not fubarred), they aren't as slow as everyone makes them out to be. Granted, they aren't as quick as the 3.4 or the 4.0, but for their time, they were pretty decent. Also, consider the power and torque that the 22re was putting out, and you will see the 3.0 was a bigger and quicker engine. Now granted, a lot of people are going to argue that the 22re was a better motor cause it's "bulletproof". Well, that's in the eye of the beholder. If you spend a few minutes on yotatech, you'll see there's a lot of people with issues on those 22re's as well. Yes, the 22re is a simpler design and has a timing chain, so it should be more durable, but I could make the same case for having a 2.7 over the current 4.0 (or the previous 3.4). All current issues with either engine need to be taken with a grain a salt, as they most likely have a lot of miles on them and definitely have a number of years on them. My 3.0 currently has 262k on it. How will your 4.0 be doing at that time? Time will tell. With all the current electronics, I'll bet you will have more money into that 4.0 when it has 262k and 24 years under its belt than the price of a head gasket.

And as someone who has owned both, the 3.0 in a pre-Taco is quicker than the 2.7 in a second gen. So it is comparative that it is a bigger engine in its class of truck body.

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truth here..

i owned one of these trucks about 8 years ago and the 3.0 is a reliable motor, but it is pretty slow and a gas hog compared to the 3.4.. i would rather have a 22re any day if i had the choice.

but that is a super nice truck, i wouldn't pay more than 7k for it.. if they are looking for top dollar and u dont need a new truck you should pass.. at 5k-6k that is a steal though

dm1215al · Sep 21, 2014

Looks like a great find.

Ice Horse · Sep 21, 2014

It's an auto too <3 That's an awesome find. I'd get that in a heartbeat.

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