Recommend me a tool set - Toyota Pickup

[modok]

Compared to what?
1990 ford pickup, the body rusted out to the point the seatbelt mount came loose and was hanging below the truck.
The guy still bucked his seatbelt because it's the law, eventually the clutch pedal fell off.

Older chevy's, like the old blazer, the frame would crack by the steering box.
Chevy pickup the brake lines rusted through.
Seen the same with dodge.
Don't hear much complaints about that. tho just as dangerous if not worse.

Now, I have toyota horror stories too, but, most of it was self inflicted and/or the thing was so far past it's expected life it was kind of like a zombie.
The frame thing is way overblown IMO. yeah you SHOULd have a look at the frame, but plenty in the junkyards with the frames intact, in fact even the stickers on the frame intact. They make a heck of a durable part number sticker.

[busdaddy]

I agree partially, my 85 Xtracab diesel's frame rotted out from the inside way too soon, my 68 Datsun with the same boxed frame profile is still fine after 51 years and some seriously salty winters, there's something about the metal in the Toyotas that the rust worms can't resist.

Don't even get me started on the way the box's dissolve before the cab
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[Zundfolge1432]

[greggl4321]

Just saw someone selling a truck with the word "Reliable" written on there skateboard -- it's making me think why I want to spend half of my disposable income $70 USD on a truck..


Can anyone provide insight ?

[greggl4321]

I imagine what I'm after is utility?

[finster]

here we go...... make him an offer for the skateboard!

have you considered buying a scooter instead....?
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[calvinater]

Are you talking skateboard trucks or toyota trucks?
$70 wont even buy a skateboard.
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[windfish]

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/toyota-pickup-vs-toyota-tacoma.638100/ 
Mildly entertaining read. 
Looks like a fairly patient, helpful group over there. 

Though with these highlights -
"Nothing to discuss. This is dumb. Go read some more"  
"But its obvious youve had your mind made up since your first post, so I honestly dont get why Im even responding."  
"No matter how many people here tell you that the 2.7 or 3.4 is more reliable you seem dead set on getting a 22re. So why even bother asking."  
"- I think you are under that impression because you are unable to read replies two pages of members have posted for you.
- Try reading replies members have posted for you."  
"I can’t with this guy anymore"  
"But isn't it true that if you argue against the facts laid out in front of you then you're just a troll. That's what I heard, or read or was told."  
"Dude youve got to be trolling. Where do you keep hearing/reading all this BS?"  
"Pffft how about you chill your nuts. You come here to ask for insight and then just argue and stuff your opinion at us."  
"Troll?"  
"This guy is troll level 20. Seriously gotta be one of the regulars on here having fun, or a 15 year old kid with his dads old car mags."  

Good luck Greg.   
Consider looking at bicycles again -- cheap, reliable, and better for your health.   

[iowegian]

[finster]

[skills@eurocarsplus]

[Zundfolge1432]

Yes they identified and categorized him right away. I’m thinking he’s about done. On the positive networking with these folks has saved me a ton of money already. Example resoldered a connection for compass, outside temp and saved 600 dollars vs. dealer recommended fix.

[greggl4321]

So what will be a better but a 2k accord vs a 89-95 pickup ?

I mean to say that aren't engine/transmission overhauls more money on a front wheel drive vehicle, such as an accord vs overhauling an engine in a 89-95 pickup



Thank you for your time

[greggl4321]

Aren't fwd car engines more expensive to fix than Toyota pickup engines because of the transaxle?


Doesn't everything have to come out?

[greggl4321]

Agree or disagree -

What's more expensive to fix 2003 accord vs 1995 pickup - 5 speeds


"Manufacturing and maintenance costs for FWD are less.
Because all the major functional parts of the car are concentrated around the front of the vehicle, FWD cars have the added advantage of being less complex, easier to service, and cheaper to maintain. For example, the transmission and axle assembly are one unit in a FWD car. The reduced size, weight, and complexity of FWD vehicles also reduces manufacturing time and costs, savings which can be passed onto the buyer. Front-wheel drive cars usually have lower general maintenance costs and are more fuel efficient.

Front-wheel drive is not as rugged and repairs can cost more.
FWD systems overall involve more complex parts that make them more delicate, as automotive durability goes. Half-shafts and constant velocity (CV) joints are more prone to damage than the more durable solid axle of a RWD vehicle. While a RWD car’s axle might need little service or repair beyond the scheduled checkup and lube, a FWD car will need new CV joints and associated parts on a regular basis (depending on your driving habits). The front brakes might require more frequent servicing, as well, due to the distribution of weight during braking."


It then goes to say


"RWD vehicles are rugged and sometimes cheaper to repair.
RWD vehicles tend to be utilitarian and more durable, built for hard driving, towing, hauling. An advantage of many RWD vehicles is a solid axle design, which can take a lot of abuse without breaking. A simple example is if you hit a curb or a pothole really hard with a front-wheel drive car, you might damage some expensive parts. FWD cars have some complex parts, which are can be more susceptible to damage in extreme conditions. If you accidentally slam into or run over a curb or hole in the road with a solid axle rear-wheel drive car, it will most likely survive and just keep going. This is why police cars and other service or utility oriented vehicles are mostly RWD."

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[busdaddy]

Now we are getting FWD (front wheel drive) confused with 4WD, that statement quoted sounds like it's from the early 70's when FWD was as alien as electric vehicles are now.
Yes you may have to drop an engine/trans assembly to do something major, in most cases it takes far less time than pulling the engine in a Toyota 4X4 (did one last week, major pain and time involved)

If you don't want a scooter or bicycle buy a ~$800 Toyota Corolla (93-97 are a good choice), easy to fix and the parts are cheap, good on gas and hard to kill as long as you put oil into it.
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[greggl4321]

No, I'm not talking about 4x4...


I think repairs to fwd cars are going to cost more than it'll cost to repair the Toyota


Toyota is on a solid frame, if something breaks it's replaced, on the cars if something breaks, ya need to find a new car... Or have to spend 3 times as much to get the engine / trans done

Right?