Regarding the size, keep in mind that back in the '90s, Toyota trucks (including the first year of the Tacoma) were very small. That class of truck was called "mini." Before my '93 T-100, I had a 1990 Toyota truck. In comparison, the T-100 cab seemed huge!
To add on to your comment, when they stopped making T100s in 98 (I have a 98 T100) they were actually inches away from being a full-size pickup so it was compared with Chevy 2500, Dodge Ram
"I'm not gonna tell you the mileage." Well I will. 296308, and you can see it at 10:18 Nice truck. Mine has 172000, and it's not that clean. I do have the 5 speed manual though.
Got my t100 a year and a half ago. 1995 with 215000 miles on it and drove it ~1000 miles home. Absolutely in love with this thing as it’s my first truck. I don’t think people fully understand how well built they were
@@pegasus5763 if it's 2wd, I'd pass personally. I don't see much reason for getting a 2wd truck unless you're hauling stuff, and even the 4x4 3.4l is a little underpowered. I couldn't imagine hauling stuff with the 2wd. There is however a market for 2wd trucks, and for that I would suggest going onto Toyotanation.com or yotatech.com and asking in the t100 threads because I do not know much about it (forums will become your new best friend). First, make sure title is clean If it's 4wd, check to make sure everything seems to be working alright, no fluids leaking, sounds good, minimal rust (especially on frame/drivetrain) etc. My specific truck had been sitting in a field for about a year before I bought it, so there was a fair amount of rust, but the frame itself was in decent shape. I do a lot of snow driving and a little off-roading so I had to replace some of the 4wd components on mine and I replaced about all of the steering components. I still need to replace all the brakes and brake lines. Biggest thing to know is that whatever you buy it for, you will need to invest a lot more time and money into repair and maintenance, so hopefully you have budgeted accordingly. If you don't do your own work on the truck, just assume with parts and labor at a shop, you may easily double cost in less than 5 years. A set of decent 4x4 wheels were about $1000 including mounting and balancing at a shop. It will feel like every time you fix something, a new problem shows up, which can be frustrating, but also incredibly rewarding when you get to drive it. These trucks are nearly 30 years old, and as they age, every component gets closer to failure. That's just part of owning classic trucks though, and you need to be honest with yourself about whether you can handle the time and money it will require to own the truck. Insurance will also undervalue the truck, so if something happens and there is damage, insurance may try to total it over the most insignificant damage and will not properly compensate you for what you have into the truck or what the truck is worth. Again, just part of owning a near-classic truck. If you have any friends or family members that are into cars, see if they'd be willing to work on things with you as they arise (I was lucky, my brother-in-law was a former Toyota mechanic who still works on cars a lot so I can message him whenever I have questions). To reiterate what I stated earlier, forums will become your best friend and have saved me many times. I would also look into finding a copy of the repair manual immediately if you do get the truck. This may be a lot of information to throw at you, but I think it's also my responsibility if I give advice to be honest about what you're likely to face. Last thing I want is for you to get the truck and then be unprepared when something breaks and then you're out 5,000 with a truck that doesn't work. I love my truck and it has been through a lot with me and helped me out in numerous situations, but there's been a lot of struggles to get there and there will be a lot more to come. It has taught me a lot about myself and how I deal with things and ways I can improve, and you have to have an open mind going into it.
@@stephen_cs Hey man thanks for the response. Gave me a lot of info I didn’t really consider. This will be my first car, as i’m only 16 and getting my license soon. $5k is up there on my budget but I’ll still have some left over yet, not enough for a bunch of repairs. The truck i’m looking at is 4wd and has a decent amount of rust, and has been fluid coated but i’m sure it has some problems. AC doesn’t work, bed is dented. The truck is in pretty rough shape. I’m just thinking I might pass on this truck because of things like excessive maintenance like you said, as it’s a 25 year old truck. As of right now, I just don’t have the funds to keep feeding into a truck like this. I love them, and I love the look, but when I’m older i’ll get one hopefully. Again, thanks for the response, I appreciate it!
@@pegasus5763 I completely understand, my t-100 was just my second car and as much as I love it, I wouldn't recommend it for a first time buyer, hopefully you find a great, dependable ride and get yourself a T down the road 👌🏻
@@stephen_cs dude i have the 95 2wd and haul with it all of the time. Almost always have the bed full. May have needed 4x4 only once now and i got good tires just incase there is lots of snow. Have driven up unpaved roads in 4-5 in of snow in 2wd nicely. Have hauled up to 1,100 lbs in the bed little to squatting with KYB shocks. Have had some leaks under the hood but truck keeps going and i put my money into it from time to time no biggie. Just added on custom exhaust with a magnaflow muffler recently. Will drive it while longer and then get suspension parts one day, i want a little lift too. Truck is a solid work truck no rust really except the old muffler that was replaced.
So I am looking at buying a 1993 T100 single cab regular bed - 2x4 - stick shift . I am 6'2" tall and concerned about legroom if any. Will the seat go back enough to sit normally? I don't need my legs stretched out all the way but I also don't want my knees touching the steering wheel. Also the seat back. I assume it does not have any recline at all in a single cab. True? Thanks.
after watching this video it really makes me appreciate my 1994 toyota pickup she looks almost like the one in the video. except that its a manual and got a blue interior with dark blue paint job with the retro stripes on her. You got a very nice truck man take good care of her :) they dont make em like that no more
Old Toyotas period just don’t die 🤦🏾♂️😂. I got a 2001 Toyota Sienna with ice cold ac/burning heat, 220,000 miles. The problems are oil leak, a cylinder misfire, knock sensor broke, vvt-something fail on code reader, possible 02 sensor broken 02 code fail, still idles quiet af rides smooth & hasn’t quit on me even with major mechanical issues lol. So clean on the outside, it’s like a time capsule so weird lol.
That’s how my 00’ Lexus es300 starts nothing wrong with it. I’m a yota Lexus guy worked at dealer 10 yrs. ,,,, never seen anything wrong with that 3.4L engine in ur t100. Flawless legendary engine I miss it. Lol manual crank windows are a mystery to young kids I remember my 7 yr old daughter was like what is this where’s the power window. Lol. I had a 94 yota pickup ext cab. I’ve had 48 vehicles in my life lol. 47 yrs old. Yah blabbering on lol. I luv those t100
Nothing has changed when it comes to the 3rd gen Tundra.🤦🏻♂️ Btw I have a 2014 Tundra. Beautiful truck and yes everyone i know how reliable Toyotas are. Lol
I'm currently doing research on these older Toyota pick-ups as I want to get one for a daily driver by this summer. Awesome video, you earned yourself a new subscriber!
The cranking on that 5vz sounds awesome! 291k miles and never get tired of it on mine although cranking at a higher pitch, wish you keep it on that scene for a little longer. Manual windows and locks will always be a lot more simple than auto. For the passenger side door lock make sure to spray some wd40 in it to lubricate it. Same goes for the tailgate, spray some wd40 and it'll be much better, not new but you won't have to close it with the handle. For A/C yes it's ice cold but with California heat especially in the 90 and higher temps it won't keep up. I feel like mine's isn't blowing strong enough, but I could be wrong. For headlights, I'd replace the whole housing just because they're either yellow or really faded out. I was thinking of switching them from Hyalogen to LED, but decided not to. For the mirrors, yes it'll be a 2 person job for the passenger side. The locking gas cap on mine sadly doesn't work so I've got a locking gas cap like on your tundra. Overall nice video!
Were super close on milage! it hadn’t crossed my mind to lubricate the tailgate linkage, i’m definitely doing that tomorrow.. And i’ll do the passenger door lock also.. great idea 👍🏼
This made me rethink selling my 1996 Tacoma. My wife and I are starting our family and just didn’t know to keep it or not but this helped me remember how much I love my truck.
Honestly to me the 90s and early 2000s are not all that long ago, still sorta feels like my present, despite how much has changed. But I can see people and kids born in the 90s and 2000s thinking it’s all ancient history.
I have a 94 totota long bed with the 22RE motor manual steering and has out of market ac but delievered icy cold ac ,it’s ,it’s 29 year this year and not even 200,000 miles yet .bought it from an old man one owner vehicle . For under 3 grand about 7 years back ,aint nothin better then a Toyota truck I have had 3 of them ,and owned Toyota since I was young man 68 now in December .the older ones in good condition are going anywhere from 7 low ball -15 grand and more . It’s getting harder and harder too find old Toyota trucks that are still in oringnal condition running . Because lots of young kids want too change everything on them . Leave a classic and classic and it will always catch a buyers eye .
Wow really Bryan, I have searched for the right 4x4 Toyota for years because back in the day grandpa had 2 new Toyota pickups. If I had to guess I’d say one was 1980 the other 84ish both bough new I loved them. Well last year I found my 1990 rust free Toyota 4x4 single cab and it’s my winter daily. I absolutely love it. I coat it all up with woolwax before the salt hits the road.
I live in a place where salt is used regularly in the winter. So although it happens, it isn't too common to see a first gen let alone a T00 Toyota truck in such good shape. For the people that live in the regions where salt isn't used those Toyotas look sooooo good.
My '92 Pickup is still my daily driver and the only vehicle I've ever owned. It's in fair condition but needs some work. It's never been parked in a garage till recently and I used to live near the Great Salt Lake, so there's plenty of rust. I'm just starting to learn body work as I fix the rust damage. But your T100 is in really great shape! I remember when they did a Toyota T100 Terminator edition. I wanted one so bad.
I got a 95 T100 3400 V6 4×4 Regular Cab with 8ft bed. Only got 140.000 on it. It's now my daily driver it simple old school. I like better than my f250 .
Sounds just like my dads 1997 T100. He's had it since it was brand new off the dealership, and has only driven it 107k miles. It's a work horse though. We've pulled over trees with it, loaded wood in the bed, and hauled lots of stuff behind it. But it's held up great. Paint is still pretty good. And the interior is close to brand new besides minor issues. I hope he'll sell it to me when I turn 16.
I daily drive a 98 t100 sr5 extended cab, and I have power windows, and they work great!! feel blessed by that, and my tail gate is absolutely slamable!
Brother, dont just slam the key in and crank 😂 Let the fuel pump prime first, and even cycle the fuel pump twice before attempting to start, its not that hard
My 96 ford explorer power windows all work well. Alot of other shit doesnt cause its a ford also its a 2 door so only 2 windows but still. But the standard windows in my 85 sr5 has never been to much of an issue for me
As a person who daily drives a ‘92 Nissan hardbody pickup (king cab, KA24 4cyl, base model) they complaints here are nothing but what I’m used to and what I LOVE about my old simple truck. If anything this just convinced me that this is gonna be my new pickup upgrade in the near future.
Personally I dont like ABS because I live in Canada and ABS in the winter sucks you barely stop with abs in snow and ice. Thats why I love my 89 Toyota Pickup
My uncle has 1997 SR 5, 3.4 with a 5 Speed manual (made in japan with the sunroof and everything).... that thing has 440k miles and it runs like new (engine purrs like a kitten 🐱) needless to say it’s literally indestructible and very very reliable. Sounds and runs better than most modern trucks. Im learning how to drive manual with it 😅
@@ApparationsOfGloom Not hard to find no , just hard to buy because people know they last long without much maintenance . I got a 2000 Tundra . 700,000 miles on the dash and still going strong .
I have a 95 Ford ranger and a 95 t100 and the t100 looks 1000000 times better but a testament to Ford nothing and I mean nothing can stop that truck from running
Disagree on the power windows. My 1990 Toyota truck has 300,000 miles and the power windows still work great. As apposed to my BMW I had that was only 5 years old and had constant window regulators break and cost like $300 each every time they would break. I love my power windows in my truck.
I have a ‘94 pickup that started manual everything for the doors. I put an aftermarket lock/unlock kit from Amazon for $30. Also power window regulators and switches from a same year runner. Worth the effort for the comfort and it all looks original cause I used factory parts. 👍🏼 Toyota Fanatics, you should at least do the lock kit!
Dude. You was wondering is the airbag works. I bet it does. I have 94 Toyota Tercel, and I had a crash not long ago. Airbag worked , and saved my face ( I'm ugly anyway, but still). 90,s best years for Toyota !
Mine is 96 with 272k.. My mechanic replaced brakes and took it for a ride and when I went to pick it up he said' "man this truck has plenty of power for that many miles".. I was thinking of selling it, but I think I have a good and solid pickup truck.. keeping it for a while..
Not going to lie the t100 has always been a truck that hasn't caught my eye much. I'm a die hard first gen tundra fan, always liked tacos too. However your t100 is very tastefully done. If I came across you on the road I'd probably ask you if you would want to sell it lol
You are absolutely correct.. My first truck was a 1992 Toyota Ex cab 4x4, I really liked that it was the first year with the Modern Toyota emblem on the grill and steering wheel, and also had the one piece front bumper with out the bolts.. But i always was envious of the 1994’s 3rd brake light. For some reason I liked how it looked.. This was back in 1996.. very simple trucks back then..
@@liamkratschmar9848 I stand corrected. I guess that since I live in the "rust belt" I assume that everyone else suffers from the challenges we do. Just frustrated I guess.
@Brad Taylor Yeah I also live in the rust belt but wasn't willing to buy a rusty t100. So I flew to bc and drove it back. I looked at a few around me and they were half gone so I didn't see a point.
@@liamkratschmar9848 that makes sense. I've done a few long distance fly / drive purchases to obtain solid vehicles that just don't exist here anymore. COVID and the currency exchange rate have brought all such activities to a stand still. Hopefully we will be back to normal soon!
my little 01 tacoma will be 20 this year. the old toyota trucks are wonderful. I also have a 2005 tundra, that when i got it, was manual everything (except the trans) just like this t100. I did add power everything from a junkyard tundra though.. but man. basic trucks are such a nice change of pace compared to modern trucks
i too just bought a 1995 t100 recently! yours is pretty awesome. mines just a stock 2.7 manual standard cab. great video! fyi.ive changed out all the lighting on my truck... even the headlights to led. well worth it
At least the bulbs are changeable, some cars now you change the LED assembly when it eventually burns out, and new cars monitor the load, so LED upgrades are a pain. My 2000 civic was best of both worlds, it didn't monitor bulb load, so you could pop in nice LEDs on the reverse, brakes. And you can get upgraded halogen. More blue white hue to it.
Old trucks are the best for sure ! I got a 99 ram 1500 4x4 5spd, but these Toyotas are damn near immortal, I got a buddy who dropped a v8 in his 96 T100, he calls his T800, like the Terminator lol
