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 Just picked up a T
#751401
09/13/06 03:17 PM
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Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 45
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Just picked up this T100 with 168K miles. It's a five speed with power windows/locks etc. Oh yeah, it's a 1997. I think it was a decent deal in view of what I have seen. It does have an intermittent miss, pulled the plugs and they are the single electrode ones so I am changing them. We'll see what happens. Also a exhaust rattle, but I think that is a crack in the heat shield. So far I absolutely love the truck. My old one is a 1993 extracab v6, family is getting bigger so I needed a bigger truck.
1997 T100 extracab, 3.4L, 5-speed, 169K, 4x4. Love the truck, never buy anything but toyota, I tried it once, most miserable six months of my life.
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Re: Just picked up a T
[Re: ToyoLoyal]
#751402
09/13/06 04:08 PM
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Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 45
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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1997 T100 extracab, 3.4L, 5-speed, 169K, 4x4. Love the truck, never buy anything but toyota, I tried it once, most miserable six months of my life.
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Re: Just picked up a T
[Re: ToyoLoyal]
#751403
09/13/06 04:15 PM
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Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 4,160
Toyota Moderator
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Re: Just picked up a T
[Re: ToyoLoyal]
#751404
09/13/06 04:21 PM
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Anonymous
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I also just picked up a T100 - mine a '96 4x4 with a '99 3.4l engine. The chassis has 262K, while the engine has 120K claimed. It's been well-cared-for, no rust, drives tight & straight. The recalls have been done - clutch pedal/steering link. So far, it's the nicest truck I've ever owned. It has TRD stickers, but I think it's been repainted. Is there a way to tell from the outside if it has the LSD?
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Re: Just picked up a T
#751405
09/13/06 04:44 PM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,489
Body Damage is Cool
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There wasnt a "TRD" T100 available from the factory, the stickers are available at the dealer for the Tundra and Tacoma, i too had TRD stickers on mine for a while...
97 FZJ80, Stock, Factory Lockers.
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Re: Just picked up a T
[Re: Jake97T]
#751406
09/13/06 08:10 PM
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Anonymous
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Thanks for the info. I was hoping I scored better than I thought. I can't believe how well this truck drives with 262,000 miles on the running gear! It's an Xtracab with no power nothing. 5 speed. Guy said his son worked at the local Toy dealer and hooked it up every time something needed done, hence the newer engine. I believe it - I was a little worried about the miles, but then drove it 200+ miles the day I bought it. No rattles, squeaks, vibration - it's better than my last car (Taurus SHO) with only 150K. I'm so stoked -
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Re: Just picked up a T
#751407
09/13/06 08:48 PM
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Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 45
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I paid $4200 for mine, from what I've seen it could easily have brought $5500 maybe more.
1997 T100 extracab, 3.4L, 5-speed, 169K, 4x4. Love the truck, never buy anything but toyota, I tried it once, most miserable six months of my life.
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Re: Just picked up a T
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#751408
09/13/06 09:53 PM
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Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 981
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Thats cheap compared to me, I paid 7k for one with 184k. However the truck is 90% fine. New engine with only 50k, detailed service records out the wazoo. 4 brand new tires, exhaust done, etc. It looks about 95% and such.
Only thing it needs are brakes/rotors up front and I need new shocks.
I could have done better but it was a impulse buy.
1996 T100, Mickey Thomson Classics, Bridgestone Dueler AT 265/75/16, custom offroad KC's.
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Re: Just picked up a T
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#751409
09/14/06 09:12 PM
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Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 658
Rock Warrior
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Better jump on that rust on the wheel well asap. Once started it will take right off. Check the vent holes that are in the well. The factory put a mesh cover similar to scotch brite, glued over the holes. The holes keep things dried out. If the mesh is gone, mud gets in there and stays wet forever....Been there. RTV and some scotch brite will do wonders to recover the holes..
trafdlo
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Re: Just picked up a T
[Re: ToyoLoyal]
#751410
09/15/06 11:09 AM
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Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,262
Body Damage is Cool
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I paid $4200 for mine, from what I've seen it could easily have brought $5500 maybe more. Gosh, makes me think I stole mine. Paid $1300 for it with 140k miles on it.
'97 T-100 SR5
'86 Toyota's, the variety pack (all gone)
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