I just purchased a '95 Toyota T100 extended cab 4x4 pickup, for the
princely sum of $2500.  The seller started at $4500, but my mechanic
found a couple of grand worth of needed repairs, and the seller -- a
good, honest guy, just trying to sell his truck -- came down
commensurately.   Since it included a color-matched topper, in
excellent shape, I feel like a got a fair deal.

With 189,000 miles on it, I drove it straight from the seller's to the
shop, where we installed a couple of new tires, new front brakes, a
timing belt, water pump, and accessory belt, to the tune of $650.

The next day I took it to the transmission shop, where a new clutch and
driveshaft were the order of the day.  The clutch replacement was
straight-forward enough, but the rear driveshaft has proven to be a
real bear.

They thought it would just require a new carrier bearing, but the
tranny end was found to be egg-shaped, and non-repairable.  They have
since located a "used" driveshaft at a salvage yard in Kentucky, which
is being Fed Ex'd here tomorrow, but it, too, may require work.  We'll
just have to see.

Either way, I'll end up with a great truck (absolutely no rust, even on
the frame -- remarkable in the Midwest) for less than $4500, which I
think is about as good as it's going to get.

I've done a few web searches, and found that the T100 has something of
of a "cult" following amongst 4-wheelers.  Can anyone clue me in on the
strengths and weaknesses of the line?

Thanks,
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
'95 T100
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