First Post, Looking at buying a 93 T100, what should I look out for?
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First Post, Looking at buying a 93 T100, what should I look out for?
A guy at a car dealer who I know through a friend picked up a 93 T100 at an auto auction from a toyota dealer. I found out about it and have checked it out. Heres the details I know.
Its a 93 Std cab, SB. V6 3.0, 4WD. 5spd manual.
Its got 98,000 miles. It had 1 owner who appeared to take resonable care of it.
Its got a 2" lift and 31 inche tires. (wich are brand new btw) It had the lift done at the factory (I think) and it also has a touring package and an all weather package (its got a tac, and some cladding around the wheel wells) quite a bit of chrome on it too. All in all its a pretty sharpe truck. It sits a bit high with the tires and the lift but its not THAT high.
Its got a few minor scratches, and only 1 patch of rust from the exhaust on the extreme lower left hand side. Underneath it looks pretty decent. the cv/u joints look decent. I tried to see if I could tell if it was mud bogged and I couldnt find a shred of dirt hidden up underneat there (and I looked hard) so either it was owned by some cushy office jockey (like myself) who just wanted a cool truck to haul around his bike. or they cleaned the ever-loving ˟˟˟˟˟ out of it befor I seen it. The guy at the lot said he didnt do a thing to it since he bought it and that any cleaning would have been done at the toyota dealer if at all.
It runs smooth/starts smooth clutch feels very solid. Its got a bit of a whine from a belt in the front wich I was told they would replace if I bought it. I noticed a "little" bit of oil near the plugs on the opposite side of the oil input. wich has be suspecting a slightly leaky gasket. he said he would check it and fix that too because it was a fairly easy fix.
So based on what I've explained. If they changed the belt/gasket for me and did an oil change (sweetner on the deal) what do you think about a $5100 asking price? Its pretty sharpe and my internet research has it priced a BIT above that figure.
How does that price sound and is there anything else should look into befor I hand over the money?
I'm excited about becomming a member of this board and I thank any replies in advance!
Its a 93 Std cab, SB. V6 3.0, 4WD. 5spd manual.
Its got 98,000 miles. It had 1 owner who appeared to take resonable care of it.
Its got a 2" lift and 31 inche tires. (wich are brand new btw) It had the lift done at the factory (I think) and it also has a touring package and an all weather package (its got a tac, and some cladding around the wheel wells) quite a bit of chrome on it too. All in all its a pretty sharpe truck. It sits a bit high with the tires and the lift but its not THAT high.
Its got a few minor scratches, and only 1 patch of rust from the exhaust on the extreme lower left hand side. Underneath it looks pretty decent. the cv/u joints look decent. I tried to see if I could tell if it was mud bogged and I couldnt find a shred of dirt hidden up underneat there (and I looked hard) so either it was owned by some cushy office jockey (like myself) who just wanted a cool truck to haul around his bike. or they cleaned the ever-loving ˟˟˟˟˟ out of it befor I seen it. The guy at the lot said he didnt do a thing to it since he bought it and that any cleaning would have been done at the toyota dealer if at all.
It runs smooth/starts smooth clutch feels very solid. Its got a bit of a whine from a belt in the front wich I was told they would replace if I bought it. I noticed a "little" bit of oil near the plugs on the opposite side of the oil input. wich has be suspecting a slightly leaky gasket. he said he would check it and fix that too because it was a fairly easy fix.
So based on what I've explained. If they changed the belt/gasket for me and did an oil change (sweetner on the deal) what do you think about a $5100 asking price? Its pretty sharpe and my internet research has it priced a BIT above that figure.
How does that price sound and is there anything else should look into befor I hand over the money?
I'm excited about becomming a member of this board and I thank any replies in advance!
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Since it has the 3.0L V6, check to see if it has either had the head gasket recall done to it already, or if it is eligible to receive a new one. Other than that, it sounds like you have hit most of the high points. Let us know what you find out.
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Toyota six-cylinder engines/engine sludge
1988-95 compact pickups, T100 pickups, and 4Runner with 3.0L and 3.6L 6-cylinder engines. The engine sludge problem affects 1997 through 2002 Toyota and Lexus vehicles with 3.0-liter, V-6, or 2.2-liter four-cylinder engines.
Problem: Defective headgaskets may cause loss of engine coolant, engine overheating, or destruction of the engine's short block. Sludge buildup may require a rebuilt engine.
Warranty coverage: Toyota will replace the defective gasket and other affected components at no charge up to 8 years/160,000 km (100,000 miles). The sludge fix has no mileage limitation.
The 8-year engine warranty is the longest in the auto industry and should be used as a benchmark when arguing for after-warranty assistance from other automakers. (For that matter, even entry-level Hyundais carry a 10-year engine and transmission warranty.)
Is this what you are refering too? if so I'm not able to get the gasket... I dont understand the sludge build up thing though...
1988-95 compact pickups, T100 pickups, and 4Runner with 3.0L and 3.6L 6-cylinder engines. The engine sludge problem affects 1997 through 2002 Toyota and Lexus vehicles with 3.0-liter, V-6, or 2.2-liter four-cylinder engines.
Problem: Defective headgaskets may cause loss of engine coolant, engine overheating, or destruction of the engine's short block. Sludge buildup may require a rebuilt engine.
Warranty coverage: Toyota will replace the defective gasket and other affected components at no charge up to 8 years/160,000 km (100,000 miles). The sludge fix has no mileage limitation.
The 8-year engine warranty is the longest in the auto industry and should be used as a benchmark when arguing for after-warranty assistance from other automakers. (For that matter, even entry-level Hyundais carry a 10-year engine and transmission warranty.)
Is this what you are refering too? if so I'm not able to get the gasket... I dont understand the sludge build up thing though...
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I have a 98' T100. It was on the last boat from the japanese factory. The last production dates were nov 97' These trucks are the best p/u made. I have 86k and have never had any problems whatsoever. They have the highest rating of any used truck compact or fullsize. I knowthat only a "handful" were made and the 98' sales figures show only 8 thousand sold (too expensive and no V8). I paid 28k for mine and the sticker had been discounted over 4k! I l0ve my truck. You should get it but the 3.0 will be a little slow and you need to fix the clutch bracket. Check out this board just for T100 and Tundras-http://www.4x4wire.com/cgi-bin/ultim...78;DaysPrune=2
Lots of good info on the T100's over there.
Good luck!
Lots of good info on the T100's over there.
Good luck!
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were the trucks that were made in japan of higher quality then the american makes? Or just different if so how? I'm assumming that a 93 was made in japan?
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I wonder if it would cost anything to have it looked at, at a dealer. its only 2k shy of 100,000 so I had better get it in there quick to find out if anything needs replaced.
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I've got a 93 T-100 4x4 too. I got it with 57K miles about 5 years ago and now have 133K. Major repairs to date: Blown head gasket(fixed under recall), 2 radiators, Minor repairs: Front brakes includeling rotors, clutch bracket replaced (cracked), 2 valve cover gaskets on the driver side, idler arm, ABS sensor. Not bad for 80K of use and 5 years. I like my truck and hope to drive it till it drops
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that doesnt sound too bad! I would do a coolant flush on it as soon as I could (people always forget those!!!)
Apparently the valve cover was a little loose (explained the small amount of oil seen) it was tightened. had an oil change and I'f I bought it I would be able to take it in to have the belts replaced at no cost in about a week.
Supposeing the gasket needed replaced (hopefully the factory would cover it) And the clutch was ok (not sure. I want to have it checked though) Do you think $5100 is a good buy on this truck?
Apparently the valve cover was a little loose (explained the small amount of oil seen) it was tightened. had an oil change and I'f I bought it I would be able to take it in to have the belts replaced at no cost in about a week.
Supposeing the gasket needed replaced (hopefully the factory would cover it) And the clutch was ok (not sure. I want to have it checked though) Do you think $5100 is a good buy on this truck?
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i dont know ifthe 3.0 gasket recall is deifferent then the 3.4 but i have been told therecall is still good for mine and i have over 127000 on mine but i do have the 3.4
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