Amazing
Fuel system needed complete overhaul at 44,000 miles.
Seat torn.
Brakes hard to find parts for.
New brakes all the way around at 46,000 miles.
Love this truck!!!
Cheap.
Probably the most reliable vehicle I'll ever own.
Still peppy after all these years.
Handles all the abuse I can throw at her and asks for more!
Body only has a little rust.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 2nd June, 2005
24 mpg. with 2000lb. Trailer
Nothing except for a quick lube place putting ATF in my manual transmission, causing me to replace bearing.
All new truck makers need to examine the 1982 B2000 engine and make trucks trouble free, and easy to work on.
This truck was made for the long haul, with double roller timing chain.I'm still using same alternator, water pump, gaskets, and the camshaft shows no sign of wear.
Same electric fuel pump, just gas, tires, oil, and filters.
It's a shame the new ford made Mazda's with rubber timing belts.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 12th August, 2004
Wonderful truck and it was still free
Replace u-joints at 270,000.
Has a seat cover.
Replaced clutch at 293,000.
Just started needing valve seals.
Paint is faded but, still looks really good.
Came with no A/C.
Brights come on whenever you turn on the headlights or the blinkers.
Most of the horsepower is still there. Zero to sixty is no problem. Great vehicle.
Still likes to run with the big trucks.
Beats my brother in laws 1992 4wd Toyota. Starts everytime and doesn't die. I've even had the whole truck in the air repeated times on a desert road with no problem. The valve covers haven't had to be taken off yet. The original owner never had any problems with it either. It still gets 18-20 miles a gallon. I know on the stock drive train that it has at least 75,000 miles left. Over time I am going to totally rebuild it. I will still keep everything I take off because, it still works, so why junk it. I will never get rid of this truck. Look out.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 16th July, 2003
A great reliable truck, although very uncomfortable
Head gasket 11/01.
Transmission stuck in 4th gear 11/02.
Clutch at same time.
Rear axle seal 1/03.
Muffler 1/03.
Seats worn badly.
Clutch slave cylinder leaks.
Very reliable truck - started life in Wyoming, then to Utah, then to me in Pennsylvania (near Philadelphia).
I have since taken the truck to Nebraska and back by way of Hell (the town of Hell, Michigan, that is).
Very harsh ride.
Very uncomfortable seating (imagine driving it from Philly to Omaha and back, or the former owner taking it from Salt Lake City to Philly)
Transmission very stiff when cold.
Takes forever to warm up.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 15th February, 2003
I have recently purchased a '82 B2000, and absolutely love it. It is great on gas (although I don't know exactly how many mpg it gets). It has given my absolutely no problems, which is amazing considering it's over 20 years old! I would have to agree with you considering the comfort, but in my opinion reliability and economy are far more important. Also for some reason my seats are torn pretty badly as well.
29th Jun 2005, 23:40
I am 15 and I live on the prairies. I own 3 mazda b2000s and it sounds like these trucks and your truck are from the same blood. because they never give up and after roling each of them about 3 times they still run like a bugger.
Happy trails in the b2000 bro!!!
This truck will take you any were anytime (unless its winter)