Faults:

The body of the power steering pump began leaking at approx. 100K. I repaired it myself with a $15 seal kit from the dealer. (They wanted $300 for a new pump.)

The radiator core was rotting out at 100K. (I attribute this to the trucks former coastal environment). The dealer wanted $500 for a new one. I found a new one at a local parts shop for $119 and installed it myself.

At 107K I noted the clutch was slipping. Shortly thereafter, the clutch arm broke. At a local repair shop, a new clutch assembly including pilot bearing, pivot arm, cable, and clutch arm, were installed for $786.

General Comments:

After acquiring this vehicle and resolving the deferred maintenance, I'm finding that, overall, it's very reliable.

Some negatives would be the poorly constructed (bench) seat, creaking rear suspension, bouncy ride, and lastly, but most annoying, the poorly designed clutch. Very grabby and touchy from a standing stop.

Faults:

Nothing major, typical repairs for a truck with this mileage.

A few exceptions:

The bottom of the driver's seat fell out and I had to swap the parts with the passenger side.

Tie rod end broke on one wheel (while I was driving) at about 160,000 miles.

General Comments:

I paid $6,000 for this truck when it was new and it was the best deal I ever made. I have replaced parts on occasion, but that is to be expected on a truck with this mileage.

This truck was driven hard when new, about 28,000 miles per year, now down to about 20,000 and it keeps on running strong.

Still gets 22 MPG even with the air conditioner running.

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong, ever. This truck is built like a tank.

General Comments:

This truck is indestructable. I just had the required 100,000 mile tune-up and this pickup runs like a champ. The transmission is tight, the acceleration is crisp and fluid, and even with a bed full of furniture and the AC on it can still charge down the road at 70+ mph.