Faults:

Clutch slave cylinder.

General Comments:

So much fun to drive and very sexy looking as well. Off-roads great.

However, I am not used to the gas mileage. I only get ~15mpg at most. I'm used to driving my Dad's '96 Blazer and it is way better on gas. Is this normal or is this just my truck?

Also, with gas mileage in mind, I am questioning the benefits of other trucks of the same size (like a Dakota or an S10). Also, I am wondering if having a full size truck would be much worse on gas.???. My family has never owned one so I don't have any idea. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.

Faults:

Blew engine 1 up.

Blew head gasket.

Blew engine 2 up.

Replaced radiator.

Replaced 3 alternators (all caused from washing the engine compartment).

Engine 3 on its way to failure.

General Comments:

Four wheels as good as anything including a Jeep Wrangler.

Slow, slow, slow... but gets you to where your going unless you spray down the engine prior to leaving.

Besides the engine the rest of the truck has been really reliable.

Engine not made for trailer pulling.

Not comfortable.

Noisy on the road.

Bad place for a cup holder (above the radio).

Bumper falls apart if used for towing.

Royal pain in the butt to put differential lockers in.

If used for heavy fourwheeling the engine will fail.

Faults:

Power Steering Pump developed a leak at 160,000 miles and was replaced at 170,000 miles.

Electric window switch on left door failed at 165,000 miles.

Mechanic discovered and repaired a minor problem with rear brakes during normal 160,000 maintenance.

Radiator developed a leak and was replaced at 155,000 miles.

Replaced the after market running boards at 155,000 miles.

Repaired torn drivers seat at 155,000 miles.

Toyota recall at 145,000 miles: dealer replaced both heads and resurfaced the block at no cost to me. I paid the dealer to complete the engine overhaul including new clutch components.

Replaced second set of tires at 120,000 miles.

In dash cassette player failed at about 100,000 miles.

Replaced original tires with mud and snow light truck tires at 40,000 miles.

Involved in a major accident September 1993, about 30,000 miles, that destroyed the entire front suspension and components on the front of the engine.

General Comments:

This is a work truck outfitted with a bed liner and construction rack.

Seats are comfortable enough for 150-mile trips to and from work sites.

17-18 MPG on regular gasoline.

Tows a 3,000lb tailer comfortably, but is very slow up hills.

Will crawl through mud and snow in low 4x4.