Buying a 91 today

[jimwww]

Any advice from Toyota world out there in regards to my purchase later today? What I should look for etc.. (know about the head gasket)

Trading my Grand Jeep Cherokee for it..!!

 

[cdmasm]

I don't know too much, but I just bought a 92 with v6, all options, leather, etc. I shopped the internet forever before I sold my Camry, so I would be ready. Certain things really stand out, like 2nd owner since 1994! Maint records, straight body, perfect interior, etc. Mine has small oil leaks in the valve covers...no big deal and I am getting it fixed for 200 bucks next week. I always asked if it leaks, burns, or uses oil. Some leaking or oil useage is normal from my experience with Toyotas over 150K. The guy I bought this from really was anal about maintenance inside and out. Everything worked, all power options, no lights burned out etc. Drove fantastic, smooth and tight feeling, no rattles, shakes when braking etc. The only thing I was really not too happy about was that the timing belt is at approx 60k now and thats when they suggest to replace it. Also, I knew the head gasket was replaced by the dealer at 105k free of charge and there hasn't been a problem since, knock on wood. Great vehicle, awesome getting from someone that knows everything about the vehicle and has taken such great care of it. I bought this one with 165k on it, a little higher than I would have liked, but I have owned 3 Toyotas before with 150k, 135k, and 200k miles so they do go and go. Good luck.

 

[jimwww]

thanks

bought mine a couple weeks ago..
90 celica GTS - gave up on the 4wd for now.

 

[cdmasm]

did you get your 4runner?

 

[Mr. Size]

Just got me a '91. 310K Km on it though, all highway kilometres. The head gasket was changed at 235k and its been well maintained since its original owner.

Just changed the lower ball joints.

 

[Red3.slow]

glad to hear it man. Take care of her and she'll take good care of you.