1992 Toyota Pickup Review

Ultimate Reliability

Written by: Vic on 07/27/2009

Vehicle

1992 Toyota Pickup 2 Dr Deluxe 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

I bought this truck with 225,00 miles for work. Now with 358,000 trouble-free miles it still performs as new. It can haul a 2,000 lb.load when needed, cruise at 80 mph all day, deliver 20-24 mpg. All this with the legendary 22RE engine,4WD, auto transmission and nothing leaks on my driveway. Motor & trans have NEVER failed... still has original starter & AC compressor (R-12). Drive train is still intact and no U-joints are loose. AC still blows cold after after 17 years without failure. Auto trans shifts as new. Engine does not smoke and is very quiet. This truck is the ULTIMATE in reliability. This truck was overbuilt as I know of two other trucks in South Dakota with 500K & 700K on them so mine is not an anomaly... Toyota trucks are built for the long haul.

Favorite Features

Long wheelbase gives a smooth ride and the 60/40 reclining seats are comfortable on long trips. The engine starts first time every time and never breaks. How many engines with nearly 400,000 miles can run wide open up a mountain without fear of blowing up?

Suggested Improvements

None.

Report inappropriate post

Dies Hard

Written by: thehub on 06/08/2009

Vehicle

1992 Toyota Pickup 2 Dr Deluxe Extended Cab SB

Review

I have three 'twenty something' children, and despite their best efforts to 'kill' my little truck, it has defied the odds. It has dents that 'no one' knows how they got there. It has had three passenger side mirrors. How they get knocked off is anybody's guess. I have had this truck for 54 months, and if I could turn back the hands of time and make it a 'brand new' 1992 to start over with, I would.

Favorite Features

Extended cab. My dog is convinced it is his truck. He simply lets me ride him around in it-with him riding in the extended cab, of course. For a seventeen year old truck the a/c still works great.

Suggested Improvements

Make the opening rear glass more sturdy. It is hard to keep closed and water free now.

Report inappropriate post

Still Running

Written by: Still Running on 02/03/2009

Vehicle

1992 Toyota Pickup 2 Dr STD Standard Cab SB

Review

Reliable. The 22RE 2.4 liter engine and transmission are rock solid. A simple vehicle with no frills that provides reliable transportation. Change the oil and the other fluids. Only minor repairs over time. Easy to work on. A great value. The 22RE engine is an engineering marvel.

Favorite Features

Reliable, economical, and good utility.

Suggested Improvements

Air vent fan, windshield wiper water pump, dome light plastic cover, ignition/steering wheel cover case and passenger window handles wear out over time. But, the truck still runs and the body and interior is still in good condition.

Report inappropriate post

My Best Friend!

Written by: rodeobear on 01/22/2009

Vehicle

1992 Toyota Pickup 2 Dr Deluxe Extended Cab SB

Review

This was the first 1991 extended cab sold by what was then a brand new dealership in my area. I love it! I drove it all over the South for about 7 years and moved to Wisconsin about 10 years ago. LaToya has had her oil changed every 3K miles, had 2 new batteries, front brakes twice (still has the factory back brakes), shocks, muffler and tailpipe, 4 sets of tires, two tune- ups and lots of polishing. Just today (1/22/09) I stopped by the parts store to buy her some new belts (first time). I am still running on the factory hoses and they seem fine at 230,000 miles. She was undercoated when new and touched-up when we moved to WI. NO rust, not even on the frame.

Favorite Features

The back seat, for people and stuff. Reliable air conditioner (no service yet). Great engine!

Suggested Improvements

None!

Report inappropriate post

Cross Country 3 Times

Written by: Celeste on 08/16/2008

Vehicle

1992 Toyota Pickup 2 Dr Deluxe 4WD Standard Cab SB

Review

This truck has been a real trooper for me. It's the first manual transmission I learned to drive, and since then I've taught many people in it. It's got 185,000 miles right now, and the only repairs I've had on it was a knock sensor and a head gasket. It's been driven from California to North Carolina 3 times, including a side trip into Canada. I've loaded it down with lumber, driven it in snow, extreme heat, high altitudes, and it's just kept going. I get many offers to buy this truck, and it's in big demand by hunters, but I might just drive it forever.

Favorite Features

That engine. It will rarely let you down.

Suggested Improvements

My only complaints are that it's not a very comfortable cab and the oil filter is hard to get to for changing the oil.

Report inappropriate post