Used 1991 Toyota Pickup Consumer Reviews
91 toyota pickup
I have driven this truck daily for over 6 years and it has never let me down. It has 279,000 miles on it and I never had to do anything to it until last week when I replaced the timing chain, got the head rebuilt, and put new bearings in the bottom end. But all of that was precautionary, it still ran great up until that point. The reason I went into the motor was because I had an oil leak that needed sealing, and I figured i would do some preventative maintenance. It may not be very fast, and its not the most comfortable vehicle ever made. But it is a very very reliable vehicle that I would go anywhere in.
Love It
This is an outstanding truck. I have 125,000 miles and I spend less than $200/year to drive it. I will be extremely surprised if I have any problems before it hits 200,000 miles. As far as I am concerned, 100,000 miles is the same as zero miles on a truck like this!
- SR5 Extended CabMSRP: $10,9951,377 mi away
Purty Good
I bought this hog because she was white and beautiful. They just look so tough. I put fender flares on it and it looks even better. Although it looks so good, it only gets about 13 mpg. Except the previous owner rebuilt the engine - don't know why, and now everything is kind of going screwy- such as the speedometer cable, truck turns off with AC on while turning when clutch is engaged, Heat only works on high.
unbelievable reliability
have put 225000 mi. on this truck. total repairs; 2 thermostats ( $3.50 each ) and a radiator at 200,000 ($109.00). I think this is the most economical vehicle ever built
191k and counting
Bought brand new 5/01. Is manual 5 speed. In late 90's, Toyota recalled several years truck models due to bad gaskets - replaced gaskets for free at ~130k. Had additional preventive maintenance done at that time (saving labor cost) including timing belt, fuel pump, idle pulley, and valves shimmed. Spent ~$550. Had R rear axle bearing replaced last year. Never garaged. Winters in Midwest. Does need compressor work but still pumping cold air despite 2 year old leak and no repair yet. Otherwise just maintenance - oil, brakes, shocks, tires, belts, etc. Still waiting for it to die to justify a new one.
Excellent Compact Pickup
I am a small business owner, and this truck is perfect for me. High reliability, hasn't broken down in 170,000 miles. Cheap labor and part costs for maintenance. Very redundant design, you can abuse and damage the truck, but it will still run. Good gas mileage in class, I average 27 MPG, can get up to 35MPG on highway with 4CYL and 5 Speed Trans. Brakes and handling good, but not exceptional. Acceleration plenty for everyday driving, but not impressive. Top speed 100MPH. In almost 2yrs of ownership, the worst problem I have had is that the headlight bulbs are hard to replace. Passenger space in back is very limited but workable, great for storage. I can't think of any room for improvement.
207,000 miles and 100,000 more to go.
I bought this truck used in '95. It had 72,000 miles on it. Like the other reviews; Toyota replaced the head gasket due to a recall - no cost to me. I've gone through one clutch and it's ready for another one. Other than that no real problems. It has never let me down or on the side of the road! The 4 wheel drive is perfect - geared low enough to creep through the deepest mud holes. Give it a wash and wax after a weekend in the mud and it looks brand new again.
Good old truck
Bought it used when 4 yrs old from a small lot. It has been a perfect truck. Used it in Landscaping business for five yrs as tow vech as well as pulling my boat. Has a Leer cap, sunvisor,boards and is in perfect condition. has 135mi and has never given me one prob.Now live in Fla drove downfrom NJ avg 28 miles pergallon. Hate to see it die someday, best truck ever built, still looks and drives like new.
Trusty Toyota
I purchased this truck new in 10/90. It has been the best vehicle I have ever owned. Truck has 167,000 miles on it.Need for it to die before purchasing another. I think that will be another 100,000 plus miles. Very reliable, a great ride.
It keeps going and going and...
I bought the truck new at a dealership in Arizona in 1991. I'm the solo owner. This white 4WD truck just keeps on going. 200 thousand miles and still no serious problems. Oh sure, tires and brakes and wiper blades and a couple of chipped windshields, but that's normal. I don't drive it much now because I've got a new '03 car. But it's just reliable, sturdy, and well-built. I should have bought it with the V-6 instead of the 4-banger it has, because it loses power quickly on highway hills. But this truck will otherwise go ANYWHERE, and has gotten me into and out of some pretty rough country. My truck rocks!!!