1996 Toyota T100 Review
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Toyota T100 for Sale
Toyota T100 types
- Extended Cab
- Regular Cab
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
Essentially a carryover, but DX models are scrapped. Regular cabs can't be equipped with cruise control anymore. A new shade of red is offered, and tan interiors are offered in a wider variety of trucks.
For sale nearby
3 listings
- 118,213 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 3.4l 6cyl
- Tailgate Motor Co (322 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Extended Cab
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Located in Fremont, NE
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
16 Combined MPG (15 City/18 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JT4UN24D6T0021211
Stock: 19804A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-11-2025- New ListingPhotos not available
- 235,766 miles
- No accidents, 9 owners, personal use only
- 3.4l 6cyl
- H J Smith Automobiles (915 mi away)
- Extended Cab
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Located in Hurst, TX
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (15 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JT4TN12D6T0025851
Stock: 025851
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-11-2025
Vehicle overview
When launched as a 1993 model, Toyota's larger-than-before pickup came only with a regular cab that seated three--and that center person suffered a shortage of usable space. During 1995, an extended Xtracab version joined the T100 line, in either DX or SR5 trim. So did a new, more powerful 3.4-liter V6 engine that yields 190 horsepower. That brings towing capacity up to 5,200 pounds.
Cargo space is minimal in a regular-cab T100, but much more practical in the Xtracab, which measures 21.7 inches longer and includes forward-facing 50/50 rear jump seats for three. Unlike some extended-cab trucks whose auxiliary seats are bolt-upright, the T100's recline 15 degrees.
Toyota claims that its biggest pickup can beat some full-size domestic rivals with V8 engines in the acceleration department. Even before the arrival of the more powerful engine, a V6 pickup moved out quickly enough with manual shift, though automatic sapped its vigor somewhat. As expected, 4x4s are slower, due largely to their increased weight. Two-wheel-drive models ride more comfortably, too, but any T100 with an empty cargo bed can turn into a unwieldy handful on the highway, its rear axle unable to remain planted in place. Only the standard 2WD, regular-cab half-ton pickup comes with a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine, which delivers the same horsepower and nearly as much torque as last year's V6.
Ranking in size between Dodge's midsize Dakota and any of the domestically built full-size pickups, the T100 can be ordered in three trim levels, topped by the SR5 with chrome trim, sliding rear window, tilt steering, and a tachometer. A driver's airbag is installed in all models, but four-wheel antilock braking is optional only with the V6 engine. Naturally, T100 owners get the benefit of Toyota's reputation for refinement and excellent assembly quality, as well as high levels of customer satisfaction.
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$228/mo for T100 SR5
T100 SR5
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$231/mo
Avg. Large Truck
Toyota T100 Owner Reviews
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4.88 out of 5 starstoyolawyer, 03/31/2011
1996 Toyota T100 SR5 2dr Extended Cab SB (3.4L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
Recently got my 1996 T100 SR5 back on the road again after sitting in the driveway for 6 years. I couldn't bring myself to sell it. Fought my wife to keep it. Glad I did. I had to replace the starter and battery, to get it running again but mechanically it runs great. Forgot how much I liked this truck. I drove an element for a while, but gave it away to a family member and decided to … drive my truck again. Its got 160K miles on it, but runs like new. I was surprised/relieved that the AC works great still.
Tale of Abuse and Durability
4 out of 5 starsjb420, 03/26/2012
1996 Toyota T100 DX 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.4L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
I purchased it having been totaled, none of the damage repaired, zero maintenance done while pulling a contracting trailer every day for several years. I straightened the frame, replaced front suspension a-arms and installed a junkyard rearend, changed all fluids, timing belt, and water pump and proceeded to use this truck to commute up and down one of the steepest roads in the Wasatch … range of Utah for several years. I then towed several heavy trailers across the rockies and cascades and proceeded to use the truck to access surf spots along the washington coast for several years...frequently driving in sand/mud/ and deep snow.
It has 200K on it, is uglier than your mom, and runs like a top
T100 SR5 4X4
5 out of 5 starsNick, 11/06/2006
1996 Toyota T100 SR5 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.4L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
This truck is great. I added michelin LTX tires and front bilstein shocks, and wow what a difference. These trucks have had problems with front brake rotor warpage, so I put on a set of cryo power slot brand rotors and hawk severe duty/towing pads. The truck is now complete. I love the ride, handling and stopping power. Not a heavy hauler, but a super family vehicle.
Greatest of all Time
5 out of 5 starslonghorns209, 10/19/2011
1996 Toyota T100 SR5 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.4L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
This was the best truck I have ever owned.
My dad bought it brand new in 1996.
It was the best money could buy back then it had all the bells and whistles.
We took this truck hunting and 4-wheeling and nothing could stop it.
In high school I out 4-wheeled everybody and people were so irritated because they had newer trucks with lift kits and big tires and I showed them all up.
This truck … got me to college and back for two full years.
My pickup was recently totaled in an accident and sadly the insurance won't give me what it is really worth.
This was the best truck I have owned or ever will own.
This truck never skipped a beat in 15 years I will never own something this good again.
1996 T100 Highlights
Extended Cab
DX
Engine Type | Gas |
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Combined MPG | 17 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $228/month |
rear wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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