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Airpup26 · 11-10-2004, 12:55 PM

I am looking at a 98 toy tocoma with 157k on the origional 4 banger. What are the specs for this motor. Everything seems flawless on the truck and they are asking 9.8k for it. it is 4x4 xtra cab loaded.....

Am I looking at a good deal?

Spec on the motor would be greatly sppriciated.

PS. this is my first time looking at toys and I need to know what I am looking for.

Mike

Izeloz · 11-10-2004, 01:07 PM

TRD? It would be nice if it was the TRD model since it has the elocker. Other than that, the motor is a reliable one (like most toyota motors) and should be decent. Wish I had one in my truck.

Airpup26 · 11-10-2004, 01:10 PM

here is a link to the truck....

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...lor=&cardist=5

Mike

GRMhick · 11-10-2004, 01:56 PM

Seems a bit (alot) high for the number of miles. My buddy paid 10k for his with 50k onit (a 98 with a 3.4l 4wd).

Spec on the motor, its a 2.7l 4cyl. edmunds.com has the hp/torque #'s.

EvlDodge · 11-10-2004, 02:20 PM

If you are serious about buying this overpriced Taco, spend $20 and get a Carfax report on the vin number 4TAWM72N0WZ086409

brownbagg · 11-10-2004, 04:20 PM

since you buying from a dealer, its not a bad deal, about normal.

SEAN_at_TLT · 11-10-2004, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Airpup26

I am looking at a 98 toy tocoma with 157k on the origional 4 banger. What are the specs for this motor. Everything seems flawless on the truck and they are asking 9.8k for it. it is 4x4 xtra cab loaded.....

Am I looking at a good deal?

Spec on the motor would be greatly sppriciated.

PS. this is my first time looking at toys and I need to know what I am looking for.

Mike

That price is waaay high, I'd be looking to get about that much for my clean 1996 4Runner with a supercharged 3.4L, 33's, ARB, stereo etc with the exact same mileage. But to answer your questions, the 4-cyl (2.7L 3RZ) motor is pretty sweet, it has about ~150hp and the torque comes on fairly quick for a 4-banger. We have that motor in one of our Taco's and with 5.29's and 35's it feels pretty "peppy".

bikebumIII · 11-10-2004, 07:24 PM

I would say that is pretty high. I have a 3.4l v6 1998 with 124000 miles a k&n filter charger 3" lift 32 muds with pretty much every option (TRD,SR5, alarm stereo, extra cab you name it) and blue book is only approx. $10000. I know for a fact that you can get those cheaper and probably nicer. I saw a bunch while I was searching for mine last year. In my oppnion I was not satasfied with the 4cyl and the power, you would have to get the gearing for sure if you go with big tires...he 6cyl has good power I think 190 horsepower. I would keep looking....Hope this helps...

Rock Junkie06 · 11-10-2004, 08:38 PM

thats a shit box...9.8k is way too much

11-10-2004, 12:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Airpup26 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14143 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 481	Toy tacoma I am looking at a 98 toy tocoma with 157k on the origional 4 banger. What are the specs for this motor. Everything seems flawless on the truck and they are asking 9.8k for it. it is 4x4 xtra cab loaded..... Am I looking at a good deal? Spec on the motor would be greatly sppriciated. PS. this is my first time looking at toys and I need to know what I am looking for. Mike __________________ Looking for a new rig.

11-10-2004, 01:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Airpup26 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14143 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 481	here is a link to the truck.... http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...lor=&cardist=5 Mike __________________ Looking for a new rig.

11-10-2004, 02:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
EvlDodge Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38170 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 743	If you are serious about buying this overpriced Taco, spend $20 and get a Carfax report on the vin number 4TAWM72N0WZ086409 __________________ [B][SIZE="3"][url=http://www.dreamstime.com/resp138353]Royalty Free Images[/url][/SIZE][/B] "I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones." -Albert Einstein

11-10-2004, 07:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
bikebumIII Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5167 Location: Grass Valley Posts: 319	I would say that is pretty high. I have a 3.4l v6 1998 with 124000 miles a k&n filter charger 3" lift 32 muds with pretty much every option (TRD,SR5, alarm stereo, extra cab you name it) and blue book is only approx. $10000. I know for a fact that you can get those cheaper and probably nicer. I saw a bunch while I was searching for mine last year. In my oppnion I was not satasfied with the 4cyl and the power, you would have to get the gearing for sure if you go with big tires...he 6cyl has good power I think 190 horsepower. I would keep looking....Hope this helps... __________________ FOR SALE: Used parachute never opened, small red stain.

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11-10-2004, 01:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Izeloz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 30087 Location: Utah Posts: 1,422	TRD? It would be nice if it was the TRD model since it has the elocker. Other than that, the motor is a reliable one (like most toyota motors) and should be decent. Wish I had one in my truck.

11-10-2004, 01:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
GRMhick Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 87 Location: I live in hotels tear out the walls I have accountants pay for it all Posts: 7,203	Seems a bit (alot) high for the number of miles. My buddy paid 10k for his with 50k onit (a 98 with a 3.4l 4wd). Spec on the motor, its a 2.7l 4cyl. edmunds.com has the hp/torque #'s.

11-10-2004, 04:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
brownbagg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 102 Location: grand bay al usa Posts: 1,002	since you buying from a dealer, its not a bad deal, about normal.

11-10-2004, 08:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rock Junkie06 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 37134 Location: GA, ATL Posts: 19	thats a shit box...9.8k is way too much