[Geisteskrank Einzeller]

I was lucky enough to find and buy a 97 T100, 2WD, 6cyl, auto with 140K miles in SLC around 5 weeks ago. A really good pickup. Wide open engine compartment makes for easy peazy repair and maintenance. This was a SoCal one owner truck with almost no rust and no tow hitch, so I know the 3.4 liter engine and brakes have not been under any undue load. I have flushed the coolant system and changed the oil and filter. Next up will be new timing belt, pulley tensioner and tensioner adjuster. Also installed LED headlights and used some polishing compound to remove years of yellowing or clouding from the headlight lenses. Picked up a gas filter, just waiting for a warmer day to replace it. Waiting on a stereo upgrade (it came with a cassette player) and an ODB scanner. I also learned that if you have a stack of at least 75 new $100 bills you can feel 3 bumps on the stacked bills. 2 bumps at the top and bottom right on the blue strip and and a third bump around 1/8 of an inch below the top bump. Give it a try and let me know what you think. Any tips for the T100 is appreciated.

 

[dmas]

On any vehicle with timing belt change you might as well replace water pump since it has to come off anyway.

 

[Cigars]

Nice score on the T100. At that mileage it's just getting broke in. Being it's only 2wd, I would keep some kind of traction device in case you get stuck. Maybe even a Harbor Freight winch. Aside from that, maybe a ham or GMRS radio. Otherwise, enjoy your nice new ride!

 

[RJ2019]

Those are nice trucks

 

[1911Glock]

I’ve always liked the T-100. You don’t run across them every day. That’s especially true, when you’re talking about one with 140K on it. Good Find!!!

 

[ActionJackson]

I was curious to see what the T100 looked like so I found this site:

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I honestly don't recall seeing this model around back in the late 90s. That's about when I left California and moved to Missouri. They must not have been big sellers back then. But I personally owned a 1985 Toyota 4 cylinder, 4 speed manual pickup back in the early 90s. I loved that truck and never had a single problem with it. I traded it in for a brand new Ford Splash Ranger, which was a mistake. I wouldn't mind buying an older (or even newer) model Toyota. They're pretty ironclad from what I know about them.

 

[charliemeyer007]

I like most Toyota stuff.

 

[Geisteskrank Einzeller]

Thanks for all the replies. Since I don't know how to reply to multiple post I'll just go down the list. dmas, good tip. I've been so busy I haven't had the time to do a thorough job of research. A brake system inspection and parts replacement is also on the list. I haven't seen rear drum brakes or the tools necessary to repair them since the mid 90's. Good thing parts stores have a lend a tool program. Cigars, being retired I seldom drive around. And the snow around here happens seldom and is generally light. You're spot on about the truck just being broke in. My last Toyota went 312K miles. To the remaining replies, you're all correct and the reason the T100 is seldom seen is due to Toyota building them for 6 years with low sales numbers. I gotta give a tip of the hat to Peterson Auto Sales in Midvale Utah. Good price, cash transaction took less than 15 minutes, and they picked me up at SLC airport after I caught a Salt Lake Express shuttle to there. Saving me the cost of driving the old Expedition there and renting an U-haul car carrier.
Now to the really interesting thing. Surely some of you survivalists/preppers have enough new $100 bills to be able to feel the bumps I mentioned in the OP. Give it a try.

 

[HappyinID]

I wish Toyota would make something like the T100 again. The Tacoma is too cramped in the interior, and the Tundra's are bigger than I need.

 

[Geisteskrank Einzeller]

I wish Toyota would make something like the T100 again. The Tacoma is too cramped in the interior, and the Tundra's are bigger than I need.

I might be able to help you if a plan I have works out.

 

[HappyinID]

I might be able to help you if a plan I have works out.

You're going to get Toyota to bring it back?

 

[Big_John]

Man I always wanted one of those little trucks and I think your 'buy' was a good one, as that dude should go 300-500k with a little maintenance.

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[Geisteskrank Einzeller]

You're going to get Toyota to bring it back?

I might be able to sell you my T100. I hope to know in about 6 months if things fall in place. And if you're really in Idaho, your drive to pick it up would be reasonable as I live south of a line from Mt. Home to American Falls. What ya think of dem apples?

 

[Bellyman]

Congratulations! Good find! That should be a nice solid little truck for you. If you do good maintenance on it and keep after it, it should run very well for you for a very long time. The T-100 has a reputation as being a plain and simple truck which got it some criticism from some out in car-snob land. But now that they're getting a little older, it's less stuff you didn't really need that won't be causing issues cause it ain't there!

 

[HappyinID]

I might be able to sell you my T100. I hope to know in about 6 months if things fall in place. And if you're really in Idaho, your drive to pick it up would be reasonable as I live south of a line from Mt. Home to American Falls. What ya think of dem apples?

No, but thank you!

 

[Geisteskrank Einzeller]

No, but thank you!

That's ok. Do you know any Twin Falls County Idaho house builders that can build a 1 bedroom very well insulated house without all expensive details and top shelf appliances and doo-dads?