Just completely restored my sons 96..repainted it toyota quicksand tan..repowered with remaned engine, clutch and flywheel. Radiator..i put a 1.5 inch lift to clear 32 inch tires..truck looks gorgeous.

Miss these trucks! The TRUE essence of a work truck!!! Finding one in good condition is like finding a unicorn lol

@tacoman864

3 жыл бұрын

True. I sold my 1997 last year like a dummy, and got lucky to buy it back yesterday

@richarde1355

2 жыл бұрын

My girlfriend has one - 1996 4x4 extra cab V6 manual, 92k miles, she's the original owner. Yep, it's a unicorn. She bought the manual in case she's out in the woods and the battery dies and it needs pushed to start - she's so logical. Finding parts is getting tough, though. Actually, finding her I felt like I found a unicorn - she's awesome. Her other car is a 2000 BMW Z3 convertible.

@Gav2natty_

8 ай бұрын

I just bought one today for 3k with only 86k miles on it. Definitely a unicorn

@chonker_man_v2172

7 ай бұрын

I’ve got a single cab 96 Tacoma I bought from my aunt who was the original owner and it’s only got 60k on it a it’s the 4 cylinder with the 5 speed manual with regular cab

Best truck!!! Played a lot of shows with it. 3 peace band that truck was perfect for load and unload of band gear with shell. Had the xlt sr5 forest green. Miss it :(

I have a 97 that's all stock and clean.Just rolled over 180k.Great truck

I have this exact truck w manual trans and 4x4. Amazingly reliable and such a utilitarian truck. Mine has power windows, locks, cruise control, and tachometer. Because of the rarity and options on my truck, I got the bed rhino lined and fixin to get a professional paint job. Paid $5k 5 years ago w 150k miles.

I love these Tacomas it so hard to fine in good condition good find my man.

Thank you for this video. It’s very thorough

Good review bud, keep it up.

Very good review. Thank you

I just got a 2019 tacoma TRD offroad 4x4 Manual with almost every option tonneau, predator steps etc Lol and I have to say I'm really liking these small old legendary trucks a lot. this little thing is beautiful!

@rccr23

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a nice setup, their definitely great trucks

Great video

i've got a '93 Pickup with 243k on a 3vze & i'm just hearing eyeing that 5vz 👀. it's really interesting to see how similar the interior details are. wouldn't trade mine for anything though.

Some new floormats would freshen it up. Good walkaround video, love these old tacos

Nice vids, keep it up!

@rccr23

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I have the exact same truck just with a lot of offroad mods done to it but its nice to see videos on the early tacomas!

@rccr23

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, what all mods do you have on yours?

@tunedime

4 жыл бұрын

What mods????

I have the standard type 95 xtra cab v6.bone stock😎 2600,000.these mini trucks growing up is was our power trains back in the day n still is upto now💪🏽

Love it, can't go wrong with them old school Toyota trucks

@rccr23

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah they're awesome

@bigdawg112

5 жыл бұрын

@@rccr23 does the cassette player & the CD player still work great

@rccr23

5 жыл бұрын

CD player still works great, the cassette not so much lol. If you look on the video when I pass by it, you can see it has a cassette jammed stuck inside it. This was my fault when I was younger, I didn't know how to use it hahaha.

@bigdawg112

5 жыл бұрын

@@rccr23 Oh okay, does the radio have good quality?

@rccr23

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's alright. Not too bad for a 23 year old truck at least.

these trucks have been increasing in value recently and for good reason. they're really nice looking in my opinion. I have a 2012 white tacoma with 64k miles on it. Call me stupid but I would be willing to sell it or trade it for an older tacoma with higher miles on it. these first generation tacomas 95-04 are getting stupid expensive even with 100k+ miles on them. My 2012 only sells for about 11k and that is being generous!

@moctezumaaleg2008

2 жыл бұрын

bought my 2002 Tacoma xtracab 3 months ago v6 4wd diff locker for 15k with 195k miles it had been for sale for less then a hour.

Omgggggg I want one so bad

Is good truck nice video

@rccr23

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's a great truck indeed!

The anti theft thing on mine is a clutch cancel switch so u can start it in gear

So I've seen quite a few reviews of 20 years or older Toyota's with high 200K miles...I guess I won't be afraid to look for a Toyota truck from the 90s

@rccr23

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah these things will last forever if you take care of them

@cnoyes72

4 жыл бұрын

I had a 95 Tacoma. Great truck. But if you are going to buy a first gen, be very sure the frame is not rusted through (be very thorough in checking. If it's coated, be even more suspicious.)

I have an 02 but like the front grill and lights better on the older ones. I wonder if it would be a direct swap.

@rccr23

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm not sure, there's probably someone out there who's done it though

i just got a 95 evergreen just like yours i wish you could see it, take care of that thing

@rccr23

5 жыл бұрын

Sweet! The evergreen is a really neat color I'd say. We definitely are taking good care of this one now, we just put like $900 worth of new parts into it so it's good to go

@Brandn43

5 жыл бұрын

RCCR when I get my wheels and tires put on I’ll send you a pic some how!

@rccr23

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah that'd be great, you can shoot me an email at tannercasbeer623@gmail.com if you'd like

Did you run that motor with those vacuum lines capped?

@rccr23

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's just emissions stuff that doesn't affect the way it runs at all. The old lines were dried out and cracked so they didnt work anyway.

I have this truck but have been unable to find a place to plug in a car phone charger. Is there not a place to connect one?

@rccr23

Жыл бұрын

Ours has a 12v outlet just to the left of the ashtray under the radio, that's what we use

@gdouglas999

Жыл бұрын

@@rccr23 THANK YOU! Found it! I have just bought this truck and haven't had a chance to learn every detail---in addition to which I'm an old guy with somewhat challenged close-up vision (!) so I have simply overlooked it several times, I think. I appreciate your assistance.

Picked up a 1998 With 78k miles from a fella that died. Trucks like new

@rccr23

2 жыл бұрын

Nice, that should last you for a good while

Hey what tool box is that?? I just bought a 97 Tacoma lx extended cab with 79,000 miles on it for a work truck and I need tool box so please tell me what brand that is please, thanks nice video

@rccr23

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not actually sure...It's my dad's truck and he doesn't know either. I think it's just a generic brand you'd get at a store like tractor supply or something like that. That's awesome that you came across a Tacoma with only 79k

@nickalvarado7908

4 жыл бұрын

RCCR anyway you could ask him? Thanks

@nickalvarado7908

4 жыл бұрын

RCCR oh you said he doesn’t know either my bad

Is this a good first car and can it fit a snowboard in the truck bed

@rccr23

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it would be a great first vehicle. I'm sure it can fit a snowboard, the bed is 6.5 ft long.

@wyatt9841

3 жыл бұрын

RCCR thanks

Nice truck, but I wouldn't consider it old school, since you still see a bunch of late 70s and 80s Toyota trucks all over the place. The 22R is indestructible.

Is there a reason why you use 15w40 as per the recommend 5w30?

@rccr23

Ай бұрын

I like the heavy viscosity, good for the hot weather here, helps with oil consumption, plus you can't get Rotella t4 which is conventional in 5w30 and I don't want any synthetic or synthetic blend cause I don't want any leaks to start.

@Miles-wy1zr

Ай бұрын

@@rccr23 interesting. I’ll try the 15w40 next oil change. I live in south Texas and it’s hot/humid as hell down here.

I'm seeking for an advice. I'm looking to purchase thesame truck. As a beginner with trucks is it worth it? Hope you can help

@rccr23

4 жыл бұрын

Yes these trucks are absolutely worth the price if they are in good shape. They will last forever with pretty minimal problems. Rust is the biggest issue with these so as long as you get a solid one with minimal rust that has been taken care of, you should be good to go.

@revenge8748

4 жыл бұрын

@@rccr23 thanks alot..

How much is the current price for this yr model?

@rccr23

3 жыл бұрын

Depends on condition and mileage but typically around $4-6k I'd say

What kind of tires?

@rccr23

8 ай бұрын

BFG KO. They are 31s

How many miles does it have now?

@rccr23

3 жыл бұрын

Almost 298k still running strong

I must have a higher trim model bc. I have cruse and a tac on my 96

@rccr23

9 ай бұрын

Yeah probably so

It´s funny y mentioned that they got shipped to mexico, cause i live in mexico and just got one in mint condition

@rccr23

4 жыл бұрын

Well that's good, how do you guys get parts for them down there?

@andressaucedo7992

4 жыл бұрын

autozone, amazon, ebay, junkyards, and NAPA. but its pretty hard to find toyotas in a junkyard

I have this exact truck. Just picked it up with 226k miles. You still driving it?

@rccr23

6 ай бұрын

Yessir, 320k miles going strong. Just replaced the brake master cylinder on it today

@Miles-wy1zr

6 ай бұрын

@@rccr23 Amazing

Is she for sale?

@rccr23

5 жыл бұрын

I'm afraid not, we'll keep this truck until it literally falls apart haha

@rosshenry7822

5 жыл бұрын

@@rccr23 hey bro. I have a black 1996 Tacoma 2.7 5 speed manual. Its the DLX so it only seats 2. But I drive to Montana, Virginia, New York and LosVegas. Its never failed me. I run Mickey Thompson 32x11.50r15 Baja MTZ p3 The driver side frame rail, I just welded up 24lbs of thick gage steel to it. Fixed a nasty break. It split in the 4 directions lol. But honestly its now stronger than it was when it was new. I put alot of new parts on it. I even rolled it in Montana. 4x4 by a river. Don't do it. But I saved her. She ran that day. I've since fixed the body damage. And brotha get on Ebay ASAP and for like 36 dollars order the LED light kit....Hellalight! And its easy. You don't need to take your grill off or none if that. Buts its a huge safety increase. Those trucks taken care of run forever. Sunshine and love!

@rccr23

5 жыл бұрын

Nice, sounds like it's been a great truck. I'll look into the lights, thanks!

@AndrewR10001

4 жыл бұрын

I prefer this model than the current one. Simple, reliable, less electronics=less headche...cheap to maintain!!! Don't sell it, you can pass it yo your children later on.

How much your asking price

@rccr23

3 жыл бұрын

We're not selling it haha, we'll drive it till it dies

Where can you put a child seat at?

@rccr23

2 жыл бұрын

Pry just the front seat honestly, a booster seat may fit in the back but it'd still be tight

96 came standard with 15" wheels.

@rccr23

2 жыл бұрын

Right you are

The passenger back "seat" isn't a cupholder. Lol I thought that too until I found out it's a child seat support. Lol no sh*t.

I have a 95 LX with only 155K on it. never lost 1 drop of oil.

@rccr23

5 жыл бұрын

Nice, thats super low miles for what these things can go!

@bennymorden3532

3 жыл бұрын

Give me the price!

Most basic one