should i get this?

[thomas]

i was on craigslist and saw this 83 yota 4x4 and i dont know if it is a good deal considering it has been rolled http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1858022046.html
i want to get it but i dont know.
opinions?

[canadianbacon]

I'd buy it, won't take much work to straighten the body, the engine problem could be an easy fix as well (depending on what it is).

[thomas]

it might even be that the idle needs to be turned up, i am going to call the guy tomorrow.

[Mr.Slave]

dont waste your money on that POS.
those toyotas are hugely overated IMO
the motors arent that good the ride is absolutely apauling they rust like nobodies business and to top it all off they are ludicrisly expensive. that truck isnt worth 100 bucks..

[thomas]

why thank you!
i like older toyota trucks.

[Code454]

Originally Posted by Mr.Slave

dont waste your money on that POS.
those toyotas are hugely overated IMO
the motors arent that good the ride is absolutely apauling they rust like nobodies business and to top it all off they are ludicrisly expensive. that truck isnt worth 100 bucks..

if the cab and box are solid it is worth that money



if the frame is solid which is prob aint than you could get it.... it all depends on how much money you would want to put into it to make it solid and have fun

[ROSS]

Mr. Slave.....you sir are an idiot...lol

here in the states they are gold!!!

but the seller must be nuts if he really thinks that the 22r and some 31's are worth $1000

its still a good buy

id buy it, chop off the roof behind the window, and build a tube cage

[thomas]

that was my intentions if i bought it

[Mr.Slave]

Originally Posted by ROSS

Mr. Slave.....you sir are an idiot...lol

here in the states they are gold!!!

people here will still pay 10 grand for a third gen with 300k on it (k not miles)

sorry but toyotas are overpriced for what they are.
esp first gens. first gens are all junk for reasons above.
in stock form they are useless off road as well (dont even bother arguing this its just a fact)

[2500hdon37s]

offer him 750-800 and buy it turn it in to a good trail rig

[C*H*U*D]

Originally Posted by Mr.Slave

sorry but toyotas are overpriced for what they are.

They're obviously worth what the market demands, or they wouldn't be priced so high. If Mr.Slave doesn't buy, someone else will.

Check the frame very carefully Thomas....you don't want to buy it if the frame is rusting away.

[TattooKenny]

I have a 82 on 35"s with 529's, 5" lift, 22r, new interior, Warn, the list goes on. It's a very nice 1st gen I'll give ya a great deal on it! I have a Runner I'm looking at I want

Slave..... You couldn't be more off on this one.

[thomas]

Originally Posted by C*H*U*D

They're obviously worth what the market demands, or they wouldn't be priced so high. If Mr.Slave doesn't buy, someone else will.

Check the frame very carefully Thomas....you don't want to buy it if the frame is rusting away.

i will check it out, if i like i will prolly buy it.

i was really wanting to make it a trail truck so i dont care about the comfortable ride like Mr.slave said.

i have always liked 80 to 84 toyotas also so this would be awesome.

[Nacho]

Originally Posted by TattooKenny

I have a 82 on 35"s with 529's, 5" lift, 22r, new interior, Warn, the list goes on. It's a very nice 1st gen

PICS!

[666]

Originally Posted by Mr.Slave

in stock form they are useless off road as well (dont even bother arguing this its just a fact)

That is so wrong I have seen them all kinds of lifted capable rigs making them look bad. They have some issues, but they are great trucks!

Mr All Knowing Slave what do you recommend that is so much better?

[Offroader5]

Seems decent enough to at least make the guy an offer...but I wouldn't low ball him since he says "firm" in the ad. He may have a bit of wiggle room, but probably not much.

IMO...I'd hold out and try and find an '85. Last year for front straight axle and first year for fuel injection.

Oh, and as far Toyotas being worth it...I almost paid $4000 (without haggle) for an '85 Runner with only 70k miles on 'er and all but the wear parts, in original condition. And it was worth every penny.

[thomas]

Originally Posted by Offroader5

Seems decent enough to at least make the guy an offer...but I wouldn't low ball him since he says "firm" in the ad. He may have a bit of wiggle room, but probably not much.

IMO...I'd hold out and try and find an '85. Last year for front straight axle and first year for fuel injection.

Oh, and as far Toyotas being worth it...I almost paid $4000 (without haggle) for an '85 Runner with only 70k miles on 'er and all but the wear parts, in original condition. And it was worth every penny.

i am not a huge fan of the 85 yotas but i like the idea of the fuel injected, i might just get a 4-runner if i do that.

[thomas]

soooo
there is a different 83 that looks like it is a way better condition that the other one, it says 3500 but he changed ti to 2800.
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1876664757.html
i think i might be better off if i get this instead, even though it is almost 3 times more expensive.