"What to look for" 1993 Toyota Pickup

[Clone933]

I am going this weekend to look at a used 1993 Toyota Pickup with 176,000 miles.

What are things to check on this model besides the normal wreck check?

I have done my research and know there is a steering recall, and so I will be checking for this.

Any advice and opinions are welcome.

[Clone933]

I forgot to add, this is the "Pickup Dx" with automatic transmission and has the 2.4L 22R-E engine.

[fourwd1]

Depending on where you are, a big problem is frame rust. They rust from the inside out, so you can't see it until it's bad.

[mushroom-eater]

i really want to know the things to consider when buying used cars. can anyone help me on this?

[quickywd01]

Check for recalls. Go online and search google for problems with those vehicles. Like for my truck I now know there was a headgasket recall and a steering recall. I also know rust was a big issue. Then I found out about the starter contacts. The easiest thing to do is to go to a search engine like google and type in the vehicle and a key word like problems. The next best thing is to search forums.

Originally Posted by mushroom-eater

i really want to know the things to consider when buying used cars. can anyone help me on this?