1996 Tacoma How Long Will She Last?

[<TUNDRA>]

Hello,
I am an owner of a 1996 Tacoma Xtra Cab 4x4 4Cyl Manual Trans.
I had the frame checked in May and it's in great shape as the truck is from AZ.

I am very very impressed with this truck ( no rattles, squeeks or clunks) with 130K on the clock. My question is how long will she last? I bought the truck as a daily runner for the winter months in effort to preserve my Tundra. I didn't pay much for the truck, but people have been after me to sell her. I would make a good profit on the truck but I just can't seem to part with it. Toyota is backing the frame for the 15 years as we all know. So finally my question is what is the typical life of this truck and should I run her to the ground?

Thoughts?

<TUNDRA>

[2000tundra2wd]

the typical life any vehicle depends on the owner. a terrible owner can make a toyota last for 30,000 miles, while a great, respectful and dedicated can get 300,000 out of it. use synthetics, keep everything lubed, changed the oil every 5,000 miles, don't use cheap gas, dont punch it at every light. CHANGE THE TIMING BELT!!!

[Tennesseestorm]

Ditto the above and since you live in Wisconsin and if you will be driving it in the winter, make sure you wash the undercarriage religiously or that nice Arizona frame will look like swiss cheese in a few years.

Sounds like the kind of truck I am looking for, but I need an automatic.

[integraGSR]

Originally Posted by 2000tundra2wd

...CHANGE THE TIMING BELT!!!

3rz's has timing chain.

[2000tundra2wd]

Originally Posted by integraGSR

3rz's has timing chain.

damn i didn't even realize he said 4 cylinder