Well??? What have ya? How many miles do you have on your T100? How she driving now?

Me? I have 66K miles on my 1996... a child to be sure!

r u the same peter daniel that is a writer and rides a valkyrie?

uhm no.... But I do ride a VMAX

231,000 and currently a daily driver ($2.35 / gal - Ouch!).

Things that need work:
Speedo - Squeaks, squeals and I can't use the Cruise Control because the speedo needle jumps around.

Intermittent wipers aren't intermittent. They park where you turn them off and on Intermittent they run in slow (normal) speed. In a mist condition I'm the intermittent.

Popping and squeaks in front. It's not the steering stops rubbing, something else. I get a squeak during a left turn, pops on bumps.

Vibration in 4x4. Something in front is either out of balance or worn.

Slight oil leek in pan gasket. I was quoted $900 to fix because the front axle needs to be dropped.

Other than that, I have been very happy (after fixing head gasket - twice). It just keeps on going despite my abuse.

287 K on my 93 T100 and going strong, except my 4WD. I've done a bit of work but mostly due to rust (damn Canadian winters). Gas tank was the most expensive job.

I've got 125,000 miles on my 1997 T100.

On my second set of Michelin tires, and had to replace starter.

Drive 45 miles round trip per day. :D

Had 200k on my 97 when I traded it in on my 03 AC step-side. It was still running strong, though the tranny would slip occasionally, but it had been doing that for the last 100k.

272,000kms on my 1995. Runs great!

228,000+ miles on my 96' SR5 Ext. Cab 2WD. Honestly this truck is bulletproof. I've been to hell and back in this thing and tried to kill it along the way but it just keeps on going without missing a beat.

I finally got a good shop to balance my wheels correctly and she rides just as good as the day she rode off the lot except that she's got 17's on now instead of the factory 15's.

Pics to come.

140k miles still runs great, no rust on body.
60k miles ago I upgraded to 4 Runner 16" alloy wheels and 4 Runner lumbar bucket seats. HUGE improvement over the 40/60 bench that cuts off access to the extended cab space.

237,000 miles on a 1995 Extended Cab 4WD. Never had engine or transmission work, but did get new front end parts, CV axles, and radiator within the last 15,000. Runs great and everything works.

I just turned 112k on my '97 X-tra cab SR5 4 X 4 w/sport buckets and all the power options. Timing belt and water pump was done at 68k. Passenger side rear axle seal at 101k. I recently installed new Michelin LTX M/S tires. What a great ride on the highway! The originals went 106K and still had tread, just starting to dryrot. I just installed a new OE exhaust today. Yesterday I replaced the steering shaft seal on the firewall. The cabin is once again quiet. It runs like a dream. Love this truck.

297k babied miles on my '95 SR5 Xtracab.

Replaced radiator (w/copper), rebuilt heads, self-rebuilt starter (didn't need it - just precautionary), new drive-shaft hanger bearing, and installed a used 60/40 seat as mine was losing it's resilentcy. That's it other than tires, battery and misc. bulbs & plastic clips. The front pads are the second, and the rear are original.

I'm thinking the U-joints shoiuld go but they are still tight.

Some minor oil leaks, squeeks and rattles; otherwise no change. Oh: the seat belts should be replaced as they do not retract well without assist. A/C still blows cold.

I just can't justify a newer Tundra. I like the 2000-2002 with the chrome front bumper and V8 or an 2005-up Frontier with either a 4-banger or V6. The newest Tundra is okay - kinda ugly but I'd just get the regular-cab short-bed; not sure what engine to get as this is a daily driver for me, I'm not a power-monger, and the heaviest thing I haul is my dirt bike.

Original owner of a 96, 4x4, XCab with 127K miles on the odo.

Head gasket was replaced per recall. Other than that, I replaced the speedometer cable around 100K because it was causing the cruise control to oscillate a few miles up and down from the set speed. Schedule maintenance performed throughout.

This truck has been driven hard, especially when off roading the trails of Colorado. It also tows our 3000lb pound camper 3-5 times each summer, with an out of state trip every other year or so. This is in addition to a daily commute of some 45miles.

As others have said, so I concur, this truck is bullet proof. I couldn’t ask for more from this vehicle. I suspect she will go another 100K miles without even breaking a sweat.

In the next year or two I plan on getting a 07/08 Tundra to haul a larger, heavier camper trailer. If not for this, I would be happy to drive her till she or me, which ever comes first, dies. :D

Ok, check this one. 1997 Toyota T100, extra cab 2x4. 312k and still runs like a top! And I have to admit, I'm not the best for "scheduled maintenance, so it's missed a few appointments. It went thru the first 100k on toyota maintanance by the shop, but after that, I've done it all. Thing is, I have not had to do much of anything. Had the timing belt replaced at 160k, first brake job was self-done at 169k, (by me) - front brakes only, back ones are STILL original. Only since 300k have I had to do anything much to it. Had to replace the first light bulb (front left parking light) around 300k, and just today replaced all 3 belts (first time - they were still in one piece and no slipping, squealing, etc - just making me nervous). I checked thru all the hoses and things while under the hood, and they all still look ok. Has a slight rear main seal oil leak, but only put in a quart about every 3000, so not worth dealing with. And I replaced the shocks last weekend. I have no intention of getting rid of it anytime soon - it's bulletproof and better than anything on the road today I can think of!

When I 1st got it:
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200,000 + miles and it rides great!

150k on my 97 4x4 lifted, 33'' tires stock gears, not a daily driver but runs perfect, was a starter issue but went away for the time being. NEEDS MORE POWER !!

I had a 96 T100. I had to sell it with 115K on the odometer. Dang, I hated to sell it, but the family was just to big for that little back seat. I hate to say what I got, but it ended up being a Silverado. Time will tell if I like it as much as the T100.

Old member, long time no post.

Finally sold my Camry this past weekend and got back into the Toyota pickups with a 1996 T100 Xtra Cab. Bare bones, no cruise, no power windows locks or anything, Auto trans and AC is about the extent of the options. Plus mismatches wheels and tires! Currently 171,500 on the odometer and runs extremely well. The body is a bit rough, but I'm going to work on that a bit. I'll post pictures when available, hopefully before and after pictures since I'm going to be doing somethings to it!

I'm the original owner of my '97 T-100 that has just over 212,000. I absolutely love this truck. No major problems...replaced the oxygen sensors, exhaust, timing belt, water pump, etc. Clutch pedal mount as well. My bumper fell off a couple of months ago, so I'm looking for a new one. We welded it back on as best we could but the rot is on the bumper itself, so I'm looking for a new one. Our winters up here in NH/VT are pretty tough, and my truck has seen a lot of salt over the years as a result. I have some pretty serious rust on the right rear panel that will need to be addressed before inspection. Other than that, this truck has been through a lot and not asked for a lot! Original clutch (not bad for a female driver)! I was so excited to see this thread and find others that are as proud of their T-100s as I am.

I'm the original owner of my '97 T-100 that has just over 212,000. I absolutely love this truck. No major problems...replaced the oxygen sensors, exhaust, timing belt, water pump, etc. Clutch pedal mount as well. My bumper fell off a couple of months ago, so I'm looking for a new one. We welded it back on as best we could but the rot is on the bumper itself, so I'm looking for a new one. Our winters up here in NH/VT are pretty tough, and my truck has seen a lot of salt over the years as a result. I have some pretty serious rust on the right rear panel that will need to be addressed before inspection. Other than that, this truck has been through a lot and not asked for a lot! Original clutch (not bad for a female driver)! I was so excited to see this thread and find others that are as proud of their T-100s as I am.
I love my T100 also - been used not abused, well cared for with only 135,000 miles. Problem I have is the body is perfect, but the rear axle rusted out - in 3 places!!! Middle, where the tab for the brake lines was welded on, and beneath both spring mounts. Anyone else have this issue?

I love my T100 also - been used not abused, well cared for with only 135,000 miles. Problem I have is the body is perfect, but the rear axle rusted out - in 3 places!!! Middle, where the tab for the brake lines was welded on, and beneath both spring mounts. Anyone else have this issue?

My axle rusted out near the right rear spring also . I thought it was a seal until I cleaned it all up and found it was leaking where they have those gussets welded on. I simply welded those gussets closed and leak fixed! The gussets will eventually fill up and the leak will stop.

Have not had this problem yet, but it looks like it could be a possibility in the near future. Last year I was smelling gas and discovered it was sloshing out at the top due to the rusting of the area around the fuel sending unit (is that what it's called?? No expert here!).

1st post here, seems like a great site for Toyota owners. Have 187K on my 97 4wd 5spd.T100, still runs great; bought it used in 97, had 15k on it. Only complaints are the noise (popping, squawking) when the wheel is turned to the stops (right or left), and the brakes. Front brakes have always felt a bit on the weak side, and have a shimmy as though the rotors are slightly warped. One other issue of note: Leaking valve covers. Have noticed the bolts seemed to have backed out, allowing oil to leak onto the manifold and starter (caused some problems with the starter, but was able to clean/fix it). Carries a few minor dings and scars, I call it character :) Don't know what most people get, but have found I can get 20 mpg if I drive careful, and have managed 21. Have always thought this was pretty decent for a mid-sized, 4wd truck.

'97 x cab 4x4. Aside from PMs and oil changes every 3K and one alternator, this truck has been perfect. Still has factory brakes @ 210k. Sold it to my girlfriend and she is giving it to her kid as her fist vehicle. It's still in the family and hopefully I'll get it back one day.
Couldn't pass up the free money from Toyota (no interest and 2K cash) so I got a new Tundra. Only hope it proves to be as relaible as the T has been. No reason to suspect it won't be.
I will never have anything from Detroit. These Asian vehicles have made a believer out of me. My first experience was an '82 Accord. Didn't look too impressive, but the thing had 310k when I took ownership. Put onother 50K on it with no isssues.