What do you guys think of my 97 tacoma 4x4 v6 lx?

It’s a 97 tacoma 4x4 lx.3.4 motor.5 speed transmission.everything very clean and stock.has 160k on the engine.Any opinions on what I got?

 

Looks like a solid truck! Nice find.

 

Seems to run and sound great! Cruise control ac it’s all there.Wonder how long This thing will go?

 

No telling, it's already legal drinking age.

 

Iagree.It is from the first owner.So I makes me feel good.

 

Well, 97 is my favorite year of the first gens. Why? Best looking front end, and it was the only year of that front end to have the 3.4 that likes boost (95.5-96 hates forced induction).

 

That’s fuuny you say that.The 97 is my favorite look as well.And for some reason this 3.4 feel stronger than my buddy Spencer’s 03 tacoma auto.It even sounds different.A lot deeper.I really like this thing.My dad would’ve sold me his 08 tacoma 4 dr trd with the 4.0 for 4 grand because I’m his son.It has 262 on his 08 and I honestly liked my 97 more.Feels really solid.

 

It's the best looking iteration to me also.

 

I’ve had a 81 and 87.And haven’t had a Toyota in 10 years.I ran a hardbody and pathfinder 3.0 for a while.Then I picked up this 97 that was very well taken care of.I was immediately impressed.It ran every bit as good as my 04 Silverado with the 4.3 L vortech manual.Im pretty comfortable with it.Just really need some feedback on one of these first gen Tacoma’s.160k on the engine everything is very clean underneath I think it should be good for a while?

 

ur gonna be good for a while

 

Needs bigger tires... jk, sweet truck. Welcome to TW

 

Agreed! The old man who had it put brand new 235 all terrains on it so it’s gonna be a while cause they’re not half bad looking.I think maybe a nice leveling kit and 31x10.5 would look slick?

 

Nice truck, let the mods begin

 

Anything mechanical you guys recommend?

 

Change all fluids and do spark plug.

Timing belt...water pump

 

Yeah that’s what I thought.fluids are all good.Timing belt looks good.others things should be done though.

 

You took the cover off and visually looked at the timing belt ..?

 

I did.

 

Check your gear oils, a lot of time they get overlooked, transfer case and diffs.
Also I didn't notice manual or automatic, don't power flush your automatic transmission. ..
Cooling system flush. ..
Looks like a great truck to find, seems well maintained, should last you a long time.
If you offroad a lot, you might want to invest in some rock sliders to protect your investment, ask @Daria it's a good idea. ..

 

3.4, just do your maintenance then good luck trying to kill it