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look for an early taco with the 3RZ (2.7L) motor. these are pretty straight forward, nothing that i know of is any cause for concern. 2 wheel drive = no transfer & front bits to deal with. its pretty low maintenance...and easy on the wallet. as with any used vehicle, look for a well maintained one, low miles, and overall solid condition. leaks, cracks, etc. definitely pull all dipsticks and check fluid conditions.

these vehicles are relatively easy to work on, so i wouldnt worry about it too much. early 2wd tacos are pretty cheap, so you should have plenty to pick & choose from.

good luck!