This is where people go wrong. Save money, buy the cheaper one with more miles and most likely more newer parts. Put saved money back into truck when needed. 20 years old is 20 years old, 90k vs 300k doesn’t change age on rubber and components. But I’d take my chances that the 300k was mostly...
bull nailed it above. It’s about condition of the truck, miles mean nothing on the 2UZ platform. (It’s the million mile engine). Find the cleanest, well maintained truck you can, forget about the number on the odo.
Stop sweating the miles, look at the thread your in… plenty over 300k in here...
Do not be scared of higher mile 2UZ, I’d argue it just means it’s been driven more and most likely kept up with fluids, filters, some preventative maintenance.
Condition trumps mileage all day, hang out in the classifieds and take your time. You’ll find a keeper with less problems for sure...
send it back. for all the cons you listed, you can find examples of 200k trucks that have had those replaced already and for 1/2 the price, those labor/parts prices also seem steep.
You seem well informed and understand what can and might pop up.
Also seems like you understand financially what is cheaper, which leads me to believe you understand what’s in or out of your budget. Being in that position is great, it will allow you to make a choice of what you’d rather deal...
I wouldn’t trade up for only 08-11; I’d make the jump to 16+ for his purposes. $1000-$2000 a year is still nothing compared to dropping 70k+ on a much newer 200/300 series. The 200 comes with its own common problems as well, no vehicle is perfect. They do cruise the highway nicer(75mph) but I...
Id keep the 100 with how nice you’ve kept up with it! Here’s a giant thread on the current problem you’re having.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/gas-tank-building-excessive-pressure-fuel-smell-dangerous-for-sure-why-does-this-happen.1214321/
Pass, yall live in the south. The paint on the frame looks more like cover up than proper sand and repaint. It’s going to trap moisture instead and accelerate the rust. You could stick a scope inside to see what that looks like in the frame rail. Drop the spare, almost always the worst area...
If you go with OEM Nav or aftermarket NAV the replacement head unit has to control the HVAC. So it’s all touch screen, if for some reason the touch screen breaks, you can’t control your HVAC. If you can’t get the head unit to work with your HVAC you will have issues as well. Look up the Tesla...
Im not a fan of any stereo units controlling my hvac. I’d take my chances with one of those switches going bad vs the tech not working with the hvac system.
I’ve spent time in the post 03 nav delete, you’re going the opposite way you’ll need to change wiring harness connectors, or make...
Yeah I can understand the simplicity aspect, I got an LC so no AHC, BUT 1) it is comfy (test road some LX) if it’s simply adjusting t-bars, fluid flush, even replacing globes. All will be easier than ripping and tearing it out. Once you have rotted hard lines, that’s when it goes to crap.
It...
Drove my 2UZ 4R 2005 w/exhaust tick for…5 years, sold it with it. Never had a problem, never threw a cel for cats either. It was pretty loud and annoying but with the condition of the frame on that truck I wasn’t throwing $2k at it until it gave me real problems. YMMV 🤘
I guess the bigger...
Some US dealer still have a 25% off on parts, the thread is near the top of this section.
As for searching on this site… it’s rough, I typically just use my search engine and look up “100 series ih8mud <question>” it yields the best results imo.
Swapping to traditional you’ll also have to...
Something’s off, I prefer my 100 over my 4Rs, and every work truck/van I ever drove. It’s comfy for long drives, great view from the drivers seat (4R sucks at this imo, so do a lot of cars).
Only rattles I’ve located have been roof rack rattles.
What are are your tires like, old and hard or...
Bought an OEM from eBay, here’s our thread on it. Took me 2 attempts, first got damaged.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/blower-motor-replacement-option.1316795/
Miles really don’t matter, it’s a 2UZ. Find one that’s been well cared for, the best condition not lowest miles. Look for fresh rubber, suspension components, no rust. Check out slees buyers guide.
If you stay below 02, 4 speed tranny, you should save coin. 03-05 had 5 speed, 06-07 have vvti...