I have the same vintage Tacoma. They are super simple and easy to work on, except for the oil filter is in a bad spot, and the skidplate is a pain to remove every time you need to get at something. Oh, and the headlights don't have bulbs, you have to change the whole headlamp (glass and all) if...
I have a single cab stock '97 Tacoma that goes anywhere my 80 will go and some places my 80 doesn't fit. Also gets 24mpg on the hwy and has a bed to carry junk in. Don't knock-o the Taco!
I'm waiting for Chevy to start selling their 2.8 Duramax diesel in a crate engine. Little less HP than a 1FZ, a lot more torque, and killer gas mileage. If it's in the price range of their other offerings, it may be tempting.
Ever make it to Goat Trestle Bridge or Galleta Meadows not geo but more amazing features of Anza Borrego.
I see your trestle and raise you some trees (courtesy of northern Idaho).
Not me, I'm a "champagne" pink panty. I was going to go to the museum yesterday, but Facebook said they were closed. We hit a Brazilian churrascaria for lunch instead. Maybe next time we're in town. . .
The website makes it seem like it's a "by appointment" sort of thing. Did you try calling? I'm in SLC right now and would like to see it too. Let me know if you figure it out.
Not sure what you decided on Henrys Lake in Idaho. If you're still on the fence, you may want to check the Idaho Fish and Game Upper Snake Facebook page to see what people have been pulling out of there recently. Here's a sample (this isn't me btw. . .)
I think @E34nication is close to going rates in high demand locations. 120,000 miles with lockers may be up to $15,000 depending on interior/exterior condition.