Hi all -- I'm on the East Coast and considering a 100 series in Jefferson City for a weekend truck. I'm trying to find a local mechanic who can do a PPI. Does anyone have recommendations? There is a Toyota dealer in town but thinking of that as a last resort. Many thanks for any leads.
Also attaching underside pictures if folks have thoughts on that -- I'm used to rust in NY but don't have much experience with MO/lower Midwest vehicles in terms of rust. Seems like MO is on the border of the rust belt...
Finally, a bit of context: I've been hunting hard for an 80 series since the summer, but have now opened my search to 98-02 100s as well. I'm pretty well-versed in the 80 series issues, what to look for, etc. Don't know the 100s as well, other than the timing belt issue and they seem to rust a bit more than 80 series. So I welcome any issues to watch for from 100 series owners.
Many thanks again for any and all input here.
Also attaching underside pictures if folks have thoughts on that -- I'm used to rust in NY but don't have much experience with MO/lower Midwest vehicles in terms of rust. Seems like MO is on the border of the rust belt...
Finally, a bit of context: I've been hunting hard for an 80 series since the summer, but have now opened my search to 98-02 100s as well. I'm pretty well-versed in the 80 series issues, what to look for, etc. Don't know the 100s as well, other than the timing belt issue and they seem to rust a bit more than 80 series. So I welcome any issues to watch for from 100 series owners.
Many thanks again for any and all input here.