Wolfgang <Mott@nospam.unm.edu> wrote:
: I'm thinking of bying a
: 1985 Toyota 22R 4-wheel drive, 4 cylinders, overdrive. The truck has
: 86,000 miles and is in excellent condition. The Blue Book value is
: just around $2000, but the owner is asking $4100. I really like the
: truck, but I'm hesitant to pay twice the Blue Book value.

: Also, the truck doesn't have power steering, so the steering is heavy.
: Does that seem right for an '85 22R

: First question is what I should look out for in this vehicle.
: Are there any known problems with 1985 Toyota 22R 4-wheel drives?

: Can you give me any advice on this?

: Thanks,
: Wolfgang



I would certainly question the milage.



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Bob Masse' kh6zv9@PE.NET
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If the truck truly has 86k, in California, that would probably be about the
right price. Other parts of the country may have lower price.
As for problem, look for the front spring perch to be bent, which indicate
lots of off-road travel or worn out springs. Look for worn out front springs
too.
Heavy steering is probably ok. The power steering is pretty weak too.

Ben

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