I like the body style, solid axles on some of these models, simplicity of little or no computers and the ones that have computers are easy to work on/repair.
The durability and ruggedness of these trucks, the easy ability to modify them for serious off road, the way out of the box stock their capable of conquering most trails maybe not the fastest but they can get it done.
Something that always impresses me with these trucks is even in rough condition their hard to find and still command a high price. Most owners will rebuild them or stash them behind the garage which makes finding a truck for parts very hard.
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Ive traveled over most countries in the world and Toyota trucks remain the most popular work truck in most countries, most of the older ones are beat but they still give good service.
Even at this time I still buy every running Toyota I can find under $1000 and non running under $600, Even if I part them out Ive never failed to make my money back and a profit.