Talk:Toyota T100

Clyde drives to 1 million miles... http://toyotadriverseat.com/products/toyota/the-fish-lady-and-clyde.htm — Preceding unsigned comment added by 50.4.191.232 (talk) 00:18, 13 December 2015 (UTC)

NOT the first mid-side truck

The T100 was arguably the first midsize truck made, a decade before the end of the compact truck and the beginning of the mid-size truck market. [1][2][3]

First of all, the 3 pages cited here don't even include the word "mid". Secondly, later in this very article, it says "Although the T100 was a bit larger than the competitive mid-size Dodge Dakota..." -- and the Dodge Dakota came out in the late 1980s. Dodge said in ads at the time, "It's the first true mid-size pickup ever made", years before the T100 was introduced. You can argue if that was true or not, but you definitely can't claim that the T100 was the first. Any objections to me removing that line from the intro? BrianAshe (talk) 19:34, 27 January 2018 (UTC)

More reliable than US made trucks?

can we see some evidence of this, please? Bostonbruins 15:27, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

I purchased a 94 T100 new, 210,000 miles and still running strong. If you search cars.com or autotrader you find us running with 300,000+ miles. Japan put a strong contender on the market that was basically a toyota camery with a full size truck bed on it. They came in the market to compete and didn't believe bigger was better. In 2007 my 1994 T100 still has the largest bed for a 1/2 ton truck. The only drawback was the lack of extended cab which was addressed in 1995. Sorry but as good as the Tundra is today (arguably the best truck in the USA) the T100 was a better truck. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 193.172.216.130 (talk) 23:31, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

I would have to second the above comments. I currently have over 256,000 miles on my 1997 T100, 4 X 4, extended cab. The motor, transmission, starter, alternator, P/S pump, etc. are all original and in good working order with no suggestion of impending failure. I can pull down 20+ mpg on the interstate highways; roughly 17 mpg in town. The things I have repaired or replaced: cv boots, universal joints, brakes, muffler, battery, an occasional light bulb, and normal oil and fluid changes. I'm on my fourth set of tires (those Michelin LTX M/S really held up well!) and the truck is running fine. I have no intentions to replace it. Simply put: Buckle up-->Insert key-->Start-->Go, Repeat as necessary. 75.100.3.71 18:58, 1 December 2007 (UTC)

I bought a 1995 DX Extended cab 4x4 5speed five years ago with 182,000 and am currently at 223,000 with a clutch replacement and timing belt/water pump replacement. To the best of my knowledge, the only major component change prior to my purchase was a starter. Having said all this, I too have to agree with the above statements. The engine uses no oil, it gets a respectable 17 to 19 mpg mixed commuting and a solid 19 to 20 mpg on the interstate doing 75-ish mph. Nothing but routine maintainence. I'll keep this truck till it just won't run any more. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.185.253.175 (talk) 00:06, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

I agree with the above. I have 230,000 on my 96 T100 extended cab and I have been towing a 2000lb camper with no ill efects. I love it and will fix what ever needs fix'in. Best truck I have ever owned. (Sorry to my ole 69 Ford 150) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.142.130.46 (talk) 23:55, 28 January 2008 (UTC)

The only problem I had with my 93 dx is in an accident they fold like an accordian. and my airbags did not deploy still drove for a month totaled though —Preceding unsigned comment added by 216.68.249.194 (talk) 17:49, 20 June 2008 (UTC)

You don't see a whole lot of anecdotal evidence in an encyclopedia, guys. When he asks for evidence, he means some charts in an auto magazine, Consumer Reports studies...something like that.98.199.228.211 (talk) 11:28, 2 June 2008 (UTC) had to rebuild the engine at 80k miles and again at 185k. apparent problems ,head gaskets[3.4] poor oil pressure even after replacing oil pump.

@98.199.228.211 Consumer Reports gave it one of the highest quality ratings of any vehicles made during those years. I have had mine 26 years as of 2022 2600:1700:3C80:1A50:A045:CDAE:C63A:FBFF (talk) 05:23, 7 September 2022 (UTC)

Supercharger?

The article claims a TRD supercharger was an option on some 5VZE trucks. Anybody got a cite for that? Rapier42 (talk) 12:52, 29 May 2013 (UTC)

The line, "Earlier 3.4 V6 powered T100s have different computer and electrical layouts which do not support the TRD device." is incorrect. I had a 1995 T-100 DX and put the TRD supercharger on it; in fact, it was s/n 000001. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 107.201.244.72 (talk) 15:36, 3 May 2015 (UTC)

Middle Eastern market "GrandLux"

Long story short, Toyota marketed the T100 as the GrandLux for the Gulf market (i.e. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait...etc).

The problem with adding such info is the absolute lack of references in regards to it's existence. Automotive publications in the region were largely print magazines at the time and most of those were lost to time.

The biggest supporting proof that currently exists is in form of parts diagram images. Basically, if you look up the T100 on sites like Parts Souq or ToyoDIY, you would find one or two chassis models that ends with "V" which's the chassis code for Toyota's sold in the Arabian Peninsula. Within "EMBLEM & NAME PLATE" section, under the Body tab, you will find this:

https://partsouq.com/assets/tesseract/assets/global/TOYOTA00/source/MB/MBX798A.gif

The only other "proofs" out there are few phoros of used examples for sale plus one or two videos on YouTube.

Any idea on what to do in this case? ToyGTone (talk) 15:20, 10 March 2024 (UTC)

An interesting problem. The model codes listed at those parts websites https://partsouq.com/en/catalog/genuine/pick?c=Toyota&model=T100&ssd=%24%2AKwFvNTJWbmxrAAAAAIGT9nQ%3D%24 do indeed checkout as for the Middle East market (RCK10L-THMRUV being regular/standard trim for Middle East market and RCK10L-THMSUV being the sports trim for the same market).

See decoding the model code at https://web.archive.org/web/20230710220802/http://members.iinet.net.au/~stepho/newcodes.htm

The Grandlux badge doesn't seem to be used in N.America but that doesn't mean much.

Like you, I can't find anything more concrete beyond a few Middle Eastern second hand sales web sites - which could equally well be grey imports but at least use the Grandlux name.  Stepho  talk  14:15, 11 March 2024 (UTC)

@ToyGTone: There absolutely has to be a test in a period newspaper or a mention in some old buyers' guide or something? How are the libraries in Bahrain? Very intriguing.  Mr.choppers | ✎  15:38, 11 March 2024 (UTC)

It's possible but even if that's the case, how do i use them as sources then? They aren't going to be an online source that can be viewed and what not. ToyGTone (talk) 18:15, 12 March 2024 (UTC)

@ToyGTone: Sources don't have to be online; see WP:OFFLINE (and also WP:NOENG) - since the emblems and model codes check out, there is not much doubt as to the veracity. you could post the Arabic script and the translation of the title and newspaper or whatever and I will be happy to format it for you. I'd be even happier if you send me a scan or a photo (if you find something); I'm sure Stepho would like to see it, too.  Mr.choppers | ✎  20:54, 12 March 2024 (UTC)

Yep, agreed.  Stepho  talk  21:53, 12 March 2024 (UTC)