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"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
11/01/2020 at 23:40 • Filed to: Craigslist

Manual 4x4 T100 longbed?! Hot dog! What ye—

3VZ-FE... Sadly, the 3.4 was not available until 1995...

A Corolla Alltrac that isn’t totally trashed and allegedly runs? Ohhhhh baby—

Awwwww shoot. Automatic...

Oh well, back to paying bills.

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DISCUSSION (18)

atfsgeoff > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/01/2020 at 23:55

What’s so bad about the 3VZ-FE?

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > atfsgeoff
11/01/2020 at 23:58

It has the power of a 4-cylinder, the gas mileage of a big block, and the reliability of Subaru. I’d still rather have one than a 22RE, but I’d rather have a lot of things over a 22RE, like an EJ .

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/01/2020 at 23:59

The 3.0 isn’t as bad behind the 5-speed. I still wouldn’t want it , but I wouldn’t want a 3.4 in something that size either.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > atfsgeoff
11/01/2020 at 23:59

https://drivetribe.com/p/terrible-engine-series-toyota-3vze-VqsXEpD-QVqTe8mqWEiGHQ?iid=C1JEYPWaQBmxBAhGlPKnPw

Tldr, poor performance, fuel economy, and reliability especially compared to the 22RE. Known for blowing head gaskets as an inevitibility rather than a probability. Replaced by the much robust 3.4 5VZ-FE in 1995.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
11/02/2020 at 00:02

The 2.7 on these on the lighter RWD single cabs ain’t bad. Also timing chain and no belt.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/02/2020 at 00:03

I massively disagree with the 22RE bit, but otherwise correct. The 22RE is the most overrated engine to ever be overrated. It shouldn’t have enough power to hurt itself, yet it pops gaskets as much as the 3VZE and has timing issues that the 3VZE doesn’t have(as long as you change the belt *changed belt in 2012...*). It’s just substantially cheaper to fix. If it had a GM stamp, it would be remembered worse than the Iron Duke.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/02/2020 at 00:06

That’s fair, I just see a lot of disappoint from people who swap in the 3.4 in the place of the 3.0, as i t’s still dirt slow and gets horrific mileage.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
11/02/2020 at 00:07

You don't have to twist my arm, I'm the annoying hipster who prefers the 20R over the 22RE. 20R doesn't have timing guide issues that lead to the chain eating the water pump. It's also more appropriate for the application of actual truck stuffs.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/02/2020 at 00:07

Basically, what I’m saying is if you want to overpay for a truck that really actually won’t break, get 1999-2006 Silverado/Sierra with a 4.8 and a 5 speed.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/02/2020 at 00:08

I’m a firm believer that the 22RE rides on the legendary reliability of the non-E R-series.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
11/02/2020 at 00:09

That gen silverado won't fit in my garage, I've done the research :(

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
11/02/2020 at 00:11

I had a 22R in my first Toyota, which had over 296 k miles when I bought it. Motor was worn out (did a compression test when I bought it) but I drove it every day for 5 years. Got lucky with that one. The 22RE in my Celica was... finicky, even with substantially less miles. I like popping the hood and adjusting mixture screws on the carburetor. When the Celica gave me fits it was like, uhhh, be less sad, Mr. ECU.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/02/2020 at 00:14

S65 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/02/2020 at 00:20

What was your first Toyota?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
11/02/2020 at 00:21

Only pickups that will fit lengthwise are: T100, Tacoma, Ranger, S10. Not even a first gen tundra fits without some extreme measures. 4runner and Land Cruiser would fit.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > S65
11/02/2020 at 00:24

Kinja'd!!!

It was this 1989 pickup, base model. I put on the 4x4 grille and new tires and drove it around.

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
11/02/2020 at 00:35

I’ve... I’ve been looking at rangers again...

https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/gig-harbor-ford-ranger-pickup-truck/7219517483.html

https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/everett-2006-ford-ranger/7214106137.html

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion
11/02/2020 at 00:42

Red for you, of course

First one has AC, worth it.