my has 200k + Trust, Trust. Like any old vehicle it need service and attention. Sound like you unsure, you might consider something newer (4Runner, Taco, but they are not 80series though) to give you more piece of mind especially taking the whole family with you for camping.
Wow! I don't know you, but your story inspiring me. Most of us living in our modern society get so attach to the rat race and forgot to live life. I live in Northern California in the mix of hi tech boom, but I'm not in the hi tech.I'm in the food service industry owning my own cafe Called Black...
Not sure your reason of 25 yrs or older, but if you for go that criteria, with U.S. Residence, 1fzj (80 series). Easy to find parts, comfortable, affordable, reliable roomy. I travel with my wife and 2 labradors.
First of all get rid of Dah Mechanic. He probably hate Yota.
2. For my personal experience, Toyota(s) are All I Owned, 40, 80, 4runners, Supra. They are reliable exceptional vehicle to certain level. You must do basic maintenance.
Yep, CAN'T AGREED MORE WITH Upland 80. My 80 read 194k on the clock. Never hesitant to take on the road trip with family. Just came from Death Valley (1,000mi) trip. Went to Mojave National Park last year logged in 1,200mi. Of course like any vehicle you must do your maintenance. Cooling is...