Before I was born, my dad owned a 1990/91 silver single cab Toyota pickup with the 3.0 3vze 6 cylinder with the 5-speed manual and 4wd. My dad got the truck new. It was the first standard my mom ever drove. My dad got into an argument with my mom’s brother, his brother-in-law, and then beat the truck with a wooden…

1987 Toyota Pickup 22r 5-Speed 4wd

I’m not sure if they’ve done it before, but like we are stating cars that are better off without the manual, it would be cool to do a QOTD for cars that are better off without the auto. Not because of quality at the time but moreso reliability and efficiency (if heavily impacted). An example would be the 2nd gen Dodge…

I understand the auto swap. But personally, I’m a fan of old manuals in trucks but not quite that vintage. 80s Toyota Pickups are enjoyable for me.

I would have loved to have been introduced to those trucks that early. I’m in the US and a big pickup fan. As a full grown adult male (6ft 1in), I can fit decently well in a single cab so maybe you grew into em? I love the event of shifting with the long throws and long clutch. Mine are ofc toyota pickups and mine are…