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Message: <blockquote data-quote="SOUTHLAKE1" data-source="post: 1593607" data-attributes="member: 520654">.  It has average reliability and the parts are very expensive .   The starter , water pump , fuel pump and electronic parts will break and cost a fortune to repair .    The transmission is better than average .  However , it may be worn out after 15 years and it will cost $4,000 to replace .  Also , the engine has plastic guides that hold the timing belt in place .  These wear and cause the engine to fail .      Expect 12 mpg  .  Toyota and Lexus are not known for good fuel economy .   A 1994,  4 cylinder pick up only averaged 14 mpg .</blockquote>