1999 Toyota ToyoAce LY162 Double Cab 4WD Diesel Truck — 5-Speed Manual, 36K Miles

1999 Toyota ToyoAce LY162 Double Cab 4WD — “The Long Hauler”

Some trucks show up needing work. This one shows up ready to earn its keep. At just 36,873 miles, this 1999 Toyota ToyoAce LY162 Double Cab is one of the lowest-mileage examples you’ll find on the market — a genuine low-mile JDM diesel workhorse with the seating, drivetrain, and documentation to go straight into service.

The ToyoAce sits in that sweet spot between a kei truck and a full-size pickup: bigger than a mini truck, still compact enough to maneuver tight job sites, and backed by Toyota’s diesel reliability. This Double Cab configuration adds genuine rear seating for a full crew, making it a serious option for outfits that need to move people and equipment together instead of running two vehicles.

Why the ToyoAce Deserves a Look

Most buyers shopping this segment default straight to a full-size diesel pickup without considering what they’re giving up in the process — fuel economy, maneuverability, and purchase price, to name a few. The ToyoAce splits the difference in a way few trucks can. It’s built on a genuinely commercial-grade Toyota chassis with a real diesel engine, but it retains the compact footprint that lets it thread through spaces a Super Duty or 2500 series truck simply can’t. For crews doing acreage work, orchard rows, tight urban job sites, or narrow forest access roads, that footprint isn’t a compromise — it’s the entire point.

The Drivetrain

Under the hood is the legendary 5L 2,985cc inline-four diesel — a naturally aspirated Toyota diesel engine known across the JDM world for being nearly unkillable when maintained properly. These engines have a well-earned reputation for racking up extremely high mileage with basic maintenance, which makes a low-mile example like this one especially valuable — you’re getting a drivetrain with the vast majority of its service life still ahead of it.

It’s paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and Toyota’s selectable 4WD system, complete with a floor-shifted 2-speed transfer case giving you true High and Low range gearing. Front hubs are manually locking Aisin units, letting you run 2WD for fuel economy on the highway and lock in 4WD the moment terrain demands it. This is a genuine 4×4 work truck drivetrain, not a soft-roader dressed up for looks — the kind of mechanical setup found on trucks meant to work in mud, snow, and gravel every day, not just look the part in a parking lot.

Maintenance has already been handled where it counts: the timing belt was replaced at 27,900 miles (44,902 km), meaning the next major service interval is well down the road for whoever puts this truck to work. On an interference engine like the 5L, a documented timing belt replacement isn’t a minor detail — it’s one of the single most important maintenance items buyers should be checking for, and it’s already done here.

Condition & Features

This ToyoAce isn’t just mechanically sound — it presents well, too. It comes finished in custom metallic paint, with new cloth upholstery throughout the cabin and new dual batteries already installed, so there’s no deferred maintenance waiting to surprise you. It keeps things simple and durable with manual windows and a straightforward fan and heat system — no complicated electronics or failure-prone power accessories to worry about years down the line, just a truck built to run.

The double cab layout is worth calling out on its own. A huge share of JDM mini and mid-size trucks on the market are single-cab units, which limits their usefulness to hauling alone. This truck’s rear bench seating means it can move a full crew to the job site and still carry equipment in the bed — genuine dual-purpose capability that’s harder to find at this size and price point.

Mileage & Title

At 36,873 miles, this truck has barely been broken in relative to typical ToyoAce imports, most of which arrive well into six figures on the odometer. Low mileage on a diesel platform like this translates directly into more usable life across every major component — engine, transmission, transfer case, and suspension alike.

It also comes with a clean Maryland title along with full import documentation, which meaningfully simplifies the registration process compared to units that arrive with only an export certificate. Buyers in title-required states in particular will find this a significant advantage over typical import-only listings.

Quick Specs

How It Stacks Up

Ideal Uses

• Crew transport combined with light-duty hauling
• Farm and ranch work requiring both people and payload capacity
• Construction and job site utility truck with full crew cab
• Off-road and rural property access in all seasons
• Fleet or small business use where reliability and low running costs matter
• Overlanding and off-grid builds needing a diesel 4×4 platform
• Orchard, vineyard, and agricultural row work where compact width matters
• Municipal or utility crew vehicle for tight urban infrastructure work
• Emergency and disaster-response support vehicle in rural or mountainous regions

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this truck come with a title, or just import paperwork?
This unit comes with a clean Maryland title along with full import documentation — a step up from units that only include export certificates.

What kind of engine is the 5L diesel known for?
The 5L is a naturally aspirated 2,985cc inline-four diesel widely regarded in the JDM community for its durability and simplicity, making it a popular choice for long-term, high-mileage ownership.

Has any major maintenance already been done?
Yes — the timing belt was replaced at 27,900 miles (44,902 km), and the truck comes with new dual batteries already installed.

Is this truck 4WD full-time or selectable?
It’s a selectable 4WD system with a floor-shifted 2-speed transfer case, giving you the choice between 2WD and 4WD with High or Low range as needed.

Why does the timing belt replacement matter so much on this engine?
The 5L is an interference engine, meaning a failed timing belt can cause significant internal engine damage. A documented replacement at low mileage removes one of the biggest maintenance concerns buyers typically face with this platform.

Does the Double Cab actually fit adults comfortably in the rear seats?
Yes — the rear bench is a genuine passenger seating area, not a jump seat, making this truck usable for full-crew transport rather than just hauling.

Do you ship nationwide?
Yes, we offer nationwide shipping on all inventory.

Where is this truck located?
This unit is located in Los Angeles, CA.