# Mazda B2600i **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** b2600, mazda\ **Created:** [January 22, 2011, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-b2600i/60307 "2011-01-22T18:29:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JFG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a4c791/32.png) [@JFG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JFG)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2011, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-b2600i/60307/1 "2011-01-22T18:29:18Z")
I am looking for a 4-wheel drive truck and a friend has a '91 Mazda 2600i 4x4 pickup with 81,000 miles he is willing to trade for my 2000 VW Passat GLS with 92,000 miles. Does that sound like a fair trade? Is the Mazda a good truck? I want to put a small camper on it for traveling. The truck has sat a lot because it was owned by someone in the military who was gone a lot. What should I check out before I trade? Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![jayhawkroy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jayhawkroy/32/33_2.png) [@jayhawkroy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayhawkroy)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2011, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-b2600i/60307/2 "2011-01-22T18:50:35Z")
Get a full prepurchase inspection on the truck. You are potentially trading a 20 year old truck for one that is half that age. There are lots of items that deteriorate over time that you may have to repair/replace. That is the key. As far as equivalent value, look up both cars at [nadaguides.com](http://nadaguides.com), [kbb.com](http://kbb.com), and [edmunds.com](http://edmunds.com) to see how the relative values pan out. There will be variations in how the vehicles are appraised, but overall you can determine if the deal is fair, on a price basis. Check length of bed to see if putting a camper (not topper) on it is feasible. I think campers come in long bed only versions. I owned a 91 Mazda pickup and did fine for 10 yrs. I also own a 95 Ford pick up that is fine and have done no major work on it. Maintenance only. Overall truck condition is extremely important, and none of us can see that.