I like Toyotas because they are unbreakable and there are plenty of body spares available but sometimes the engines I want to use are too expensive and as people have stated don't have the best aftermarket support.
Once I have finished with the 4runner I will be building another hilux, however this one will be setup for racing using silvia runing gear....as long as my engineer approves it. CA18det, front suspension and IRS. Plenty of Taiwanese panels available, always plenty of xtra cab or single cab tubs floating around and then there is stacks of nissan stuff available at the importers. Too easy, best of both worlds.