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by tacall
Sep 28 '00 - Updated Oct 07 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: 4x4, comfy for me
Cons: 16/18 mpg, low tow hitch rating
Don't go by the picture! Mine looks a lot better. My Toyota Tacoma LX 4x4 Extra cab has 17" wheels and rides higher than the one pictured on this page (looks more like a real truck).
I purchased it used with 35,700 miles in April of 1998...
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by liamm1
Dec 10 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Durability, Style, Quickness
Cons: Size, Price
My 96' Toyota Tacoma was the first vehicle that I had bought totally on my own. I bought it when I was just graduating from college as a little gift to myself. Before that time, I had a lot of help from my father on a number of cars that got me through...
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by prayformojo
Jan 20 '05
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Power, off-road, extra-cab great for storage or groceries, reliability.
Cons: 5-speed jolty, handles poorly, huge turning radius,
The Bottom Line: Great truck compared to others. I can't stress enough to get the automatic unless you get bored driving easily.
I've been driving a 4X4 V6 extra-cab LX for over 5 years now. I was more than happy to replace an 86 Nissan POS truck with it. It was a great all-around vehicle for a single guy who moved a lot. My only gripe is the 5-speed. It is waaaaay too sensitive. ...
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by SDMatt
Apr 23 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good power, nice ride, sharp looks, reliable.
Cons: Rear seating very uncomfortable for even five minutes.
I bought the 1996 Tacoma Xtracab because of Toyota's reputation for reliability and durability. I've had this truck one year and so far it has performed very well. One problem that I had was with the seatbelt retractor malfunctioning, which Toyota...
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by vmwood
May 11 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: good speakers, and great color options
Cons: no room for passengers, or luggage
I have a '96 toyota tacoma. It is not a bad truck, but there are many other cars out there that I would prefer to own. I have the basic plain jane model, and it is basic.
The only things I love about my truck are the color, and the stereo speakers....
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by amaddalone
Jan 19 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Affordable, great gas miles, mini-powerhouse
Cons: sloshy steering, flat bench seat.
The 1996 Tacoma. A truly wonderful truck. My mother purchased this truck. She loves it still. The truck has some customizations to it that are wonderful! She had the paint detailed on the truck and custom tires. This has made the ride on this truck...
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by rmacstay
Dec 18 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Dependability, economy of operation
Cons: a bit cramped in the cab
The Toyota Tacoma basic truck is a solid performer for the home or small business owner. This is a surprisingly peppy and responsive truck. Even with a full load in the bed (and a bit more lashed on too,) this little truck that can gets up and...
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by gsnow46
Jan 12 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliability Quality
Cons: Not too great in snow
I bought this truck to replace a 1994 Nissan 2WD pickup that I bought new
and had mass problems with like 3 motors in 11,000 miles but that's another story. I needed something that could transport my racing motorcycle to the track that wasn't too...
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by tyborg
Mar 21 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: was affordable
Cons: lackluster fit and finish
In 1996 was looking for a small xtra-cab style pickup, and the Ford Ranger's were too expensive (at the time). The Presidents' Day sale at the local Toyota dealership offered 1.9% financing (tremendous at the time), so the price was right. I purchased a...
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by Tawanda300
Jul 29 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: If you like Toyota's, the Tacoma is a great buy for the money.
Cons: Parts for this vehicle get very expensive compared to American made vehicles. Also, it seems Toyota has had recalls in the past for head gasket problems. Ask when buying.
I was looking to buy a newer vehicle than what I currently had (a 76 Chevy Blazer) so I did some research on the internet and decided to try out the Toyota. Friends I spoke to swore by Toyota so I thought I'd go test drive and wheel and deal. I contacted...
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by crdecker89
Sep 07 '07
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Lightweight, good small-hauling truck, quick when needed.
Cons: Lightweight.
The Bottom Line: Outstanding vehicle, I'd happily spend up to $9,000 for this vehicle.
This is another vehicle I learned to drive in, automatic. My father owns it, and he inherited it from my grandfather. This truck is a deffinate keeper, excellent in any weather and on any surface. The size of it is small enough to park anywhere and ...
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by radar
Dec 17 '99
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: still best on the market
Cons: over priced, to much fancy interior
i purchased a toyota tacoma to replace my 88 toyota 4x4, which was an excelant pick up. the tacoma is very over priced, and you dont have much choice on options as they are made with certon groups of options only. a pick up is a work rig, and with all...
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by mgt7
Jan 25 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: stylish, efficient
Cons: turning radius not so good, not so fast
My dad recently purchased a used 1996 Toyota Tacoma 2 Door with the regular size cab. Besides being the nicest looking pickup truck I've ever seen (I hate the way pickups look, but this one has won me over), it also drives more like a sedan than a...
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by dhambley2
Dec 16 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very reliable at 170,000. Good gas mileage
Cons: I wish it were the xtended cab.
The Bottom Line: Saving money on a used truck? Buy one of these and you'll get another 100,000 miles out of it.
I've taken this beast up bumpy, pitted mountain roads every weekend for the last 6 years, sometimes loaded with 5 other people and their equipment. It just won't break. Doesn't leak oil, doesn't squeek. It still gets 22mpg like new. Up till 150,000 miles...
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by seowfun
Jun 16 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Responsive Engine, good reliability
Cons: Slight rattles, expensive
I got a 1996 Tacoma X-cab, auto and 4 cycl.
Things I like about this car:
- I have tested Ranger V6, Nissan pickup, and I feels the engine of the Tacoma most responsive. I also like the sound of the engine roar of the Tacoma.
- The...
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