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by munkhead
Nov 6, 2007 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Great Fuel Economy
Cons: Could Use A Bit More Power
The Bottom Line: I recommend this truck to anyone who wants spend time on the road rather than the repar shop.
Beautiful Exterior and after four years the paint job looks like new ( I do wash the car at least once a week ) . I was looking for a work truck to haul heavy Photo Equipment and have noticed that it handles much better with a load in the back. Mine is ... read more
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by schmairb
May 10, 2005 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No 
Pros: Comfy seats, smooth ride, fairly roomy for small truck, cute and cozy!
Cons: Unreliable (constant problems with exhaust system) - that's my only complaint with the truck.
The Bottom Line: I would definitely recommend buying a Toyota Tacoma, but I would not recommend taking it to the dealer unless it's warrantied.
This is the first truck I've ever bought, and I've had a rather mixed experience. I bought it a year ago as a work truck. I average 25-30,000 miles a year so the 2wd has been great for the lower gas mileage. Also, I have a lot of gear for work but ... read more
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by slapstickgypsy
Mar 6, 2005 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Value, Dependable, great ride, 4WD is incredible.
Cons: Sound system not the greatest. Leather interior not available. Thats it.
The Bottom Line: 150,000 miles, only one small (warranty) repair. Great in snow and mud. Great looks. I would still pay purchase price for this vehicle with the 150,000 miles on it!
I bought my Tacoma new in 1997. First new vehicle, and first Pick-up. I have never regretted this purchase. My Tacoma is the Extended cab, 4 wheel drive, SR-5, with all options available. I opted for the 5 speed manual shift, and the smaller 4 ... read more
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by stlrydn
Aug 14, 2001 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very dependable and great on gas!!!
Cons: Like most little trucks, slides in rain and snow.
The Bottom Line: It's a great little truck!!!!!!
When my husband and I got in an accident we were in the market for a new vehicle. We had never owned a truck before, but it was something we wanted. We also did not want to spend alot of money. Looking at ads, we saw the Toyota Tacoma. We decided to ... read more
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by Amoeba
Dec 24, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fuel economy, Toyota reliability
Cons: Inability to "soup up"
I am the second owner of a little burgundy x-tra cab pickup called Tacoma. I purchased it last July. I use it to drive back and forth to school and work. The peppy little 142 horsepower 4-banger sips fuel, as I average around 30 mpg on the highway. The ... read more
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by Sllinnks
Dec 19, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Handles well and is not a Dollar Hog
Cons: Could use more space
I origanlly bought this Vehicle because it was inexpensive, though I thought that for the price I paid (under 10k) I would only get what I paid for. I could not have been more wrong. My Tacoma runs great and has never had a maintnance issue (other than ... read more
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by xterra_teen
Sep 6, 2000 - Updated Dec 7, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No
Pros: Power, Fuel economy
Cons: Solidity, poor seats, reliability
When we first got this truck, it was very nice, solid, powerful, and relatively reliable. After about 10k, we started to have problems. Inside was squeaking like crazy, battery failed, transmission seal broke, rear axle seal broke, starter failed, water ... read more
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by bigcooz
Sep 2, 2000 - Updated Feb 3, 2002 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: go anywhere with anything, reliable, easy to take care of
Cons: small once in a while
The Bottom Line: takes care of business...
I am the proud owner of the 4x4 ex cab mentioned in skydemon66's opinion. Id like to expand on his views (basically all of it is true). I’ve been drawn to toyota pickups largely because i don't like lallygagging around with downtime in the fixit shop. ... read more
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by hexag
May 25, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Size, mileage, reliability, power.
Cons: Interior is a bit small for tall/big people, seats somewhat hard.
We had just bought a new 14' fishing boat, and needed a truck to tow it with. We wanted a mid sized truck that would fit in the garage, and had reasonable gas mileage. We did our research through tons of auto magazines, and also on the internet. A ... read more
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by gierlach
May 13, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Tacoma owner again, now 1997 model
Cons: Miss my SR5 V6 1996 Tacoma
Giving up my Fully Loaded 1996 SR5 V6 Toyota Tacoma for a 2000 VW Jetta was the worst mistake I made 6 months ago. Now, I'm back in a Tacoma. Lost big bucks trading in my 2000 Jetta for a '97 Tacoma LX, but I have no regrets. Unfortunately, I'm in a 4 ... read more
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by 007jbond
Apr 27, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very reliable
Cons: small truck
I bought this truck because I always wanted a Toyota. I Love this truck because it is very dependable. I thought 4 cylinder was under powered combined with the automatic transmission. So I purchased the 6 cylinder manual. This was well worth it it has ... read more
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by Bowtie01
Mar 31, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Lasts to high mileage, good fourwheel drive, affordable
Cons: Beds like to rust before cab.
My father has always had Toyota trucks for as long as i remember. He had to have a good dependable truck that would withstand the things he had to put it through. He has worked in the oil fields for 18 years, and all of his Toyotas have lasted. His last ... read more
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by Type_Aaron155
Jan 11, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great power, extremely versatile
Cons: front springs need help
This truck is the absolute best that I have ever owned. It is an excellent, do anything truck. The power in it is amazing for being a 3.4 liter V6. It off-roads like an animal as well. I bought the truck to go to the snow for boarding trips and to ... read more
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by jcaptain
Dec 21, 1999 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Dependibility/Finish/Power (V6)
Cons: Handling/Parking/Rear seating
I leased my 97 Tacoma new in February of 97....and have been pleased ever since. My extended cab 2WD Tacoma is equiped with the 190 HP 3.4L V6. When I first test drove Tacomas, I considered the 4 cylinder, but after driving the six, I was sold. ... read more
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by g13372
Dec 16, 1999 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Never got stuck, Truck was bulletproof!
Cons: Transmission popped out of gear in first rarely
I had always wanted a Toyota 4X4. I finally got one in '97. This truck was perfect. It had enough leg room in the back for an adult and a kid seat. The truck was unstoppable. I had it in snow, sand and 2 1/2 feet of mud and water and was never stuck. ... read more
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My 1997 Toyota Tacoma 4X4
by luckymagnet
Dec 13, 2003 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 40
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliability, Off road ability, Bad weather handling, fun to drive.
Cons: Gas mileage, Rough ride for commuting, Cramped quarters.
I leased my 1997 Toyota Tacoma. It was a 4 wheel drive, standard cab, four cylinder. I never had a problem with it during the three year lease. I took it off road a few times, and was impressed with its off road ability. I drove it in some very
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