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TACOMA 4WD 2.7L 5 SPEED
KEEP-ON-TRUCKIN', 07/01/2004
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Xtracab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl 5M)
25 of 26 people found this review helpful
I've always wanted a Toyota 4wd pickup, and I bought one about a year ago. It took me a while to get used to the 2.7L engine and the 5sp. But I was used to high reving engines, and this one almost runs like a diesel. Keep the revs low and change gears early, and she runs great. This is definitely a truck engine. You can feel the torque on the low end. I had an old Mazda B2000 and Nissan Frontier, and liked them both. But they would bottom out if I carried a heavy load. Not this baby! The Tacoma is made for haulin'! But don't get the 4 cyl if you're always in a hurry. It has plenty of power to haul and tow, but its not a race engine. MPG: 21-22
Great Truck, 10 years till my next one!
Jeff Miles, 11/21/2007
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Xtracab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl 5M)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful
I have to be honest that this is the best truck that I have ever owned. It does great on gas. I never have any problem with it. I use it for hauling, loading kayaks, mountain biking. And driving all over the country. In 5 years I have put 100,000 miles on it with no problem. I plan to put another 150,000 miles on it. I just keep the oil changed brakes and tires every two years and she runs like a champ. Great looking truck to. Next time though I think I am going to buy the v6. Better for towing my motorcycle!!
Good combination of features
maxwellhammer, 04/08/2009
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Xtracab Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
2.4L automatic, extended cab 2WD SR5. So far, I'm getting 25 mpg. The smallest engine available, but has perfectly adequate power. This is the first year for standard ABS, which was a hard to find option. I searched forever for these features in a used truck, really glad I found it. I hear the '05 and newer Tacomas don't have as good build quality, they're larger and don't offer the 2.4L. If you're looking for great reliability and mileage, I'd get an '03 or '04.
The Best little truck I ever own (so Far)
Trey, 12/21/2015
updated 06/21/2016
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Xtracab V6 4WD SB (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought the truck used back in the day with less than 80K on it. It now has over 156k and only replaced the brake pads. I have overloaded this truck many times and even pulled trailers with a F250 on the back. This little truck does it all. I have the TRD package and it goes where ever you want it to go.
- Safety
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- Reliability
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Love this truck
pixieplc, 01/24/2007
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Xtracab V6 4WD SB (3.4L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck because I was moving out west and wanted something to get me through any kind of conditions. Driven cross country several times with no problems at all. Very reliable and stylish, I get compliments on it all the time. I was worried the cost was too high but I haven't regretted it for a minute since my purchase. I will drive this truck til the wheels fall off!
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