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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.25 out of 5 stars

Dependable Tonka

Thai, 10/13/2005
1996 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.4L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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I have had this truck for a few years. The only major maintenance was the starter. I have started to take it from LA to San Francisco. Tight fit on the inside. I agree I feel the bumps in the road. Mine is automatic and it is starting to feel rough in fourth gear.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Great Truck

B Groover, 09/18/2002
1996 Toyota Tacoma V6 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.4L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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I have owned my Tacoma LX 4x4 since '97 and put close to 60K miles on it. I recently had the AC compressor replaced, and that has been the only problem I have had. I have added a brush gaurd, roll bar, custom bumper and 33" wheels, and it really turns heads. A blast to drive both on and off road. I have definitely become a big Toyota Fan!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Bullet Proof to the End

snyder_man, 01/16/2008
1996 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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This is my second small Yota pickup and it proves again that you can't go wrong in the reliability department with a Toyota. Needs a new clutch at 145K miles but other than brakes that is the only non routine maintainence I can remember in 12 years of ownership. One tune up and 2 brake jobs and 1 clutch in 12 years, can't beat that. It has never left me stranded.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

96 Tacoma

Howard_Erbe, 08/14/2003
1996 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.4L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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I have had nothing but good luck with this vehicle, I'm just getting ready to do the 90,000 go through with this truck.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Awesome

John, 09/14/2005
1996 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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1996 Toyota Tacoma bought with 30,000 miles and it runs like a top! I have put 140,000 on it since i have owned it, keep the oil changed regularly and the truck gives me no problems. It does great for climbing in 4 wheel drive and does great to and from work for gas mileage. GET A TOYOTA TACOMA!

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