Used 1997 Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab Consumer Reviews
Great truck
This is the first truck I have ever owned. I drive it hard and it has made 4 cross country trips pulling a fully loaded u-haul. I am about to roll 200K and besides tires, oil and timing belts I have only had the brakes and the clutch master cylinder go out. I bought it because of the reliability Toyota is praised for and I will definitely go back for another one. Problem is I don't see me trading mine in for another couple of years.
Great Truck that keeps on going!
Having had 4 Toyota 4x4's this is the first in the Tacoma Series and the first X-tended Cab. This truck has cost only oil changes, nothing else over 5 years. Rotate the tires every 5,000 miles. To this day there is not a rattle anywhere to be found and living in New England, going off road, driving in Boston, that says something about build quality. I will keep this for a long time. The appearance may be that you pay more for a Toyota, in fact you get more and when it comes time to sell. the value will surprise you, compare to others,Total cost of ownership is less than $1K per year, and I have something that will run for the next five years. Try that with another brand.
- Base Extended CabMSRP: $8,499196 mi away
- V6 Extended CabMSRP: $9,988709 mi away
- V6 Extended CabMSRP: $10,900710 mi away
97 Toyota Tacoma PU with 400k miles = Great deal
I can't say that all used vehicles of this age and mileage will be great. But this one is well worth it. A simple vehicle but it feels like it will last a long time. The only difficulty I have is getting it into reverse at times. But I'll get used to it.
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