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Used 1997 Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great truck

h20bugz, 10/01/2007
1997 Toyota Tacoma V6 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.4L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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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.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great Truck that keeps on going!

jwpcpa, 03/28/2002
1997 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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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.

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5 out of 5 stars

97 Toyota Tacoma PU with 400k miles = Great deal

Harold Anderson, 05/27/2018
1997 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.4L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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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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Performance
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Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Value
5 out of 5 stars
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