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Great Truck just getting broken in
jeff s, 10/29/2010
2003 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Double Cab V6 4WD SB (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
This is a well built and good looking truck. I am a bit of a neat freak but i do still get comments 7 years later on how good this truck looks. The paint, body and style has held up really well. 2 minor recalls, it has never failed. I have the TRD off road, its a bit bumpy but that's what you pay for!
The little engine that could
ren, 03/04/2005
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Well, I have to say that this little truck is great for its size. Off road and this little guy can do it ok. I wish it had about 10-15 more ponies, but you cant have everything right. For the money this truck is great. It's reliable and its gets me from A to B. I wish I had an extended cab for more room but I manage in this one. Regular maintenance is good and easy. There is a weird creak or rattle in the dash at times. Wish it had a higher resale. Overall, not a bad little workhorse.
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Kick A$$
Sparky451, 07/06/2003
2003 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Double Cab PreRunner V6 Rwd SB (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Power great, Traded in an Explorer with a V8 and the Tacoma feels like it's got more get up and go. Got the SR5 w/chrome and TRD in white. Looks real sharp.
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!
Surprising MPG
John, 09/20/2008
2003 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Double Cab PreRunner Rwd SB (2.7L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Just purchased a 2003 Tacoma Prerunner 4x2 SR5, 2.47L. I was pleasantly surprised that on a trip from Boise, Idaho to Lompoc, CA I averaged 23.5 mpg using the cruise control as much as possible and the Power ECT on long uphill grades.
Best ever owned
D Powell, 06/29/2005
2003 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Double Cab V6 4WD SB (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Best well-made vehicle ever owned. Everything just seems to have been efficiently and ergonomically designed with the driver's needs and comforts in mind. Construction appears to be made with sound materials and involves quality engineering. Detroit needs to look closely here at a winner.
Boy toy that doubles as family vehicle
goatboy, 09/17/2003
2003 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Double Cab PreRunner V6 Rwd SB (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very well built truck. The pros in my opinion: super reliable, great built quality, very fun to drive, the look of 4x4 without the downsides (bad mileage, maintenance, insurance). A great poser 4x4 look/feel for yuppies who'll never leave concrete. I get up every day and enjoy driving this truck, it's just fun to drive. Note: It also has a lot of room in the backseat compared to other extended cab full-size trucks. The cons: short wheel base makes for bouncy ride, it's a smaller interior, and pretty spartan inside. Overall I'm happy with this truck and it also works for throwing the kiddos in the back- seat.
Fun but noisy
Mr Cheap, 02/17/2003
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Xtracab V6 4WD SB (3.4L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned the Tacoma for less than a week. Excellent design and quality. I had a Mazada B3000 4x4 V6 for less than 4 weeks, until the dealer could install A/C. No comparison... a rebranded Ford Ranger... The Tacoma is powerful, fun to drive, great traction in 4x4, but noisy. I know Toyota has great NVH engineering (my other car is a Lexus), but not enough was invested in this vehicle.
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jhartt, 09/02/2007
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Xtracab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It's a very practical vehicle for light efficient use and is extremely reliable.
I like it
Mark, 05/17/2005
2003 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Double Cab V6 4WD SB (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is the 4th Toyota truck I've owned. It has been highly reliable; no surprise repairs. I would not consider another truck. My only complaint is unstable feeling at high speeds; this goes away with weight in the bed and I have taken to hauling a few bags of sand around.