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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.
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Tacomas are a great little truck
Joy Orton, 01/28/2008
2003 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Double Cab V6 4WD SB (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
These little Toyota 4X4s with a V6 are powerful fun little trucks to drive. They are reliable and frugal on gas. I only have two complaints. #1 They have a LOUSY turning radius. (I think Toyata did this to lower the rollover chance as the vehicle is slightly topheavy and thin... I like the metrics just not having them protect me.) #2 They don't have sufficient leg room for big people. My future wife and I are both over 6' I am longer in the torso and she longer in the legs. She cannot even fit her legs with the seats all the way back. This might not be as bad in the non King cab versions.
Where do you put your legs?
ChipD, 02/21/2003
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Xtracab Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck as a commuter vehicle. The test drive was great. But.. After I purchased it, and was stuck in traffic, the lack of legroom, and support in the seat quickly went from discomfort to severe pain. I'm only 6'2" but I just don't fit. First time this has ever happened to me in any vehicle. Even my daughter's Geo has more comfortable seats.
You'll love this truck
Dennis, 07/16/2006
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Xtracab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
You'll love this truck! I had always wanted a tacoma and this truck exceeded my expectations. I've used it for hauling loads to the dump and hauling feed with no problem. Clean it up and it's perfect for cruising around town. "The chicks dig it!"
GOOD TRUCK
RICK K, 05/19/2003
2003 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Double Cab PreRunner V6 Rwd SB (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
8 MONTHS AND 4500 MILES LATER, THE TRUCK IS PERFORMING FLAWLESSLY, GETTING 19 CITY & 21 HIGHWAY MPG. GOOD POWER, ONLY DISAPPOINTMENT IS THE TRACTION IN SNOW OR GRAVEL, EVEN WITH THE LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL. TOWS MY BOAT EFFORTLESSLY.
long time toyota owner
altoona, 10/30/2004
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Over all it is ok for the money. Drive train is very noisy at slow speeds or when climbing hills. I have owned toyota trucks for many years and would not even consider any other type of maker. I would like to have had a clock somewhere on the dash.
enjoyed my 1995 tacoma more
bslashbar, 12/13/2005
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my third toyota, I doubt I will be buying another Tacoma because I don't believe the quality is the same as the 1995 model I had. Got nearly 300K on it and I can only hope this one will give me half as good of service. Fuel mileage and power are both lacking in my 03 (avg 18 mpg) and the comfort, noise level and interior design seems to be lacking quite a bit. Have had some trouble geeting std trans to shift into reverse several times and had to move forward in order to get into reverse. Cup holders are really of no use as they are in the way and will not hold cups very well.
The Competiton is Not an Option
OffRdWarrior, 08/17/2004
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Xtracab V6 4WD SB (3.4L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Don't waste your money on the TuRD package. Get aftermarket suspension - For cheap get coil spacers, slightly more go "Old Man Emu", or the bucks get coilovers. Aftermarket lockers and your unstoppable.
2003 Tacoma
fixandrepair, 08/09/2004
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had '86 Toy P/u and loved it but needed more work so bought a new Tacoma with just the basics. I own (have ownd) many Toyotas and they are low maint/reliable. BUT noticed this is the first one not built in Japan, but in TENN, and I can tell the diff in quality.! Windows loose/rattle, creeking sound in dash, bed liner coming "unglued", paint bubbling up both sides on door at bottom. Only complaining because I love my old TOY and still have a 4rnr I'm happy with. I like my Tacoma (gave it a hi rating) but it could have been built better.