Used 2003 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab
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Pros & Cons
- Flexible and refined drivetrains, competent off-road, multiple body configurations.
- High price, most convenience features are optional, no third or fourth door on Xtracabs.
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Used 2003 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab for Sale
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Edmunds' Expert Review
A capable compact pickup with a variety of body styles to suit most buyers. Has a reputation for reliability, but value in question due to high asking prices.
2003 Highlights
The 2003 Toyota Tacoma compact pickup is upgraded with standard antilock brakes on all models. Additionally, child restraint system lower anchors have been added to the front passenger seat on Regular and Xtracab models, and to the rear outboard seats on Double Cab models.
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2003 Toyota Tacoma.
Most helpful consumer reviews
JimiDGreek,07/24/2004
I bought my Tacoma last year and I love
it! Great on gas,I average 28mpg. Good
ride,drives nice. A/C is ice cold. Cab
is a little tight for me,I'm 5`10. No
problems at all with it. I would buy
another for sure. Next time I'm getting
an extra cab. I feel it's a better
value than a Ranger or S-10.
ren,03/04/2005
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.
Super-Steve,01/23/2003
I gave up a Chevrolet to drive this. I
only regret not doing it sooner. This
is the best vehicle I have ever owned.
Its a 4 cylinder that has similar
performance to a V-6 Mustang. Don't
believe me, go race one! The ride is
very solid and it has no squeaks or
rattles. I paid a higher price for it,
that other trucks of the same size, but
option for option it really cost about
the same. Toyota only builds what it
needs, so therefore you will not find
a "stripped down" Toyota on the lot
unless they were special ordered for
fleet purposes. The bottom line....
pure quality!
fixandrepair,08/09/2004
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.
Features & Specs
MPG
19 city / 23 hwy
Seats 3
4-speed automatic
Gas
142 hp @ 5000 rpm
MPG
16 city / 20 hwy
Seats 3
4-speed automatic
Gas
150 hp @ 4800 rpm
MPG
17 city / 20 hwy
Seats 3
4-speed automatic
Gas
150 hp @ 4800 rpm
MPG
20 city / 25 hwy
Seats 3
5-speed manual
Gas
142 hp @ 5000 rpm
