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Used 2005 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

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TooTall?, 01/03/2005
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Access Cab V6 4WD SB (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Well, I haven't bought one yet, but I drove it yesterday. I loved the 6- speed and the 4.0 V6, but the interior still seems cramped to me and my long legs (I'm only 6'2"). Maybe I'm not used to the high floor of a truck, but I don't see why my knees should be hitting both the steering wheel and the weird emergency brake handle sticking out of the dash. The seat doesn't go lower and the wheel was at its highest positon. I sat in a Colorado that didn't have this problem, but I'm so nervous about buying a Chevy I might have to settle for the Tacoma's tight driver's seat. On the plus side, I don't agree with the editor here who said the shifter was awkward - it, and the clutch, worked great!

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Truck In Its Class. Buy It!!

Paul, 11/12/2005
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Access Cab V6 4WD SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Had this truck since Aug. 2005. I did months of research before I bought this truck. The research paid off. Being at the end of the summer season, I was able to get the exact one down to the color and options that I wanted. I got the accurate gas mileage by filling it up, run for about 150 miles and fill it up again, and devide the miles into the gallons. I got 17.5 city, and 22mpg on a trip. Performance is great. The 0-60 time is 7.5 sec. Fast for a 4000lb truck. The ride, comfort, and handling, I think is great. Try it

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5 out of 5 stars

Toyota does it right

dmatt, 11/24/2005
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Access Cab PreRunner V6 Rwd SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I am on my 9th Toyota and couldn't be happier with the truck. The V-6 has better acceleration and get-up, and has a better transmission than my 2004 Mustang V-6 :( The transmission is very smooth and strong. I got the TRD Off Road package and the ride is smooth. It doesn't bounce or ride hard like many other trucks. I love the overall quality, style and design. Toyota just does it right

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4.88 out of 5 stars

overall a great truck

jays99taco, 11/26/2004
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Access Cab V6 4WD SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I sold my 1999 taco and got the 05. Love this truck. The 4.0 is powerfull and the difference from the 3.4 is night and day. The access cab is the #1 reson I wanted this truck. styling is a bit contemporary but it fits the truck well. I have the sport seats and they are comfortable. The TRD off road pkg is awesome. The truck definitely is larger on the exterior and the interior is very spacious. My father is 6'4" tall and he is very comfortable in this truck. The composit bed is a great Idea. I will have to see how it holds up. Take one for a drive and see for your self.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

TOYOTA DOES IT AGAIN

blairway, 12/06/2004
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Access Cab X-Runner V6 Rwd SB (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

This truck is solid. Ride and steering is better than past versions. Interior is a step up from past Toyota truck's. Gas mileage is about 18 mpg so far.

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