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Used 2005 Toyota Tacoma Consumer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Regular Cab 4 cyl manual

Scott, 12/23/2005
2005 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab Rwd SB (2.7L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I am 6'4". I fit in the truck just fine, the problem is little room for my size 14 shoes, the toes hit the bottom of the dash. The telescoping steering wheel needs to come another 2-3" farther away from the dash. As is, with the seat all the way back, my arms at 10&4 are nearly straight, not that comfortable. In 5th gear, the stick knob is in the way of the temperature control. The gears are vague with the need to double clutch to get it into first at times. Otherwise, I am happy with the truck. There is plenty of power with the benefit of good gas mileage. Bed is great but cargo will skate around on slick surface. I'm hoping the frame won't rust in ten years.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Very satisfied with new Tacoma

CGLombard, 12/14/2005
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Double Cab V6 4WD LB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The Tacoma is a very solid and well designed truck. I did exhaustive research (considered every truck available) for 1 full year prior to deciding to buy the Tacoma. I am very satisfied and certain I made the best choice. I needed a truck that was tough, reliable, economical (as reasonably possible), suitable for family transport (wife w/ 2 kids), with respectable load/towing specs. The sport-shift style transmission is great for towing as it (almost) allows the same level of control that a manual does. The Tacoma is a sensible, all- around great truck. It does everything well. It just looks solid/tough and actually is based upon my experience thus far.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Big Red

John Larson, 05/03/2005
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Double Cab PreRunner V6 Rwd SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is my second Toyota pickup. Toyotas are so dependable. They run and run with very few breakdowns. The 4.0 liter V-6 is very powerful with excellent gas mileage. I have 2000 miles on my truck and have not found any problems with the truck.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

The Leader

Roman, 11/28/2005
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Access Cab V6 4WD SB (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is an outstanding vehicle. It is far superior in quality and design than other trucks in its class. I have owned several trucks and Toyota has always been the top in its class.

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5 out of 5 stars

Third Toyota truck!

Hobopoet, 06/25/2005
2005 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab Rwd SB (2.7L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

In a word, excellent! I've driven trucks for a long time, American and Japanese, but this is the nicest! This is my third Toyota. I traded a 2001 Tundra for this one and I think I stepped up. This one will do everything I want done in a truck. I'm very pleased!

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