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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)
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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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5 out of 5 stars

Oh What A Feelin'

Phil Waltz, 03/07/2017
updated 09/12/2019
2005 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Don't ever believe anything Consumer Reports says about this model. Heading for 200,00 miles and the only major issue I've ever had was having the frame replaced -Recall (at no cost to me) a couple years ago, and even that was a smooth process thanks to my Toyota dealership. Other than front brakes and general scheduled maintenance costs, a burnt out cigarette lighter($25.00) and one lost hub cap($52.00) is all I've spent on this vehicle in over 14 years. Hard to imagine any other auto manufacturer's being able to top this.

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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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5 out of 5 stars

Ol' Trusty

Steven, 11/16/2005
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Double Cab PreRunner V6 Rwd LB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have been driving vehicles of all makes for years now. This is, BY FAR, the BEST vehicle I have ever owned. It has the most superior build quality ie: no squeaks or rattles, and is great looking too! All of the body lines are perfect too! Its performance is second to none (Even the V-8 Dakota can't out perform this V-6...if you don't believe this, then read all of the reviews.) The ride quality is superb, and the handling is right on the mark. Best of all it's a Toyota!

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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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