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4.88 out of 5 stars

You had me at Taco...

Renquest, 10/19/2010
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Double Cab V6 4WD SB (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I picked up my Tacoma yesterday morning. I bought it with 42k miles/1-owner for $21k. It is a blast to drive! This thing climbs hills. In 6th gear @ 50 mph. There is enough power throughout the power band. Shifting is smooth once you get use to the clutch which feels as light as a car's clutch. If you are looking to fill a semi-sports car void without loosing the utility of a truck and have room for the family, test drive a Tacoma. The reliability of a Toyota is undeniable. I plan on taking this truck to 220k.

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5 out of 5 stars

the best truck that I've ever owned

mikethesatisfied, 10/30/2004
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Double Cab V6 4WD LB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is the best truck that I've ever owned. I've owned several trucks, Mazda, Chevrolet,Dodge and a Ford. But as far as comfort and ride goes, Toyota can not be beaten.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

disappointed

centralcal, 12/04/2004
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Double Cab V6 4WD SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I can't believe how dissappointed I am with Toyota with this truck. I have never felt the need to post anything on any web site, but have done so on both the 05 Taco board and here tonight. This truck is not toyota quality. It is noisy and unrefined. Do not accept mediocrity. The engine noise is dreadful, the wind noise is not good. Drive a Tundra or a 4R and you will see what I mean. The ride is very pleasant from a suspension standpoint. The interior and stereo are excellent. I would bet this truck undergoes some changes (more sound buffering, better options), so do not buy this edition unless you have to.

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2.25 out of 5 stars

Cheap interior

Alberto, 06/26/2005
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Access Cab Rwd SB (2.7L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This truck has a very cheap interior. The seats are very uncomfortable and the seating position if poor. I,m dissatisfied with this truck, and very disappointed after all the hype and good things I,ve heard about this truck before I bought it. I am definately going to sell it or trade for a truck with a better interior and more comfort. I am not impressed with the gas mileage either, with 19-20 miles per gallon around town.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

Look at FRAME first !!!!

yomama, 09/18/2007
2005 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

I am the owner of 2005 reg cab 4x4. It has a huge problem with rust on the frame. The rust is not all the way thru but it already has started and I have never seen rust like this so early. Frame actually looks as if it belongs to a truck 20 years old! I would only recomend this truck to someone living in a very dry area. I will not purchase another Toyota because of this. How safe can it be to drive down highway with nothing holding the truck together? I wish I would have known before purchase. Too bad, I get over 25 mpg with A/C on in city!

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