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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love the truck, but I hate the ride!

Robert Clarke, 05/04/2009
2008 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 4dr Access Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.7L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

First, let me say, I love the seats, the driving position is perfect, not too low for me (I am 5'9"). Brakes are amazing, Brake Assist and Electronic Brake Force Distribution really work. Gas Mileage is good, 20 city and 24 highway. No squeaks, tight truck. The Stock stereo is OK. Now the bad news, the ride is punishing! It is jarring even over the small bumps! My wife loves it, I am giving it to her and buying something else!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great truck!

George, 10/31/2010
2008 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Access Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (2.7L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

The 4 cyl does all I need it to do and more. It's been up and down the mountains, through tough places, hauls loads, pulls moderate trailers and just keeps going without problems. The first truck I've owned that gets better MPG than the window sticker. Rarely less than 20 and rarely more than 23 MPG.

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Western Plainsman, 09/23/2008
2008 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (2.7L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

After 14,000 miles, the mileage @ 70 MPH is now up to 24 MPG. That's satisfactory for a 4x4. Pickup is smooth and the bench seat okay on long trips. Don't care for the Dunlap tires; they're smooth, but sure don't have the quality of Michelins. I added a factory cruise control and 2 factory 'D' ring tie-downs to the front of the bed. This little rascal ought to come stock (or at least available) with intermittent wipers & cruise. It rides & handles just fine. For a basic 4x4 under 20 Grand pickup, I don't see how you can beat it. Tight, no rattles, easy to do maintenance, pretty dog-gone good ride. I'm a bear to satisfy...and I'd buy this one again in a second!

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5 out of 5 stars

Why won’t you die?

JustDucky, 08/27/2020
2008 Toyota Tacoma V6 4dr Access Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

236,000 miles and going strong with nearly NO pricey repairs. I’ve even gotten used to the annoyance of no intermittent wiper action. Come on, Toyota. The frame is original. The local dealer has inspected it, padding it each time. But there’s a section I’m worried about since it is obviously weak. It is flaking like mica. Long trips are not recommended unless you want a sore body. Consumer Reports, those suburban Connecticut snobs, have been wrong about this bullet-proof small truck. I’d like to acquire a new vehicle—but why? Like the movie V for Vendetta, I ask my 2.7 litre five-speed manual, “Why won’t you die?”

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3.75 out of 5 stars

not happy/08 tacoma

Randy Bly, 04/30/2015
2008 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner V6 4dr Access Cab 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Nice truck,but toyota won't fix the rear springs in the truck till they brake.call the 1-800 number and received a letter about the springs.they know it's a problem but will not do anything about it.Had a recall on the frame because of rust,it's was painted by toyota.I have had like 4 things that were recalled by toyota .but not the rear springs.not sure what my next truck will be.

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