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2012 Tacoma @ 140,000 miles
Bill Wilkinson, Jacksonville, FL, 01/26/2016
updated 07/27/2021
Toyota Tacoma V6 4dr Double Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
This is a fantastic truck. I plan to keep it for another 100,000 miles at least. I have used the four wheel drive in heavy snow in upstate NY and on Florida Beaches and it performs flawlessly. I would have no hesitation in hopping in and driving to the Florida Keys or Alaska. The two options I wish that it had would be heated mirrors and a remote starter. I replaced the tires at just over 50,000 miles. This has been my 13th truck and the best. If you are looking for a mid size truck, give the Tacoma a test drive. I recently had the truck serviced, had new brakes installed, all fluids changed and new spark plugs. My only complaint is the gas mileage has gone down. If your A/C doesn't seem to be as good as it could be, check the internal air filter. Mine was dirty, plus a few things fell out of the back of the glove compartment partially blocking the air flow. 2020 - Still a great truck. I have replaced the battery and two turn signal bulbs and that's it. 2020 - The entire air conditioner had to be replaced at a cost of about $1,300. I blame this on having it recharged by someone who was unqualified. Otherwise, it is still going strong. 2021 - Nothing to add. This is a super reliable truck that I am about to take on a 5,000 mile trip.
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Oldie but Goodey.. Built for it's year
PHJTEXAN, 07/25/2016
Toyota Tacoma V6 4dr Double Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
I just purchased this beauty (been searching for a Tacoma for 3 1/2 weeks) and have read up alot on reviews, Pros/Cons. This truck was built for it's year '12, of course fuel economy wasn't great back in the year but fuel at that time was cheap as well. This style reminds me of my time, when I was younger, so it brings back alot of memories. It's not the High tech/push the button on warm seats/easy smooth turns, etc etc plz people it's a truck that will do the job when needed. To save gas on long distance hwy (put the gear in 4-D drive, it will save you gas (around 22-24 mph). In the city well that's different (can put you at 16-18, all depends on how you drive, right). As for metal to the pedal, me personally it picked up quick and felt the power/jerk on this baby. Long bed vs Short bed: long bed you get a better smoother ride when accelerating compare to the short bed. Long Bed you have a better balance and you can put more items in the back. I'm an old school kind of guy and this truck fits the year it was built.. people these days want old school trucks to be like luxury and well, they should either sell it and get a more of there style truck. I had the option to get a '17 or '16, but body style was different, remember (for those who knows) '12 was the beginning of a new body style change for Tacoma and it was also a change of technology as well. So... it comes down to this: great truck, it has the power (long bed) I have the TDR sport and so far at 80k now.. i havent had any issues...
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12 Tacoma 4wd, DBl Cab, 4WD, Sport, L/B
lagunasecam, Albuquerque, NM, 01/03/2012
Toyota Tacoma V6 4dr Double Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
73 of 119 people found this review helpful
I had a 2010 GMC Sierra 1500, but really wanted something smaller to drive around town. Overall a nice truck, but it has some significant cost cutting that shows through. With an MSRP of almost $35k, it is hard to believe that the 4WD selector, outside mirror, fog light, and door switches are not back-lit. Drove the truck the second day I owned it at night in a snowstorm. Had to pull over to find the 4wd switch. Just plain cheap! What could it cost to back light the switches, $10? A hood prop rod? What, another $20 for struts? No heated mirrors or rear defroster available at any price? I guess it never snows. Auto-door locks? Entune does not work wirelessly (BT) with an iPhone!
Great little truck!
missrozita, Hickory, NC, 01/23/2024
Toyota Tacoma V6 4dr Double Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
2012 TRD crew cab long bed silver exterior, grey interior. Put a 3” suspension lift, nice rims and tires. She went for 148k miles looking brand new, rode great, tracked well in 4x4. Someone hit me head on and killed her. I’m still not over it. It’s been 2 months; I’m quite sad. The end
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