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2017 Tacoma Double Cab TRD Sport 4X4 w/6sp manual
Wheelsrjk, 06/09/2017
updated 12/11/2019
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 4dr Double Cab 5.0 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle to replace a 2010 Jeep Wrangler Sport that had a 6 speed manual trans. The Tacoma was purchased with a 6 speed manual transmission for more control for driving on the beaches in Delaware to surf fish. The vehicle with only 500 miles on the odometer is getting 21 mpg. The performance, ride, handling, quality.....everything is outstanding. I guess the big plus is that I purchased a 6 speed manual transmission, and not an automatic which many reviews complain about shifting and being sluggish. Not so with the 6 speed manual. My recommendation is buy with the manual transmission. Toyota is on the cutting edge for safety and technology. The Tacoma comes with the Qi Wireless charging pad built into the tray area in front of the floor shifter. I have a iPhone 6, so I bought a Benzalel Latitude Qi Wireless Charger Case for my iPhone 6. It works perfectly....wireless charging. If you have a Samsung you should be able to wireless charge your phone in the Tacoma without having to buy a special case. I have no issue with the seating height of the front seats being 6'1". My wife who is 5'4" loves the passenger seat height. I did get the factory Toyota Predator Running Boards installed at the dealership so that my wife could get in easier. The higher height of the truck makes for driving on the beach and crossing sand dune entry points very easy. Zoom, Zoom. One year later, I still love my ‘17 Tacoma Sport TRD 4x4. Love the 6 speed manual transmission. Love the ride and handling. The extent of my off reading is riding the beaches of Delaware Surf Fishing. Now have 9000K on my vehicle. Update.....December 11, 2019 My ‘17 Tacoma Sport TRD 4x4 is now 2 1/2 plus years old, and has 21,000 miles. I still love the truck. Some minor issues have been addressed and corrected under warranty. I still highly recommend the Tacoma, and still love having the 6 Speed Manual Transmission.
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So fat i love it
kendal Duncan, 10/23/2016
updated 05/01/2017
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 4dr Double Cab 6.1 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful
Do your homework before you visit the sharks that will gladly charge you as much as possible. Web resources like Edmunds are a great start.
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Good truck, weak transmission
David K, 08/03/2017
updated 02/10/2019
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road 4dr Double Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
The truck is well equipped and the ride is quiet. The steering is a bit mushy, but acceptable for the offroad suspension. The biggest issue is that the tranny blows. It seems to default to 4th gear at a stop. Hard acceleration results in a huge lag while it performs multiple downshifts, then slams into action. At driving speeds, it has a tendency to hunt for the right gear, often unsuccessfully. The "sport" shifting mode helps, but is more of a gimmick to me. This is with the updated firmware TSB applied. Hopefully, Toyota will improve this firmware. I should have tried the manual, because otherwise the drive-train feels tight. The engine does not seem to have alot of low end torque, but it is hard to judge with the weak transmission. I also had an issue with a defective fuel injector on day one, but Toyota handled this acceptably for me (I live close enough to dealership). Also, the advertised mileage is pretty unrealistic. What I have seen is around 16/19 (as opposed to 18/23 on the sticker). Update Feb 2019: I've had the truck for over a year >10k miles. It has been solid. It is hard to say if the transmission has "learned" my driving habits or I have learned it's, but it does not seem to hunt for the right gear as much. A few issues with dashboard squeaks were addressed by the dealer. Same mediocre mileage. Pretty nice ride though.
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Worst POS mid-sized truck out there
Ovidiu Ifrim, 07/04/2018
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road 4dr Double Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Consumer Reports named this POS "worst mid-sized truck"...they are right on the money. Bought a 2017 TRD Off Road V6 manual in November 2016, had problems almost from the beginning. Among the many I've had or have: stumbling/hesitation on acceleration, horrible fuel mileage (under 16mpg combined, no towing, no hard driving), horrible pinging/knocking/clutch shudder in first gear when cold (whole car shakes), very weak brakes even with upgraded rotors and pads, clutch pedal squeak, scratched up instrument cluster, high pressure fuel pump whine, noisy windows, sound from gas pedal when under heavy acceleration on freeway, howling noise from rear differential, now my suspension is creaking too. Two dozen visits to local dealers, almost every time everything is normal or operating properly...they refuse to fix anything. Toyota and their dealers are inhuman monsters, I will never buy another Toyota and I tell everyone I meet to stay away from all Toyotas!
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Great midsize truck
David, 08/27/2017
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road 4dr Double Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Owned a Tacoma with an automatic transmission. I felt the transmission algorithm was not optimal. I traded for a manual transmission model. Very happy with my decision. It's a great truck all around.
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