Toyota Tacoma

"The engine in this truck accelerates and comes to speed, way better than the new one I test drove. For a 4x4 truck to turn as sharp with big tires as this does make my truck an envy of the bigger trucks when we offroad."

"Very good for type of vehicle."

"reliable and steady."

"It handles fantastic and accelerates very well"

"Sloppy steering. Bouncy, punishing ride."

"Good acceleration, fair handling"

"Reliable four wheel drive vehicle - the Taco can do more than the drivewr wants to do., Not a luxurious or quiet ride, but it is a 4X4 truck, not a limo."

"Handling with all types of loads and trailering similarly is fantastic. Moved from PA to Kansas 1600 miles with fully loaded pick up and 1500 pounds in trailer of items I didn’t want going on the moving van. Acceleration from on ramps into traffic a non issue. Got 20 mpg whole trip."

"The Tacoma sits high and is underpowered compared to today’s models. Acceleration is tepid, and there is a fair amount of body roll when taking turns quickly. But this is a 15 year old truck, so it’s not really fair to compare it to something new"

"nice ride"

"Acceleration and handles rough roads well."

"If I had to do it all over again would have bought the six cylinder model. Towing with a four cylinder can be a challenge."

"Acceleration is sluggish and power is marginal, often requiring 2nd gear and going well under the speed limit when driving mountain passes. Large gap between 1st and 2nd gear contributes to this problem."

"4WD gets me out just about anywhere. Works great in weather plus offroad. tires make a big difference on handling."

"It's a pig. Takes a while to get up to speed even on a 55MPH road, and have to keep the peddle to the metal on an Interstate (where I can't pass even a trailer truck). Extended body (this is the little Tacoma crew cab) requires a very big turning radius."

"Acceleration is good, handles well."

"Acceleration is good, and road handling is good for a truck."

"Excellent handling. Short turn radius. Excellent dependability."

"It lacks enough power at times going up hill. But I get good gas mileage , so I assume the lack of power is connected to that"

"V-6 power in a small pick up."

"The V6 motor in the Tacoma shows good acceleration. The high clearance under the vehicle and narrow width make it a great platform for driving off-road."

"I purchased this vehicle with a 4 cylinder. Truck is way under powered to have a four wheel drive package."

"the V-6 engine has great acceleration. It handles well in corners and at high speed."

"Handling is fine - acceleration is fine for normal driving circumstances."

"Because of the size of the truck especially the tire size and my truck being a 4-cyl, the pickup lacks, towing is slow. I would purchase a Tacoma again only a 6-cyl next time."

"I bought it to tow a trailer and it does quite well."

"acceleration sometimes sluggish"

"Poor acceleration - somewhat under-powered with the 2.4L engine."

"It is a 2003 and it does drive like a truck. Acceleration if poor compared to the Rav 4 as is handling."

"A little underpowered for towing, but otherwise good. I'd like to see better gas mileage."

"Acceleration is fine. Traction isn't so great. But I understand that Toyota improved it i subsequent Tacoma models."

"On dry pavement this vehicle is a joy to drive. It's acceleration and handling are thrilling and all you need for the street and highway. I also use it for utilitarian purposes,hauling wood and stone, and it pulls its weight. Nevertheless, the concentration of the vehicle's weight is up front which makes wet weather handling relatively poor even with the stock wide tires. Especially in hilly areas this vehicle cannot be safely driven in snow or ice."

"The Tacoma is a utility vehicle, made for getting from one place to another and taking things with you in the bed. As note in CR reviews the seats are very low to the floor and road noise can be a bit much."

"The Tacoma has s bench seat and doesn’t provide a lot of lumbar support on long trips. It’s also quite loud in the cabin at highway speeds. But it’s a 2003 truck"

"Ride is harsh."

"We have the first generation Tacoma which was build more for comfort. Both the seats and the suspension make for a very pleasant ride. We have been driving this vehicle for 12 years and it's not going anywhere any time soon. Still looks new."

"Road and wind noise"

"The headroom is not sufficient for a person over six feet tall. Road noise is very intrusive."

"seat have plenty of cushion and are wider than more sport type seats, making them comfortable to me. the fabric has held up well. i like having a pull out extender on the visor. it's a bit noisy and rides like a truck."

"Some wind noise. Ride is bumpy on bumpy roads."

"Uncomfortable seating position, bumpy ride"

"Seat position in Tacoma is uncomfortable. Seat is too low relative to foot petals. Probably unavoidable."

"Ride typical for a truck."

"noise louder than normal and increases with age"

"All"

"jus great"

"The Toyota Racing Development package makes for a very stiff and bumpy ride."

"Seats need more padding. Ride is punishing and road noise is loud"

"Good reliability - still running well after 15 years!"

"still running strong. great engine and quality vehicle."

"Paid under $17,000 dollars for this brand new. I like the smaller size by comparison to the Tacoma line available today. It is a very basic vehicle, no electric windows or door locks with a four cylinder engine that delivers decent mileage. It has been mechanically sound with no repair issues except for the normal wear items like brakes. I would buy this vehicle again without hesitation."

"15 yr old vehicle that I would not hesitate to get in tomorrow and go cross country. Few repairs over 194,000 miles. No car payment for 10 of the last 15 years. This vehicle has been worth every penny."

"Except for steering rack problem last year, this truck is now 15 years old and still runs strong, Ok gas mileage for pickup truck. Plus I've been able to max out the amount of weight the bed can carry."

"This is the perfect truck. I have had NO mechanical issues, still has all original parts, has only needed routine maintenance."

"got money's worth and much more"

"We bought the 2003 Toyota Tacoma new in 2003. It is 2018, the truck is 15 years old and still going strong. It did qualify for a recall a number of years ago....a treatment on the steel frame to reduce rust. The treatment did not work and the frame eventually rusted. Toyota made good on the recall and replaced the entire truck frame....we did replace the rear bumper on our own but Toyota paid entirely for the treatment and the frame replacement. The truck body itself is in great shape as is the truck bed."

"I bought it new and I would buy another 4 door 4 wheel drive after this one wears out,because it is the most reliable VEHICLE I have ever OWNED. Toyota vehicles are very reliable if you take care of them. I am prime example!!!!!"

"My second Toyota Tacoma, the only vehicles I've never had a problem with. Even after years of use no mechanical problems, no squeaks or rattles, no paint problems."

"Very reliable vehicle. Keeping its value better thsn any other vehicle twice its cost"

"After almost 16 years it runs well, is reliable, is easy to drive and park, gets good gas mileage and is a reasonable size. The new Tacomas look very big."

"Disappointed with the gas mileage @ 20 mpg."

"Incredibly reliable, go anywhere I need to go, and carry all my stuff for my "expeditions"."

"I have spent very little money in repairs on this truck. For example, I recently had the water pump replaced and it was the original one."

"Excellent engineered vehicle. Everything about the vehicle is designed to do what is the purpose of vehicle. I owned a Automobile and Large Truck repair business for 10 years. If you want a pickup truck that is trouble free and that you’ll have for 30 years or more , Toyota Tacoma."

"Basic model. Good for around town and picking up gardening supplies. Not comfortable enough for long drives."

"Absolutely nothing has gone wrong inthe fifteen years of ownership."

"It's been very reliable and trouble free, and inexpensive to maintain."

"The vehicle is 15 years old. I change the oil, rotate tires and do regular maintenance on it. It has almost 180,000 miles and continues to run great. Over 15 years the only major repairs are the AC system and radiator. It will probably run another 15 years!!"

"good value"

"My truck still has its original engine & transmission. Besides changing the oil every 5,000 miles & getting new brakes, tires & such, I've never had the need for a major repair"

"This is a great value. Its a strong truck, even with a 4 cylinder engine. It is now 14 years old and 126,000 miles old, and it has just started losing some of its power and fuel efficiency. It has been reliable, and hasn't had a major part fail, and very few minor parts."

"Solid and attractive and well scaled vehicle that doubles as a commuter vehicle plus able to move goods."

"Has been generally reliable. Post-200K-mile repairs include valve-cover gasket, radiator, & water pump: presently needs new rear engine seal. All seem reasonable given miles on vehicle."

"Comfortable ride, easy to drive."

"Highly reliable vehicle. I never worried about my Tacoma operating properly, never worried about breaking down on a trip, and had few or infrequent major repairs. It just keeps on going, regardless of how much maintenance or driving conditions. I regularly change oil at 4000-5000 miles, always go to the Toyota dealership, and this seems to have allowed me to avoid problems. I also drive very conscientiously."

"No repairs other than maintenance have been necessary"

"Very dependable. I have owned this truck for 14 years and have only spent money on normal replacement items, (tires,battery, brakes)."

"Basic truck for hauling items that has been reliable"

"I paid $13,000 for this vehicle new, and haven't had any problems with it."

"I like the overall size of this vehicle. Paid well under $20,000 for it new in 2003 and there have been no major issues with it. Hope Toyota starts making a truly small pickup again."

"Got the truck for $1,000 below invoice price. Toyota quality remains."

"For a vehicle that is 14 years old I think the Tacoma is an extremely good value. The only major problems are having to replace the radiator and the AC system. Comfort is lacking but I can live with that as it's a "work" vehicle."

"Least expensive vehicle Toyota sold and its 14 years old. Haven't had to repair anything. Not wonderful driving experience, but it goes and goes, and it still looks good, even though I keep it outside."

"Size of this model truck"

"Every one knows the value of this p/u truck!"

"Considering that it was a value buy from CarMax for 16K 10 years ago, it continues to be our main vehicle for hauling and still costs relatively little to maintain."

"great value and excellent product"

"Top value of everything in its class"

"Recalls must be performed or the frame will become unsafe"

"Overall, great value, including resale value. The mileage (18-19 early, now 17, with the 3L V6) is lower than I'd like. A small diesel in the same truck would be fantastic."

"Best small truck I could have bought for the money. It is still holding its value well."

"Alot of solid service from this vehicle. Had no trouble with it since i gouht it 2nd hand."

"very reliable car"

"Good value or the money."

"The truck was expensive compared with other new trucks at the time, but it has been very reliable. At that time Toyota Tacoma's were so popular that there was no negotiating on the price and there were not many available in BC so we didn't have a choice as to color."

"I have always owned full size trucks previously, because I sometimes tow trailers and campers. I occasionally miss the full size bed ant the ability to tow larger items, but I don'w miss the much higher fuel bills. For its size this old Tacoma been a great truck to own. I am thinking about getting a Tundra."

"Reliable truck with good gas mileage"

"The Tacoma doesn't seem to depreciate as quickly as other vehicles. Maybe 10-14% per year with average miles"

"Consider it to be the Best Compact Pickup by far"

"Good urban truck"

"Pric on high side even though I was able to do some bargaining."

"The best thing about this vehicle is how it has held its value. We've been told we could get/offered $15K. It has a manual transmission which you can't get any more. And it's just a solid utility vehicle. Everyone in the neighborhood borrows it when they need a truck."

"Enormous utility for my lifestyle. Great gas mileage. It helps if one doesn't over-expect; I didn't buy this truck for comfort, I bought it for its utility."

"It is 13 years old and all I've ever had to do mechanically was to buy a new set of tires and reline the brakes - once. There's a tiny bit of surface rust at the bottom of the doors and the rear bumper top surface has surface rust ight through the chrome. Other than that the vehicle looks new. Its fast, gets decent mileage for its age and purpose. Most of all it's a TRUCK."

"Popular size and style. Current Tacomas are about the size of the 2003 Tundra. All the pickup styles have gotten too big! Not all of us a farmers and ranchers!"

"Very functional."

"Plenty of room for guests in the back seat"