Toyota Tacoma

"Great with towing."

"Four wheel drive"

"Good acceleration for a pick-up, handling is decent, will haul quite a load without bogging down at all, absolutely terrible gas mileage."

"Nothing like a 5 speed stick shift. And very unlikely t be stolen."

"Power of the v6 is very adequate including towing an 18ft fiberglass boat. Acceleration is quick and handling such as cornering is very good."

"It is stable, good acceleration and the ride is firm"

"It has plenty of power, is easy to drive in no small part because of the tight turning radius"

"Acceleration is very good. Getting on a freeway is easy and so is passing another vehicle."

"Quick acceleration - good large turning radius - bad"

"Very reliable"

"I've had the ignition lock up when I try to start the truck with the key. The steering wheel is locked and the key can't turn. I've tried many suggestions to overcome this and the best is to not leave the truck in gear when I turn it off and be sure to pull the hand brake."

"Handles well, good acceleration handing"

"Great acceleration"

"Acceleration is good(for the age of the truck). The ride is rough and handling can be difficult"

"Cruise control works very well. Also drives nice with smooth acceleration and handling"

"Easy to handle and plenty of power."

"I'm not sure why CR has given the Tacoma negative ratings, it's about the best vehicle I've ever owned. The reliability is outstanding, pretty much just changed the oil and done the recommended basic services plus brake pads and new tires. The ride is good, and am satisfied with all aspects of it's performance."

"this truck is a little work horse."

"There is always a funny growl sound in the transmission. The pulsing cherp in the brakes has never been resolved for 12 years. Has good acceleration on dry pavement in a straight line only."

"Love the body style and the truck drives great!"

"Acceleration is slow. Truck is underpowered with this engine."

"4.0 L engine has good power for a 6 cylinder."

"Reliability. Has NEVER let me down!"

"Handling and acceleration is great for this truck but turning radius is horrible."

"I love my car! Toyota has always made a car that is solid and handles well. The 4 cyl engine is a non-issue when it comes to acceleration."

"Overall car makes me feel safe. As long as I keep up with Manufacturers required maintenance like oil changes, the car runs great."

"Truck is geared too high, cannot drive in many urban situations in 4th gear."

"Good enough fo me"

"The transmission doesn't seem appropriately tuned to the engine size. It should down shift sooner when the engine is loaded. It is often necessary to force a down shift by pushing harder on the accelerator."

"Acceleration is good, controlling the vehicle at high speed is questionable, braking abruptly at a high speed does not happen,,I made sure I keep numerous car lengths between the car ahead. It always had a squishy pedal"

"Surprising acceleration, tows well and the ride isn't too rough. It;s a well rounded ride"

"Well priced and cost effective to run"

"I describe the acceleration in my Pre-runner as a pocket rocket. Runs at a fairly low RPM at freeway speeds and moves effortlessly on grades and passing situations. The ride is firm but comfortable for me and handles curves on side roads well."

"Regular gas (87 octane) is recommended in the owner's manual however, acceleration uphill is weak and causes immediate downshift. 92 octane easily solves this concern but is 20 cents more per gallon. I have owned my Tacoma since 2006 but only now (August 2016) have I upgraded to a higher octane gas and willing to pay 10 cents more per gal for 89 octane. Increased power and acceleration are worth it."

"Seat position is high, need to climb running boards to get in the cab. Noise level is somewhat high but it is expected since it is a 4WD truck."

"For 2005, the ride was good and the noise was tolerable. For 2018 mid size pickups, ride and noise have gotten much better - except for the newer (2015?) Tacoma. So we are still driving the 2005 Tacoma and waiting to look at the 2019 models of other makers."

"Somewhat stiff ride, it rides like a truck. Has the road noise of a truck."

"The driver's and passenger seats are too low in the cab and cannot be adjusted. I must use 2 cushions to sit high enough in the driver's seat to feel comfortable. I am 5'10"."

"Seating seems to low."

"Seats and legroom are much more comfortable. Good lumbar support."

"Seats are very uncomfortable."

"Comfy seats"

"Truck is older now. My lower body gets tired after a couple hours in the drivers seat. Ride is decent for a truck. Some drivetrain noise which I have researched and think is front differential bearing. (4 wheel drive truck).I have not yet planned a repair of this."

"Leather seats are very comfortable and take wear and tear very well. The noise level is very quiet."

"Love it - very comfortable seats, low noise, and rides well for a truck. Pulls my RV well."

"Too much noise while driving."

"Seats are not wide enough! Getting in an out is hard due to the low roof profile. Handling is sharp and responsive! Acceleration is quick. Towing is the largest is its class at time of purchase."

"Seats are not comfortable or high enough."

"Very comfortable for a truck"

"rides like a truck and then some, can really toss you around on rough roads"

"Seats are not adjustable enough so that the Sunvisor blocks my view of the road. Can't use the visor at all in other words. But sun is still in eyes."

"Very noisy/ Not enough options for seat adjustment."

"Getting in and out of the truck is problematic. We bang our heads on the top the door and have to make sure the seat is in a far back position in order to slide inside. This is our biggest complaint about this Tacoma truck."

"seats are very comfortable and has a smooth ride"

"Very smooth ride for a pick up"

"Seats could be more comfortable and road noise is somewhat loud"

"The wiper controls do not allow for intermittent operation and is somewhat inconvenient with light rainfall."

"The seats are very comfortable, but the ride is a bit rough and the turning radius is too wide for my desire."

"Very good comfort with this particular vehicle."

"The driver's seat has adjustable lumbar support. Along with a TELESCOPING Tilt Wheel Adjuster. When it was new I thought they were frivolous bells and whistles, but when I began having back/neck problems it really made a difference. So much so, that although our Spark gets better gas mileage, I drive the Tacoma for long distances to avoid pain and visits to the doctor/chiropractor afterwards."

"The seats are very comfortable. The climate control is excellent because it is manual and easy to adjust, unlike the newer automatic ones that are always too hot or too cold. There is lots of wind noise. My 2 wheel drive Tacoma has an excellent ride like a car."

"rides rough especially over bumps"

"Seats are not very comfortable."

"would like to have electric moving adjustable seats"

"There is a certain amount of road noise that I could do without."

"For a truck ride is pretty good, and so is handling, seats and climate control works very well, but road noise is a little louder than I would prefer."

"Very stiff ride"

"Not the softest ride I would like but not bad,added taller wider tires helped a lot with ride and handling.Replaced air filter with a K&N more Horsepower."

"seems to be a lot of engine/drive train noise .. much more so than my Chev P.U. Also had to have rear springs replaced under recall."

"The seats are low and somewhat uncomfortable. I have a cushion I sit on to raise my height even though I am 5'10". The vehicle transmits road noise more than other pickups I have owned. Otherwise it is a great vehicle."

"Once one is seated, the seats are comfortable and the controls are handy. Passenger seat is very comfortable, as I can attest from the experience of a very long ride (Atlanta to Annapolis, MD) while in considerable pain from a pinched nerve in the lower back. My father recently commented on the comfort of the Tacoma's ride when he was a passenger while recovering from surgery."

"Rough Ride, truck vibrates at 70mph,had front end checked , alignment,balance tires ,,,no issues found. Toyota did replace my frame and rear leafs (thank You Toyota)"

"Being a 4WD truck, the ride is a big stiff. It is also not particularly quiet"

"Not comfortable after 3 hr drive."

"Great performance and acceleration. Ride a little noisy, seats could be more comfortable"

"Seating is too low and inside cabin is loud."

"Very reliable, always starts even in zero weather, noise level on road is fine. I wish it had a better heater coming out on legs in the winter."

"Dependable!"

"Typical Toyota experience. It just runs, runs, and runs, with practically no problems. Over 100,000 miles and still running great, with practically nothing more than routine maintenance needed."

"This truck is a great value for the money. F"

"This has been the best vehicle I have bought. I have had only 1 problem with the truck. everything else has been maintenance items only"

"To be able to sell this truck for nearly half of what I paid for it new in 2005."

"We travel a lot in remote areas with a small pop-up camper on the back (4-Wheel Campers). The Tacoma handles these roads very well (ie, Dempster highway to the Arctic Ocean). It is also good on interstates and city driving (the 4 cylinder is quite adequate). A very good value for the price we paid."

"Flawless...absolutely no issues since new. Routine maintenance has kept this vehicle in like new condition. Good for another 125k."

"I bought the Tacoma new in 2005 and got a good deal from the dealer. I have not had to replace any major part. I use Mobile 1 oil, use only Toyota dealers for service, and the truck drives like new. Only problem has been batteries, I am on my 4th one. I use Toyota dealers and they stand good on the battery warranties. I am very satisfied with the 2005 Tacoma overall. However, based on reviews I would not buy a 2018 Tacoma because it appears there have been no improvements in comfort and noise levels."

"The good about the value is that it has held it's value quite well oever the years AND other than preventative maintainance and a few recalls it's never been in the shop or borken down."

"Solid vehicle with few problems. I hope to keep it forever."

"Good solid truck for a good price."

"The truck was very well priced as opposed to similar trucks at the time."

"Retains value, and would be easy to sell as there are buyers for them."

"I have had this truck for 12 and never had any problems with it."

"After 12 years it still reliable."

"Solid truck, some 12 years old and drives like it did when brand new. Extremely easy to maintain and does everything it is supposed to do."

"Simplu, incredibly good resale value. I paid about $17,000 for my Tacoma in 2005 and have had no problems with it. The Kelley Bluebook private party estimated value (excellent condition) is about $9400. I have had lots of people who wanted to buy my truck."

"1. Reliability of the vehicle--few major repairs in the 12 years I've owned it (aside from the inconvenience and safety factors connected to recall problems). 2. Resale value remains high."

"This is an awesome truck! It feels like driving a car. The back seats are comfortable. The truck bed is the right size for most items and it also has a high resale value."

"12 years old, but truck runs smooth and looks great. Very glad that I purchased this truck. Great for the price"

"Excellent value for what I had paid. Do regular maintenance and have yet to replace any major parts."

"has been a great truck with no problems in 12 years, very dependable. people ask me all the time if I want to sell it so I assume it has retained it's value well"

"New trucks very similar price. Resale value great"

"Has been a fantastic, reliable vehicle. Almost 100,000 miles and virtually no repairs, only routine maintenance."

"The new styling, the truck bed and cleats. It was the best for the money."

"over 11 years and 177000 miles I have had very few problems and repairs other than normal wear and tear. Extremely reliable."

"After 10+ years...just keeps on truckin"

"It has stood the test of time. 11 years old and still looks and runs well"

"Bought vehicle a year or two ago with over 200 k miles. It is still running strong"

"my truck has no cruise control nor intermittent wipers. If I were to buy another truck I would want these two features. Other- wise I'm happy with it."

"This is just a very high quality truck. It hauls heavy loads with ease, the 4 wheel drive has worked flawlessly, and the truck has been amazingly reliable-- no real mechanical problems at all."

"Great value for the money. Had all the features I needed at the time. It is now 14 years old and looks like new and runs fine with no problems."

"Absolutely trouble free. That's worth a lot!"

"All round reliable well built vehicle"

"10 years and counting with regular maintenance only."

"Very dependable!"

"My 5th Toyota truck in a row. 4 cyl 4WD and still gets 24 mpg. Totally dependable. May never own anything but Toyo trucks as long as they keep making them of this quality."

"Low maintenance and looks good in and out"

"has good power and good mileage for a 4 cyl engine. I wish the paint would have lasted longer."

"I like the flexibility of a pick up truck and its performance in heavy snow."

"Pickup trucks overall are overpriced. This truck, purchased used, has had a constant string of problems: a/c, brakes, steering, body leaks, catalytic converters, rusty frame (replaced), poor paint, rusty rear bumper. I am not exagerating."

"Besides the frame replacement last year, Toyota took care of problem to my satisfaction . New trucks not much improved"

"Bought when first came out, price wasn't great - BUT 215,000 miles with no breakdowns and little preventive maintenance makes it a good value"

"Toyota has over priced themselves on their trucks, though they are an excellent all around vehicle."

"At eleven years of age with 140,000 miles this vehicle will sell for 40% of its purchase price! In my opinion that is great value."

"Atractive body type, and very functional."

"2005 Tacoma was Motor Trend truck of the year. It was also the year of the body change that is used today. I get lots of complements on the looks. I also like the way the Pre-runner sits up high.....almost like a full size truck. Actually, there is not much to not like about the styling of this model."

"The instruments are very difficult to read sometimes."

"Feel the styling is perfect, but wish I could have afforded a 4 door upgrade."