1994 Toyota 4x4 XtraCab review from North America
"Buy one Toyota and you will be HOOKED!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Parking brake keeps sticking in the winter. That's it!
General comments?
This is one great pickup truck. It can haul a lot of stuff you wouldn't think a 4-cylinder could haul, like close to 1000 pounds of pavers for a walkway.
The Xtracab gives me extra interior storage capacity for miscellaneous items, such as groceries, as well as room for my dog.
The 4x4 traction helps me get around winters here in Utah when the snow piles up. Can't do that in our other car, my fiance's 1999.5 Volkswagen "New" Jetta, which practically scrapes the ground stock!
The 4-cylinder has some pep for being in a heavy 4x4 pickup, but for hill climbing often has to be down shifted into 3rd gear to reach the top. For this reason, I am considering a V6 Tacoma Xtra or Double Cab, or a Tundra Access Cab with the I-Force V8 (both with TRD Off-Road Package) for my next rig.
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| Very reliable. Best truck made!!! |
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| Money well spent on a small truck |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4-liter 22RE 4-cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 27000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 105000 miles |
| Previous car | Isuzu Trooper |
| Date of Entry | 1st May, 2001 |