2005 Toyota Tacoma DoubleCab 4x4 SR5 review from North America
"This truck was a big disappointment in comparison to the 1994 I owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
(6 speed manual transmission seems to have a design issue)
Transmission 1
15,000km started to kick itself out of second gear, by 21,000km had lost 3rd, fourth gears completely, couldn't down shift into second.
Drove second transmission daintily. At 50,000km started to kick out of second gear again. At 62,000km clutch hub sheared from clutch plate leaving me stranded. Clutch replaced, still had transmission 2nd gear issue. Replaced transmission again (now on 3rd!)
SOLD VEHICLE at warranty expiration.
General comments?
Like the power plant, performance, mileage (for this performance).
Toyota's first year for 6 speed manual transmission, never shifted smoothly, can't handle engine's power. Get the automatic if you can stand driving them.
Shorter wheelbase of manual versus automatic seems to cause a rear wheel hop problem during wheel spin. Driving in deep loose sand set up such a severe wheel hop the gear shift couldn't be held on to. Parents have automatic, longer wheelbase doesn't share wheel hop problem.
Too big. Why can't Toyota bring back the pre-Tacoma design (pre-1994)? It was bullet proof - had one for 12 years, abused on and off road without complaint.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0L V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 65000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Truck |
| Date of Entry | 30th August, 2008 |