1997 Toyota Tacoma standard cab review from North America
"Best in its class"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has ever gone wrong with the truck. My grandfather owned it before me so I know exactly what is has been through.
General comments?
I own a 1997 4X2 Toyota Tacoma. Its powerhouse is a 2.4L, 142-horse power engine with 160 feet of torque. I have it modified for highway driving and I obtain nearly 32 miles to the gallon on highway driving and about 25 miles per gallon in the city. I have owned it now for a little over 3 years and have acquired more than 64,000 miles. I have not yet had a problem with any part of the vehicle and don't expect to until I am well over 250,000 miles. It has great acceleration and the passing gears throw you back in your seat. I find that it is also easy to work on the engine. I have been in two accidents, and the truck held up quite well, better then the full-size fords. The only thing that the Tacoma lacks is the comfort that the seats give.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L I4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 71000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 23rd October, 2002 |