1996 Toyota Tacoma LX review from North America
"Old Reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head Gasket recall at 55000 miles. Replaced with a free loaner car. Front wheel bearing dried out (lots of off roading). Repacked and on my way.
General comments?
This truck has yet to fail me. I bought it 2 years old and saved a fortune over new. It has held it's value very good.
The legroom (excab) is awesome. I can set it so far back that I cannot touch the pedals (I'm 5'11").
A little scary on the highway above 70MPH or in windy conditions. It is 4x4 for not made for Highway travel.
The ground clearance is about 12", so deep water is no problem. I have yet to get it stuck.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 29000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 71000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 27th December, 2002 |