2001 Toyota Tacoma SR5 from North America - Comments

There is a really weird little seal on the wheel flares that has come off on the front passenger's side. I have no idea why it's weather-sealed, since it's just a piece of plastic, and, because it's all black, you can't tell that it's missing. I was a little disappointed in that, as it came off at around 1500 miles, but I drive the truck pretty hard, and it's very exposed, so I guess it's OK.

I have the 4cyl SR5 4x4, and I _love_ this truck. It drives like a champ - everyone who has driven has remarked on how easy and how much like a car it drives. The steering is tight, the brakes are perfect, and the low-gear acceleration is enough to get me in and out of California traffic. I drove it from North Carolina, through Canada, and then down across the continental divide in late winter of 2002, and it was just a great, great trip. The seats are solid and not fatiguing. And it comes with THREE cup holders in the front and two more in the back. That may seem kind of silly, but it's just a great indicator of how much attention Toyota pays to the driver. It is very reasonable on gas, as well. Obviously, it doesn't turn on a dime, and it's no one's idea of a cornering monster, but people who drive 4X4 trucks have no business taking hot corners anyways. I am already looking forward to my next Tacoma 4X4.

I've had that same problem with the seals on the flares. When we lived in CA, we took it to the dealer and they replaced all of them for free. They said it was a defect n the adhesive or material, something like that. Painless dealer interaction! Tacomas' Rock!!!

Hi, I own a 2001 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner. It is a 3.4 v6 automatic transmission. I don't know too much about vehicles, but lately I have tried to find out what my gas millage is. I've always thought of Toyota's having good gas millage, but when I averaged mine it came out at like 13.4 mpg. I don't think that is right, and I've heard it should be around 20 mpg. Could I be running it too hard and it be sucking my gas up. Please comment because I would like to know what I might be doing wrong. Thanks... Jason.

This truck is awsome. I own a 2002 Double cab TRD. V6, 3.4 liter. Before I used to drive my dads 94 v6 pick-up and changing from the Pick-up to the tacoma, you'll notice a BIG BIG difference. It is more powerful, ofcourse, and more comfortable. I took it off-roading a few times, speeding off little bumps, and it is a freakin champ! I drive do a round-trip total of 30 miles to and from work. The gas light usually comes on around 265-270 miles and will have to fill it up.......anyone have any ideas on gas saving? I have a gibson exhaust and a k&n intake. Anyway,can't wait a few years after I pay this Tacoma off to get the new ones.