1996 Toyota Tacoma LX review from North America
"Truck is excellent quality and worth the extra money up front"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Leaf Springs Left and Right broken from overload. All my fault, but still quite expensive to replace.
Valve Cover needed replacement... was done free via factory warranty.
Paint stripped away from bottom of frame after washing truck while one year old... has shown no signs of rust.
Has traveled halfway across the U.S. multiple times with soreness in shoulder only after hundreds of miles per day.
General comments?
Truck is the V6 Extended Cab and used to pull a camping trailer with a family of five. Truck is very strong and stable. Front 60/40 bench seat not designed for three passengers with comfort. Shift is in the way of middle passenger.
Truck is nearly a decade old and would like to keep forever, but family has outgrown it... bought as single, now have wife and three kids.
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| Junk seems to sum it all up |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4L Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 6 miles |
| Most recent distance | 96000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Truck |
| Date of Entry | 4th March, 2005 |