2004 Toyota Tacoma SR5 TRD review from North America
"I usually get a new car every 2 years, but I'm keeping this truck!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing.
General comments?
When I bought this truck I had no expectation that the ride would be smooth, that the acceleration would pin you in the seat or that it would hug the road around corners, it's not supposed to it's a truck.
The fuel economy is bad.
The thing I like the most about this truck is that it's a truck. There are no unnecessary bells and whistles that can break or cause problems. The seats are comfortable enough, the heater works well, the stereo sounds just fine. It has no problem driving up the rocky bumpy, sometimes snowy icy road to my favorite trail head. It has enough power to pull a 3000# trailer with no problem, and it can handle a 1000# plus payload just fine.
My dog loves to ride in this truck, and if it works for him it works for me.
In the almost (2) years that I've owned this truck, nothing has gone wrong. This is way more than I can say for any other vehicle I've owned. Even after bouncing over rocks and logs, this truck is still rattle free.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 15000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 22nd January, 2006 |