I wanted something able to carry cargo, and able to fit more than two people comfortably, but most of all I wanted reliability. I researched this truck a lot, and it seems like the best choice in it's class.

 

-Best looking truck (even more so when lifted)
-Comfortable
-Good handling
-Decent stock stereo
-Toyota reliabilty
-Aftermarket support
-The community
-Overall GREAT TRUCK!

 

I intend to keep it for 10 - 15 years. I had a Corolla for 13 years.
Good power. Lots of cab room.

 

i don't know other brand you are considering. but it sounds like the tacoma will suit you perfectly. the tacoma has a BAD ASS turning radius. mine gets decent gas mileage for a 4x4, but far better than a ram qc i'm sure. toyota dependability and resale are givens. it can handle towing 3200lbs. but depending on distance and elevation changes it may not be the ideal truck for that job.

the main reasons i chose the taco is because of it's off road capabilities and aftermarket products available. at least those are the main reasons it left all the other trucks in the dust

 

I owned a 91 Reg Cab with 100K miles on it, and the only thing that ever went bad was the contacts in the starter. 15$ and an hour later, my truck was like new. Plain and simple, I bought this truck because of how damn well the other one ran and lasted. My father and I beat the ever living snot out of the last one and it took it like a champ. I got rid of the other one for several reasons:

Rust bucket - Started to become an eyesore
More power - the 4cyl 22RE just wasn't cutting it for me
More room - thus the doublecab
Looks - this truck looks WAY better than my 91 did
Mine - this truck is 100% mine!

 

I bought mine because I was sick of not being able to haul anything with my honda civic. Although I havent hauled anything I still love it. It was the Tacoma or an STI, but I just couldnt swallow the high insurance for that subaru. As it turns out I couldnt be happier with my choice

 

mainly b/c of reliability
i needed a truck
wanted decent MPG
it's the best looking truck
only 4 cylinder that looks like the V-6

 

I bought mine because I was sick of not being able to haul anything with my honda civic. Although I havent hauled anything I still love it. It was the Tacoma or an STI, but I just couldnt swallow the high insurance for that subaru. As it turns out I couldnt be happier with my choice

i too was considering the sti. i had an '04 wrx that i had done a bit of modding to, so i decided to get a vehicle to play in the dirt instead of the pavement

 

Needed something a little more practical than my BMW coupe to haul around my bikes and materials for my home improvement projects. Wanted power and reliability in a mid-size truck that didn't feel like a mid-size truck. Doesn't hurt that it's not bad looking either.

 

It was the only Toyota that was rear wheel drive, 6 speed manual and handled like a go kart.

 

Wanted something more practical than a car.

For off-road use.

wanted a sweet ride.

 

Need a 4x4! For when we get the inter-island fairy! The 4x2 Silverado had to go!!!

Besides the Tacoma was a really cheap truck!! only $29,000. LOL!!!!:lol:

 

1. Value
2. Quality
3. Room
4. longevity (Value in keeping the truck for 10 years)
5. Mileage
6. It's what the GF wanted.

Long story short the GF's 6 year old Forkedus broke down 4 times in 2 weeks causing me to lose work and cost me a pretty penny to get running again. This was also after butting heads with the dealer on fixing something they broke. After the Ign locked for the third time since she had the POS we went to trade the bugger in. It was really fun because we drove it in with a screwdriver in the inigtion. At that point it didn't matter anymore I was just done with that piecer and the GF had been lusting after a Taco for about a year and a half now.

 

Need a 4x4! For when we get the inter-island fairy! The 4x2 Silverado had to go!!!

Besides the Tacoma was a really cheap truck!! only $29,000. LOL!!!!:lol:

when the interisland ferry comes, i'm going to all the neigbor islands in my truck

 

'cause It's "toyata"

 

'cause It's "toyata"

if u mean toyota im with u on that. clean look midsize truck quick story i had 86 and 88 toyota pick up. the 88 camgear broke, replaced cam and valves. was over heated 2 times on 1 time replaced head gasket. 2nd time was driven like that till sold, and it still drove normal,had 235k sold.

 

bought mine april '05.... did the reading and research, lb. for lb. best truck out there.... was rated the '05 truck of the year.

 

i bought mine as a godsent fluke. was gonna get a 03 dodge quad cab dakota but it got sold, so the salesman showed me my truck at first i didnt even want it, but after driving it and seeing all the cool little details like the aluminum bezels around the gauges and awsome gauges, sweet stereo. i was sold on the motor! i got a 4cyl but man it kicks ass.

 

Because Tacoma Owners Get All The Hot Chix!!!... Amen! Hahaha

 

I bought mine because I was tired of passing up all the wonderful dirt roads leading over the next hill. I wanted a car that could go wherever I wanted to and haul everything I wanted to take to the end of the road. SUVs purport to have a large amount of cargo space, but in my experience reality is otherwise. I didn't need room for more than two people and a dog and with my topper I can sleep in the back on a getaway or while I wait for the tide to change. With the TRD package I have all the offroad capability I need straight from the factory (save those terrible tires).

In short the Tacoma was a good means to an end. It enables me to more fully enjoy my lifestyle. I'm headed to the tip of Baja after the first of the year, anyone want to caravan?

 

The only truck that had adequate HP along with a manual transmission. The handling sold me on the X-Runner. I almost bought a Dodge Dakota but they couldn't find a club cab with a manual tranny. Main thing was the reliability of Toyota's reputation.

 

Why

Something that can easily handle the Passes in South West Co. What a stock Taco 4x4 can do. That's why.

turning radius
durability
reliability

jim

 

I'm not a big truck fan and the only small/midsize truck that i like is the tacoma.
I mean think about it, what other truck can get slammed by a meteor and drive away like nothing happened?!

 

I traded my 98 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 V-6 Auto Ext Cab TRD for a 2006 V-6 Auto 4x4 longbed double cab. I had 104000 on the 98 and only replaced the starter, battery, tires and fluids. I got $9000 for my trade plus a little over $3100 off the sticker.

I just needed more interior room for passengers. The only complaint so far I have after three months is the lack of sound deadening material above the headliner and the roof. I plan to fix that in the spring though.

 

bought mine cuz i wanted a truck with good gas mileage that I could haul my WR250 in.