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2003 Toyota Tacoma

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GARY M.
2003 Toyota Tacoma
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10/21/2024
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Great truck

First time for major repairs. My truck only has 75,000 miles. Changed all the fluids, all the belts, all the coils, four spark plugs, fuel filter, front brakes. Runs well in all types of weather. Great little truck
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KEITH B.
2003 Toyota Tacoma
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06/06/2024
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It’s an ok truck

It starts every time and no worries about getting home. Fuel mileage is horrible for a small truck at 14-15 mpg. And even worse If you tow a small 6x10 trailer with a lawnmower. The painting is falling off with every rain shower
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LARRY G.
2003 Toyota Tacoma
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/11/2023
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Great choice of truck

I chose Toyota for their dependability and consistency in customer service . I’ve bought this truck brand new, took care of it and it took care of me. 20 years later I just reached 127,000 mile mark. Let’s see what the next 20 years bring. Minimum repairs need but all were completed with timely oil changes . No regrets .
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BRIAN B.
2003 Toyota Tacoma
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/11/2023
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Lifelong fan

People asked why I would pay cash for a depreciating asset when I bought this truck in 03. My answer is that I don't plan on getting rid of it. The truck has been great. I've had it maintained down to the paint even! I have 264k and would love to take off on a cross country trip right now!
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David M.
2003 Toyota Tacoma
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/25/2022
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David M Tacoma

My Tacoma has been a real work horse. It is a 4 Cylinder, 5 speed manual with a cab and half configuration and a 6 foot bed. The power and bed size are ideal during our recent house remodeling and landscape as I have made some 20 trips to the local dump. The truck has had only two major repair issues; a computer failure and the front ball joints needed repair. I get about 21 mpg around time. The truck is comfortable, quiet, and the bed size is perfect. I wish it had a third door and possible a v6 engine.
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RACHEL D.
2003 Toyota Tacoma
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/18/2022
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Best vehicle ever!

I bought a Toyota truck because my brother said "you can't break it", and he is the hardest thing ever on vehicles. 20 years old and she still runs like a top. You take care of it and it will take care of you.
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DONALD L.
2003 Toyota Tacoma
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/19/2021
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There for you

A comfortable, reliable vehicle for light loads around town and on the road. Its classic styling defies time. Recently repainted after 15-plus years outside, the vehicle ( she) seems new again. The original interior, except for the floor mats, is great.
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CRAIG H.
2003 Toyota Tacoma
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
06/25/2021
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Tough, reliable, vehicle.

We have had our Tacoma for 18 years. It has never let us down. Maintenance has been minimal except for the recent suspension work done on it . It is a very versatile vehicle. It can carry 4 adults and abunch of cargo at the same time.
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TONIA C.
2003 Toyota Tacoma
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04/05/2021
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Toyota 03

This truck has endured a cross country trip(Ny to California), been shipped across the Pacific to Hawaii, then back to California. The engine had to be replaced ONLY bc an oil change wasnt done right.
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WAYNE S.
2003 Toyota Tacoma
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
12/20/2020
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2003 Toyota Tacoma

This little truck has been a dependable workhorse! 200K and still runs like new - I plan to drive it forever. It's pretty bare bones, regarding amenities. It has a radio and a heater - that's all I need.
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Lothar F.
2003 Toyota Tacoma
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
11/05/2020
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Best Truck...

I purchased my Toyota Tacoma new in 2003. This was the first new vehicle I was ever able to purchase for myself and I am extremely pleased with it. I’m getting close to 200,000 miles and other than oil changes, tires, spark plugs and wires I have had minimal repairs. Being a double cab it has room for four adults and the bed although only five feet long has been sufficient to meet most of my needs. The gas mileage is excellent and parking is quite easy with this smaller size yet very practical truck! Thank you Toyota!
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Karl K.
2003 Toyota Tacoma
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/23/2020
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2003 Tacoma

Best investment I’ve ever made. 17 yrs old with 225,000+ miles and it is my daily driver. I have a 2015 Camry with 30k miles on it because I never drive it. Always drive my truck. Never had a major repair. 4 tuneups and 1 brake job and that’s it in 17yrs. I’m a Toyota man for life.
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JIM/LOUISE R.
2003 Toyota Tacoma
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/09/2020
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Tacoma is a very dependable pickup truck.

Had it for years. Continues to be very reliable. Very minimal service required every 6-12 months. No problems. If it ever expires, I will definitely buy another Toyota Tacoma. The rest of these words are just to pass the 200 minimum.
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DAWN M.
2003 Toyota Tacoma
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/01/2020
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2003 Tacoma crew cab

I went on line and "built" this truck with the options I wanted. I love this truck! Whenever I give someone a ride to a car dealership, a car salesman always approaches me trying to buy my truck or trade it in.
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Robert J.
2003 Toyota Tacoma
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
12/10/2019
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Great truck

I've had this truck since new and the only thing I had done was the oxygen sensor. I'm not counting normal maintenance items. I've got about 131000 miles and I plain to put more on as time permits. Love it.
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NANCY A.
2003 Toyota Tacoma
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/28/2019
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Toyota Tacoma

I love my little truck. It doesn't have a ton of extra bells and whistles. It has a 6 Ft bed. It's a utility pick up truck and I understand Toyota doesn't make this kind any more which makes me sad. Someday this will be retired and I would like to replace it with another truck just like it but I don't know where I will find one.
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LARRY G.
2003 Toyota Tacoma
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
05/30/2019
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Happy Tacoma

Bought this truck brand new. It’s Been reliable dependable and does what a good truck should. Looks good. Has good payload. Roomy. Style has not changed much, thus it looks nearly new year after year. Strangers ask to buy it even though I would not part with it at any offer.?
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JOHN A.
2003 Toyota Tacoma
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04/03/2019
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Tacoma

I bought this truck new and have had it for 16 years , a great truck ! I plan to keep it , I have had many offers to sell and I won’t . Great truck !! As long as you maintain these Toyota’s they will last ,
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John S.
2003 Toyota Tacoma
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03/26/2019
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Very reliable truck

This truck has been the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. Toyota replaced the frame (at no cost to me) and I've had very few issues with it over the years. I'm hoping to keep it going well into the future.
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BRIAN R.
2003 Toyota Tacoma
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
05/06/2018
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Great work truck

Tough little truck. I've added camper shell and ladder rack for working from the truck. It gets me where I want to go with the gear to get the job done. It has 269,000 miles and it just keeps on running.
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