Overview & Reviews

The Toyota Tacoma enters 2008 with no changes.

• Large variety of available body and trim styles, powerful V6 engine, excellent off-road ability, solid build quality, well-appointed interior, unique bed features.

• Low seating position, V6 can be noisy.

User Reviews:

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  Update - 2008 Toyota Tacoma
  By Western Plainsman - August 4 - 9:53 am

  After 14,000 miles, the mileage @ 70 MPH is now up to 24 MPG. Thats satisfactory for a 4x4. Pickup is smooth and the bench seat okay on long trips. Dont care for the Dunlap tires; theyre smooth, but sure dont have the quality of Michelins. I added a factory cruise control and 2 factory D ring tie-downs to the front of the bed. This little rascal ought to come stock (or at least available) with intermittent wipers & cruise. It rides & handles just fine. For a basic 4x4 under 20 Grand pickup, I dont see how you can beat it. Tight, no rattles, easy to do maintenance, pretty dog-gone good ride. Im a bear to satisfy...and Id buy this one again in a second!

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  Its a Toyota - 2008 Toyota Tacoma
  By dino - May 20 - 8:13 pm

  This is my 5th toyota purchase and my first truck. I purchased the prerunner access cab 4cyl 5sp with the convenience package. It cost me $19,300 with 3 years of zero financing. Even though I liked the older body style this was a no brainer purchase. I wanted a truck that looked good and got decent gas mileage(20 to 25). Its like the old tacoma on steriods. It should last me quite awhile.

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  Mileage report - 2008 Toyota Tacoma
  By Lowsidr - May 11 - 11:33 am

  I purchased this truck used with 15K on it. I traded in an 89 4runner w/200K 13 mpg. The primary reason for buying a small truck was the fuel economy. Fuel prices seem to be on the rise once again, who knows what will happen in the years to come. I live in S.W. FL. and commute 20 miles each way a day. Mostly at 45 to 60 mph, mixed city driving mostly. My first tank returned 25.8 MPG! I "babied" the truck trying to keep the RPM under 2K. I did spin it up when needed. You can get great fuel economy out of this truck and still be courteous to others.

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  Great investment!! - 2008 Toyota Tacoma
  By My BABY! - February 1 - 10:40 am

  I purchased this truck as my 5th Toyota, Ive had 2 4Runners, a rav4, and a camry. Not to include my families trucks. I drove 3 different models of Tacoma before purchasing mine, all different engines. I settled with the 6 speed manual. I love it to death. Ive had it for six months and have nearly 7000 miles on it. I take it on trips often from Augusta, GA to Conway, AR. It does great! It is amazing off road, better than all the other Toyotas Ive driven so far. Handles and climbs great. My dad and uncle went and purchased after me. They have automatics though. They love them.

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  Best Truck I ever owned! - 2008 Toyota Tacoma
  By bobby33 - November 11 - 10:36 am

  I purchased this truck 4 months ago. I traded in my 2003 Tacoma Xcab for this one! I loved my 2003 Tacoma but my 2008 has a much smoother ride. It rides like a car, I love it! Gas mileage isnt the greatest but it is a V-6 truck.

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  Love the truck, but I hate the ride! - 2008 Toyota Tacoma
  By Robert Clarke - August 30 - 3:50 pm

  First, let me say, I love the seats, the driving position is perfect, not too low for me (I am 59"). Brakes are amazing, Brake Assist and Electronic Brake Force Distribution really work. Gas Mileage is good, 20 city and 24 highway. No squeaks, tight truck. The Stock stereo is OK. Now the bad news, the ride is punishing! It is jarring even over the small bumps! My wife loves it, I am giving it to her and buying something else!

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  I love this Truck - 2008 Toyota Tacoma
  By Dave in Florida - July 15 - 8:13 pm

  I just traded my 2007 Tundra, 5.7 in on this truck. I got the TRD Sport package and am very satisfied with this truck. Toyota definitely knows what it is doing with these trucks. I cant find a thing I am unhappy about.

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  Research pays off - 2008 Toyota Tacoma
  By duckhunter - July 7 - 12:06 am

  I have recently purchased 08 Prerunner TRD offroad 4 door, and so far I love it. Just replaced a 04 Titan and have gone from about 10 mpg to 19, and kids have more room to boot. I live on a mountain, and travel it, as well as others, everyday. Truck has plenty of power and is averaging 19.8 mpg! This is my first non 4x4 truck, and hoping that the rear locking differential gets me out of those occasional mess ups. Have found that dry, rocky conditions are no issue for this 2wd, nor is steep, lose gravel roads. Highly recommend this truck if you need to re-up on a truck and gas mileage important.

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  Excellent Little Truck! - 2008 Toyota Tacoma
  By Tommy - May 16 - 11:36 am

  I purchased this "mini-taco" 03-22-2008 as a way to downsize and conserve. Couldnt be happier with this truck. It is the 4x4 regular cab, the smallest tacoma. What a great design, big on features. Driving mildly, now averaging 23-24 mpg overall. Thats not great but consider its a 4x4. It handles the road much better than the older generation. The steering radius is another pleasant surprise. The performance is better than expected. The 4cyl engine will really move if you want it to. I did get the SR5 package which gives the reg cab truck bucket seats. Very comfortable and supportive. Many cup holders, using the 2 on the rear of the center console for reserve water bottles.

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  Everything I needed - 2008 Toyota Tacoma
  By rayjay3434 - October 13 - 5:40 am

  Bought new in march 08. Got the base model. Its the forth toyota Ive driven but, the first truck. Its done everything Ive needed it for. Its hauled 2000 lbs on trailer, gone through snow, handles mountain roads great, and gets 20-22 mpg on my 70 mile commute to work.