Overview & Reviews
The 2005 Toyota Tacoma has been completely redesigned.
- Flexible and refined drivetrains, excellent off-road ability, 18 different body configurations, available stability control, solid build quality and reliability record, well-trimmed interior, unique bed features.
- Manual gearbox still vague through the gears, awkward emergency brake.
User Reviews:
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Id buy it again - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
By Longtermdirver - August 20 - 5:20 amI drive the LA frwys 95% of the time, best MPG is 19.97 and after 80k replaced the first set of Bridgstones to take a long desert trip, brakes still have over 50% wear left, not one major and very few minor issues. Love the way I sit, lots of room and Im 64" 240lbs, never a sore back. Love the V6/6 speed even though I might not get out 2nd on the 405 for an hour. Am I crazy? Only complaint is the 4x4 switch which does not always work, dealer thinks Im nuts. Wont always go in or out of 4 low on command.
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I LOVE MY TRUCK!!!!! - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
By AnneS - August 12 - 7:53 amI absolutely love my Tacoma. I opted for the 4 cylinder 4x4, manual transmission. Its fun to drive, and does pretty well on gas, except in the winter when my mpg takes a nosedive to about 17-19 (from about 22-24). We just put new tires on it because the tires that came with it werent too good in the snow of upstate NY. This truck is perfect sized for me, at 5 feet 3 inches. My husband who is 6-2 also fits in it nicely, and can even ride in the back seats for shorter trips. We can fit everything we need, including the dog, for a weekend at camp in the cab of the truck.
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Toyota, best truck ever - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
By jerry kreiter - July 24 - 1:00 amMy Toyota Tacoma is the best truck I have ever owned. I have had many bad experiences with Chevys and Fords in the past so, I went with Toyota. This truck is by far better than any midsize truck out there. It has tons of power and my favorite a six speed manual transmission. Off road there is no comparison. This truck will take any mid or full size truck on any trail. Even the new jeeps could not keep up with this bad boy. Like my older Toyota pickup, I plan on breaking 300,000 miles with out breaking a thing, unlike my worthless chevy silverado that kicked the bucket at 140,000 . These new Tacomas are sure to live up to Toyotas long lasting reputation.
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think twice or even three times! - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
By JunctionA - July 17 - 12:10 amI am still trying to figure out what it is with designers. They took a perfectly good size of the Tacoma and changed it. It is more bulky and deliberate. It is no longer a small truck - I might as well have bought an F150. The radio looks like art-deco, sounds ok but looks terrible ... real imagination at work here (sarcasm intentional). So the brilliant engineers again took something that wasnt broke and tried to fix it. A style and color upgrade was needed ... but bigger is not always better ... wake up Toyota!!!
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Getting The Best - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
By gary - July 15 - 5:46 amI find the pick-up (my 4th toyota) to be incredible. Its room, solid to drive with great steering and braking. The suspension is very stable. All the controls are in the right place even the parking brake which has been noted as "not easily accessible" by Edmund. The dash and gauges are well placed and viewed easily. I need leg room and this truck has it. The 4 wheel drive controls are very simple. Con: the seat beal is a little hard to connect. and I would like some protection from door dings i.e. side molding.
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Versatile Vehicle - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
By NY Blue - July 8 - 12:33 amGreat package incorporating two real areas for seating adults and a bed that is usable for most of my homeowner duties. My wife loves the driving height, seat position and comfort. At 64" it is very comfortable for me even in the rear seat. The upgraded radio sounds incredible. Gas mileage for a truck, 22 MPG on hwy and 19 MPG around town is more than I expected. With only 1200 miles I am told it will get better but I am not counting on it. Unlike some other reviewers I did read the manual and you can change the keyless entry to give a chirp when activating the alarm.
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awesome allrounder - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
By joe shoer - June 26 - 4:43 amI have owned this truck for one year now and love it as much as the day I picked it up! Although its not perfect it far exceeds all GM trucks Ive owned, mechanically, reliably,and aesthetically. This truck works hard carrying weight 80% of the time and has performed flawlessly. After 50000KM I have had no problems whatsoever except for paint chips. Whether it be a result of poor paint (white) or to many gravel trucks, I dont know. Overall I am very happy with my first Toyota Tacoma.
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GREAT TRUCK - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
By chuck - June 26 - 12:30 amI love my 2006 Tacoma Access Cab 4X4. This truck is awesome! The V-6 has plenty of power and the gas mileage on 1st tank was 19 MPG mostly city driven. I traded in a 2005 Acura TL and this truck rides smoother than the TL did. I have owned 6 chev Z71s and a 2004 Ford F150 and the Toyota is my favorite.
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Meeting the road - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
By Richard Hackney - June 10 - 4:26 amI have owned a basic Tacoma pickup since 1998. It is a great vehicle that has just turned 100,000 miles. The only service that has ever been done is oil, tires and battery. I changed the brakes one time. I have been thinking about upgrading to a Tundra for about a year but when I saw the 2005 Tacoma I stopped looking. Earlier this month I bought a SR5, Double Cab, Long Bed. It is a pure pleasure to drive. I commute approximately 40 miles one way to work and the difference between the 1998 and 2005 models is incredible. Of course, I got all of the goodies -- cruise control, bucket seats, variable speed wipers, fog lights, etc. Let the road beware!!!!
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Super Truck - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
By Spydersd - May 17 - 8:30 pmBest pickup truck Ive ever owned! Sold my SUV after I got this truck, it does everything as well or better than my old SUV.
