Overview & Reviews
For 2006, a tire-pressure monitor is now standard on all Tacomas. Revised SAE testing procedures have dropped horsepower and torque ratings.
- 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 on some models.
User Reviews:
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Awesome truck...but.... - 2006 Toyota Tacoma
By 06Tacoma - May 2 - 12:03 amOverall, this Tacoma has been very good and useful for us. However, that being said, if you have the means and are looking for an AUTO trans Taco, I would suggest getting the V6 instead. I currently own an 07 Double-cab long bed Prerunner and average about 21mpg (our local gas is a 10% ethanol blend). With the inline 4, I was only averaging about 22mpg so the fuel economy savings with the 4 is very slim. The V6 also idles softer/smoother (as is the case with most V6s vs larger displacement 4s). Also, occasionally during cold starts the inline 4 seemed to idle quite high and noisily for about half a minute before settling down (others have posted reviews about this as well).
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Great Entry Level Truck - 2006 Toyota Tacoma
By Brian - April 26 - 5:03 amI was looking for an inexpensive work type truck. They DONT exist anymore. I bought a Tacoma after eliminating the Ranger (side facing jump seats) and the Frontier (bigger cab but too much$$). I didnt want, or need, bells and whistles. I got a great truck with am/fm/cd, automatic, bed line, seating for 3 at a great value and with what looks like the best ability to hold value after driving off the lot. The cab is spacious, the color is great (got the Indigo Ink Pearl). My wife and girls love the color, my guy friends love the bed liner, the tie downs, the cool styling. I have never owned a Toyota but will likely own more as the dealer sent someone 135 miles for the color I wanted!!!
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Like the circus clowns in the car - 2006 Toyota Tacoma
By keepsdad - April 13 - 3:46 pmHow does Toyota do it? SOO much truck for so little money. 4 door cab is extremely roomy and comfy. V6 mated to the 5 speed auto is more than ample power - truck will scoot. Ride is unblievable for a truck. My wife (who is not a truck person) compares the ride to a car. Shes right. Very stable handling. mine came with the limited slip diff. and on a recent long distance, high speed trip in TORRENTIAL rain it was stable as a rock. No wheel spin, no traction loss at all. Stereo is killer - sounds better than the one is my expensive sports car. Back bed liner is tough - BUT slippery for my dogs. easily fixed with rubber bed mat. Fit and finish is typical Toyota - tops. Paint is lustrous.
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Love Love Relationship - 2006 Toyota Tacoma
By patientmantra72 - February 25 - 7:00 amMy Tacoma is an all around awsome truck. After driving a huge Chevy Tahoe for years, mileage is definitely much better with the tacoma, and its 4x abilities are awesome. Very solid truck right off the lot.
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Delta Red Tacoma! - 2006 Toyota Tacoma
By J Williamson - February 15 - 11:40 amThis is a very good looking dependable and fun to drive truck. Plenty of leg room in front seat for a 63 250 lb guy. Controls are where you would expect them to be and very easy to use.
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Shes a keeper! 4 cyl, pre-run, access - 2006 Toyota Tacoma
By Big John - January 29 - 12:30 amMy first Truck. Researched for 6 months. This truck has been really fun. I dont need 4WD or a V6. I wanted a truck to haul things with but also to get good highway mpg so I went with the 4cyl. The power has been fine since the engine is 2.7L, but only 20mpg. Sticker said Id get 27hwy. I really wanted the Desert Sand but most dealers only had silver. Then I found a store which ordered up the Gold for me, and the build date was 2 days after I ordered! Im 63", 250 and have a ton of room. My anti-truck friends admit they are impressed
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best car ever - 2006 Toyota Tacoma
By eric mulford - November 6 - 7:50 pmthe car is great but the gas mileage could be better. other than that it is fun to drive and is a big truck. I would recomend this truck for anyone that wants a good reliable car that wont quit on you
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Great Buy - 2006 Toyota Tacoma
By Dan - October 7 - 5:06 amI have always owned Toyotas. My first was a 1986 that ended up with 276,000 mile, second a 1994 ext cab 4x4 that I sold to buy this truck. I ordered this vehicle having never driven this model because I am so loyal to Toyota. It took 6 months to arrive. I ordered a silver double cab TRD 4x4 with 6 speed manual transmission. This truck has been great so far and I love driving it.
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Great Truck Except - 2006 Toyota Tacoma
By Todd Cranford - September 1 - 2:00 pmI love my truck; researched thoroughly before I made the purchase. I traded a 2003 Silverado and there really is no comparison between the two vehichles. I have put 4000 miles on it in all types of weather conditions and have to say that the driving experience is a pleasure. Going from the V8 in the Chevy to the V6 was a concern, but it turns out that my Tacoma has power to spare when needed. This is truly a great truck except for one issue that I hope to get resolved and does not cause any long term damage. I notice a tapping in the engine, only on cold starts and it certainly has me alarmed although it quits after the engine is warm. My dealership will resolve this issue.
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First of many Toyotas to come - 2006 Toyota Tacoma
By manderman - July 27 - 8:30 pmAfter I came back from Iraq I knew what I wanted to spend my reenlistment bonus on. I bought my first Toyota truck. I have the 05 Tacoma Sport and am loving it. Its in my opinion the best looking truck out there. With the access cab Im able to pack my fishing gear as well as my buddies quite comfortably. The bed liner and built in storage compartments are sweet. Performance wise Im definitely impressed. Due to high gas prices I was looking at the a V6 instead of the V8 and really havent felt like Ive sacrificed a huge amount of power. The interior is sweet as well. The dash looks race carish and has all the options I was looking for.
