2000 Toyota Tacoma

I loved this car. It has Toyota reliability, and has to be one of the best trucks I've ever driven. It has good mpg for a truck and only needed very little maintenance. Highly Recommend this vehicle.

i have owned my Toyota tacoma for 8 years and am about to flip 180k miles on it and still get compliments on what a nice truck it is. in the time i have had it i have put less then 3quarts of oil in it other then the regular 5kmile oil change the ride is abit rough as many articles about it point out and which i really love about it more capable for OFF-ROAD use in my opin when peeps ask questions about it i really feel stupid about how giddie i get. heheheh its just rediculous.

they could have detailed it better,and the rear brakes hang.other than that,good truck.i would buy again,but before i pay,would go over things a little tighter.

Great little truck,drives and runs great!Well worth the drive to Tenn. to pick it up.I would do business with this dealership again.Thanks!!!!

It runs good and looks good,but there are some thing wrong with it. check engine light came on an hour after picking it up. Ash tray was missing. Air conditioning does not work. There was no clock in it like the ad. stated. The brakes chatter witch means the rotors are warped. The topper does not lock properly. In short it needs work the dealer did not disclose or fix. would I buy anther one with out driving it? No to many thing can go wrong for the money. Good thing the core truck in in good shape.

1995 - 2004 Toyota Tacoma Highlights
Toyota's sixth-generation pickup finally got a proper name of its own--Tacoma. The all-new model has a driver-side airbag, and featured aggressive new styling, both inside and out. Propelling the new Tacoma were three engines two 4-cylinders and a V6. The new engines included a 142-horsepower dual overhead cam 2.4-liter, a 150-horsepower dual-overhead-cam 2.7-liter, and a 190-horsepower dual-overhead cam 3.4-liter V6. The Tacoma also rode on a redesigned chassis and suspension and came with rack-and-pinion steering in place of the previous recirculating ball system. Also, 4-wheel ABS was now optional on all Tacoma models. The 4WD models were visually differentiated from 2WD models by a distinct grille treatment and an elevated chassis.
Year to Year Changes
1996 Toyota Tacoma: For '96, Toyota's Tacoma pickup is provided with a new off-road package that includes a locking rear differential. The new unit is available only on regular-cab 4WD models with a manual transmission. On 2WD models it includes a rear differential locking system, 31-inch tires on alloy wheels, and a tachometer. On 4WD models, Toyota charges a little more, but adds bucket seats, a center console, and 4WDemand, the more sophisticated of Toyota's two 4-wheel-drive systems.
1997 Toyota Tacoma: For 1997, 2WD models get a new grille and flush headlights. Also, the base 2.4-liter engine gains a new ignition system and a more sophisticated sequential multipoint fuel-injection system.
1998 Toyota Tacoma: Tacoma finally gets a passenger-side airbag, and the SR5 models get a new name--Limited.
1999 Toyota Tacoma: Seatbelt pretensioners topped the short list of changes for '99.
2000 Toyota Tacoma: Intermittent windshield wipers became standard, and models with ABS now had daytime running lights. Four-wheel-drive trucks got numerically higher axle ratios for quicker takeoffs.
2001 Toyota Tacoma: New for 2001 were 4-door Double Cabs with four front-opening doors and a 60/40 folding rear bench seat. All models got a restyled front end with a raised hood and prominent grille. Also added for 2001 was a new S-Runner model--a manual-transmission V6 PreRunner Xtracab with stiffer springs, premium shock absorbers, color-keyed exterior, and special interior appointments.
2002 Toyota Tacoma: There were no significant changes for 2002.
2003 Toyota Tacoma: Antilock brakes were made standard on all models for 2003.
2004 Toyota Tacoma: The Tacoma loses its optional flare-fender StepSide cargo box in 2004.

Pros: Acceleration (V6) / Reliability
Cons: Price / Engine noise / Ride / Step-in height (4WD)

Estimated Repair Costs: A/C Compressor $1,315 Alternator $360 Automatic Transmission or Transaxle $1,457 Brakes $190 Clutch, Pressure Plate, Bearing $915 Exhaust System $242 Radiator $520 Shocks and/or Struts $210 Timing Chain or Belt $200

Powertrain Options:
Standard powerplants included 2.4-liter 2.7-liter 4-cylinders 3.4-liter V6. The smaller 4-cylinder is standard on 2WD models, while the 4WD dels offer the 2.7-liter unit. The new V6 is available for both configurations. The 2.4-liter dual-overhead-cam 4-cylinder offers 142 horsepower at 5000 rpm and 160 pound-feet of torque at 4000 rpm. The larger 4-cylinder boosts output to 150 horsepower at 4800 rpm and 177 pound-feet of torque at 4000 rpm. Finally, the Tacoma's V6 delivers a lusty 190 horsepower at 4800 rpm and 220 pound-feet of torque at 3600 rpm.

I decided to get a 4 cyl Pickup because of the current price of gas. Toyota has a great reputation for engineering solid vehicles and the Tacoma is no exception. I paid $500 over blue book for this vehicle and now kind of regret it. It has an issue when coming to a complete stop that I was not made aware of by the seller. I was told it could be rear brakes, but when a mechanic looked at them he said they were just put on. I will have another mechanic diagnose the problem, but I wish I had known about it. I would not have paid so much for it. The transaction went well with the seller though. Well, he was a used car salesman. So, overall I am ok with the purchase.