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2003 Toyota Tacoma User Reviews

2003 Toyota Tacoma Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 20 reviews

  • Performance:3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars 3.7 / 5
  • Appearance:4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars 4.1 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars 4.8 / 5
  • Overall:4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars 4.7 / 5

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PROS
"power" 5 reviews
"reliable car" 5 reviews
"ride" 3 reviews
"fuel economy" 3 reviews
"build quality" 2 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 4 reviews
"interior" 2 reviews
"power" 2 reviews

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Sean writes:
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2 Dr STD 4WD Extended Cab SB Review
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Awesome — Bought this truck for my restaurant's big delivery days, it was a great pickup and I should have bought the 4 door one but didn't think about it. If you want a great truck this one was it. This truck did everything I needed it to do.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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John writes:
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2 Dr V6 4WD Extended Cab SB Review
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color combination

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a taller 6th gear,

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Decent — Could use another gear it pulls a little too hard on the interstate above 60. a little more space would be nice. I want a four door in the future. Great little truck though around town. Very reliable. A few squeaks and rattles but over all not bad.

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Julie writes:
2003 Toyota Tacoma 4 Dr Prerunner V6 Crew Cab SB Review
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great brakes,4 doors,sits high

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short bed,not enough interior storage

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You Better Love The Toyota Tacoma — It's the girliest looking truck you've ever seen, but that means it's perfect for me! Good thing it has amazing brakes because I follow too close and brake too late. The handling is extremely responsive to my crazy driving. The acceleration isn't what I would like it to be, but I've never gotten a speeding ticket! :)

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Andrew writes:
2003 Toyota Tacoma 4 Dr Prerunner V6 Crew Cab SB Review
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Torque for climbing and driving off road. Decent turn radius.

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Boxy & stiff ride. MPG.

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2003 Tacoma Prerunner Double Cab — The ride is stiff & boxy. The truck has plenty of torque, especially considering it's not a 4x4. Gas mileage varies between 16 to 19 mpg, having the tonneau cover on the truck bed helps. It was fun to take off-road, when I had the mud tires on it. Even with cruise control on long trips, you still have to take stretching breaks. I've added the Michelin LTX/MS street tires which make handling much better. Just had to replace the timing belt at 115k miles as a preventative measure - a procedure that can cost upwards of $350 or more.

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Dave writes:
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2 Dr STD 4WD Extended Cab SB Review
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Looks
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700lbs lighter than the equivalent 2005-and-up Tacoma
Handles winter weather with confidence

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Turning circle
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Not enough power if your hard on it but not enough fuel economy when you're easy on it.  I knew that when I bought it.  It's the price that's paid for the versatility and it's worth it.

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I Get The Whole 'jeep Thing', That's Why I Bought A Toyota — Just the right size to fit in the tight streets of a large city but big enough to haul all your stuff. Perfect truck to load up and go camping with your friends. This one has the 2.7L I-4 mated to a 5-speed manual. Even with the small wheels and tires, it still has more ground clearance than most stock 4x4s.

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Tom2222 writes:
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2 Dr STD 4WD Extended Cab SB Review
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not enough power

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Nice Small Truck — Perfect for biking, snowboarding, and everything else I was doing in VT...I would have kept it longer if I did not run it into a guard rail at 55 mph on the North Way in upstate NY.

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Ryan writes:
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2 Dr STD Extended Cab SB Review
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Great gas mileage, reliable

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Some interior bits rattle

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Takes Anything I Throw At It — I have raced this truck off and on for a few years now. Every mile I drive is very hard on it. It never lets me down.

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Vanessa writes:
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2 Dr STD Extended Cab SB Review
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It's a Toyota...

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None

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I Miss My Tacoma! — Extra-reliable, runs well, great acceleration for 4 cylinders, very comfortable and handles really well.

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Lithero10 writes:
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2 Dr STD 4WD Extended Cab SB Review
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everything

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Love It — I have a 2003 Tacoma 4 cyl...love it to death...3in lift...works great...needs locking diffs...but still gets me where i need to go...working on a turbo system for it too...

Owner for 1 years, 0 months

Miles Driven per Year:7,000

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Acrobatman writes:
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2 Dr STD 4WD Extended Cab SB Review
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Great Truck — What can I say? It's a Toyota. Good balance between 4WD capabilities, being a truck, and a highway vehicle.

Owner for 4 years, 0 months

Miles Driven per Year:10,000

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Cost $8,508 Average Instant Market Value $9,661 Average Instant Market Value $11,394 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 25 23 18
Horsepower 142 143 190
Crash Test Rating 3 4 8
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.7 41.4 41.5

Reviews From Other Years

2013 Toyota Tacoma Reviews

Beware Of Noise After Turning Off Ignition By yak13

I truly hope Toyota seriously looks into the after Ignition turn off annoying noise issue . As I have read several other owners with the same type of experience. Perhaps a Recall would justify Toyot... Read More

Perfect Dad Truck - Excellent Truck Overall By RayRN87

I love this truck!!! Came from a 2008 Toyota Tundra and the Tacoma is so much easier to drive, better fuel economy and it fits my family of four perfectly. I bought a texas edition v6bprerunner, this ... Read More

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2012 Toyota Tacoma Reviews

Best Mid-size Pick-up Out There And Holds It's Value Too By rockets57

Not much that I dislike especially that they gave me $12,000 on my 1999 extra cab with 156 thousand miles on it cause it was recalled due to frame rust so this truck listed at 35 thousand with all the... Read More

Style And Value By norcal1968

I like the color of the truck. It is sort of a metallic brown. I wish I would have got the sunroof option. Maybe next time. The truck is a little small, but it is convenient for getting around in ... Read More

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2011 Toyota Tacoma Reviews

Sporty Fun To Drive 4x4 With A Very Good Resale Value. By tacomanorthotheborder

Although there aren't many miles on the vehicle, I've owned my Tacoma for 2 years without any problems. I've only performed the maintenance. The truck was purchased for the reason of hauling a boat i... Read More

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2010 Toyota Tacoma Reviews

Reg Cab 4x4 Auto By Heshup

It's been a good truck. Have taken good care of it and it has taken good care of me and like to have a 2013 Tacoma reg Cab 4X4 Auto. I would not buy any thing but a Tocoma. Thanks for the tie here. Read More

Great Quality Truck And Reliable! By TAbbott14

Love the reliability and gas mileage from Toyota. Tacoma trucks are near bulletproof. Don't like the stiff seats and long clutch pedal. The view out the rear access windows is a little blinding, but s... Read More

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2009 Toyota Tacoma Reviews

Superb Car For Sports, Outdoor Use And Family Fun! By CelebratedMrK

Very useful, dependable all around vehicle. Great styling and comfort. Well designed with excellent features for utility work and camping. Lots of compliments and I have used this truck in more way... Read More

Worth Every Penny! By 1Taco_King

Smooth V6, consistent brakes, tight suspension (TRD Sport) rough on bumpy roads. Flawless build quality and solid. The best looking mid-size out there with aggressive (although non-functional) hood s... Read More

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