Item: Toyota Tacoma
Rating: 4.5
Author: CarMax

I shopped around a long time and walked of MANY car lots before I settled on my truck. When other sellers were doing bait and switch tactics, Carmax got right to the point and I got the truck I wanted...

I shopped around a long time and walked of MANY car lots before I settled on my truck. When other sellers were doing bait and switch tactics, Carmax got right to the point and I got the truck I wanted quickly. First off, the Toyota Tacoma I got is a 4 cylinder which makes it good on gas even with the AC on. I LOVE the sliding back window because I can vent the air that way (and listen for noises from tires, drive shaft, etc) and my dogs love the window too. Mine also came with a Husky toolbox which is a huge win for my active life (and my dogs love it too when camping). It can get up and go if I kick it in but I don’t need to very often. It’s steady, reliable, quiet, has a great sound system with bluetooth and Maps even shows me where I parked since I’m paired to my phone. That feature saves the day in crazy downtown areas! It’s low enough to the ground but not low enough to suck exhaust fumes. It turns tightly in forward and reverse and mine has a hitch too which I love. The tires are pretty average and this truck is easy to find parts for that are fairly inexpensive. I also love that I can check all the fluids easily and do much of my own repair since the engine has some leg room. And last, I love that mine came with tie downs in the bed and a nice liner to protect it. This lady and her dogs love her little beast!

Pros

Cost to Maintain: Easy to find parts and they’re not too expensive.
Technology and Entertainment: Bluetooth for calls, music, and finding my ride with Maps app in bad parking areas.
Interior Space: I’m tall and there’s a lot of leg room as long as no one is sitting behind you in the extended cab area. There’s also plenty of room to load groceries/ animals in behind the front seats.

Cons

Seat Comfort: The seats are a bit rigid.
Visibility: There are some blind spots but a tiny mirror addition solves this easily.
Cabin Noise: It is a little bit loud compared to most vehicles but it’s not a major issue really.

The buying process with Carmax is very simple and convenient. This is my second vehicle that I have purchased with Carmax. My only issue has been with some mechanical failures with the vehicles after ...

The buying process with Carmax is very simple and convenient. This is my second vehicle that I have purchased with Carmax. My only issue has been with some mechanical failures with the vehicles after purchase. When I bought my Dodge Charger from Carmax, the transmission had to be replaced after only 2 weeks of ownership. I now have a Toyota Tacoma that I purchased and the sunroof has stopped working twice after only 3 months of ownership of the vehicle. I know cars are machines and failures will happen but maybe some better quality checks could be done. Overall, I will continue purchasing vehicles through Carmax and I will always get the warranty so my vehicle is protected.

Pros

Fuel Economy: I love my truck because it gets great gas mileage. Way better than my Dodge Charger.
Cost to Maintain: My Tacoma is pretty cheap to maintain. Oil changes aren’t expensive and it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg to fill up the tank.

Cons

Power: Sometimes it feels like the vehicle struggles a bit to pick up speed when accelerating up a hill or even when getting onto the interstate.
Reliability: I have had two failures with the sunroof/ moonroof on the vehicle after a short term ownership of the vehicle.

The Tacoma is a great truck for those that don't want one of the larger model trucks (e.g., F150, Tundra, etc.). The size is perfect and for a truck it actually gets decent gas mileage. Not to mentio...

The Tacoma is a great truck for those that don't want one of the larger model trucks (e.g., F150, Tundra, etc.). The size is perfect and for a truck it actually gets decent gas mileage. Not to mention that they are sharp looking trucks. I'm still getting used to it being my last car was a 2 seat sports car, but I love this truck. I have the ability to haul things and its also nice to know that I can drive during the winter. In my last car, any bit of snow would stop me from going anywhere, so this is a refreshing change.

Pros

Reliability: Toyota's if properly maintained will run forever. They are extremely reliable
Value: Toyota Trucks definitely hold their value. Nice to know if I resell the truck, the value will be maintained.

Cons

Seat Comfort: Seats aren't bad, but they are manually adjusted. Would prefer electric adjusted seats so that you have more options like raising and lowering of the seat. Air Conditioned seats would be nice too.
Ride and Handling: Not really a con, but it is a truck, so it rides like a truck.

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