Used 1997 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Very happy with this truck
ryanmiller98, 12/31/2002
Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Ive had my Tacoma for nearly 5 years and plan on driving it another 5. After 117K miles, the only problem was w/ the air conditioning - a difficult- to-diagnose leak costing $380 at the dealer. Other than that, I've changed tires as needed, the engine oil every 4- 5K, and trans/diff every 15K. New plugs, air/fuel filters, EGR Valve - routine self-performed minor tune-up. I've done a bit of 4WD (6X/year) - Handles solid in snow and trail. The check engine light I used to get? - hasn't done it once since I turned the gascap at least 3 clicks after fillup. I strongly recommend it and will likely buy a newer one - probably around 2008
97 Tacoma 4x4, 2.7L
knut, 04/14/2004
Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
This truck is a great value. It's tough, dependable, reliable, and considering these trucks are "Built to last" many years, the slightly higher price is well worth it. Very low and easy maintenance- have owned since new (currently 135K mi), mainly just change oil, add gas, and drive!!. The only repairs of concern were A/C and a new fuel injector. The 4cyl. manual is suprisingly powerful, the hauling capacity is "at least" 1/2 ton, and the 4x4 system is, from what I've heard...superior to all others. Right now for small trucks, the Tacoma is the only one I'd consider.
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- Base Regular CabMSRP: $3,900496 mi away
- Base Extended CabMSRP: $10,800668 mi away
- Base Regular CabMSRP: $5,9951,722 mi away
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Japanese WorkHorse
Thai4Ever, 03/11/2010
Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I got the truck at 75,000 miles. It blew a head gasket at 238,000 miles. I had the engine rebuilt for $3,300 with new clutch in 2007. I have 271,000 miles on it now. Minor problem was o2 sensor, catalytic converter, and seat belt buckle. I have driven this truck in soft nc obx sand, and red Clay in Northapton county. It's hard to get stuck. I've never been stuck. It's is a classic workhorse. Awesome truck. My kids grew up in it, but now the extended cab is too small. Sorry to see her go. This a a truck you can push the limits. That means challenge it, drive it till it falls apart.
Very reliable and a great truck
Zac Price, 01/29/2004
Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Had 5 Toyotas now and love em. The 97 4x4 Tacoma is awsome. Have 96k on it witout any probs and love it.
97 XCAB 4X4
oldster, 12/07/2002
Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Have not had the truck long but am very pleased with it. Had 86K on it and just had the 90K service performed with the dealer saying the truck is mechanically almost perfect. This is our 5th current Toyota and continues the tradition of great value.