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Toyota Tacoma

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  • Reg Cab Manual
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    $12,750
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    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • Reg Cab Manual
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    $12,750
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    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • Reg Cab Auto
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    $12,750
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    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • Reg Cab Auto
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    $12,750
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    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • XtraCab Manual
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    $12,145
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    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • XtraCab Auto
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    $12,145
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    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • XtraCab V6 Manual
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    $12,145
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    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • XtraCab V6 Auto
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    $12,145
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    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • Reg Cab Manual 4WD
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    $12,750
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  • Reg Cab Auto 4WD
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    $12,750
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    Four Wheel Drive
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  • Reg Cab V6 Manual 4WD
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    $12,750
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    Four Wheel Drive
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  • XtraCab Manual 4WD
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    $12,145
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  • XtraCab Auto 4WD
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  • XtraCab V6 Manual 4WD
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    $12,145
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    Four Wheel Drive
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  • XtraCab V6 Auto 4WD
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    $12,145
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    Four Wheel Drive
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  • XtraCab V6 Manual 4WD SR5
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    Four Wheel Drive
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7 years / less than 85,000 miles
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12 months / 12, 000 miles
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Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car
Based on 10 reviews
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Comfort
4.1
Interior
4.1
Performance
4.3
Value
4.8
Exterior
4.4
Reliability
4.9

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  • By sledge from bremen ohio
    Owns this car
    February 9, 2019

    reliable

    96 2wd has been a great truck frame did break behind rear wheel nothing a piece of 1/2 steel plate and a welder couldn't fix.. mostly driven in town not highway, 300,000 miles and still purs the 2.4 does not use oil.. really cant think of any major fixes besides frame been driving this truck since 2004 when i bought it used...anyway really thinkg of another tacoma ... the corolla are pretty depenable also 2003 has 250,000 miles no issues... just my 2 cents worth here in the buckeye state..peace
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Turkman from Central Pa
    Owns this car
    August 19, 2018

    Has lasted 22yrs

    Truck gets u where u need to go. From logging roads to the beach. I haul coal and wood in wintertime. Still has cold a/c never been recharged with freon. Not a big cab only extended behind the seat, but all your important stuff fits. 22 mpg with 5 speed manual (Not many around) with 3.4 L V6. Rust is like gray hair on middle aged guys and Tacomas will rust.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    3.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    4.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    4.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Don from Phoenix, AZ
    Owns this car
    June 4, 2018

    This is a Life-time Sport truck, a classic Toyota.

    This is my all time favorite 4WD Sport Truck. The best truck I have ever owned, and I do not like having to sell it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    4.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By dpeberly from Huntington Beach, CA
    Used to own this car
    May 15, 2018

    Best Truck I ever owned

    This truck is the best I've owned and reliable. Clean and drives like a new truck. Original owner and paint. All records available upon request.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Jutta from Acton, CA
    Owns this car
    October 11, 2017

    Best truck ever made imo

    At 340,000 miles the 3.4 v6 is so quiet at idle I sometimes think it stopped running. I?ve hauled a 10,000 pound trailer load of equipment up rediculous steep grades in low range 4wd many times. 5speed manual is bullet proof, tons of torque, no leaks no problems except for a radiator replacement at 310 kmiles. I can?t wear this thing out, what a work truck!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Off-roading
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    4.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Vahan777
    Owns this car
    September 1, 2017

    Toyota always drives for a very long time

    It is a very reliable car cause it's Toyota! And all Toyotas are all the same reliable and long driving car before it breaks down on you!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    2.0
    Interior
    2.0
    Performance
    2.0
    Value
    3.0
    Exterior
    2.0
    Reliability
    4.0
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  • By G.J from ceres ca.
    Owns this car
    January 27, 2015

    toyota tacoma xcab.1996.

    replaced timing chain water pump and oil pump just for a little chirping i can't ear it was my daughter then do it water pump and oil pump not a problem was the same thing installed old one or new one.installed new one normal maintenance after 397.000 miles on original motor.now have 402.000 no problem. I bought on 1998 second owner. .amazing pick up
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By rockintaco from Northern Colorado
    Owns this car
    December 18, 2012

    rockin toyo taco still strong at 285+++ miles

    So my wife had a 2000 tacoma pre runner new off the lot when i met her, part of the reason I fell for her 13 years ago ! A really nice truck but no real offroad ability in the colorado high country. It was a such a great truck, that i bought a nearly identical 96 tacoma loaded with a standard tranny, locking manual hubs and sported a slighly peppier 2.7l engine. This truck is rock solid and takes on all the colorado high country has to offer it gets great mpg for such an effeciant onroad/off road machine averaging 19-20 combuned hiway town miles. Love the truck, love the compatibility of years for parts to it makes keeping it looking fresh easy and affordable.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Chevy fan from aliquippa pa
    Owns this car
    November 30, 2007

    good runner

    runs really good and is super good on gas and still will haul a 1/2 ton of gravel any day of the week there is still no rust on the body at all
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    4.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By TACOMA woman from indiana
    Owns this car
    December 6, 2006

    mighty tacoma!

    i'm the original owner and have had very few problems with this truck. it has over 100,000 miles but still runs great and looks great. it was well-maintained and waxed regularly.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    3.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    3.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    4.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 1996 Toyota Tacoma?

The 1996 Toyota Tacoma is available in 2 trim levels:

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  • SR5 (2 styles)

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4.4 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.1
  • Interior: 4.1
  • Performance: 4.3
  • Value: 4.8
  • Exterior: 4.4
  • Reliability: 4.9

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