Used 2009 Toyota Tacoma for Sale

5.0

(2 Reviews)

Overall Rating

5.0

(2 Reviews)

Value

5.0

Performance

3.0

Comfort

4.0

Fuel Economy

3.0

Reliability

5.0

Owner Reviews

5.0

2 Reviews


Overall	5.0

Value	5.0

Performance	3.0

Style	4.5

Comfort	4.0

Fuel Economy	3.0

Reliability	5.0

2009 Toyota Tacoma - Simple and small, but capable

You can not go wrong with a Toyota and I needed a truck for house projects and getting out into the mountains. Toyota's quality is top notch and their vehicle longevity is second to none. I purchased the truck with 35,000 miles and everything still felt extremely solid and nothing had fallen off or worn down. I bought the standard, no-frills edition because I wanted a truck that would work for a long time. The interior has clean lines, dials are easy to access and work, and everything cleans up well. There are plenty of cup holders. The 4WD system works incredibly well even over some of the craziest "roads" I've ever been on. Since this is the standard cab, there is not a lot of room for storing extras but there is some room behind and underneath the seat. Steering is comfortable and... (more)

Story

Driving this down Engineer Pass was a 4WD experience as the road has some do not mess up sections and it really puts the suspension to work.

Pros

The best part of this is the full length truck bed in back that can accommodate any number of things, from 6 mountain bikes plus gear to a cubic yard of organic compost or a stack of drywall sheets. If I'm going camping it's super easy to huck all the gear in the back with my mountain bike and get out of town. Oh and the dog loves the back of the truck!

Cons

The biggest drawback is the amount of secured storage space. Since it is a standard cab there's no small seat or second row like an access or quad cab might have. This isn't a deal breaker but it's something that I will consider in the future. This also means that passenger space is limited to one or two other people. I bought the 4-cylinder model as I don't plan on towing anything and while it's fully capable, it's definitely no roadster.

2009 Toyota Tacoma - Toyota craftsmanship and rugged capability

I bought the base SR5 because it is simple and no frills but goes above and beyond getting the job done. I liked the fact that it has a full length truck bed, has four-wheel drive which means it's capable of going almost anywhere and that there are few electrical features that are easy to break and expensive to replace. The quality is basic in this trim so there is no leather and everything in the interior is plastic but that's fine because it's Toyota so it's going to last a long time. The five-speed shifts smoothly and the motor runs easy and maintenance is low.

Story

Grinding up Yankee Boy Basin at 11,000ft early in the morning in four low to go hike up a mountain.

Pros

The longevity and quality of the Toyota name. My favorite feature is the truck bed which makes it easy to haul things around such as wood working tools and mountain bikes. Another great feature is the four-wheel drive which has taken me up rotten steep roads in the mountainous backcountry.

Cons

The biggest negative would be that it really only has room on the bench seat for one other person, two if you want to make it tight. The other one is that there is no cruise control which can make high travel a little tedious but it also keeps you awake! With the 4-cylinder the power isn't great but it can easily haul a half yard of gravel in the bed.