My Tacoma requires very little maintenance, yet is highly reliable. I have used it to haul construction materials and despite the smaller bed size, it can handle a significant payload. I use it to tow a boat and always feel stable and secure. The 4 wheel drive has always worked flawlessly, and equally reliable in mud, snow, and icy conditions. The interior has held up well, again with minimal maintenance. The exterior paint has faded only slightly and looks remarkably good for the age of this vehicle.

This is actually my husband's truck, but we use it quite frequently. It doesn't have much power but has really comfortable seats. The bed is large enough to haul whatever you need. I wish we had gotten the intermittent wipers though.