Used Toyota Tacoma for Sale in Santa Barbara, CA

This is the perfect vehicle for a small family that leads an active lifestyle. As an avid surfer and family man with a 5-year-old son, I have found so many uses for my truck. I drive it practically daily on the beach, as I have access to private surf along the California coast. It has enough clearance to make it over almost any situation with ease, yet it's much lighter and more agile than most of the monster trucks I have seen. It never gets stuck and gets pretty good gas mileage. It also has a FULL 6.5 foot bed, which is unique to most trucks with a double cab. So, I can lay my surfboards down with ease, and also haul tents and bigger camping supplies. With the double cab, it's like a "real" back seat, not one of those corny "access cabs". So, my boy has plenty of room to move and kick his legs around, and my wife can get back there with him if she chooses and have plenty of room as well. Plus, it just looks friggin' cool. I like it better than almost any new truck I see coming out today, including the newer Toyotas.

My Toyota Tacoma has lived up to all my expectations. The truck is very well made, and everything from fit and finish to how it operates on the road gives my a feeling of high quality. I particularly appreciate how dependable it is. I have used my truck as my main vehicle for five years and put 70,000 miles on it. The truck gives me decent gas mileage, it has a very functional cab and enough hauling capacity for my needs. I do wish the cab was a little less noisy, and I have experienced a problem with the floor mats not staying put when I drive. Another issue I have experienced so far is a malfunctioning blower motor for the cab. This did become a great annoyance since it resulted in me not having heat or air conditioning in the truck until the problem was fixed. After a couple of years of ownership, the door on the passenger side could no longer be locked or unlocked with the key. Overall, this is the best vehicle I have ever owned. It has taken me through hot deserts in the Mojave desert and blistering cold and snow in Washington state—all without so much as a hiccup.