2002 Toyota Tacoma

Toyota Trucks are known around the world for being some of the toughest and most durable vehicles you can buy. The Hilux was the precurser to the Tacoma and is widely used around the world for its reliability, payload and off road ability. There is a segment of the BBC's TopGear that is dedicated to the durability of these trucks and shows the truck under water, on fire and crumpled but still running. Building off of the success and legacy of the Hilux, Toyota USA introduced the Tacoma in 1995 that was catered to the North American market. With a greater focus on comfort and on-road ability, and a range of four and six cylinder engines, the midsize Tacoma became an instant success.
This 2002 Tacoma is a first generation model that has benefitted from the earlier facelift. With the 3.4L V6 engine that made 190hp and 220 lb-ft and is mated to an automatic transmission with Hi and Lo ranges. The higher level SR5 trim means that this is a well equipped truck with cruise control, air conditioning, power windows, power locks, upmarket stereo, power mirrors, keyless entry and cloth interior. And being a Toyota, everything works just like it did the way it left the factory. The engine fires up right away and pulls strong through the smooth automatic. The low ranges seem to work as intended as well and the truck goes down the road well. Newer Hankook tires are mounted on factory 16in wheels. The truck has a color matched bed cap that is well installed. While this is far from a perfect example, with many marks and scrapes on the body, this one owner truck has been well maintained by its owner and will continue to be a solid workhorse for its next owner.

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