1996
Toyota Tacoma

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$14,898
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  • Reg Cab Manual
    Starts at
    $12,028
    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • Reg Cab Manual
    Starts at
    $12,028
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  • Reg Cab Auto
    Starts at
    $12,748
    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • Reg Cab Auto
    Starts at
    $12,748
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  • XtraCab Manual
    Starts at
    $14,178
    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • XtraCab Auto
    Starts at
    $14,898
    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • XtraCab V6 Manual
    Starts at
    $15,488
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  • XtraCab V6 Auto
    Starts at
    $16,388
    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • Reg Cab Manual 4WD
    Starts at
    $16,908
    Four Wheel Drive
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  • Reg Cab Auto 4WD
    Starts at
    $17,808
    Four Wheel Drive
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  • Reg Cab V6 Manual 4WD
    Starts at
    $18,028
    Four Wheel Drive
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  • XtraCab Manual 4WD
    Starts at
    $18,338
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  • XtraCab Auto 4WD
    Starts at
    $19,238
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  • XtraCab V6 Manual 4WD
    Starts at
    $19,418
    Four Wheel Drive
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  • XtraCab V6 Auto 4WD
    Starts at
    $20,318
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  • XtraCab V6 Manual 4WD SR5
    Starts at
    $22,228
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  • XtraCab V6 Auto 4WD SR5
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    $23,128
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Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
7 years / less than 85,000 miles
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12 months / 12, 000 miles
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160- or 174-point inspections
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Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car
4.4 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
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Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.1
Performance 4.2
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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What trim levels are available for the 1996 Toyota Tacoma?

The 1996 Toyota Tacoma is available in 2 trim levels:

  • (15 styles)
  • SR5 (2 styles)

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Is the 1996 Toyota Tacoma reliable?

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4.4 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.0
  • Interior: 4.1
  • Performance: 4.2
  • Value: 4.8
  • Exterior: 4.4
  • Reliability: 4.9

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