ptelep 
2003 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4dr Double Cab PreRunner V6 Rwd SB (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Doing Research Pays off...
 I read Consumer Reports, and the Tacoma 
is the only compact pickup they 
endorse.  I read lots of reviews online 
from customers.  I read edmunds reviews 
and the like.  I spent a month reading 
and reading.  Then I test drove maybe 
seven or eight Tacomas and really got a 
feel for them.  Maybe I'm a nut, but I 
wanted to make sure I was getting my 
money's worth.  Well, I sure did.  I 
have a 2003 Gold Tacoma completely 
loaded with leather, woodgrain dash, 
bug guard, upgraded wheels and tires, 
bedliner, lighted color-keyed running 
boards, and toyoguard (overpriced but 
what the hell, maybe the gunk works!)  
This is arguably the best vehicle I've 
ever owned.