phil 
2005 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 4dr Access Cab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl 5M)
The perfect sized pickup
 I struggled driving a pickup too small to carry my kids (Mazda) and too large for me to feel lost (F-150).  Then I found an '05 Tacoma - perfect!  Had the most interior room of my three finalists (Colorado and Frontier). Well thought out interior with access doors and just enough room in back to carry my children on short runs (I don't recommend it for long trips).  Plenty of storage and good power from the 2.7 engine while getting 21 mpg in local driving.  The 4WD is great in snow.  Love the flexibility of the pickup bed with movable cargo tie downs on front and side rails plus bed "D" hooks.  The composite bed material looks promising - let's see how well it wears over time.