Which Taco to choose? Offroad, Sport, 4x2, 4x4???

4x4 OR.

 

Check out the brochures on them all here

 

I love my 4x4 OR.

In all fairness, I've never owned a Sport but I like the skewps.

 

this thread was a year old...

 

Why not go with a 4x4 SR5 or even a base? Is the TRD sticker that important? It depends on what you're going to be using the truck for. I got a base 4x4 double cab long bed (DCLB) with a V6 because I viewed the SR5 and TRD packages as having a lot of things that I don't really need like back-up-cameras and NAV systems (in 2012 Tacomas)that are nice but not really necessary in a truck for me. I regret not getting a rear locking diff or the A-track system but I can always add those later if I really find that I need them. But if living in Texas for three years taught me anything it's that you need to be happy with what you drive. Good luck finding a Tacoma for you.

 

If OP hasn't made up his mind in 4 years, I doubt he ever will...

Given his last activity here Was 03-16-2009 at 05:59 PM, I doubt he bought the Tacoma...

 

Any particular reason why you are so set on the TRD package? it's a lot of extra $$ for not that much bang. If your wanting the 4x4 yet pressed for money then why not take the route of building your ride with either same parts for cheaper or better parts if you so choose, personalizing it to your preferences? SR5 4x4 (if you need/want it) and then go from there.
HB represent!

 

I selected the TRD Sport 4x4, but would seriously consider keeping the BMW.

 

Old post but I bought a 4x4 Off Road. Never used the locker, downhill assist, hill climb. But I have used the 4WD for snow about 20 times the last 4.5 years. So if the difference is $3000 for 2WD vs 4WD then I paid an extra $150 each time for convenience. I don't regret buying 4WD. Not having to put chains on during a blizzard was worth the extra $.

 

get the 2.7 4banger short bed single cab.

 

For driving on snow or icy roads , A 4x4 is a must . They go anywhere , safely .....

 

I'm glad I bought 4WD too even though it doesn't snow here, I'm close to it. If I can buy a $28,000 truck, I can buy a $31,000 truck. I would be happy without the TRD as well, just a V6 SR5.

 

Southern CA like me ... I bought the 4x2 trd off-road because like you, I would be driving mostly on the highway but can go off-road for the occasional fun - trails mostly. For anything more than that, I bought a 4x4 4runner that I can take pretty much anywhere else, river bottom or whatever.

And oh man, you're going to miss the BMW, I know I miss mine - repairs though were out of hand for it so I got rid of her. You'll love the truck, good luck!

 

I just sold my modded 07 335i for my 13 Tacoma. I don't miss the BMW at all.

 

Sport 4x4

 

Welcome, and nice car.

I got the 4x2. Really no need for more in SoCal unless you're a dedicated off-roader.

 

If you dont plan to use it offroad, i would say go with a TRD Sport, while techincally the towing capacity is the same for the sport and the offroad, the sport has the stronger rearend.

Also i dont ever want one as i use 4x4 quite often but if you get the prerunner your maint cost and purchase cost will be lower. So my vote would be

DC Trd Sport prerunner. The resale is higher on DC models, so if you can live with the smaller cab, which i like better anyway get a AC.

If you get a AC TRD Sport 6spd the resale is lower, since most want double cab and auto, so your purchase price will be lower. Plus you will have an extra foot of bed space! But you will pay more for fuel with the manual than the auto (seems ass backward but true)

 

on another note, if its a steep ramp 4x4 is always nice pulling the boat out. but its not a do or die thing, 4x2 works just fine.

 

I had a bmw too. Got rid of that thing for good! Anways, I asked the same question like you, I didnt know which tacoma to get. I wanted a 4x2 just because I didn't think i'd ever use it. I got mine this past saturday and I realized I made the right decision. I got the DCSB 4x4 trd offroad pck. The rear locker is really cool and comes in handy. I noticed a huge difference when it was off and when I turned it on. I say you go for the 4x4 offroad. Some of my 4x2 buddies couldnt climb the same stuff I did. they just waited for me at the bottom of the trail to watch lol

 

Get an offroad or sport. My reason is, better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. The 4x4s have 2WD too.