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TRD Off Road with Premium and Tech versus TRD Off Road with just Tech?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by flipnidaho, May 16, 2018.

  1. May 16, 2018 at 3:47 PM
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    flipnidaho

    flipnidaho [OP] Well-Known Member

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    If you were to do it again, would you buy the TRD OR with Premium and Tech or would you stick with just the Tech (or even no Tech)?

    Or for those that have the TRD OR with Tech, do you regret not getting the Premium?

    The reason I ask is I'm about to pull the trigger on a TRD OR DCSB in Cement and it's hard to find both Premium and Tech but easy to find just Tech in NorCal. This will be my bike car but I'll be going on long road trips with my significant other who likes her creature comforts.
     
  2. May 16, 2018 at 3:48 PM
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    Ossaris

    Ossaris A Bad Person Doing Good Things

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    Fine getting regular tech for me. The sounds is decent enough and installing a MUCH better aftermarket is much more cost efficient than doing the Premium upgrade.
     
  3. May 16, 2018 at 3:52 PM
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    Taco16LB

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    2016 OR with premium and tech here . One of my favorite things about the truck is the blind spot monitoring for backing in parking lots and changing lanes ,and the reverse parking monitor beeps for backing in garage . Well worth every penny !
     
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  4. May 16, 2018 at 3:53 PM
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    shakerhood

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    P&T was a single option when I got mine, would definitely get again!
     
  5. May 16, 2018 at 3:57 PM
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    flipnidaho

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    I think for 2018, the Tech has BSM and Parking Assist Sonar as well as Rear Cross Traffic Alert. I'm primarily thinking about the Premium because of the Dual Climate Control and heated leather seats (but then again, this will be a California truck so I'm not sure if heated seats or Dual Climate Control will be deal breakers). The moon roof is just a bonus.
     
  6. May 16, 2018 at 3:58 PM
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    Anchovy

    Anchovy Rule #1: Never take me seriously

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    P&T is just dandy over here
     
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  7. May 16, 2018 at 3:59 PM
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    toyotatacomaTRD

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    How tall are you? I was quite surprised that I didn't fit in the sunroof truck at 6'1, so my decision was made for me.
     
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  8. May 16, 2018 at 4:06 PM
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    flipnidaho

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    I'm 5' 5", my girlfriend is 5' 2" so clearance isn't an issue :D
     
  9. May 16, 2018 at 4:06 PM
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    toyotatacomaTRD

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    You'll have no problem then!
     
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  10. May 16, 2018 at 4:07 PM
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    75z28

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    Seriously, I can't fit in almost any car with a sunroof!
     
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  11. May 16, 2018 at 4:10 PM
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    toyotatacomaTRD

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    I've got 4 inches to spare in my wife's rav4 with a sunroof. Waited months after ordering my truck. Sat in a sunroof truck amazed that my head was literally resting on it. Tried to find a position that would work for the test drive and boom, nailed it on the headliner going over a speed bump. Not enough tall people during the R and D phase at Toyota apparently.
     
  12. May 16, 2018 at 4:11 PM
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    I love the Heated Seats and Sunroof in my Truck!
     
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  13. May 16, 2018 at 4:13 PM
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    We've got a local Toyota dealership here that's really good, they're going to install heated seats for $400. I'm just fine with that. I wish it was factory, but oh well. Tall guy problems.
     
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  14. May 16, 2018 at 4:13 PM
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    The wife and I almost always wind up with setting the heat and cool settings the same on both sides so that is a wash. We do not like leather seats at all but we have heated cloth seats and are very happy to have them . We have had sunroofs in all the last cars and it is ok but I could go without it no problem .
     
  15. May 16, 2018 at 4:17 PM
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    trot

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    I never was a fan of BSM until I kept getting it I . rental cars . It should be standard AFIC .
     
  16. May 16, 2018 at 4:22 PM
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    Have 18 with just tech, wish I had premium for BSM and color matched rear bumper caps. Other than that I am good
     
  17. May 16, 2018 at 4:26 PM
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    Heepspo

    Heepspo I wouldn't say I'm missin' it, Bob...

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    Exactly what I have and exactly what I think!
     
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  18. May 16, 2018 at 4:30 PM
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    I am in the same boat but haven't been able to even locate one with premium to see if I fit at 6'2". I want the exact same truck, 2018 OR DCSB premium/tech in cement. No luck finding any in San Diego area. Question is what exactly is all in the premium? I was under the impression it was the Leather/sunroof/JBL system and thats it? Am I wrong in thinking I get all of teh TSS features, blind spot, etc.. with just the tech package?
     
  19. May 16, 2018 at 4:35 PM
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    I buy my vehicles fully loaded so I don't have to wish I had this or that. But that just me. Buy once, cry once.
     
  20. May 16, 2018 at 5:34 PM
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    I say premium and tech, really like the added features of blind spot monitor until I lost it due to high clearance bumper .
     

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