Should I trade my 2nd gen for a 1st gen?

Alright Yota lovers, I have problem. I am a college student and have a 07 double cab short bed Tacaoma rite now. I want a lift and a tool box but they cost money. Another problem is with a tool box I wont have much of a bed left and I use it a lot. In fact I already run into some problems because of it's length without the box. I wanted a 1st gen Tacoma from the go, but my parents talked me into getting the 2nd gen. I was looking around on Craigslist the other day and found a 1st gen I really like with only 10k more than mine. It's already got the lift and the tool box. I know by selling mine back to the dealership will cost me in the long run because I will be losing money. Also, I would be losing my Wet Okoles that I LOVE so much. But if I did, I would have my extra bed space, tool box, and lift. The one on Craigslist is also a manual which I also prefer. Heres some pictures to show yall what I mean.

 

I would not give up my double cab. Also do you know what kind of lift it is? Because if its just spacers they dont cost all that much.

 

I'm pretty sure your losing all around on this deal.

 

I would rather put money into my truck knowing what I have on it and that I did the work myself and take my time than to buy a much older vehicle because it has a lift and a bedbox. You would also be giving up cab space which means less people in the vehicle. You can always get a trailer for bed space.

 

@Razgriz

3" Fabtech Fox racing shocks and springs and a rear add-a-leaf and 3" body

 

@WiR3D
True. I also get worried I will get the feeling, "It's not my project" after buying the 1st gen. My truck is also still under the certified warranty for another year.

 

i wouldnt do it

 

One of the few advantages to the 1st Gen is it's narrower. That's an advantage for off-roading. I went to the 2nd Gen and there's places where it just can't go compared to the Gen I. I was scraping tree branches in this new one where I'd zip right through with my '97. Not to mention squeezing through rock outcrops.

The 1st Gen V6 also had timing belts, the new 4.0 has timing chains, which is a big advantage IMO for the Gen II.

 

Keep your truck. You have already posted enough reason that tells me you would be better off with a second gen.

Reasons to not get the 1st gen (that one in particular)
-I wouldn't get a 1st gen xtra cab unless I absolutely knew I would drive NO one around but one other person.
-1st gen xtra cab has no rear half door, so unless you like folding seats down to store stuff in that rear space, no thanks.
-Has a 3 inch body lift, so obviously the person hasn't read up on whats good/bad in the "lift realm"
-You didn't put the lift on so you don't know what corners were cut or how nice of a job they did
-Its an earlier 1st gen, 1998 or '99, so rust may be more of an issue
-Your second gen still has warranty and more seating

Keep in mind if it was a double cab 1st gen with lower mileage of the later years (02-04) and was stock it wouldn't be a bad idea if a 1st gen is what you really want. Then you run in to bed space issues so if all you need is the xtra cab then go for a nicer stock one.


If i was you i'd get a folding tonneau and call it a day.

 

First of all, youre asking in the wrong section

Second, Yes

Third, Dont get that 1st gen

 

In grad school, just made a similar decision purchasing my first truck. Stick with your 2nd gen. I know 1st gen has that appeal especially w the options you want, but it's just not worth it at this point. Shit, you got a real nice truck, enjoy it!

 

I second this. I also have a short bed double cab and I went the folding tonneau route.

I bought a Extang Solid Fold that has been awesome. I feel comfortable keeping my mountain bike in the back as well as other things but I can also remove the cover in about 5 minutes and have full access to the bed. I'd like to have a tool box if I had a longer bed as well but this compromise makes it ok.

 

Same here as a junior in college. Ended up with a new 2nd gen and gave my dads 1st gen back. The allure of lifted Toyotas caught my eye but in the end decided I should go with a new 2nd gen.

I did consider looking around on TW for a nice built 1st gen as long as whoever was selling it was an active member, and that was my only exception but nothing ever turned up.

 

Keep the 2nd gen! You're making a decision on what you want now immediately, but you'd kick yourself tomorrow. If bed space is what you are worried about get a bed extender or a canopy. You'll lose more than you think with the dealership, trust me.

 

Really appreciate the input everyone. I'm going to keep my 2nd gen. I am looking into a folding tonneau rite now but I will most likely just deal with the bed space and when I need any of my tools get them from my parents basement.

 

from a financial standpoint.. i wouldnt trade your truck just so you can get a lift and a toolbox. save up some money, and put them on your current truck.

 

I got rid of my 1st gen that I loved because the frame rust was coming. It wasn't bad enough to break anything, but it was coming and you cannot stop the frame rust. It was a reliable truck though.