New member looking for new tacoma

Been reading a lot about member buying new tacomas on this forum. May be I can get some suggestions.
I have a 2003 tacoma which I bought new but have since put 176K miles on it. It's a four banger 2wd. Have done nothing to it including repairs. Recently got a check eng light for evap. I'm ready for a new truck and want go with a 6cyl this time. I don't go offroad so will only be a freeway crawler. I like the white storm trooper look and lifted sightly.
So suggestion from the pros on this forum would be great for this newbie.

 

Whats your price range is the real question?

 

Some where around $30K. Over is okay. Trying to stay away from the tacoma pro range. I live in so cal.

 

Id find a hardley used TRD sport and put a toytec lift on it or something like that

 

Been watching Craigslist for a long time. Either it's got a lot of miles or has a salvage title. In both cases, they want a lot.
If I was to buy new, do you think TRD Sport is a good choice? I think I need to stop by the nearest dealer to understand the different packages....SR5, Sport, Offroad...
My fear is being trapped by a salesman and end up buying something. haha..... I need to be educated by you guys before entering.

 

I have a 2015 Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4 Long bed for sale soon. Pyrite Mica 9,000 miles

 

I like the standard options of the TRD, and since you don't do any off roading the sport is totally fine for you, even maybe a sr5 if you don't care about options