Help me understand this trend

The Sport and OR have the same exact MSRP

 

And this is where my number came from. Just enough for me to get an rear arb air locker.

 

Yep you are right! But now I have an ARB front to go with my rear

 

But you do have the sunglasses holder

 

People argue about the dumbest shit around here.

Buy what you like. Mod it how you like. Use it how you like.

Stop worrying about getting validation from others. Stop worrying about what others are doing.

 

We do not argue about the dumbest shit around here. Take that back.

 

Lol ...don't worry about it. People who have "absolute zero" fun have to say something that has "absolute zero" relivance to the threads .
I like hearing people's opinions . Threads like this are fun, besides I must have missed the arguments ???

 

I wanted an access cab long bed with a stick. Toyota hates options, so an OR was out of the question.

I'm not a huge fan of the fake hood scoop, but I guess I'll just get used to it.

 

skip the Mall Control and get a 3 pedal.

 

You can get an OR with a sunglasses holder!

 

Something looks messed up there, something must being missing from the options or something. Take a look up in the sticky section for the model and option price list.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-tacoma-model-package-option-costs-master-list.388345/

7543 - Sport DCSB Manual $33530
7545 - OR DCSB Manual $33530
7542 - Sport DCSB Auto - $35160
7544 - OR DCSB Auto - $35160

 

Mine has one!

 

Yes....MT's are the exception.

 

What I don't understand is why the Sport, O.R. (& PRO) all have the same ground clearance. You'd think the off road/Pro models would come stock with more clearance. They opt for smaller 16" rims, instead of the Sport's 17" rims.(overall same size)

Why doesn't Toyota come out with an OR or PRO with 265/70/17's????

 

My take on your question:
Off-road tires that have more sidewall can have more flotation and traction when deflating. A 16" wheel tire has an inch more side rubber than the same height tire with a 17" wheel. 16" tires are also far easier to find, especially in Mexico, in an emergency.
The Sport is a bling/ looks model: bigger wheels, color matching trim, cosmetic hood scoop.
The Off Road is a traction model: bigger tires, and traction controls not available on any other model.