SOLD 2nd Gen to Buy 2018 in July. Thoughts?

So, as you grow, focus on a career, expand a family, as so often happens. Fundamental choices, give and take arise.

For me, it was a choice, part with my beloved second generation Toyota Tacoma, DBL CAB. This was my first ever, so many firsts with this capable machine.
From the moment i glanced at it on the lot, it was an immediate, profound, instantanious, "that's the one!"

Stock, of course and the next 6 months we're a whirl wind of excitement. Additions 6 in coilover procomp lift, American thunder duals, k&n, autostart, new speakers, headlights, wow! It was fun!

Now i'm building a house, so i realized the eye appeal of third gens, and the need for house closing costs.
I sold, and made 14,500 with that truck. But i sold it to a person, whom more importantly, wanted to pick up where i left off.

So here is the question, in july i'll be looking to purchase 3 gen, tacoma trd, and lifting it 6 inches, with fabtech, so i can put the mickey thompson classic lll. Anyone whose gone this route, willing to share there experience with 3rd gen, running 6 in lift 17x9 35x12.5 Bfg's

I'm at the beginning of my 6month research.

Appreciate it!

 

Skip the 3rd gen and get another 2nd gen.

 

this ^^^^

 

So you are chasing the short term gain (additional cash on hand) so you can jump back into payments after house is purchased?

If this is the case, I would have just kept the 2nd gen...

 

No gain at all if you go right back too what you had before.

 

Certainly took a loss, however building a house means aomething had to give.

The property and building came before my wife graduated from nursing school, but i digress.

Despite that choice, my real inquiry is not on that choice, but on whether those who've purchased, Gen 3 (16-17) are happy, and whther or not putting a lift on it, caused regret.

Thank you however for the replies

 

Go drive a 2018 and see what you think,and go from there,I love my 2015,but I really don't see the point in going backwards in your position.

 

From everything I hear the 16+ is great if you get a 6spd.

 

I’d stick with 2nd gen. Better look to me. Don’t like the lower bumper on 3rd gen.

 

Post in the 3rd gen section?

 

I appreciate the answers from everyone.

I think i will take sub_pars advice.

 

Posting here will only get you “why would you trade a 2nd gen for a 3rd gen, you nuts?”. At least in the 3rd gen section, they actually own the truck and can give honest feedback.

 

And you posted in the 2nd gen forum?

 

^^ ^^

 

6 speed manual

 

sorry for your 2nd generation sale..............

 

If you can flip Tacomas for $14,500 maybe you should stick with flipping.