X Runner or 4 Cylinder

Hey guys, I am looking for some guidance over what truck I should buy. I posted this in the sport truck section, but I meant for it to go here.

I really got into motorcycle racing this year and quickly learned that my Honda Civic with a trailer is not the best bike hauler. I live in Commifornia so gas is insufferably expensive and you cannot drive over 55 mph while towing. That being said, I figured a Tacoma would be the best vehicle for me. The 5 lug models have lower beds than most trucks, making it easier to load and unload a sport bike, they are six feet long, and for a truck they get good mileage.

Even though Tacoma's last longer than most reliable cars, I want one with less than 100k miles and the newer the better. I do not care about making this truck fast. I have a sport bike and a '95 Mazda Rx-7. If I want to do something fast and fun, I will take those vehicles. I do care about looks. If I get a standard 4 cylinder I am going to spend money on wheels and tires and potentially lower it. I do not like the body kit on the X-Runner, but I could see it growing on me.

All things considered, I did find a 2014 X-Runner in my area for $26k, with 43k miles. What do you think, should I pull the trigger or wait for the right 4 cylinder to come along?

 

If you are thinking about the $26k X-Runner, you can afford a barely used 2.7 model. Lots of them out there, you might even find one already lowered with nice wheels. I'm a big fan of the 2.7, highly recommended since you don't need a fast truck

 

that's why I went with the S-runner. I find the X-runner ugly.

I get about 22 mpg though. That might not be enough for you.