Tacoma SR5 mod suggestions

Greetings!

So my friend recently bought a 2008 Tacoma SR5. He is convinced that he should've bought a newer (i.e. 2012) Tacoma TRD. Among his complaints are that he thinks black/mica color would appear more masculine, and that the 2008 SR5 compared to the 2012 TRD has gentler body features. I'm trying to convince him that he's just being a little bitch/too picky should stick with what he has and modify it.

Pictures are posted below.

What would you do to it if it were your truck? Help this poor guy (and me!) out!

 

black the wheels, windows, emblems (plastidip), get a soft topper (best top), sock monkey bed side decals.

oh yeah and a lift and bigger tires makes anything look manly.

 

5100s all around and some 265/75-16s

 

Do some mods, it's a nice looking truck and welcome from N.J.

 

5100s?

 

Bilstein 5100. They're adjustable shocks and will make it sit a little higher