'17 SRAC OR '17 SRDC?

Hello TW,
Well my beautiful black '16 SR AC 4x4 was rear ended a month ago and after fighting with State Farm for two weeks, I've finally come to realize she is totaled with a bent frame. No pleading about replacing the frame would change their mind as they could not be responsible for any further damages in the future. Just can't afford the $8-$10k to replace the frame myself.
Since I can't find another '16 black SRAC with <20k mi anywhere in the southeast, I am thinking about ordering me a '17 black SRAC or going with the black '17 SRDC.
For some reason I just like the looks of the SR, I know it's a base truck without all the accessories, just wanted TW's opinion.
I loved my '16 SRAC 4cy with its 6ft long bed and quirky 4cyl and 6 speed. When I needed to jet around town I would engage the ECT mode and it zipped along just fine. Had no trouble carrying a load of sand or lumber or towing my boat and off-road it was just as capable as my '95 Taco Xtra Cab. Also I have not seen another black SRAC anywhere around. I know nothing about the '17 SRDC 6cy except what I've read on the forums.
I really don't need a DC except a few times, kids all grown up but you sure can't fit 4 adults into an AC. Is the 6cy a good engine? Is the DC and short bed worth the extra $4k? Anybody regret getting the short bed? I'm leaning towards the SRDC at $31k vs the SRAC at $27k just because I'm getting $25k for my totaled '16 SRAC. Your thoughts? and thanks.

Bill

 

I bought a AC tacoma in 2003. I kept it for 8 years until I realized it was no longer practical for carrying people around and being an adult in general. If I was old and retired I might go back to the access cab or if I was a high-school kid. If I had bought the double cab back then I don't think I ever would have changed trucks

 

Thanks smitty99!

 

I can see the DC being more versatile across different situations.

If your household already has a reliable passenger car, it can be great to also have a simple 2-seater truck with 6' bed for hauling large loads and/or items (furniture, appliances etc). Plus it looks and feels much cooler driving a 2-seater truck IMO.

If you're planning to use it more as a "car" (aka carrying people around) but you still want a truck then you need the DC.

 

Thanks TBV, there were times I could only take two people on the trail, I could not ask my buddy to sit in the back of my AC while rock crawling.

 

I would prefer an AC for myself.

 

AC 4cyl-DC 6cyl? Is it just preference for everyone? or is the 6cyl better. I've enjoyed the 4cyl in my AC but does struggle towing my '17ft Bass Tracker.

 

Come up here ill sell you my 16 sport 15000miles with toneau,remote start, and paint protection film for 32kus
Dclb

 

SRAC , just replace the truck you had with a 17 if you liked it a lot
I have a black SR AC and I love it.

 

If you're doing a lot of off-reading I'd go with the AC, but if more road driving, then DC. You would definitely feel a difference towing with the V6.

It's all a personal choice, get what feels right.

 

I've carried adults in the back of my AC and all I can think about is how I should've got a DC. But if I got a DC it must be a LB.

One of these days I'll get a DCLB and not have to regret anything at any point in time.

 

Thanks everyone! I've been thinking of rigging a bucket seat in the back of my next SRAC. I've searched but cannot find anyone that has tried to install a medium sized bucket seat in the back of an AC?

 

Order another Access Cab. Access Cabs especially 4cly 4x4 are truly unique trucks!

 

I'd say go for the double cab and V6, can't see anyone regretting going with a V6 over the 4cyl, also couldn't imagine you'd regret having the extra space, night and day when it comes to transporting people I'm partial to the DCLB myself

 

I can get this
or this?

 

Get the red one.

 

Go for AC 4cyl, the 2TR is a great engine. The DC was wasted space for me, plus wanted a long bed for wood (DCLB was too long for my tastes). I dont haul people, when I go out they usually want to bring their own cars. Speed limits around here are 35-40 and I dont tow, so no need for a v6.

 

I just went from a "15 SR5 DC to a "17 SR5 AC. I found the DC too long and less maneuverable. And I rarely used the back seats in the DC. Otherwise both trucks were fine. If I had bought the '15 as an AC, I'd still have it.

 

You guys are making it tough, found a red '16 SRAC w 12k for $26k or a new black '17 SRDC for $31k. Getting $25k for my totaled '16 SRAC.

 

For me: the AC with the 6' bed has a tighter turning radius, easier to park, and fits in the garage with room to spare. If I had passengers alot of the time, I'd go with the DC. Either way I wanted the 6 foot bed.