Finally got a taco after 30 years

So I been wanting one for about 30 years, had a frontier many years ago and just recently was looking for a used 6cyl tacoma in good condition but they have gotten very expensive. I was shopping later model rangers and although i was impressed with the pep in the i4turbo i really couldn’t get myself to like how the ride felt just too bouncy for my liking.
The Tacoma rode similar to my old frontier in how you sat to how it handled. I know some people actually complain about how you sit but for my hight it isn’t bad. My only gripe was I really wanted a 6cyl for the pep as I don’t need it for towing anything but settled for the 2.7 4cyl.
The market has been crazy with trucks being sold as soon as they hit the lot around here as many have been replacing vehicles they lost due to storm damage.
In one week had 4 trucks i was going to look at sell by the time i made it to the dealership. One place selling roughly 30 vehicles a day and not even in a major metropolitan city.
So i kept settling for a little less and finally just got a 22 4cyl SR. Not the fastest truck for sure but color was exactly what I wanted. In ect mode and with the a/c off its not too bad.
Just wondering as i need to do a few things to it that are not too pricey. Window tint for sure. Floor mats and definitely some kind of predator steps or running boards.
I was told they are pretty easy to put on. Some recommendations would be great as to which style is better as for looks and functionality. It would be me and my dogs getting in and out. I don’t know that they give and side protection from anything.
Any other recommendations as to what can accent it and maybe help with performance.
It will be a while but eventually replace the stock steel wheels and get all terrain tires.I was told bigger tires would also bog it down some more.
Plan on keeping it for a long time providing it doesn’t give me any issues.
Not young either so also want to keep the look a little timid.
Wouldn’t mind a little dressing between steps and other trim. I was told you can get stick on to fill in the letters on the tailgate. Any info and ideas would be greatly appreciated not only on accessories but any mechanical things I should be aware of. Thanks again

 

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