goodbye 97, so hello 2012!

Looks like I'm getting the frame rust buy out for my 97, like I talked about in another post:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacomas/196612-found-rust-my-97-a.html
So I'm thinking of picking up a 2012 Tacoma to take it's place. I was tossing around the idea of a Tundra, but those things are giant! And probably too much for what I need anyway. It'll be my daily driver, for going to work and getting motorcycles to the track on days off, so better milage and a lower bed are more important then the exra room inside.
Definately going with Access Cab, V6, 4x4, Manual trans, towing package, and contemplating the idea of the TRD Sport.
The SR5 and TRD OffRoad are out, don't like the chrome and I don't really off road - not on purpose anyway
The thing I'm still debating is the TRD Sport, yeah the extra stuff is nice and pretty, but most of what I really want I can get with the convenience package.
But is the suspension really that much better?
And the wheels are killing me! They Sport wheels are nice, but not what I would have picked given the choice, I'm just thinking that if I get the convenience package I can use the money I save to pick out whatever wheels I want and have change left over. Where as if I buy the Sport, I'm keeping those wheels on it. Maybe I can have them painted black, or like a dark gray? hmmmmm that would make me like them more
But like I said the other stuff is nice to have, and I do keep vehicles forever, so I don't want to feel sorry later. Ok I think I talked myself into the Sport!

Now to pick a color, I'm thinking Pyrite Mica but seems to be a rare one to find, and I know last year you couldn't get it on an 4x4 TRD Sport. Maybe the Gray would be my second choice.

I don't know...... wish me luck in making up my mind!

 

i just got a '12 sport, ..the suspension seems pretty firm over bumps in the road, ..which i like..

 

if your planning on modding the truck and especially if you thinking different wheels I would not spend the extra cash on the sport. JMHO

 

The seats in the Sport are a lot nicer though.

 

Get the convenience package, save the $$ and mod the rest.