Hello, looking to get my first Tacoma.

As far as gear ratio?
Is that what you mean?

 

Not so much gear ratio but the locking differential, this is huge especially if I take the truck off the beaten path, I do t plan on rock crawling but I do plan on taking some long road trips and camping in the more remote areas of parks.

 

Its the same rear, and you could always add a locker later.
But if the locker interests you then buy the OR package if you can

 

No way, apple carplay, LED headlights and fogs, powerseat, factory remote start, 2020+ is where its at.

 

Different rear actually. SR5 and Sport have a different setup than OR.

V6 6AT Except TRD Off-Road: 8.0" 3.91:1 without Locker
V6 6AT TRD Off-Road: 8.8" 3.91:1 with Locker

 

Word, well that's lame

 

I mean, that’s a fair point. But you got some nanny features on there I can do without.

 

Oh ya, not a fan of TSS except for the adaptive cruise which is awesome and the remote connect thing that is cool for unlocking doors, remote start, etc. from my phone but like you said it monitors your driving which I'm not a fan of, little brother was looking at my driver's score which makes me seem like a sh*tty driver which is not the case, just crappy chi burb traffic.

 

Awesome from all of you, thanks.

I knew when I started looking, researching, test-driving that’d going i’d change my mind a few times over.

I drove a 3rd Gen TRD sport and OR both with 4x4. Honestly there’s a good difference in the suspension ride. The sport is definitely more refined on paved roads and the 4x4 does give it a good go on rough stuff, the OR did feel a bit more rustic (bit bouncy) on the road and handled the rougher terrain beautifully.

I have to admit I’d be happy with either of those two, the locking diff is no longer a must have for me.

At this moment a 3rd Gen TRD Sport/OR 4x4 will do nicely, now I’m I’m just searching for one within an equitable budget (Yes, I expanded my budget) I can’t wait to get one and get back here to get some tips on mods and practices.