Is TRD package really worth it?!

It's been a while since I've been looking for a truck to buy. I was trying to decide between GMC Sierra and Toyota Tacoma. I decided to go with Tacoma and I've been looking for six months.
ideally, I would love to buy a taco with TRD package (leaning more towards TRD sport). However, there are tons of Taco without the TRD package. Some of them are in decent price range.
I'm planning on putting a lift and bigger rims/tires for sure when I get it.
So... Is TRD really worth it?
What are the benefits of TRD compared to non-TRD?

 

if ur gunna build it up anyhow, just get the sr5 and save a few grand.

 

If you're going to add your own suspension/lift, no

If you're not, TRD Sport is where it's at

 

Really depends on what you like. In my opinion the trd seats are way more comfortable. You get the bed receptacle also. But it all depends on what you care about.

The off road trd has the locker and ATRAC.

 

Well if you're goin to lift and redo the suspension then I would say it's mostly an interior and exterior look thing.

I chose the TRD sport bc I Like the color matcha everything and the side turn signals and the scoop mostly and the interior upgrade.

Plus until I get my lift the sport tuned suspension is kinda nice.

I'm sure some more people will better help you on here as well

 

265-70-16 tires over standard PreRunner (SR-5) ... e-locker not available on the sport ... sport seats ... bottom line ... buy what you'll use it for ... happy shopping.

 

i like the skids the sport doesn't offer. That's what my deciding factor was

 

What skids?

 

First off, are you getting 4x4?
TRD Sport- upgraded interior (seats), bilstein shocks tuned more for city driving, 17" wheels, hood scoop, integrated turn signals in mirrors, etc.
TRD Offroad- locking differential, upgraded interior (seats), skid plates
If you are going to upgrade suspension (lift), you might consider going with a sr5. But the interior is not going to be as nice. The interior is these trucks are a little lacking in my mind, but I think it's important to look at the "whole package" regardless of what you choose. If you were going to upgrade the suspension, you could always put wet okole seat covers on, and not really have the interior be an issue.

 

Yes of course its worth it' rear locar A-track . + sticker lol

 

Ma' daddy always told me...

"Go big, or stay home !"

 

says the guy who bought the short bed

 

Now that's funny ...

 

How capable 4 wheeling is the TRD off road 4x4 as a stock truck ?

 

It's pretty capable. I would say the issue that affects any stock 4x4 truck are the tires put on by the factory. Not as much traction, and geared towards better gas mileage.

 

good call, the rubber is crapola

 

I would be using it for offroading occasionally. More for when I go camping, kayaking, or transporting stuff.
I would love to buy 4x4 but it's been difficult to find one.

 

The seats alone make it worth it.

 

Two other guys on my block have new SR5's. What do you think goes through their minds every morning when I drive by in my TRD Sport? Regret. That's what.