LIFT or TRADE for a 2012?

Might be "fugly" to some but for people that don't intend to swap out the front bumpers the 12's have a much better approach angle in the corners. If you do intend to swap out then the fugly goes away with the bumper

 

i never thought id say this but thats a gay ass tundra

 

trade for a ’12 and than lift the ’12. i love the new front on the 2012 and i bed ill get for saying it!

 

I say keep the 09. But that's because I hate the front end of the 2012's.

 

Sup Hawaiian! Trade it and Lift the 12. I have an 09 too! In 15 years, the later models of the 2nd gens will be the most sought after. It's like that for all makes of collectibles!...generally speaking.

 

better yet.. lift it up.. in a year buy a 2012 front clip and there ya go.. same truck the only difference is the front end? imo

 

you've prob worked out the bugs from your 09 already and I agree with others that it will be paid off sooner, only 3 years older, cheaper insurance and you'll finally have the LIFT! 2012 you're waiting another 3 years!

 

Keep da '09 and lift 'um Hawaiian style. Love my lifted '10. Da '12 is nice but newer truck going get higher insurance and license fees. Save da cash fo extras!! Aloha!!!

 

But yet another reason for not doing drugs!

 

This

 

How about get a '12 clip? And lift it 6" problem solved.

EDIT: You cant get a 2012 in barcelona red. I guess you are SOL

 

Your essentially buying the same truck "small feature changes and front face" and losing all the initial interest you were charged on the first truck, payments, principal, etc. to start over on the new truck which again is essentially the same truck but newer. Unless its a change like access cab to double cab or 2wd to 4wd not worth it. Go with the lift. Not to mention a lifted modded unique tacoma is better than the generic factory. I'd take a lifted, modded, tasteful 1st gen over a bone stock 2nd gen anyday. Just my 2 cents.

 

this is a little old but i'm curious if the guy lifted or traded the truck

 

I dont think toyota will be coming out with the third gen tacoma until sales slow down drastically

 

means.. that will never happen

 

based on the info in his profile it looks like he ended up doing a 6" lift w/ 35's instead of a trade.

 

this

 

hey man,

they gave me such a good price for my 08 (the dealer) that they gave me no choice but to get the 2012

so i lifted the 2012 3 inches.

 

I say lift it. You'll be done making payments sooner than if you get a 2012.