newbie here

Alright my first post!! haha

First off, I appreciate yalls time and info.

I am new to the toyota world. I have driven an f150 and currently drive a Chevy tahoe. I have a job lined up where I will be traveling a good bit. I feel as if the tacoma will be my choice. Looks better and seems more manly than the frontier.

Couple questions that I would like to get cleared up before I purchase one:

1. Is there any years better than others?

2. I have narrowed my selection to these 3 colors (magnetic gray metallic, black, white)

3. Does tacoma come in different models (trd, sport, etc?)

4. What is yalls take on the long bed vs short bed? (does the long bed look funny?)

Thanks for yalls time, help, and info!

 

What cab configuration do you want? I'm not sure for previous years, but I know for the more recent model years, if you want a long bed you're stuck with a regular cab.

MSN Auto is a good reference for each model year, though they're all great. http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/default.aspx?make=Toyota&model=Tacoma#used

The TRD comes in two packages Sport and Offroad. The big differences are the Sport has shocks and tires and is supposed to handle better on the road, while the Offroad package comes with shocks and tires for more off road capability straight from the factory. I know the Offroad comes with a rear locker and some other toys, I can't remember if the sport does or not, but a little searching around the site should give you an answer.

Personally, I don't like short beds. I don't like hauling stuff with my tailgate down. I'd love to have a long one, but I'm stuck with the standard length since I have an access cab.

 

White double cab short bed trd off road..

But im biased.

 

I love my superwhite (came from silver). It looks crisp and clean even after two weeks and a few rainstorms. Aside from the look of it, I was also worried about a black vehicle showing every little water spot/twig scratch/swirl.

 

Thanks for yyalls help guys! Im looking to get the crew cab version. Not sure what tacoma calls their crew cab. And i am looking for a color that will look the best with a black tool bozpx, maybe a black brush guard and definitely black rims. I will probably end up getting a fairly newer model. Maybe 2010-now. I guess im out of luck on a long bed? Does the long bed length look funny in comparison of the cab length?

 

Crew cab = double cab.

If you want to see white with everything blacked out search for "Stormtrooper" and you'll see quite a few builds. Although the MGM looks great blacked out too.

There are newer model long beds. I think they look a bit off but a lot of people like them. It really comes down to what you like best.

 

White dbl cab short bed ftw

 

This might help:

-Magnetic Grey Metallic

-Super White

-Black Sand Pearl

 

You can get a double cab long bed trd sport for sure, but not in the trd off-road. I'm not sure about the sr5 either. My opinion is the long bed looks funny if you don't lift them and install bigger tires, but function first. If you need one that is what you should get. Plenty off awesome long beds on here. The short bed just looks better from the get go, but purely my opinion.

 

Yup!

 

The cheapest truck on the lot. I'm cheap.

 

Silver DCSB is how I roll but that's just me!!

 

And I was thinking the same thing about white.

 

Black

 

MGM DCLB 4x4 FTMFW!

 

BLACK

 

I'm definitely going to go with a double cab. Now to decide if I want to get a short bed or a long bed. Can yall please post pics of both?

On a side note I would like to clear an 18x10 or a 20x10 wheel with 33x12.50s on possibly a level and small body lift. Is this possible? If not, I may go with an 18 or 20x9 with a deep offset (-12 or more)

 

Bumpp

 

Not a fan of big, deep rims personally.. but your truck, and you know the uses better than I do.

Im running 17x9 with 33's.. and I'd rather have 16's honestly.