What can I do to my 2011 base model?

Hi guys! Been a follower for a long time, love all your posts, finally have become a member. I bought a Tacoma last year, used it for work since, want to start modding it up for daily use/fun. It's the cheapest tacoma probably in this entire forum, bought it for $4200 (220k mi). Simplest, base model, roll down windows, manual locks, etc. It is an automatic, 2wd, 2.7L. I want to spend less than $5000 but make it as beautiful as possible. Any ideas? I've been thinking of a 3" or more lift and bigger tires but never have had a lift on any of my cars so no idea what I'm talking of. Help me out please, how do I make it beautiful without breaking the bank

 

5000$ is a ton of money.
5 lugs are hard to mod. Really great for racking up miles. There are a few lift options, take a look at 5 lug suspension threads. I would find some bucket seats and leave it at that. As well as some double cab storage bins behind
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Thank you guys. How many inches lift would look good and what size tires would fit?

 

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