TRD Off Road and TRD Prerunner Side-by-Side Look

[Kdbradley85]

@2003taco I can imagine it would be frustrating looking for a truck the way you want it. To me, I think this is the biggest issue with buying a Toyota in general. The whole process of trying to find the vehicle you want can be a total crap shoot, roll of the dice.

I understand that the MT isn't for everyone, but for those who enjoy driving with a good 'ol stick shift, you may be doing yourself a disservice by not giving the new Tacoma a test drive, at least. Even if it is "detuned," it still feels significantly more powerful than the previous generation with the MT, and it's definitely more fun to drive. Personally, I like that it keeps me more engaged with actually driving the truck. It keeps me from doing things like messing with my phone or eating and paying more attention to other drivers on the road as well.

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[TacoFreak]

Yep - total crap shoot - a hell of a way to run a business. They probably won't change though because somehow it works out for them. Unfortunately it has been like that for a long time. If you are lucky enough to find a quality dealer that has or will get the truck you want, you are set. Otherwise you are often screwed or at the least waiting forever.

I tried for months to find a manual 2023 Taco and never found one anywhere near to where I lived, and we had 5 Toyota dealers in our metro area.

 

[2003taco]

@Kdbradley85 i have driven a Toyota pickup with 5 speed manual transmission for nearly 40 years.

if I can find a manual transmission 4g I’ll give it a try

 

[Kdbradley85]

@2003taco I'm not sure what the best method of finding one is. Like I mentioned, I think I just got lucky. I had a '22 OR MT (leased), and I contacted my dealership about buying out the lease. I'm pretty sure they went and found my current truck specifically because they knew I'd want it lol. When I showed up to buy out my lease, they just so happened to have the exact truck they knew I'd want just sitting there ready to go. Of course, I paid a slight "dealer adjustment" after getting them to knock it down from $5K over msrp to about $1500 over. All the dealers in my area are marking up their trucks, and they don't seem to keep a very large inventory. I don't even want to know what they're trying to ask people for on a new PRO or Trailhunter. Back in 2021-22 they were going $15-20K over msrp on the TRD Pro... imagine paying over $80K for a Tacoma!

This particular dealer is somehow able to get their hands on the more niche vehicles, like the '22 I had, my buddy's PreRunner, and my current truck. Like several here have already mentioned, I haven't seen any Xtracab configured trucks except for his PreRunner. Even trucks with a 6' bed are very tough to find around here. He put his "order" in for a PreRunner back in May or June at one of the larger Toyota dealerships and was constantly searching dealer inventories online until he stumbled across one at the same, smaller dealership where I bought mine. Of course, they marked it up, and on his, they were not willing to negotiate at all on the price. His PreRunner wound up costing more than my TRD OR and he's got the 8" (the smaller) infotainment screen and no heated seats. Crooks I tell ya!

 

[Pootklopp]

All I want are the PreRunner wheels! So much better looking vs the factory OR and sport IMO.

Anyone know the part # for those?

 

[Kdbradley85]

Here's the part numbers. They are 100% 17" wheels, and I'm not sure why it says they're 18". Stock tires are exactly the same as a reg. non-hybrid trd off road's.

Wheels: PTR56-35242-F1
Center Cap: PT998-35240-F2

Good luck to you, friend! You might have better luck searching eBay or forums for someone else's wheels who's looking to sell. I agree, the PreRunner's wheels look so much better than the other TRD model's. I'm still thinking about jacking my buddy's wheels when he's not looking

 

[Pootklopp]

Here's the part numbers. They are 100% 17" wheels, and I'm not sure why it says they're 18". Stock tires are exactly the same as a reg. non-hybrid trd off road's.

Wheels: PTR56-35242-F1
Center Cap: PT998-35240-F2

Good luck to you, friend! You might have better luck searching eBay or forums for someone else's wheels who's looking to sell. I agree, the PreRunner's wheels look so much better than the other TRD model's. I'm still thinking about jacking my buddy's wheels when he's not looking

I am seeing these in the thumbnail for that part number. Are they the 3g prerunner wheels?

 

[Kdbradley85]

@Pootklopp I think the picture and the information are wrong, but those are the part numbers which come up for the 2024 PreRunner wheels when you search on Toyota's parts website. Like I said, the wheels on the PreRunner are identical to the TRD Off Road's wheels, except they are all black, and they are definitely 17", not 18" like it says on the website. Next time I have access to his truck, I'll take some more pictures so you can see the similarities. The part numbers could be wrong, but that's what pops up when you look up the wheels for the '24 PreRunner.

 

[Pootklopp]

@Pootklopp I think the picture and the information are wrong, but those are the part numbers which come up for the 2024 PreRunner wheels when you search on Toyota's parts website. Like I said, the wheels on the PreRunner are identical to the TRD Off Road's wheels, except they are all black, and they are definitely 17", not 18" like it says on the website. Next time I have access to his truck, I'll take some more pictures so you can see the similarities. The part numbers could be wrong, but that's what pops up when you look up the wheels for the '24 PreRunner.

Appreciate it. I know wraps or plasti dip are options, but I would prefer a long term solution. These or the bronze trailhunter wheels have my attention.

 

[Kdbradley85]

Appreciate it. I know wraps or plasti dip are options, but I would prefer a long term solution. These or the bronze trailhunter wheels have my attention.

I’m right there with you. The Trailhunter wheels I ordered a few weeks ago are still on back order, and I have no idea when they’ll show up, but man I can’t wait! I like the idea of keeping it as close to OEM as I can within reason. There’s a huge difference between powder coating and plasti-dip… at least, I think there is. I don’t even dislike the original wheels that much, it’s just that I know it will look so much better without the machined metal outer edge.

 

[ajkitebrder40]

If the Prerunner had a 6MT option and was about $2k less, I'd be all over it. I'm in a 2 door Bronco with no rear seats installed now, so........the 2 door option is perfect. 2wd isn't ideal, but the rear locker helps, and I'm on the east coast mostly doing gravel roads and sand anyways.

It's really only the 6MT, and the price for a non-4wd truck.

 

[Kdbradley85]

If the Prerunner had a 6MT option and was about $2k less, I'd be all over it. I'm in a 2 door Bronco with no rear seats installed now, so........the 2 door option is perfect. 2wd isn't ideal, but the rear locker helps, and I'm on the east coast mostly doing gravel roads and sand anyways.

It's really only the 6MT, and the price for a non-4wd truck.

I agree, it should have been available with the 6-speed manual. I still think it's a decent deal at just under $40K for a brand new truck, 2wd or no; especially with the locking rear diff. Does anyone else make anything even comparable to the PreRunner? I don't think so. It seems like the transmission type is limited to the 4-door models only for some reason, and I think only with the 5' bed as well. Very odd decision by Toyota. Either way, I'm still super happy that a MT option is available to those who really want it like myself.

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