Definitely sounds familiar. I bought a a Nissan Frontier when I was 19 and as soon as I got it, everyone started calling me to help them move. The truck was a POS and ended up needing a new engine after 60K. At leaset the calls to help move stopped lol.
Went with the TRD Off Road for the multi terrain select, and rear locker when I bought my 2018. I think also its because when I bought my 2007 SR5 12 years ago, I couldn't afford the Sport Edition.