2015 TEP or TRD Pro?

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PCH4R

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I'm trying to gauge the pros/cons of these two T4Rs.

For the TRD I see:
- 1.5 inch factory
- slightly trimmed/raised front bumper
- front skid plate
- leather interior
- "trd" wheels
- various cosmetic accents (ehh)
- no sunroof (ehh)

For the TEPremium I see:
- sun roof
- availability to purchase/less dealer gouging
- color options (Magnetic Grey in particular)
- softex (no leather)

Given I want to actually use this offroad, both need serious armor work (front, rear, rockers).

Net net, it seems like you get a lift and leather, but give up color and sunroof.

With the Toytech 3" lift, do you have any assumptions on its clearance/tire size support/handling compared to the TRD upgraded suspension?

Thanks!
 
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PCH4R said:
I'm trying to gauge the pros/cons of these two T4Rs.

For the TRD I see:
- 1.5 inch factory
- slightly trimmed/raised front bumper
- front skid plate
- leather interior
- "trd" wheels
- various cosmetic accents (ehh)
- no sunroof (ehh)

For the TEPremium I see:
- sun roof
- availability to purchase/less dealer gouging
- color options (Magnetic Grey in particular)
- softex (no leather)

Given I want to actually use this offroad, both need serious armor work (front, rear, rockers).

Net net, it seems like you get a lift and leather, but give up color and sunroof.

With the Toytech 3" lift, do you have any assumptions on its clearance/tire size support/handling compared to the TRD upgraded suspension?

Thanks!
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Dude if you are going to mod the Hell out of it then get the cheapest SR5 you can get and build from there. There is your answer.
 
1engineer said:
Dude if you are going to mod the Hell out of it then get the cheapest SR5 you can get and build from there. There is your answer.
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x3. Wish I would've done this instead of blowing cash on my TE. KDSS is pretty sweet, but I haven't used crawl control aside from playing with it, and ARB is a better idea than the factory E-locker.
 
I'm happy I started with an LE. Just a few things like full time 4wd, leather, auto climate, a better looking instrument cluster, and keyless entry along with 3rd row seat made it worth it to me. Otherwise the SR5 would be a better beginning. For what I've done, a TE wouldn't have done me much good either.
 
TRD Pro models are garbage that are going to be way way overpriced. You don't get enough to justify the price.

Get the Trail.

I agree if you are going to mod the heck out of it get a base SR5. That is the route I took. Although if I were to do it again I would get a Limited for the full time all wheel drive.
 
I get the feeling the OP is like me in the sense that a sunroof is a huge deal on the balance scales. If I'm not mistaken sunroof is not an option on the SR5, is this correct?

Also, the SR5 only comes in the cloth seat where the TE has the softex.

Last thing I noticed when I was looking at the two at my local dealer, was the mechanism that controls the 2x4 to 4x4. The SR5 comes with an electric system that has a knob you twist to switch from drive modes where the TE has a manual shifter. For what it's worth, to me, I didn't want to risk the drivetrain going through a transition and then the electrical component or motor goes out, causing it to malfunction.

Have they changed the available options? If so, an SR5 with a sunroof and softex would be a sweet deal.
 
VoodooTitan said:
I get the feeling the OP is like me in the sense that a sunroof is a huge deal on the balance scales. If I'm not mistaken sunroof is not an option on the SR5, is this correct?

Also, the SR5 only comes in the cloth seat where the TE has the softex.

Last thing I noticed when I was looking at the two at my local dealer, was the mechanism that controls the 2x4 to 4x4. The SR5 comes with an electric system that has a knob you twist to switch from drive modes where the TE has a manual shifter. For what it's worth, to me, I didn't want to risk the drivetrain going through a transition and then the electrical component or motor goes out, causing it to malfunction.

Have they changed the available options? If so, an SR5 with a sunroof and softex would be a sweet deal.
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My 2011 SR5 has a sunroof and leather seats from the factory, along with the manual 4x4 shifter.

You can get the sunroof with the new models, softex seats (not leather) but the shifter is now a switch.
 
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We all bought our runners for different reasons. And we all chose either the SR5 TE or LE for our own reasons. Either way,Toyota makes a top notch product IMO. If you like the Pro...Get the Pro. Do what YOU want. Mod the hell out of it! More power to you buddy. Don't do what everyone else is doing just to feel better when your logged on to T4R. Your the one driving it. Be original. Just don't put Rockstars on it for God sakes.
 
DRICHEY said:
We all bought our runners for different reasons. And we all chose either the SR5 TE or LE for our own reasons. Either way,Toyota makes a top notch product IMO. If you like the Pro...Get the Pro. Do what YOU want. Mod the hell out of it! More power to you buddy. Don't do what everyone else is doing just to feel better when your logged on to T4R. Your the one driving it. Be original. Just don't put Rockstars on it for God sakes.
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wait... whats wrong with rockstars?
:lmao:
 
VoodooTitan said:
...last thing I noticed when I was looking at the two at my local dealer, was the mechanism that controls the 2x4 to 4x4. The SR5 comes with an electric system that has a knob you twist to switch from drive modes where the TE has a manual shifter. For what it's worth, to me, I didn't want to risk the drivetrain going through a transition and then the electrical component or motor goes out, causing it to malfunction.
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Even with the manual lever the ADD is electronic so in reality the "manual" lever still ultimately uses electronic switches so yes, one rotary switch less but still switches nonetheless. Before you complain though read up on ADD. You will be glad you did.

DRICHEY said:
We all bought our runners for different reasons. And we all chose either the SR5 TE or LE for our own reasons. Either way,Toyota makes a top notch product IMO. If you like the Pro...Get the Pro. Do what YOU want. Mod the hell out of it! More power to you buddy. Don't do what everyone else is doing just to feel better when your logged on to T4R. Your the one driving it. Be original. Just don't put Rockstars on it for God sakes.
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I totally agree but guess what - He asked for our opinion lol.
 
It's to early , No real Toyota info to make a informed descion. All guesses and speculation until toyota make official specs and pricing available in august.
How do you make a accurate list of pros and cons without any specs ?
 
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I'll let you know in the Fall, will be picking up a TRD Pro if they come to Canada, and the pricing isn't stratospheric, if it is, or they don't come, then a Trail will be the choice de jour.
 
Antman said:
My 2011 SR5 has a sunroof and leather seats from the factory, along with the manual 4x4 shifter.

You can get the sunroof with the new models, softex seats (not leather) but the shifter is now a switch.
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I have this... and 3rd row. only cost me $32k new:shrug:
 
I'm loving my trail premium, and the mods are just getting started.

That softex, sunroof, and fancy 4x4 electronics will all be appreciated as the 4runner becomes more and more capable.

You're going to pay waaaay too much for the TRDPro, and its not like the OEM suspension work is any better than what you can purchase aftermarket.

My vote is TE premium.
 
1engineer said:
Dude if you are going to mod the Hell out of it then get the cheapest SR5 you can get and build from there. There is your answer.
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Another affirmative IMO - I just bought a slightly high miled SR5 myself - got a helluva deal, and more for mods. If your buying the pro, then your just buying a pretty pricy badge - do your own thing and buy the badge later.
 
VoodooTitan said:
Have they changed the available options? If so, an SR5 with a sunroof and softex would be a sweet deal.
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I have a '10 SR5 - sunroof, manual 4x4 shifter, backup sensors and camera - all OEM. Not sure if the seats are softex, but I haven't seen another blizz white SR5 with my seats (black w/ copper stitching). So if you're dead set on the softex, go with the TE - you should be able to get the rest on an SR5.
 
DRICHEY said:
We all bought our runners for different reasons. And we all chose either the SR5 TE or LE for our own reasons. Either way,Toyota makes a top notch product IMO. If you like the Pro...Get the Pro. Do what YOU want. Mod the hell out of it! More power to you buddy. Don't do what everyone else is doing just to feel better when your logged on to T4R. Your the one driving it. Be original. Just don't put Rockstars on it for God sakes.
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Agree


Sorry for the three separate posts - phone posting isn't as clean as the computer
 
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