Looking at a 2018 TRD Off Road, want to verify it's a TRD.

I'm looking at a 2018 TRD Off Road but I want to verify that it is actually a TRD Off Road. It has SR5 on the rear door, that's why I'm curious.

Here is the VIN number. 3TMCZ5AN8JM141309

Here is a link to the truck. https://www.jonesmotorcompany.com/u...-Tacoma-7047d37f0a0d0cc75e4c0cfe045f8db8.htm#

 

Badge says SR5

this confirms it : https://www.toyota.com/owners/my-vehicle/vehicle-specification

 

I don't think so, Off Road has a different grill, and black fender flares. One way to tell for sure is if it has the Crawl control/MTS buttons where the map lights would be. I didn't see pics of that area from the ad.

 

Lol it says SR5 right there man, a person with an off road wouldn't put SR5 on the truck

 

Looks like an SR5 to me... SR5 Badge, Air Dam, Amber Halogen DRL. I am an SR5 owner. Chrome Bumper Caps as well. Looks like TRD Pro Wheels on it though!

 

It's 100 percent an SR5. the radio, the headliner, the grill, the headlights, the 4x4 badge on the back. no outlet in the bed.

 

Yea, SR5. Looks like someone modded it nicely, and didn’t hide its true identity. Not bad if you want a nice SR5

 

Thanks everyone, that's why I posted. Seemed odd to me. What's weird is that Carfax says it's a TRD.

https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory/p/Report.cfx?partner=dlr_3&vin=3tmcz5an8jm141309

 

That truck also has the lower valence that doesn't come on the Off Road (and that most people on TW remove from anything that isn't an Off Road). Also, no bed stickers (although lots of people remove them).

A VIN decoder should be the definitive source, though. VinCheck.info seems to think its an SR5.

 

Carfax said SR/SR5/TRD, so I don't think it knows...

 

Yeah, poor carfax is confused.

 

Definitely check to see if it has MTS, CC, and a rear locker.

 

I'm 500 miles away from it unfortunately.

 

You could always email or phone them and ask.

 

We have already worked out pricing, financing, and delivery. This was all based on me thinking it was a TRD though. Sucks.

 

Definitely isnt an OR. SR5 all the way brochacho.

Wonder if the place knew that, or just didn't do their homework before trying to sell it.

 

I got an TRD OR for like $3k cheaper cause they thought they had an SR5.

Unfortunately, this is the other way around.

 

Similar, but this is what your 2018 white OR should look like. The radio is different, different suspension, seats, interior, wheels, fender flares, etc..

Edit: minus the grill guard and bug deflector

https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/3TMAZ5CN5JM059364

 

Thanks everyone. Now to decide if it is worth the price or if I should go another route.

 

I'd pass at this price. You can get a brand new SR5 for about the same price, or a new OR for a few thousand more.