No point on getting old model my friend. You'll pay the same price. Tacoma value doesn't go down too much. Don't get anything older than 2011 I believe which was when the new steering wheel was implemented, much nicer might I say.
Make sure the alarm system is in your deal, get a tonneau, and steps if you want them. All for 30K. Basic though no trd. Check out toyota of El Cajon. Saw a 2012 black lifted with 20k miles. Navigation trd. Pretty loaded for a little over $30k