For one i dont have a rubi fetish, they are just great rigs, and yes i agree with u that it wouldnt make much sense to buy one if you really had to have a v8. but that also brings up the question why didnt you just buy and old cj or wrangler sense you are going to completly strip it for the v8 and all of the extensive fab parts you are going to need. it doesnt make much sense. yes you will say, but a wanted somthing new. ok thats fine but if you took the time to do your body work and then fabed up your v8,driveline,axels,rims, tires....ect. it would be just as good as new because your going to modify most everything but the body.
hey not sure what you ment buy someone that drives a tacoma, but i would put my rig up against yours any day.