I like to hear my motors as well, especially the V8s

. My '18 Tundra is my 4th Toyota 4x4, owning them continuously since 1993. I have modded the exhausts on all, and have learned that Toyota build a great quality exhaust. I say this, because my attempts at cobbling/modding them on the cheap never really worked out well for me, unless it was just shorting a tailpipe for clearance. Most recently, I replaced the stock muffler on my '16 Tacoma with a Magnaflo, with the same results as you-drone and more noise than I wanted. I wound up placing a Craigslist ad for a even trade for a stock system (offering to do swap), and was much happier back with the stock exhaust. I have installed numerous aftermarket systems on my vehicles, and have been happy with most, having done some research. It's difficult with exhausts, since taste is subjective, and videos don't give realistic DBs very well. I had always scoffed at the price of Toyota TRD exhausts, but after researching systems for the Tundra, the R&D and manufacture/quality of the TRD system convinced me to bite the bullet and go price shopping. I can say that the quality of construction is far more impressive in person-should last the life of the truck. Installation was relatively simple, with even alignment of the dual outlets. I love the sound of the system, which only really barks when prodded, and even then, is a nice, deep tone. Overall, I'm happy with the value. If you were so inclined, you could re-install the stock system when selling, and sell the TRD system used with no problem. I know you said your on a tight budget, but, but long term satisfaction may be worth waiting/saving for tone & quality you are happy with. The system is dual all the way back, to that got to help that big V8 breath.