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#109 of 948 Re: Want An X-Runner [xrunnerfan] by cutiger22 Jan 16, 2005 (7:17 am)
Replying to: xrunnerfan (Jan 10, 2005 12:57 pm) I just bought a speedway blue X-Runner last night for about $950 over MSRP (they had it listed $5,000 over MSRP!), even though I was adamant about not paying over MSRP. The dealer offered to trade for a red or black one and sell it at MSRP. The blue is actually a limited color within the limited model. I had looked at dealer allocations all over the Southeast and if I didn't buy this one, I probably would not have been able to get a blue one until next year. I actually drove over 2 hours just to go see this one. I live in a metropolitan area (Miami) of over 3 million people with multiple Toyota dealerships, and there has only been two trucks (one red, and one black) in the area since the model came out, and no dealers have been allocated a blue one. I also had a dealer in another state where my Dad live give me a quick quote over the phone for a red one. He quoted me MSRP. I would guess I could have gotten him down a little below that if I had negotiated at all. This is an area in SC where they probably don't have as much demand for new vehicles. I read other people on this message board say they've purchased an X-Runner for about $400 under MSRP. Priced with options (this jacked the price up a bit...this was the most options I had seen on an X-Runner): Toyoguard protection, ash tray ($49 for an ash tray....who cares!), all weather mats, security system, door sill protector, self dimming mirror with homelink, tinted windows. My price before taxes and fees was $26,500. All in all I was happy. I got what I wanted, but I paid for it too. The dealer (Toyota of Vero Beach) was pretty straight forward and didn't shoot me any bull. I knew going in I was going to have to pay top dollar for the truck, I was just hoping it wasn't over MSRP. But if you have a red one ordered, from what I've seen, I wouldn't pay over MSRP, and maybe a few hundred below if you can talk the dealer into it. I hope this helps.
#110 of 948 Re: Want An X-Runner [xrunnerfan] by westeem Jan 16, 2005 (10:18 pm)
Replying to: xrunnerfan (Jan 10, 2005 12:57 pm) Got a speedway blue for $500 off msrp. Replies to this message: cutiger22 (Jan 17, 2005 5:50 pm) alan_432 (Jan 18, 2005 11:38 am)
#111 of 948 Re: Want An X-Runner [westeem] by cutiger22 Jan 17, 2005 (5:50 pm)
Replying to: westeem (Jan 16, 2005 10:18 pm) Westeem - What part of the country did you buy your X-Runner? They've had 3 here in South Florida since the model was introduced (3 different dealerships). Everyone has been marked up between $5,000 - $6,000 over MSRP. I was about ready to go to another state to buy one because of that. Since I was having so much trouble finding that color in the southeast, I went ahead and bit the bullet and paid close to a grand over MSRP. The problem is too many people have too much money here. Oh well.....I got what I wanted. Replies to this message: alan_432 (Jan 18, 2005 11:38 am)
#112 of 948 05 Taco Paid Price by alan_432 Jan 18, 2005 (11:38 am)
Replying to: cutiger22 (Jan 17, 2005 5:50 pm) My Truck: 2005 Tacoma v-6 6spd Manual Transmission Access Cab 4x4 Off Road w/ Tow Impulse Red   MSRP: $27,700ish Paid: $25,750   It's on Order...should be 30-45 days for delivery.
#113 of 948 DCab vs. Acab by 3tacoma Feb 02, 2005 (10:18 pm)
I noticed on this site that Toyota has jacked up the price on options between the Access Cab and Double Cab to make it foolish to buy an Access Cab unless you "must have it". Access Cab: Invoice on Access Cab - $21,216.00 TRD Offroad with Tow $3,533.00 Destination $565.00 Total $25,314.00   Double Cab: Invoice on Double Cab - $22,432.00 TRD Offroad with Tow - $2,965.00 Destination $565.00 Total $25,962.00   Toyota jacked up the price on the TRD package on the Access Cab over the Double cab +$568.00.   This only makes the difference between the DCab and Access Cab -$648.00 on invoice. Replies to this message: danh1 (Feb 18, 2005 8:26 pm) dreasdad (Feb 19, 2005 9:59 am) palomino (Feb 19, 2005 10:49 am) ss580 (Feb 24, 2005 1:13 pm)
#114 of 948 $1000 rebate? by arcpass Feb 03, 2005 (2:48 pm)
On the Frontier Vs. Tacoma thread, one person wrote that Toyota is now offering a $1000 rebate on the new Tacomas. I can't find this anywhere. Has anybody else seen or heard of this rebate? Replies to this message: dreasdad (Feb 04, 2005 1:44 pm)
#115 of 948 Re: $1000 rebate? [arcpass] by dreasdad Feb 04, 2005 (1:44 pm)
Replying to: arcpass (Feb 03, 2005 2:48 pm) rebate is only offered by TMCC if you are doing residual based Financing through them. Lease or balloon
#116 of 948 Which Tacoma 4x4 to Buy??? by trailrunners Feb 06, 2005 (12:20 am)
I'm in the market for a new used Toyota Tacoma. Right now I'm looking at 2 Tacomas.   One is a 2000 Tacoma 4x4 3.4L v6 extended cab with 143,000 miles and a nice fiberglass cap with a negotiated price of $9,500.   The other is a 1997 Tacom 4x4 3.4L v6 extended cab with 106,000 miles, no cap, but a bed cover with a price of $7,500.   Both are in excellent condition, however the 2000 Tacoma is the only one I have actually looked at and driven. I will look at and drive the 1997 Tacoma before purchasing, however that vehicle is in another state and a good road trip away.   The 2000 Tacoma really is in mint condition with one owner that the dealership knew well and who traded his 2000 in for a new Tacoma. It looks to be meticulously cared for. Drove great!   The question is: What's a better deal? The 3 year older truck, with 37,000 fewer miles and $2,000 cheaper? or the newer truck with more miles, one owner, right in town, and well cared for? Blue book shows the private party value of the '97 to be $7,930. Blue book on the 2000 for retail shows $11,000 private party and $13,700 retail. The asking price was $11,988.   I like the idea of paying $2000 less and getting a truck with less miles on the '97. What's more important - less miles or a new vehicle (2000 as opposed to a '97)? How big a difference really is 106k than 143k? Seems like the better deal actually based on Blue Book is the 2000 Tacoma.   Also, I'd ideally like to get a 2.7L I4 because of the better fuel economy. These have been harder to find than the v6's. From your experience, how much better really are the I4's than the V6's for fuel economy? A mile or two per gallon, or a lot better? If a lot better, I may hold off for an I4.   Lots of questions there, any help would be greatly appreciated! Replies to this message: volvoluvr (Feb 21, 2005 7:23 pm)
#117 of 948 by gearhead1 Feb 06, 2005 (1:14 am)
Just for peoples info. Here in the Southwest it is common to get inital offers from dealers at 2,000 below MSRP on 4x4 trd off roads and sports packages. So don't be so ready to believe dealer hype about how hot these trucks are. It's not the Prius. so be calm stick it to them and be ready to walk away. Make an offer tell them they have 30 min and then you'll have to go because you've got better things to do than hang around a car lot all day. It's Ironic, but you have to not want the truck to get a good deal.   Better yet, tell them "Mabey I should wait for the new Honda Ridgeline that's coming out in March. That looks like a pretty hot truck. It has navigation, leather seats, inbed trunk etc. that Toyota isn't offering." Make them squirm. The Ridgeline is coming! The Ridgeline is coming! you better move these Tacos while you can. You must control the deal. I love messing with their little brains. Your apathy about the purchase is your strongest weapon to getting the best deal.
#118 of 948 $ cylinder OR V6?...and Why? by trailrunners Feb 06, 2005 (9:20 pm)
I'm looking to purchase a used Toyota Tacoma (1997-2000), and I'm looking for a 2.7 L 4 cylinder 4x4. The main reason I'm leaning towards the 4 cylinder over the V6, is because I'm looking for the best mileage possible in my 4x4, and I've heard that the I4 is basically bulletproof. It looks like the 4 cylinders are rated to pull 3,500 lbs. and the V6's 5,000 lbs. I don't think I'll be towing anything over 3,500 lbs, and don't think I need the extra power.   What would your arguments be for a 4 cylinder over a V6 or vice versa? Does the 4 cylinder really get that much better mileage? Is it generally more reliable than the V6, or is the V6 just as reliable? If you have a V6, what has been your best mileage? What about your best mileage in a 4 cylinder? Any other things you would recommend I look for in a used Tacoma?   Any help would be greatly appreciated! Replies to this message: big_cat (Feb 07, 2005 11:17 am)

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