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Every time I walk out of a dealership I feel like I've paid too much, although I've always done my research on Edmunds and KBB and always get very close to my target price. Today, after buying the Tocoma, I feel worse than I've ever felt and I'm not sure why. Got the Indigo Ink Pearl Tocoma, Access cab with SR5 and floor mat option. They had to go to another dealership so claimed they didn't get the holdback of $416 on the truck. Edmunds invoice was $719 lower because in the dealer cost was included a T.M.F. (Toyota Marketing Fee). Sticker on the truck was $23989 and closed on it at $21682 after $1150 cash back. He said he was selling it at employee pricing at $22832 or $400 over invoice minus, of course the $1150 cash back. Using Edmunds I figured my high offer at $20984; a difference of $698 or very near the T.M.F. fee they claim to have to pay. I don't know why, but I feel almost dirty after this deal. I purchase a new vehicle about every 2-3 years and have never felt this bad. Don't know why.
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Replying to: agc409 (Jul 12, 2008 9:04 pm) Dealers are pretty good at working the Tacoma crowd for money though, numerous stories of 200000 miles etc out there. You've got a fairly mediocre deal there, but you could have done much worse. If the truck was of a particular color and type and you are picky, if you had to pay up you had to pay up. Happy drivin --jjf Every time I walk out of a dealership I feel like I've paid too much, although I've always done my research on Edmunds and KBB and always get very close to my target price. Today, after buying the Tocoma, I feel worse than I've ever felt and I'm not sure why. Got the Indigo Ink Pearl Tocoma, Access cab with SR5 and floor mat option. They had to go to another dealership so claimed they didn't get the holdback of $416 on the truck. Edmunds invoice was $719 lower because in the dealer cost was included a T.M.F. (Toyota Marketing Fee). Sticker on the truck was $23989 and closed on it at $21682 after $1150 cash back. He said he was selling it at employee pricing at $22832 or $400 over invoice minus, of course the $1150 cash back. Using Edmunds I figured my high offer at $20984; a difference of $698 or very near the T.M.F. fee they claim to have to pay. I don't know why, but I feel almost dirty after this deal. I purchase a new vehicle about every 2-3 years and have never felt this bad. Don't know why.
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Replying to: jfritsch (Jul 13, 2008 5:43 am) They had a black tocoma on their lot they were offering a better deal on, but again, that truck was on their lot. Can't do black vehicles; way too hard to keep clean. I guess you're right, being picky cost me a few bucks. Thanks for helping me justify : ) |
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Just bought a base 2008 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner V6 4dr Double Cab 5.0 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A) with carpets and door sills. MSRP: $23225 Invoice: $21114 Got it for $19677 + T/T + fee ($99). My 300K miles tacoma is ready for retirement 
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Here in western PA, I paid $22,750 ($23,750 minus $1,000 rebate) + tax for '08 Access Cab 4x4 V6 Auto base model. Only options were sliding rear window and mats/door sills. MSRP was $25,139. Dealer (close to my home) had to locate due to color (silver), and I could have had a white one in stock at another nearby dealer for for $210 less. (Silver and white seem to be what's left of '08's with rebate in my area). I probably could have trolled the internet for a dozen quotes and saved a few hundred more, but time is money-- and the service manager at Baierl Toyota has been helpful with the frame issue on my '01. Inspection is tomorrow. Amazingly, two other nearby dealerships that provided initial quotes never followed-up. And I clearly indicated I was ready to buy (cash) within 24 hours. |
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Replying to: grunt (Jun 15, 2008 6:38 pm) MSRP: $30,194.00 Purchased: $26,444.00 before tax and tags. I went with the 2.9% interest rate instead of the $1,500.00 rebate. There was one other dealer that had two trucks like the one I bought but they had the TRD sport package and me and my wife did not like the hood scoop. They were taking $5,000.00 off the truck not including the $1,500.00. |
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| Last week got an '09 Tacoma Access Cab 4x2, 4-cylinder, auto transmission, and SR5 package #2. Got for $20k including destination fee in Northern Virginia. Looked for 4-cylinder '08 but from my research, difference for '09 was only $500. Also '09 has side airbags and traction control as standard, and '09 SR5 #2 option includes rear camera (and maybe some other things that weren't as important to me). Wanted the 4-cylinder for gas mileage and they weren't easy to find in an '08 anymore. Really wanted 5 speed manual but couldn't find one with SR5 #2 option. | |
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Replying to: agc409 (Jul 12, 2008 9:04 pm) Don't feel badly - it sounds like the dealer was "fairly" straight with you. He was correct about not receiving the holdback - that will go to the original dealership. The advertsisng fee 'aka' TDA is a legit fee that Toyota dealer's pay directly to their distributors. This charge is on the factory invoice and thus why the price you see on edmunds differs by a few hundred bucks. That truck probably could have been had for invoice or $100 over, but you certainly didn't get taken advantage of at $400 over. Plus, $1150 is a pretty generous rebate on a Tacoma - they're usually not much more than $500-$750. You did fine - now enjoy your truck!
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Replying to: ocautoseeker (Jul 25, 2008 1:56 am) Thanks for the vote of confidence. After careful consideration, the fact that they went up I-10 a good distance to another dealer to snag this specific truck, and had to cross state lines another 70 miles to a Mazda dealer in MS to get the best Bid to Buy on my trade (an 06 Mazda 3) I couldn't be happier. I have never enjoyed a vehicle as much as this Tocoma. I love everything about it. The ride is fantastic, it's very comfortable, and there is almost no road noise whatsoever. It's actually quiter than my wifes fancy dancy Chrysler 300M. The composite bed the Tocoma has is fantastic; all models should emulate. I couldn't be happier with this truck.
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Replying to: agc409 (Jul 25, 2008 3:22 am) MSRP is $30,500 Invoice is 28,050. I have gotten a quote at Invoice - is that good or should I be able to better - this is on a 2009. Same Dealer has a 2008 similar equipment except the 08 to 09 differences like Side Airbags, VSC etc. I can buy that for $2,400 less (Includes the current $1750 rebate). They don't seem to want to discount further - I am inclined to go w/ the 2009 - seems like a year difference exceeds the price difference down the road when it comes time to sell. Any Comments?? Is Invoice decent for a 2009?? Thank You,
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