What is Fat_Man doing in the Toyota forum? Advice..?
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Wanderlusty
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DaveInDenver said:
Well, am about 20 pages deep searching inventory and I have came to a couple conclusions...
1. 19,900 appears to be about par...even lower than many.
2. There are ENTIRELY TOO MANY Pre-Runners....
Wanderlusty
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Maddmatt said:
Thanks...I will check them out...
cshontz
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David, I approve of your interest in a dcab Taco. I also approve of your interest in a JK Unlimited. The big thing you're losing by forgoing the Wrangler is open-air driving. That is something I miss terribly going from a TJ to an XJ. Otherwise, you'd be gaining a proven vehicle with ample utility that is well-suited for what you do.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Tucson T4R
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Lots of good advise from all.
I purchased my last two vehicles through online websites like www.autobytel.com. You submit what you want and nearby fleet dealers will contact you with offers. No hagling, just a bottom line price. If it fits and you like it, you just swing by, sign the papers and pick up the vehicle. :wings:
I usualy pay around $200 - $500 over dealer invoice. I'm happy & they are happy and no negotiations required. A much more relaxed process.
I purchased my last two vehicles through online websites like www.autobytel.com. You submit what you want and nearby fleet dealers will contact you with offers. No hagling, just a bottom line price. If it fits and you like it, you just swing by, sign the papers and pick up the vehicle. :wings:
I usualy pay around $200 - $500 over dealer invoice. I'm happy & they are happy and no negotiations required. A much more relaxed process.
mtnbike28
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thanks crawler 976
wow dash rattle fixed....
thanks crawler 976
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The dash rattle is no biggy - 3/8" x 1/2" foam exterior door seal cures that quickly when pressed into the seam between the dash and the window.'
i picked up 1/2 round seal from home depot and it fixed it in the parking lot. thanks, i had searched that rattle and never found the easy fix.
jay
wow dash rattle fixed....
thanks crawler 976
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The dash rattle is no biggy - 3/8" x 1/2" foam exterior door seal cures that quickly when pressed into the seam between the dash and the window.'
i picked up 1/2 round seal from home depot and it fixed it in the parking lot. thanks, i had searched that rattle and never found the easy fix.
jay
Wanderlusty
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004...99QQihZ012QQcategoryZ6439QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Thoughts on this one? It is a good ways away (ROADTRIP!) but it looks very clean, is a year newer, and has about 12K fewer miles. Really dig silver, too.
And only about 1500 more asking price than the one I looked at locally, before negotiating.
Thoughts on this one? It is a good ways away (ROADTRIP!) but it looks very clean, is a year newer, and has about 12K fewer miles. Really dig silver, too.
And only about 1500 more asking price than the one I looked at locally, before negotiating.
jeffryscott
2006 Rally Course Champion: Expedition Trophy
that looks great. I know when I was looking for the 4Runner both the 'runner and DC were difficult to find. The sales folks I talked with said they are often sold before they make it out of refurb, so it was rare to see them on the lot.
If you are decided on a Taco, I'd say grab one (talk to Mark in San Diego for a super sweet one, and a heck of a road trip too) when you see it if it works.
Another idea from the peanut gallery - JK's will start showing up on the lot used in the next few months. You could possibly get a great deal on one of them.
I love my 4Runner (it's gold - would have preferred several other colors - but do like this one), but my favorite 4wd I've owned in many ways is still my little Samurai. Living in the SW, there is nothing like running with the top off especially on the trail. With a family though, the creature comforts and security of something like the 4Runner are much more advantageous.
So, maybe what I'm saying is buy it now on ebay. It looks clean and I don't think you'd regret it. It is a solid, reliable and capable platform (as you well know).
but then again, doing a search of my local jeep dealer, a JK, 4wd, X is in stock for 23K ... not much difference in price and plenty capable out of the box.
Tough call, go with whichever gets the heart racing .... it's no fun driving something you just aren't excited about.:clapsmile
If you are decided on a Taco, I'd say grab one (talk to Mark in San Diego for a super sweet one, and a heck of a road trip too) when you see it if it works.
Another idea from the peanut gallery - JK's will start showing up on the lot used in the next few months. You could possibly get a great deal on one of them.
I love my 4Runner (it's gold - would have preferred several other colors - but do like this one), but my favorite 4wd I've owned in many ways is still my little Samurai. Living in the SW, there is nothing like running with the top off especially on the trail. With a family though, the creature comforts and security of something like the 4Runner are much more advantageous.
So, maybe what I'm saying is buy it now on ebay. It looks clean and I don't think you'd regret it. It is a solid, reliable and capable platform (as you well know).
but then again, doing a search of my local jeep dealer, a JK, 4wd, X is in stock for 23K ... not much difference in price and plenty capable out of the box.
Tough call, go with whichever gets the heart racing .... it's no fun driving something you just aren't excited about.:clapsmile
Wanderlusty
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Well, I am going to try and deal on the one on E-Bay. I have been in communication with the dealer.
We have an agreed price, but the trade, they will not give me a ballpark on until they see. That is fair, but it makes me nervous.
My wife is cool with it, though, even if it ends up being a wasted trip.
Only downside at this point....they will not hold it until Thursday at the earliest, based on me wanting to come up on the weekend.
Again that is understandable, because even if I go up there, there are no guarantees if I get up there and there is something about that truck I don't like or something about my Jeep they don't like.
So wish me luck on it, and cross your fingers it is still there on Thursday. It made it through several days on E-Bay and still isn't sold...so keep fingers crossed...
As a believer in sighns, I will just have to sit back and see what happens. If it gets sold before then....it is just a sign.
Irks me, though, that I got farther in about 30 minutes on the phone with this guy than I got in 2 days with the local dealer.
We have an agreed price, but the trade, they will not give me a ballpark on until they see. That is fair, but it makes me nervous.
My wife is cool with it, though, even if it ends up being a wasted trip.
Only downside at this point....they will not hold it until Thursday at the earliest, based on me wanting to come up on the weekend.
Again that is understandable, because even if I go up there, there are no guarantees if I get up there and there is something about that truck I don't like or something about my Jeep they don't like.
So wish me luck on it, and cross your fingers it is still there on Thursday. It made it through several days on E-Bay and still isn't sold...so keep fingers crossed...
As a believer in sighns, I will just have to sit back and see what happens. If it gets sold before then....it is just a sign.
Irks me, though, that I got farther in about 30 minutes on the phone with this guy than I got in 2 days with the local dealer.
Wanderlusty
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Well, still nervously waiting for Thursday. I could buy the truck sight unseen, but I really need to know what they are going to do on trade. And I need to actually take a look at the truck in person. It looks awesome in pictures, but until you see it in real life...
Anyway, as a contingency, I have been searching through the Toyota website looking at pre-owned.
I have a few 'backups' ranging from Ohio to Florida to Texas. None are quite as good of a deal, or as low miles, but would still be good trucks.
I keep telling myself that if it is meant to be, it will happen.
I can't recall being this nervous about buying a vehicle before. Strange...
Anyway, as a contingency, I have been searching through the Toyota website looking at pre-owned.
I have a few 'backups' ranging from Ohio to Florida to Texas. None are quite as good of a deal, or as low miles, but would still be good trucks.
I keep telling myself that if it is meant to be, it will happen.
I can't recall being this nervous about buying a vehicle before. Strange...
jeffryscott
2006 Rally Course Champion: Expedition Trophy
Good luck, if it is meant to be, it will happen.
I'd given up on finding a 4Runner in my price/mileage/year range when I just happened by a place and bam, the next day I had it.
Let good karma be with you, or should that be truckma?
I'd given up on finding a 4Runner in my price/mileage/year range when I just happened by a place and bam, the next day I had it.
Let good karma be with you, or should that be truckma?
Wanderlusty
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jeffryscott said:
Maybe it should be (in this instance) Takarma?
Yep...just letting it ride right now. These trucks are hard to find...but not IMPOSSIBLE to find by any means.
The good thing is that my finance company is easy to work with and everything is ready to go, so whenever the right deal does work out...I have one less worry.
Wanderlusty
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eepwall: Hmm....roadtrip?
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Hmm....
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I occasionallly look through the Trader out here in Tucson. Always seem like there are always a bunch of Tacomas for sale. The price you are seeing seems a bit high.
http://www.traderonline.com/
http://www.autoextra.com/search/vehicle
Toyotas were rare back east at the time, I was surprised how many are out west when I moved here.
http://www.traderonline.com/
http://www.autoextra.com/search/vehicle
Toyotas were rare back east at the time, I was surprised how many are out west when I moved here.
Wanderlusty
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Kermit said:
I have spent the last week going through hundreds upon hundreds of ads. And prior to that, a casual browsing of local and nationwide dealer inventories as well as E-Bay. Based on the price I currently have agreed on for one, I have not seen any cheaper in any part of the country. I can provide more details when/if the deal gets done.
I am seeing consistently prices in the 22-24K range for DC Tacos (2003 and 2004) with TRD. I am not going to pay that much for them, but they seem to be going for that much in a lot of the country.
Keep in mind, I am only speaking of 'sticker' price. What the final negotiated price is...WON'T be the same.
I have heard several people say that those prices are high, but even when I browse the links people give me, it just reinforces that that is what they are going for now.
If people know where you can get a sub 50K or even better sub 40K mile DC Taco TRD in good shape for $17K-$19K....lemme know, but so far I have not seen an abundance, if any, no matter what part of the country I look in.
I seriously appreciate all the help, links and advice from you guys.:26_7_2: