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Tampa FL Dealership Purchase In person
Chrome Step Rails / tubes $500
Curtain Airbags ($600)
TRD sport package... (sport interior, hood scoop 17" alloy wheels etc... msrp was like 3k on it)
6 disc jbl with amp and sub... the disc player and sub are good. the speakers in the doors are bad... will replace those. that was like 550$ msrp.
All weather mats $(100)
Tint on windshield and front windows etc... (msrp $150)
Exhaust tip (the $50 clamp on)
Daytime Running lamps (40$)
Tie Downs ????
Towing package (600 msrp)
5 yr 60k mile Car Care plan (850$) Pays for oil changes and alignment, tire rotation balancing etc...
Tires for life. Just ask for it. Demand it.
100k bumper to bumper warranty. ($1000) prob didnt need it since its a tacoma but purchased it anyways.
NO TOYOGUARD. They would not take it off the price so I had them find me one without it. I didnt want to pay 600 for it. 25% of tacomas come without it.
the MSRP on all of this was Just over 30k not including the service plan and warranty.
I settled for $26,500 Out the door. Then added on the Service plan, which you have to do anyways to keep the tires for life... and the warranty brought the whole thing to Around $28,300 or so. Gas mileage is around 19mpg. I love it. Very solid. Frontier is not even close.
1. The dealer has added $422 in labor for items they have to install: running boards, alarm system, hood protector, stainless exhaust tip. Can I likely negotiate this out?
2. They've also added TDA ($250), Dealer Holdback ($456), and Wholesale Financial Reserve ($228). Can I likely negotiate all of these out as well?
I live in Southern California. This offer came from Toyota of Rancho Santa Margarita.
The package includes these items at these invoice prices:
2007 Double Cab, 4x2, 6' bed ($20,017)
TRD Sport Package #2 ($2686)
JBL Stereo System ($420)
Safety Airbag Curtain System ($559)
Tow Package ($520)
Daytime Running Lights ($32)
Carpet Floor Mats ($126)
Hood Protector ($77)
Running Boards, Black ($259)
Security System ($299)
Exhaust, Stainless ($38)
So, assuming I could negotiate out 100% of add-on costs in items 1 & 2 above, the sell price would be $25,033, plus $645 destination, plus tax, license, registration. Would that be a great deal?
Also, can you recommend other dealers anywhere in Southern California that could offer rock bottom pricing and who operate with business integrity?
Thanks very much for your advice.
Kevin
I am located on southern california, west Los Angeles county.
Thanks in advance for your reply and please tell me if you can the dealer that was willing to negotiate.
Paid $14500.00 out the door.Tax ,transfer,everything included.I think I got a good deal.I would like to here from oyhers with same truck.First tank of gas 24.6 mpg.mix of city and hwy.
I am looking for a 2007 Tacoma Access cab, 4 cyl, automatic, with the pre-runner package.I received a quote from the fleet manager at Cavender Toyota(Gary H.) in San Antonio, Tx. for $21,011, tax and title included. No one has comeclose to this price yet. Anyone that has a better deal, let me know.
Thanks.
Just wanted to post my deal for others to reference. I got an 07 Prerunner Double Cab with the TRD off road, tow package and mats for 23,300. I'm in TN so it was 25,100 OTD. It is a demo with 4300 miles on it. I was quoted 24,000 before it was known to be a demo. In retrospect, I probably should have been able to get a few hundred more off the price but I'm still happy with the deal. I got them to throw in first service, 2 bike mounts and the 7-4 pin adapter. Thoughts?
2007 Tacoma
Access Cab
4x4
V6
Automatic
SR5 #2
LSD
This was from a dealer in OKC - I paid $24,200 out the door.
All done via internet sales, this dealer was one of the few who understand that it's a sales tool and not just a way to get you in the dealership to sell you the traditional way.
The stunning Indigo Ink Pearl truck has
*16" alloy wheels
*door sill protectors
*towing package
*SR5 pkg #2
*fog lights
*Limited Slip Differential
*carpeted floor mats
I added an alarm $670, and the finance guy gave me the 72 month/100,000 mile warranty/oil change package for $1895.
Out the door, I paid $27,720 (Uncle Sam got $1837)and the rest was licensing fees, etc.
I love my truck, but have an ongoing problem with the passenger access door. It gets stuck off and on. I only have about 2,200 miles on this truck. The door has been a problem since I purchased it in Dec 2006. It has been in for service 4 or 5 times for this problem, and they still can't figure it out. I am hopeful they can fix it soon. It's hard for them to diagnose it because it's not stuck all the time.
I am still happy with my Toyota so far. I owned a '98 Dodge Ram Quad Cab Sport 5.9 V8 for 8 years before the Tacoma. My new truck is a little less thirsty at the pump. ; )
I must say the stereo in the Dodge was far superior to the one in my Taco, but I guess you can't have everything.
Start emailing a few different dealers. Check their inventory online, and find a truck that fits your specifications. This will take a few days to a couple weeks. Get a feel for which dealer really wants your business. Ask in the email what kind of deal they can give you on the truck in question. Don't be shy. Then you play the dealers against each other. Email dealer 2 that dealer 1 will give a Tacoma with X options for whatever $$$$.
I stated in my emails that I didn't want any phone calls. You really get to see which dealers pressure you, and which ones respect your wishes. When you are ready to buy, see who wants to be there.
That's my $.02
Carrie
Make: Toyota
Model: Tacoma
Style: PreRunner V6 4dr Access Cab SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Exterior Color: INDIGO INK
Interior Color:
Price: $25,114.00
Stock Number: xxxxx
VIN: xxxxx
Engine:
They sold it for $23,995 before tax, and license.
Carrie
The deal I'm working on now is $300 over invoice. The truck is loaded, but I still think that I should be able to get them to around $28k to $28,500 out the door.
Trd Off-Road Package: Offroad Tuned Susp
V6 Towing Package: 6,500 Lbs. Max Towing
The Extra Mile Option Package B
Vehicle Shield Package
Am/Fm/Cd W/6 Disc Changer, 6 Speakers
MSRP was $28330 Agreeded $25000 plus TTL if it includes running boards at no additional
cost. Is the vehicle shield package worth the price? Is this a good deal?
Off-rd package
with towing and automatic
I'm looking around $26000 for it.
The problem is, the truck is in a big demand!
So I have talked the dealer down to $29k even OTD for the 2007 4x4 automatic Access Cab Sport. The truck IS in high demand, so is this a good deal or should I try to get more out of it? I'm just tired of haggling with these car sales people.
toyota dealer is trying to rape you on that, You DONT need that clear coat! Its all BS!!! Dont' even put that stuff on!! I knew a guy that work there once long time ago. It doesn't do anything but to make some money! I hate it when dealer trying to bullsh&t us! They think we are stupid!
I know it's a capitalist society and they are in business to make money, but come on. This is a joke. They say they only make a couple hundred off the car, but how in the world do they have these huge, beautiful dealerships and afford to pay all of those slime balls to work? They make way more than we can even imagine on those cars and then turn around and try to pocket a few extra bucks by chraging 200-300% on basic items. I don't mind paying for what I get but these guys really do try to SCAM the customer.
Thoughts?
an co-worker got a Hyhundai Santa Fe. man, if you dont know what you are doing, they will scam you. He had a finance calcutator. So when the time on how much he put down and the monthly payments he had to pay. It went over what he calculated. The dealership changing he charges, and it kept touring out wrong on the monthly payment. So a manager came out shouting. (OK WHO HAS THE CALCULATOR!!!) and the manager looked at the calculator, saying my co-worker was right on the math!
Them Bastards!
Before he went into the dealer, he already gotten the qoute from the dealer in the e-mail. So he went in the sales person and they gave him another qoute way higher! then he shows him of the print out. the sales person was like pissed off!! haha
I also requested four quotes from Edmunds.com and only one dealership returned a real quote. The others said it was necessary to schedule a meeting and come in and speak with them about a quote. I told all three of them to give me a quote or don't bother trying to earn my business. One dealership had a sales rep who thought he could be a smartass and try to get me in there by telling me I didn't know what I wanted. Needless to say the GM found out about the situation and I will never buy or let anyone I know buy a car from there ever again. They just don't know customer service. I know I am only one customer and am a miniscule percentage of the business out there, but I don't think those dealerships lived up to their promises of delivering a quote...NOT THAT HARD TO DO!!!
Bottom line, they are sneaky and sly and will stop at nothing to squeeze pennies out of the consumer. It's the nature of the business, so we as consumers should stop at nothing to get the best deal we can. It's all supply and demand and if they have an abundance of trucks on their lot, they WILL deal.
I want to get the truck, 4x4 with automatice transmission crew cab, with tow package
I went to tacoma world to see other people's posts.
Some people having some problems with, some minor stuff. I hope when i get my, I dont have those issues.
I am also looking at nissan frontier, but they aren't as cool looking as a tacoma. but nissan is cheaper!!
I send some e-mails on quick qoutes, some send me back with info
others want me to come in for an appt!!! F-that! I haven't even start test driving one yet!why do we have to go through pain in the asses to get a vehicle!!!??
Yeah, the problem with wheeling and dealing with the Tacoma is that they ARE a very popular truck and somebody will be right behind you buying it if you don't. That's the thing that's tricky...getting a good deal with exploiting your tactics and getting the dealer to discredit you as a buyer.
I have a dealership down to $29K out the door and I think that's a screaming deal for this truck. Fully loaded 4x4 auto with th sport package...I am going to jump all over it as soon as I get rid of my car. I can't wait!!
Emailed 35 dealers within 200 mile radius of my home and got a bidding war started between the huge volume-pushing dealerships. The key is to be willing to say no to 34 of the 35 bidders. Ended up driving an hour to take delivery, well worth it to save the 4,400.
I like the sounds of that deal. I think I might try and do that. I have done it with about 5 dealers, but 3 of them have backed out saying they couldn't beat under $29k. I think it's rediculous.
What oither tips do you have?
It wasn't the first bid. It took about a week of emails and phone calls with many dealers to get to the right price, but well worth it.
I am not going to negotiate at the dealership (I will email or fax).
I am going to pay cash (I have a check from my insurance company).
Ignoring Sales tax, I want to know how low I can go without the dealer becoming vindictive. (I am going try to not take up a lot of his time, so it should be relatively painless for both of us).
The price I am going to offer will be O.T.D., defined as "including all dealer fees, destination charges, title, license, or any other charges required for me to drive away with this car today." (No sales tax for the purposes of this posting)
Prices of prerun reg cab taco w/ SR5 & destination charges:
MSRP (Edmunds, Nada, Kelly, Yahoo, Carsdirect): $17,555,
Invoice (Edmunds, Nada, Kelly, Yahoo): $16,080,
Suggested prices:
Edmunds TMV: $17,512
Carsdirect Price: $16,668
So, clearly, my O.T.D. is going to be no higher that $16,667.
I am thinking invoice. Would anybody recommend an offer below invoice for an 2007 model? (It is only april.)
Today a local dealer
Dealer wants $25,063 “invoice”
+ Doc fee $369
Any hints on how much I should offer?
But then again, I haven't any research on the prerunner version.
I'm looking at the crew can 4x4 with automatic and with trd-off-rd. The msrp wants $30000, If i get it for $26000, that would be a great price for me because since the truck is hot in demand!! You have to shop around, but you think you around enough! You have to find more cause a lot of dealers would deal with you, if you are serious on the buy!
The MSRP on that truck is $27,614
Dealer "invoice" $25,063
So you think I can get it for $23,000?
2007 Access Tacoma Black grey interior
TRD Offroad Package
Towing Package
Side Rails
26,088
Havent decided on the extended warranty for 1575....They will give me a lower interest rate 5.75 vs 5.79 if I go with it. Worth it? I will be keeping this vehicle forever.....Thanks, Chris
2007 Prerunner Regular Cab 2.7L 4 cylinder
Graphite interior
SR5 Package
Sticker: 17,500.00
Invoice: 16,775.00
O.T.D. : 15,775.00
I saw a previous post about $16,778.00 - might want to ask for the extra $1000 off. Also got special financing since yesterday was the last day of the month! 36 months - 1.9APR - total financing charge was only $301!