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buying a toyota tacoma 4x4 regular cab, 2.7L, in CA
I am currently looking to buy a 2002 Tacoma regular cab 2.7L 4x4. When I went to the dealer, they told me that they don't sell a Tacoma 4x4 in a regular cab in California, but they do have a 4x2 regular cab that has a look of a 4x4. What gives? I want to know if anyone in California have purchased a Tacoma 4x4 regular cab or have been told the same thing. Thanks
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I know plenty of people who have got the best of deals from carsdirect and no haggling for those of us that would rather do without. They let you customize truck to your needs and then they search all Toyota and similar dealers in your area and see if they can find one on stock, if not then its ordered. Just something to look into if you're interested. Otherwise good luck at Longo.
I'll try both, Thanks.
losangelesemt: i was looking through carsdirect.com yesterday and they were offering very good prices. but i didn't know the details of what they would do if one wasn't available, but you helped cleared that up with your explanation. thanks! by the way, the guy you met up in LA, was he a representative working for toyota?
saddaddy: thanks for pointing out that it took your guy 6 weeks to get his truck. it gives me something to work with.
Long - The person I spoke with was a representative for carsdirect. My experience with them up to that point was great. Then the ambulance company I worked for got a hold of me and told me don't worry about coming into work, ever again lol. They did some illegal things which are now in the courts, but nonetheless I had to put the new truck on hold.
If carsdirect can't find what youre looking for, then from what I understand, they contract with a Toy dealer to order it. It will take the 6-8 weeks, same as if you were at say Longo and had to order. Difference being, thru carsdirect, you're paying THEIR price, not Longos or any other dealers. You'd still be waiting the same amount of time for the same built truck. This is how it was explained to me and a few others I've come across, it makes sense.
Even if both you guys decided not to go thru carsdirect, you can always solicit a quote from them, and then use it as ammo at the dealer. I've done plenty of searching around and still have not found a cheaper price than carsdirect. If you guys get a minute, shoot over to Toyota Tundra Problems thread and see post #900. It's from a very recent carsdirect customer who was happy and explains the carsdirect process and his experience quite thoroughly.
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Btw ... if you think you've outstmarted the smog by going south .... WRONG lol. But you did yourself a favor by switching counties i think. Everyone loves H.B., can't say the same for L.B. oh well. One of the few places its ok to tan on the roof.
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So, roughly $17k
Is that the extracab 4cyl or V6? auto or manual?
Have you decided on going up North to get it or just paying $$$ to have it shipped?