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I live in SoCal and have been speaking with a dealer for a month now. He will have several Dubcab's on Oct. 11th + or - a couple of days. He received prelim. pricing yesterday. The model I want (Double Cab, 2WD, TRD Package) will run around 23K (Not including Tx & Lic). He said that is about the same price as the 04'. Have not verified that claim yet though.
05' pricing is available as I've seen other web sites claiming to have it.
I certainly hope that these higher qoutes are out of line. Otherwise my hopes of getting the DC I have in mind will be shot. Perhaps Nissan will have more competitive pricing.
Why should I not be surprised. The standard answer that I get is to expect to see the trucks in two weeks. And this has gone on for about two weeks. Two weeks must be a magical number, because no matter who you ask or when, the answer is always - two weeks. I also just called my local dealer, no pricing information, but they said come on in and we can see what we can do. What does that mean?
As another person has already posted, this is probably a tool that dealerships use to prevent a buyer from shopping around for another make or model. Like when a salesguy says, "I gave you the wrong price on that one. If I sold it to you my supervisor would be really mad! We are going to lose money on this deal." or "Let me show you the invoice we got on this truck. We are only making $100. You've got a great deal! Don't tell anybody."
The Colorado is rated at 22 mpg on the highway. I get 16-18 and drive it like there's an egg under the accelerator. I'm not sure how there can be such a discrepancy. My Toyota trucks always met or exceeded the mileage ratings. If you're considering a Colorado, don't....unless of course you'd like to buy a real clean unit that I happen to have...........
I bet a case of beer the 06 Tacoma will offer a V8 option. That's always how it works. That way, folks with the 05 and V6 will just have to have a new Tacoma with V8 power.
I think I'll wait for the 06 Tacoma, or at least a left over 05 next summer. Maybe by then I'll only have to take a sublethal $$$$$ bath on this Colorado.
I certainly hope that these higher qoutes are out of line. Otherwise my hopes of getting the DC I have in mind will be shot. Perhaps Nissan will have more competitive pricing.
I have extensively researched the 2005 models in both full size and compact/midsize trucks. The new Tacoma seems to be the best buy as long as the pricing is comparable with the 2004 models.
Just as an example, a V6 4x4 Auto, Shortbed with TRD Offroad and Tow hitch Package, Floormats, and destination has MSRP of about $29,140.00.
In addition to that I was already offered an Internet Price of $28,315.00 for that vehicle above. Already almost $1000 off and they havent even hit the floor yet!
Dont assume, that they will all be going for sticker... just depends on Demand I guess!
Must..respect..user..agreement..
If you want to make this information useful, you should probably add that this vehicle is not a regular cab shortbed or an extended cab shortbed but instead a
DOUBLECAB
pickup truck. There. Glad we got that straightened out.
Thanks,
-Mathias
The above quote sounds consistent with what I've been told.
The shipping delays mentioned earlier are a crack up
2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PRICING
The all-new, 2005 Tacoma marks a new era for Toyota in the light truck market. The eighth-generation Toyota compact pickup offers more of just about everything than ever before – more passenger room, cargo volume and towing capacity and improved ride comfort, performance, handling and fuel economy all at significantly improved value, without losing any of its legendary, rugged OffRoad capability.
Tacoma grows by almost six inches in overall length, adds five inches to its Wheelbase and widens its track by four inches. The added size translates into enhanced interior roominess and comfort.
Tacoma continues to offer a choice of four-cylinder or six-cylinder engines. The base 2.7L four-cylinder now has Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence (VVT-i) and creates 164 HP, an increase of 14 HP from last year, and 183 lb-ft of torque, up 6 lb-ft from last year. The four-cylinder is available with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. A new 4.0L V6 with VVT-i replaces the previous model’s 3.4L V6. The 4.0L provides 245 HP, an improvement of 55 HP from last year’s V6 and 282 lb-ft of torque, an increase of 62 lb-ft. The six-cylinder engine is available with either a six-speed manual transmission or five-speed automatic. Even with these significant increases in power, Tacoma’s fuel economy actually improves for 2005.
Unlike our competitors, Tacoma continues to offer a full-range of pickup choices
– the base two-door Regular Cab, the Access Cab with two rear access doors and the Double Cab with full-size rear-opening doors. Double Cab comes with a choice of regular or long bed.
Tacoma Regular Cab models offer a high-level of standard equipment:
• Grey-painted grille surround and rear bumper
• Overfenders on PreRunner and 4x4 models
• 15” steel wheels (16” styled steel on PreRunner and 4x4)
• SMC composite bed
• Bed utility rail system with four adjustable tie-down cleats
• Mudguards
• Bench seat
• Full-size spare
• 2 IP powerpoints with cigarette lighter
• AM/FM/CD audio with 4 speakers
• Gated A/T shifter
• Tri-pod style instrument cluster with orange illumination
• Manual tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• Tachometer
• Digital clock
• CRS tether anchors and lower anchorage points
• Front passenger airbag cut-off switch
• Anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Brake Assist and Electronic-Braking Distribution
For 2005, Tacoma Regular Cab prices start at $13,415 for the 4x2 4-cylinder with a manual transmission and ranges to $17,360 for the 4x4 4-cylinder with a manual transmission.
In addition to or in place of the Regular Cab content, Tacoma Access Cab models feature:
• Dual rear access doors
• 15” styled steel wheels (16” styled steel on PreRunner and 4x4)
• Front bucket seats with passenger’s seat fold-flat function and seat-back tray
• Walk-in memory passenger seat
• Center console with cupholders and storage
• Tumble-flat rear seats with underseat storage
• Overhead console with maplights, garage door opener bin and sunglasses
storage
• AM/FM/CD audio with 6 speakers
• Air conditioning
Access Cab prices range from $16,855 for 4x2 4-cylinder with manual transmission to $23,125 for a 4x4 V6 with an automatic transmission. PreRunner Access Cab models range from $17,615 for a 4-cylinder with manual to $19,950 for a V6 with the five-speed automatic.
New for 2005 is the Tacoma X-Runner performance truck. The X-Runner features a lowered-suspension with Bilstein gas shocks, 18-inch alloy wheels with specially designed P255/45/R18 Bridgestone Potenza tires, color-keyed bumpers, overfenders, grille surround, door handles, mirrors and body kit. The X-Runner also includes standard power windows, locks and mirrors, keyless entry, fog lamps, limited slip differential, sport seats with a unique fabric design and a 400W/115V deck-mounted power outlet. Only available with the 6-speed manual transmission, the Tacoma X-Runner is capable of zero-to-60 acceleration times under 7.0 seconds with better handling than many sports cars. X-Runner has a base MSRP of $23,110.
Tacoma Double Cab includes the following features in addition to or in place of the Access Cab models:
• 16” styled steel wheels
• Power windows, locks and mirrors
• SR5 seat fabric with fold-flat passenger’s seat
• Manual lumber adjustment
• Storage unit behind rear seat
Double Cab prices range from $21,675 for a PreRunner V6 to $25,250 for a 4x4 V6 with the long bed.
Although Tacoma’s base prices increase from last year, it is important to note that the new Tacoma includes most of the equipment that was being added as optional equipment at high installation rates on last year’s model. As a result, the 2005 Tacoma’s base prices are nearly the same as or below last year’s typically equipped prices even with all of its outstanding product improvements and feature enhancements.
OPTIONS
In addition to the outstanding standard feature content of the new Tacoma, several key option packages are also available:
SR5 Packages
• Chrome grille surround and rear bumper
• Color-keyed overfenders (PreRunner and 4x4) and front bumper
• Power windows, locks and mirrors
• Keyless entry
• Cruise control
• Metallic tone instrument panel finish
• Bucket seats with upgrade seat fabric (standard on Double Cab)
• Leather steering wheel and shifter
• Variable intermittent wipers
• Air conditioning
• Sliding rear window
TRD Off-Road Packages (requires V6 and includes SR5 content)
• 16” alloy wheels with 265/70R16 BF Goodrich Rugged Trail SWL tires
• Foglamps
• Sport seats with 4-way manual adjust with lumbar
• Compass and temperature display in overhead console
• Rear differential lock
• Off-road suspension with Bilstein gas-charged shocks
• 400W/115V deck-mounted power outlet
TRD Sport Package (requires V6 and includes SR5 content)
• Color-keyed rear bumper, door handles, mirrors and grille surround
• Hood scoop
• 17” alloy wheels with 265/65R17 Bridgestone Dueler tires
• Fog lamps
• Sport seats with 4-way manual adjust with lumbar
• Compass and temperature display in overhead console
• Limited slip rear differential
• Sport suspension with Bilstein gas-charge shocks
• 400W/115V deck-mounted power outlet
Please DO NOT redistribute this information before October 11th. I’ll post the detailed price breakdown file in the Tacoma knowledgebase later today or tonight.
Sorry for leaving out the Double Cab part, I apologize. However your attitude and ungreatfulness in unacceptable. All I was trying to do was get everyone some info, I left out a detail in my haste, and you then proceed to give me a hard time because of it. Obviously, you are not the most mature person on this planet.
Your sarcasim is unappreciated.
Sorry for the slight sidetrack everyone else, just had to deal with someone being unrespectful!
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/auto/best-worse/home.asp
While once valid, the 1st year 'problem' philosophy is now somewhat out-of-date.
-J
http://pressroom.toyota.com/presstxt/2005toyotakit/2005_Tacoma_s.- pdf
I'm looking for a Blue TRD Off Road with Tow Package. Was it a DoubleCab V6 Auto? You wouldn't happen to be in California would you?
Also, the Toyota Dealer told you they would put a lift on it for you? Do all dealers offer this? Is everything still covered under warranty if Toyota does it?
If so, I was interested in a 3 or 4 inch lift with some bigger tires too.
Thanks for any and all info!
Pricing- I seem to recall walking around a well equipped D-cab taco about 2 years ago and it was just under 28k. I will not be surprised if the option book can pusch one past the mechanically similar 4Runner and certainly past entry level tundras. Keep in mind- all maufacuters have overlapping pricing between models. And a double cab 4x4 Tundra starts at 30k - try finding one for less than 35 though. Toyota plays the base MSRP game very well, in that you cannot purchase most vehicles as "base" they just dont build them that way for the US. I actually asked to purchase a Base double cab and the dealership said no-not possible. They said they would however consider an offer on the afforementioned D-Cab- I told them what the MSRP was on the Base model... blank faces. Rising-Sun-Motors was willing to sell me a CrewCab Frontier XE in any color I wanted. The part that gets me is that they ask a premium of $3500 for a transfercase and front diff(since thats the only real diff between a Prerunner and 4x4) Looks like I'll be driving my value tundra for just a while longer. Side note- if you look at where Tacos will be built vs they production capabilities of those plants, we can assume the reg cab tacos will come from mexico. Someone correct me if thats wrong.
Having the Dealership put a lift under the Tacoma.... neat trick- I know I havent seen any companys selling lifts for 05's, nor have I seen any lifted 04 4Runners. While OME does offer front coils for the Prado and something could certainly be engineered quickly- It will still be a little while- we'll see at SEMA how fast the aftermarket can respond. As for maintaining your waranty, unless you have the dealer install parts that say TuRD on tehm, forget it. Big tires put a lot of strain on the powertrain, as do the brackets that come with most lifts.
1st year problems.... talk to someone who bought one of the first Tundras about their brakes sometime. But the ones on mine are FINE. As for the motor being in use in the 4Runner (and Prado, LC120, and whatever else they call it) these are built with Japanese motors. The 4L is [eventually] supposed to be bilt in the states, so there can be problems here. the 6spd it also brand new. Dont get me wrong, I like technology and new stuff as much as the next guy, but Im also just a little synical. But toyota definitely has the most sringent requirements for their suppliers"...I hate designing stuff for the J..." as opposed to ".... the Koreans will take anything we're willing to ship em" and "Chrysler'll just change the specs if the parts are out[of parameter]"
V8 Taco- that sounds yummy. Might[when I say might, I have other indicators] happen when the new Tundra launches with a new V8 and surplus production capacity arises for the 4.7 I force.
Mathias- manche wissen wohl deinen humor zu schaetzen
Sure, my wife drives around in a $30k SUV, but I'm a guy - I drive a truck because I need a UV (utility vehicle). What happens when I have to haul stuff around - it could get scratched! I would be afraid to take it off the road - it could get a dent!
I remember driving my dad's truck through the woods to haul out some firewood. I was 12 and he let me drive. I wasn't very good with a standard and I accidentily hit a tree. I throught my dad was going to be furious. Instead he looked at the dent and said, Don't worry, it's a truck.
A $30k toyota taco? That's a lot of money. I don't think that I would let my son drive something that expensive through the woods.
Good luck.
30k IS a lot of dough for a midsize truck, when I can drive a Superduty of the lot right now for almost the same money- and no, I dont want an 8000# tank (sure would be nice sometimes though) yes- the competition costs just as much, but if you havent looked, the GM midsizes are selling slower than expected. Can I compare Fords and Toyotas? I can and I do, no matter how much someone overpaid for a windbreaker. You want value, pick up an 04- 9 years of build quality ar a very fair price. Or wait till next year this time and pick up an 05 model tundra.
Canadian colors..... that brings up a different question- I wonder if they get all the cool option packages again (lots of useful stuff w/o garbage like alloy wheels and god knows what else. Too bad there's no rubber floor option though
how can it be out in New Jersey, I don't get it.
Nice point about the windbreaker