Trade a 2010 TRD Sport for a 2012?

I am close to sealing a deal for a 2012 TRD 4x4 Sport DBL short...

I currently have a 2010 TRD 4x4 Sport DBL short...

Both Magnetic Grey...

I could be getting a STEAL on this thing with excellent trade in value on my current rig (40K miles)..

What do you guys think of the look of the new 2012? Anything else new other than the sound system and steering wheel?

 

i like the 2012 front end better then the 2005-2011. i believe the only difference is the front end, steering wheel, black center stack, different black radio, and black carpet. might be more, but thats all i can think of.

 

It is basically the same truck why would you trade your 2010 in on a 2012? What til the 3rd gens come out in a few years.

 

The decision of trading in is more of a finacial decision... I bought my current truck with a 76 mo Toyota loan; I still owe 4 years. The new one would be a 5year loan, lower payment... So I am really only adding an extra year but getting brand new with warranty...

Like I said, this might be a STEAL if the dealer really goes for it. If not, I wont do it.

 

Financially it doesn't make sense to tack on another year of payments period, even if the payment amount is reduced. As whipper said, you would be better off to pay more.

Also, I would wait until the full redesign comes out. The '12 refresh is just a "tide you over' until Toyota can come out with a complete redesign.

 

dude, new Tacoma are maybe 1-1 1/2 year away, i would've waited had they not stolen my 2001.
i love my 2012, but i would've def waited otherwise.

 

keep your 2010 and try paying it off. Adding just one year is 12 more payments.

 

sounds like a brilliant financial move.....

you know....you can refinance an auto loan. i refied my truck after 2 years or so and chopped the intrest rate down several points.

you can also pay weekly, or bi weekly half your monthly payment, and you will pay it down faster since the balance has less time to accrue interest.

 

I'd say wait for the 3rd gens but if your gonna get a good deal on a 12' and thats what you want, I say go for it, its your money!

 

Thanks for the opinions guys!

I understand waiting for the new generation; but I can always trade in again in 2 years lol..

I had a 2008, now a 2010. Thank god these trucks hold value!

Like I said, if I can steal a new one I will; if not, I will chill on it.

I paid $28,000 for my truck. I might be able to grab the new one for a little less (27,500) and get $26,500 for my trade. Like I said, could be a STEAL!

 

With better interest rates for new cars than refinancing, sometimes it works out better to buy new than to refinance. If your difference in purchase price and trade in value is only 1,000, consider doing a 4 year loan instead of a 5 year loan. You might get a lower interest rate and the payment will be about the same. Unless lowering your monthly payment is really important to you.