Looking for 2013 build straight from the dealer

This would be the way to go if you want to go through a dealer for a built truck. I used to work at a place that sold truck accessories and we were always doing this for the local dealers (leather, lifts, lowering kits, step bars, wheels and tires, etc.) Just keep in mind that if done this way anything you have added is getting marked up twice, once buy the shop doing the work and again by the dealer.

 

,yeah,they do some decent stuff,but it ain't that great,look at a few builds and think about how you'd like your truck to be.they have one or two "modded-out" trucks at the dealership i use,but they always seem to "miss the boat".either too blingy,or just wheels and fake hood scoops..the cash you're planning on spending could net you a hellva build if you gave it some thought..nothing radical or over the top...a real sweet coil-over set-up..nice leaf set for the rear,road armor,lights,brakes,tires,wheels and you're set,with tons of cash left in your pocket..give it some thought dude..just sayin"

 

word.

 

Thanks for the input. I am making a list of the mods I would like to have them add.

Here is my next series of questions. What kind of lift? I am thinking nothing more than3 inches.

Recommended coil overs, shocks, control arms.

 

might wanna check the "driving laws" in europe before getting too radical with a extremely lifted truck.also think about the cab-type,wheelbase and interior you'd like,that will guide you in the model you select,then bargin and leverage your way to a great deal on the truck! study and select the mods you'd like and seek out a progressive dealership for install(i thought i heard about a cool dealership in south carolina that did good work,call steve @ southeast overland)i've been dealing with the guys at my local dealer's service techs since 1999..most guys never leave that dealership..they did my 5100's,tsb,tires and did a sweet alignment..what's more,they're enthusiastic about doing stuff like that,guess it beats the hell outta oil changes on camrys all day long.

 

My local Toyota dealer has a brand new '11 SR5 with a roof rack, mall crawler wheels and tires, plus a special badge all ready to go for the bargain price of $36,000. Wait, it's on sale for $33,000 this week- what a bargain! Are you staying in Germany for a while? Could you get a Hi-Lux there and do the same things to it?

 

I could get a Hilux but I could not bring it back..I'll be here at least 18 more months...

Okay how do the still have a 2011? What is the name of this place? I have to check it out to see how they have been stuck with it for so long.

 

It would be legal, my buddy is driving a lifted tundra but he cannot drive it in parking garages here that is damn sure.

Another buddy of mine is driving a 2009 ford 250 lifted. A Germany here offered him 65k out the door..they cannot get the things we have over in the states..

 

It's at Dunning Toyota in Ann Arbor MI. What has been seen cannot be unseen- it's just one of those cheesy dealer "special editions". You would be better off looking for a Baja pkg Tacoma from a US dealer near your US home town.

 

That is too funny. There is a company online selling Black Ops Fords. Way too funny...

 

Why not just buy a Tacoma and mod it yourself? You could always wait 18 months to mod it exactly how you want

 

I just saw it and it is sure cheezy...o

 

What does that mean? I have a 2013 I'd like to lift a little but not so much that it would hurt performance or make the stock tires look too small.

NEVERMIND, I looked it up. There actually is a lift named that. I thought it was a special type of lift not a brand.

Still, I would like to be a little higher.

 

I'll just leave this right here...............

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/193391-mother-russia-camburg-tacoma-build.html

 

Here is my decision, I am ordering a 2013 taco TRD 4x4. Having shipped it shipped here. With sing and delivery to the port I am just 500 under MSRP. I know many of you will say there is more discount but I have to rely entirely on the dealer to make all the arrangements. So, I am sure that will be a mute point.

I'm thinking of driving it over here for the next 18 months and modding it when I return. That will give me plenty of time to think of mods...

 

Sounds like a good plan

 

What size tires are you running? Are you running a 3 in lift with spacers? If so what size?

 

I decided to just have it shipped over stock. Run the tires out and then add the lift when I return. The stealership could not get their heads out of their butts and figure out what it costs for a lift. I will go ahead and order 5100's though...