Noob's first truck tips?

Hey all,
I am looking to get a Tacoma (obviously) sometime soon. I am looking at a 4cyl, Auto, Prerunner, access cab, CP, reg bed. I paint for a living, so i'm getting it because my Mirage isn't cutting it anymore. I don't need the SR5 or TRD or 4WD. I drive ALOT, so gas milage plays a big part here.

This is gonna be my first new car purchase. I live in NC, but I've had some trouble getting final prices on what this thing would cost, because they aren't on too many lots down here(4 cyl prerunners, that is).

Does anyone know what a "good price" would be for one of these? Also, I'll be paying cash... which should have some price sway.

Thanks!

 

price probably will vary on location.

where do you live?

 

I live near Raleigh, Nc

 

If your buying it new from the dealer? I went online, got a couple price quotes and took them to my local Toyota dealers until one of them agreed to matched the price. Saved a few thousand bucks.