Hello from Arizona

burby29 · 12-03-2006, 01:03 PM

Hey guys. Thought I'd join the forums since I'm in the market for a new Tacoma. Any advice you guys have for dealing with the snakes at dealerships would be great.

Cheers

tcBob · 12-03-2006, 01:06 PM

Welcome to TW! Check out this post: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd....html#post1221

ImInLoveWithMyTruck · 12-03-2006, 01:07 PM

Welcome to the forums. What package/model you looking for?

burby29 · 12-03-2006, 01:09 PM

I was looking into an 06' or 07' Prerunner Double Cab with a Sport Package.

Thanks for the link tcBob. Good advice in there.

TheMaster · 12-03-2006, 02:47 PM

Hey, welcome to TW. Forget the 06. Get the 07 instead.

Ldytaco05 · 12-03-2006, 05:56 PM

Hey there welcome to TW check out the forums we talked about when to get a good deal in purchasing a new taco.

Jeff · 12-04-2006, 03:32 AM

Welcome to TW, be sure you stay informed on msrp's and be sure to check all of your local dealers to find the exact trk you want. Don't be afraid to tell them you don't like there bull and walk out..

Jeff
06 4x4 accesss cab,6spd, bright red

LovinMyTaco07 · 12-04-2006, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tcBob

Welcome to TW! Check out this post: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd....html#post1221

This thread is the best advice I've found on buying a new car!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Themaster

Hey, welcome to TW. Forget the 06. Get the 07 instead.

I agree.. We got our 07 on Halloween. It is a Prerunner doublecab long bed TRD sport package Dark Indigo Pearl! I love that truck!

TheMaster · 12-04-2006, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by LovinMyTaco07

I agree.. We got our 07 ....

Cool... you did the right thing. Have fun

burby29 · 12-04-2006, 08:47 PM

My wife and I are going to brave hell and go shopping tomorrow. We've talked to a fleet manager at Power Tempe Toyota and he offered the truck $300 over invoice since we are Costco members. However, they were only willing to give wholesale auction price for my 04' Mitsubishi Ralliart trade-in. I thought that was crap since KBB showed trade-in value almost $2000 higher, so I thought I'd look elsewhere. We're going to give Superstition Toyota a shot, even though I've heard that they're all snakes in the grass. Wish me luck....

LovinMyTaco07 · 12-04-2006, 09:37 PM

Good Luck!!!

It only has to be as hard as you make it...
Have fun with it! Make it enjoyable for you and for them too. Be confident and solid about what you ask.
Another route is to say that you got this quote for $300 over invoice from Power Tempe Toyota and that you want them to beat that with a better trade in offer and tell them what you want for your trade in. It can be a quick easy sell for them if they accept!
If they won't give you want you want, how you want it; then it is their loss and someone else will get your business.

Banshee · 12-04-2006, 11:05 PM

Welcome to TW and good luck on getting the truck!!

Former Fellow Arizonan here (Born and raised in Tucson)

TheMaster · 12-05-2006, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burby29

We're going to give Superstition Toyota a shot, even though I've heard that they're all snakes in the grass. Wish me luck....

Please pay a little extra and buy from a reputed dealer who won’t jerk you around if and when you run into problems with service and warranty issues.

Cheers

burby29 · 12-05-2006, 10:33 AM

Thanks for the responses guys. I've been doing a bit of research over the past month and it seems that most everyone has the same advice. Like you said LovinMyTaco07, if they can't beat it, I'll just get up and leave. There are plenty of dealerships here in the valley. Thanks again guys.

burby29 · 12-08-2006, 03:35 PM

Well guys.. I did it! Superstition Toyota matched Power Toyota's offer of $300 over invoice for an 07' Double Cab Sport. They also gave me $9200 for my trade-in, which was just under KBB. Only problem is the truck I wanted (Silver Sport) was not in stock. It should be in today or tomorrow right off the truck. I'm going crazy here with excitement and anticipation. Thanks for the info guys.

LovinMyTaco07 · 12-08-2006, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burby29

Well guys.. I did it! Superstition Toyota matched Power Toyota's offer of $300 over invoice for an 07' Double Cab Sport. They also gave me $9200 for my trade-in, which was just under KBB. Only problem is the truck I wanted (Silver Sport) was not in stock. It should be in today or tomorrow right off the truck. I'm going crazy here with excitement and anticipation. Thanks for the info guys.

CONGRATS!!! and good job!
Send us pics when you get your new Taco!

12-03-2006, 01:03 PM	#1
burby29 Junior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #363 Posts: 7	Hello from Arizona Hey guys. Thought I'd join the forums since I'm in the market for a new Tacoma. Any advice you guys have for dealing with the snakes at dealerships would be great. Cheers

12-03-2006, 01:06 PM	#2
tcBob El Pinche Jefe Joined: Sep 2006, #1 Location: SoCal Age: 28 Gender: Dude Posts: 1,868 07 PreRunner SR5 V6 Black 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 V6	Welcome to TW! Check out this post: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd....html#post1221 __________________

12-03-2006, 01:07 PM	#3
ImInLoveWithMyTruck Senior Member Joined: Nov 2006, #248 Location: Maine Age: 25 Posts: 308	Welcome to the forums. What package/model you looking for? __________________ Yes It's True... '06 SR5 Access Cab 4x4 4 Cylinder Manual

12-03-2006, 02:47 PM	#5
TheMaster Member Dismemberer Joined: Oct 2006, #112 Location: Land of No Specific Enemy Gender: Male Posts: 2,831 2007 DC TRD Sport 2007 Double Cab Automatic Its a Toyota ;-) Bug shield, window visors, skid plate, rust proofing, tonneau cover, paint & upholstery protection, side step bars, navigation system.	Hey, welcome to TW. Forget the 06. Get the 07 instead. __________________ "My honour is more valuable than my commission".

12-03-2006, 05:56 PM	#6
Ldytaco05 it's all about me Joined: Sep 2006, #46 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 1,176	Hey there welcome to TW check out the forums we talked about when to get a good deal in purchasing a new taco. __________________ Ldytaco05

12-03-2006, 01:09 PM	#4
burby29 Junior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #363 Posts: 7	I was looking into an 06' or 07' Prerunner Double Cab with a Sport Package. Thanks for the link tcBob. Good advice in there.

12-04-2006, 03:32 AM	#7
Jeff Senior Member Joined: Oct 2006, #59 Location: Hopkinton,MA Posts: 367 Nice 6spd,V6, very solid truck Access Cab Manual V6 of course ! None currently, but I would like a better sounding exhaust and perhaps a cold air pack and some color coded step bars	Welcome to TW, be sure you stay informed on msrp's and be sure to check all of your local dealers to find the exact trk you want. Don't be afraid to tell them you don't like there bull and walk out.. Jeff 06 4x4 accesss cab,6spd, bright red

12-04-2006, 08:47 PM	#10
burby29 Junior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #363 Posts: 7	My wife and I are going to brave hell and go shopping tomorrow. We've talked to a fleet manager at Power Tempe Toyota and he offered the truck $300 over invoice since we are Costco members. However, they were only willing to give wholesale auction price for my 04' Mitsubishi Ralliart trade-in. I thought that was crap since KBB showed trade-in value almost $2000 higher, so I thought I'd look elsewhere. We're going to give Superstition Toyota a shot, even though I've heard that they're all snakes in the grass. Wish me luck....

12-04-2006, 09:37 PM	#11
LovinMyTaco07 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2006, #184 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 27 Posts: 205	Good Luck!!! It only has to be as hard as you make it... Have fun with it! Make it enjoyable for you and for them too. Be confident and solid about what you ask. Another route is to say that you got this quote for $300 over invoice from Power Tempe Toyota and that you want them to beat that with a better trade in offer and tell them what you want for your trade in. It can be a quick easy sell for them if they accept! If they won't give you want you want, how you want it; then it is their loss and someone else will get your business. __________________ 2007 Double Cab Prerunner V6 LB TRD Sport Indigo Ink Pearl

12-04-2006, 11:05 PM	#12
Banshee In the Top Ten! Joined: Sep 2006, #7 Location: Seattle'ish, WA Age: 31 Gender: Dude Posts: 931 2008 FJ Cruiser. Sandstorm/White Off Automatic 1GR-FE Maint:Scangauge II. Comms: Cobra 75WXST, Bandi mount, Firestik 3footer. Cargo: Custom storage box for rear cargo area. ARB CKMA12 High Output air compressor (OBA). ARB Winchbar. Warn M8000 Wench	Welcome to TW and good luck on getting the truck!! Former Fellow Arizonan here (Born and raised in Tucson) __________________ http://www.treadlightly.org/

12-05-2006, 10:33 AM	#14
burby29 Junior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #363 Posts: 7	Thanks for the responses guys. I've been doing a bit of research over the past month and it seems that most everyone has the same advice. Like you said LovinMyTaco07, if they can't beat it, I'll just get up and leave. There are plenty of dealerships here in the valley. Thanks again guys.

12-08-2006, 03:35 PM	#15
burby29 Junior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #363 Posts: 7	Well guys.. I did it! Superstition Toyota matched Power Toyota's offer of $300 over invoice for an 07' Double Cab Sport. They also gave me $9200 for my trade-in, which was just under KBB. Only problem is the truck I wanted (Silver Sport) was not in stock. It should be in today or tomorrow right off the truck. I'm going crazy here with excitement and anticipation. Thanks for the info guys.

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