The Waiting Game...Who's playing?

ZachMX · Jan 3, 2016

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Stopped at my local dealer yesterday, with this beast on their lot - the one I want down to the option (other than tube steps). They weren't willing to play ball at all - they told me that someone is gonna come in and pay a lot of money for that truck soon enough, and weren't willing to discount. And I had a mint condition 2012 DCLB, with 48k miles, that I was willing to trade. When they knew I wasn't gonna pay sticker on the new rig, they didn't even bother to price my potential trade. Would have been my 4th Tacoma - like someone said earlier, short term greed vs. fostering long-term relationships - they would have made a lot of $ on my trade and I was there and willing. Never seen a dealership so indifferent about trying to get a sale, especially with a vehicle right on their lot.
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My experience here in NJ, give it a year and they will play.

littlechilds · Jan 3, 2016

I've got a 2 month wait a head of me after putting a $1000 deposit down….and stuck biking to work

Anyone else getting caught up buying accessories during their downtime? I know I am; already bought a BP skid plate, tailgate letter inserts, and contemplating a DB grill and NFAB steps.

fxrman · Jan 3, 2016

Yes I'm doing the same thing as I just started by getting husky weather beaters and getting ready to order interior and exterior led's
And saving for a leveling kit, rims and tires and sliders...!!!
A new grill of somekind when I finally see something I like and I already ordered bed mat and spare tire lock...!!!

Cheftt · Jan 3, 2016

Black TRD Sport 4x4 here. Ordered about 2 weeks ago and was told 3-6 months...grrrrr! Oh well, plenty of time to plan out all the extras I want to add....lol

RedBeard1 · Jan 3, 2016

Got a pile of stuff my self for a truck I don't have yet.

Firedog10 · Jan 3, 2016

UCKYUK said: ↑

Stopped at my local dealer yesterday, with this beast on their lot - the one I want down to the option (other than tube steps). They weren't willing to play ball at all - they told me that someone is gonna come in and pay a lot of money for that truck soon enough, and weren't willing to discount. And I had a mint condition 2012 DCLB, with 48k miles, that I was willing to trade. When they knew I wasn't gonna pay sticker on the new rig, they didn't even bother to price my potential trade. Would have been my 4th Tacoma - like someone said earlier, short term greed vs. fostering long-term relationships - they would have made a lot of $ on my trade and I was there and willing. Never seen a dealership so indifferent about trying to get a sale, especially with a vehicle right on their lot.
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I think in the long run Toyota is going to pay for them dropping the ball and not having trucks to sell, I think many folks went towards chevy or another brands that had trucks on the lot and ready to sell. I know I almost went and pulled the trigger on a Colorado but knew I wouldn't be happy down the road. But Toyota isn't taking care of the guys waiting and not coming even close on there delivery dates they have been promising. It better be worth the wait!!!!!

TopherWV · Jan 3, 2016

Firedog10 said: ↑

I think in the long run Toyota is going to pay for them dropping the ball and not having trucks to sell, I think many folks went towards chevy or another brands that had trucks on the lot and ready to sell. I know I almost went and pulled the trigger on a Colorado but knew I wouldn't be happy down the road. But Toyota isn't taking care of the guys waiting and not coming even close on there delivery dates they have been promising. It better be worth the wait!!!!!
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This is correct... They have completely dropped the ball for me and i was told Toyota will be sending me a check after the deal is complete for making me wait so long. The amount will depend from when i receive the truck, (which at this point i still do not have a build date and ordered in mid October) but i was told from my dealer it will be a minimum of $1,000. I told my dealer, that's nice, but keep the money and give me my damn truck lol. But the money will pay for my Softopper at least.

Firedog10 · Jan 3, 2016

TopherWV said: ↑

This is correct... They have completely dropped the ball for me and i was told Toyota will be sending me a check after the deal is complete for making me wait so long. The amount will depend from when i receive the truck, (which at this point i still do not have a build date and ordered in mid October) but i was told from my dealer it will be a minimum of $1,000. I told my dealer, that's nice, but keep the money and give me my damn truck lol. But the money will pay for my Softopper at least.
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Did you make a formal complaint to someone about the wait or did they just do it?

TopherWV · Jan 3, 2016

I have been very kind to them, they are getting upset with Toyota, probably because I'm already under a contract with them and locked in on my trade value, which incentivizes them to make the deal faster.

vinnyd34 · Jan 4, 2016

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12/15 update: Spoke with dealer. She said the vehicle is "labeled" so she knows it's built and at the rail head. She told me that the delay is because there is a backup at the rail head. She also told me that there are four other customers waiting as I am. I still have no real VIN! Seems the lack of info is caused by the rail head backup? Trying to be patient!
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1/4/16: Dealer Daily report shows the following:
STATUS (Baja Plant) Est Date Act Date

Production date 11/30/15 12/15/15
Port Processing 12/15/15 12/16/15
Rail Departure 12/16/15
Rail Arrival 01/01/16 01/02/16
Shipment to Dealer 01/05/16
Dealer Arrival 01/04/16-01/06/16
Railcar Location JESSUP (Maryland)
Location Date 01/01/16

It looks like any day now! I'm stoked!! Total wait was eight-and-a-half weeks.

Judicar · Jan 4, 2016

Dealer just called me to tell me it's in.

tacowillyoma · Jan 4, 2016

Great information from your dealer!

onepremiere · Jan 4, 2016

Ordered 10/21/15
Build Date 12/18/15
Based off what I've read, it should be any day now. Especially since I am in Southern Cal, about 3 hours from the Baja Plant.

Plainmek · Jan 4, 2016

Orderd mine on 9/29/15
Production date of vehicle 12/6/15
Delivered on 12/29/15

redneck pilot · Jan 5, 2016

Just ordered a DCSB TRDOR 6MT 4x4 in Inferno. Sales manager said 12 to 16 weeks. Coming from Jeeps, I guess this gives me more time to learn the ways of the Taco.

Plainmek · Jan 4, 2016

I had a jeep too 2014 Grand Cherokee Summit Diesel big mistake a lot of emissions trouble dealer gave me the run around will never buy Chrysler again

in-n-out · Jan 5, 2016

Placed my order today! The waiting game begins.

rlpierce04 · Jan 5, 2016

BBP TRD OR DCLB JBL
Ordered - 10/4/2015
Built - Week of Christmas. Was called on 23rd that it was built already.
Delivered and picked up - 1/4/2016
Exactly 3 months!

smugly · Jan 5, 2016

SLO/TACO said: ↑

Why would someone be happy to pay full price? I almost did it reluctantly... Such a scam. Love these trucks... But excited to pay full tilt...no thanks!! Shop, shop, shop!!!
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Hell,, I was at $4000 plus under MSRP way back in November!

Judicar · Jan 5, 2016

Looks like I'm no longer playing the game. Good luck everyone and hope you new trucks come in soon!

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