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Buying a 3rd Gen in Utah.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by utahskier82, Jan 14, 2016.

  1. Jan 14, 2016 at 3:43 PM
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    utahskier82

    utahskier82 [OP] Member

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    Hey everyone,

    Looking for a third gen Tacoma in Utah. I know what I want (will be ordering), and just looking to see if anyone has purchased one of these trucks and had found an honest, upfront, and humble salesman to deal with? I have come to find that many online reviews for these sales people are hogwash.

    Looking for someone at any dealer aside from Mark Miller Toyota.

    Thanks.
     
  2. Jan 14, 2016 at 5:38 PM
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    skier

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    I worked with Karl Malone Toyota in Draper and they found me one enroute to a dealer in Centennial, CO. I was impressed as it was easier for me to get there.
     
  3. Jan 14, 2016 at 5:40 PM
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    vrod671

    vrod671 The Okayest Member

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    get a double cab...can fit more wives :D. jk, good luck with your hunt!
     
  4. Jan 14, 2016 at 10:44 PM
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    i8boots

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    There is a thread on here about a guy who got a good deal through Costco at Karl Malone. I am going to start there because its right next to my work, but might go up to the dealer in Bountiful.
     
  5. Jan 14, 2016 at 11:37 PM
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    erow157

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    I just purchased mine from Toyota Bountiful. Weston Bird and Craig made sure i got a great deal and they found exactly what i wanted.
     
  6. Jan 15, 2016 at 12:14 AM
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    Predator Strikeforce

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    Ordered mine from Sheldon at Brent Brown in Orem. Scheduled for a Feb 1st delivery. Sheldon seems to be on the ball. I hope so!
     
  7. Jan 15, 2016 at 6:42 AM
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    i8boots

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    What model did you order? Are there still so few of them on the lot in Utah?
     
  8. Jan 15, 2016 at 9:53 AM
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    Predator Strikeforce

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  9. Jan 15, 2016 at 11:49 AM
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    usadaytrader

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    Does Karl charge TDA or a high doc fee?
     
  10. Jan 15, 2016 at 2:36 PM
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    dontstealmyride

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    Yep that was me. I got my truck 3 mo the ago from Karl Malone Toyota. I contacted Costco first to get the Costco member discount. They referred me to Karl Malone. I worked with Chris Bullock. It was great. Costco got me $400 over invoice. Way lower then the dealership was negotiating with me.
    If you use my name I get a referral fee
    Greg Palmer

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  11. Jan 15, 2016 at 2:37 PM
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    dontstealmyride

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    I was just at Karl Malone today and they had a few in stock to test drive.
     
  12. Jan 15, 2016 at 2:38 PM
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    mustangwilly

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    When did you order it? That's the exact truck I ordered.
     
  13. Jan 15, 2016 at 2:40 PM
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    usadaytrader

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    So did Karl Malone charge TDA or a high doc fee?
     
  14. Jan 15, 2016 at 2:43 PM
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    dontstealmyride

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    Yes. They would not negotiate of the $600 fee.
    But I was ok with it because Using Costco had done so well $ wise.
     
  15. Jan 15, 2016 at 2:47 PM
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    bowzerdoo77

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    I just bought mine in Logan they had a 300 doc fee which was not too bad, but they were hard to find. Every one I looked at was sold. they have 1,500 in accessories that you have to buy I.E. clear bra tire and wheel protection shadow mark kinda pissed me off, but I ust saw I can cancel the tire and wheel thing within 30 days. All and all I got the truck I wanted and its whatever, all dealers hook you one way or another. Good luck
     
  16. Jan 15, 2016 at 2:52 PM
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    usadaytrader

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    ugggg. with all those fees. I am a wait
     
  17. Feb 14, 2016 at 5:06 AM
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    mike1126

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    was wondering what dealer you decided to go with?
     
  18. Feb 14, 2016 at 6:43 PM
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    Karl Malone Toyota.. Talk to Rick (mr.) Moody.. good friend of mine, honest and if he isn't I will kick him in the nads for ya
     
  19. Feb 14, 2016 at 7:32 PM
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    TacoRat

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    Karl Malone, the NBA player ? big fan of him and the Jazz in the 90's
     
  20. Feb 14, 2016 at 8:37 PM
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    utahskier82

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    I did go with Karl Malone...Truck hasn't shown up yet, but so far my experience has been great. Very upfront, no pressure, no bullshit, and a solid deal. The truck is scheduled to be here this week so hopefully it continues to play out that way.

    They seem to have their share of personnel problems though. I've been passed through three sales people with at least the first one having quit. And then I have others calling me to follow up even though I ordered the truck a month ago...Nothing too bad, but slightly embarrassing for them...
     
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