Picked up "Sandy" (Quicksand TRD Off-Road 6 speed manual)...Dean Mahalati (Ohio) awesome sales rep!

I think it's because he's a big volume seller...and he knows what he's doing. That's what I took from it...

 

I bought my 2000 Tacoma up at Toyota West, was a good place to deal with.

 

Yeah makes for a certain yes to the sale for him. you feel like you're getting a good deal and he's making some money as well. Everyone is happy.

 

Awful lot of Ohio guys in here it seems!

 

Did you lift it at all? I picked up an almost identical truck last Friday and I share your enthusiasm. Mine was ordered mid January. I'm jealous of your hat, but I negotiated free window tint that's getting installed Friday. Your truck looks great!

Here's a picture of her twin sister (7545 6MT - no tech package). I'll bet they went down the assembly line together, but I live a lot closer to San Antonio

 

Lol yes I love the hat!! I'll post a pic...sharp truck!! No lift at all...factory suspension...just picked it up this am in C-Bus, O-H!!

 

Matches!!

 

Glad you found what you want and a salesman who was top notch in his field. Unfortunately, finding a knowledgable sales person can be rare experience nowadays, so congrats on the truck and the experience. Good to hear! Hope you have many years of great enjoyment.

 

Yeah that's why I posted this. To help others out. A good salesman / dealership makes a huge difference....or as Trump says: UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE. Lol

 

What are your impressions comparing it to the auto you owned?

 

It's much better. You can actually control your transmission. That being said, I guess there is a "logic update" they're going to apply to the 2016s w auto soon...that's supposed to help w tranny issues....the manual revs at about 2200 RPMs at 65 mph. Not too bad...the auto is at about 1800 RPMs at the same speed...

 

3.90 vs 4.30 gears.

 

Dean is the man!! I drove 6hrs to pick up the exact same Tacoma except mine is a LB auto.
The only problem I have now is my 3 local dealerships service department sucks ass.. Wish I was
closer to Ohio West so i could use them for my service.
Enjoy Sandy!!!

 

Where have you seen this supposed update? Is there any official source in writing? I've been hearing about an update for transmission for months now. Nothing has materialized and my dealer said he has heard no such thing.

 

Yeah that sums it up....

 

I've read about it on here...a recent post actually....

 

OK so just more hearsay

 

I know! Awesome dealership. Seems like it is very well-managed...

 

Congrats! I just love your truck!!
Did you update the wheels?
I missed what happened to your other truck?
Anyway I wish I was in Ohio! Gee whiz your truck is awesome
Me would like a manual trans next truck!

 

Not a fan of that automatic tranny at all. Too many issues. Swapped em out. This time, went w the color and transmission I wanted originally. The key is finding the right dealer / salesman. Made a huge difference. Very happy...thanks!!