How much are you paying for your 2018 Tacoma?

meh carpenters make pretty good money here. As they should.
Let me be clear i mean a certified carpenter. To be a license carpenter here is a pretty intensive test, and many things fall under it. Roofing, glazing, framing, drywall, concrete forming. There is a lot to know and it has a lot to do with structure so its pretty important.

I guess this is why America has a shortage of tradesmen. As in most states trades are not a career to live comfortably from what I understand. Here as long as you're with a good company or even better in the unions you can live pretty good. I'm a licensed electrician, and this ignorance is all over here too though. Many think we are either worth nothing, or just think we make nothing.
You'd be amazing how many offices I've worked in and when people realized I was making more than they do sitting in an office and I have a pension and benefits.

When I was down there recently and talking to my aunt and uncle I had to bite my tongue but I was pretty pissed off how my Aunt let it slip that to her (being in medicine) and pretty much all white collar jobs there view blue collar workers as uneducated filth.
I can't say for sure with the other trades but the schooling for electrical is pretty intense when you get into theory, and we need to know a lot for electrical code.

I've dealt with it a lot doing side jobs dealing with homeowners who don't want to pay a fair price. I tell them, go do it yourself then and don't cry when you burn down your house.
I had the grades to go to university, but I wanted a job after school. Besides I'd go mental sitting in an office. Truthfully though I wish I could do it haha. The trades are so fucking hard on your body. Sure I have a great pension to look forward to, but I also have constant physical pain to look forward to as well as especially being in commercial and industrial electrical, it takes a serious toll on the body. Knees, wrist, and shoulders most of all.

 

besides the pro isn't actually higher. They say it is, but many have compared side by side, they're the same height as an off road.

 

Would you share what your total price before taxes and fees and after? I would like to confirm what my dealer is telling me invoice is. Thanks!

 

The invoice price of the trucks and options are listed out here:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-tacoma-model-package-option-costs-master-list.388345/

 

2018 Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4 Double Cab V6 Blazing Blue Pearl
6-Speed Automatic
Short Bed
Premium Package
Technology Package
Hard tri-fold tonneau cover
All Weather Floor Liners and Door Sill Protectors
Roof Rack
Exhaust Tip
Predator Tube Steps

Total MSRP: $42,551
Invoice: $39,755
Purchase Price: $38,183 plus tax, tags and (processing fee $599)

Ordered October 14th... build date expected to be mid to late December with delivery late December to mid January.

 

Here is the truck I ordered with my requested options:

TRD OFF ROAD DOUBLE CAB 4X4 V6 AUTO $ 33,456
Exterior Color: Super White $ -
Interior Color: Black leather with gunmetal $ -
Offroad Premium Package $ 2,336
Security System VIP RS3200 Plus $ 240
Glass break sensor $ 180
Tonneau Cover $ 579
Technology Package $ 686
Bed Mat $ 80
Bed Extender $ 200
D-Rings $ 35

Delivery, Processing, and Handling (DPH) fee $ 995

Subtotal $ 38,787

The invoice and MSRP costs for the 2018 Tacoma's can be found here:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-tacoma-model-package-option-costs-master-list.388345/

Having said all that, I may be going with another dealer soon if they can get me the same truck for $1,000 UNDER invoice. I'm working on that right now...heheh.

 

Is this with the leather trimmed seats and moon roof? Where are you located if you don't mind me asking. I am looking for one in the Northwest region but there are not any allocated here at this time.

 

It is... package comes with them. I'm located Northern VA/ DC area. They had a cement one gray allocated but I wanted the blue so I'm having it built. They submitted the request to Toyota on the 15th.

I'll update when they send me the build date. (currently not listed on build dates through December 8th)

BTW... use the internet managers for the best price. I send for quotes to 5-6 internet managers and then keep sending the best quote around until there is only one remaining.

 

is this is OEM grill or the faux from overseas? waiting for an 18 to put my faux on it and sounds like the TSS sensors are working OK?

 

I just got back from a dealership in the Pacific Northwest, does anyone know if this is a good or bad deal?
2018 DCSB SR 4wd for $1,800 below MSRP
(MSRP includes delivery, processing, and handling fee so it could be viewed as $800 below MSRP)

Its everything I have dreamed of (color, price, etc.). I am not into bells and whistles and love the SR models.

 

Its not great but if its the exact truck you want, don't let a thousand dollars or so stop you from getting it.

Can you share what dealer this is? I'm in the Seattle area and looking for either a 2017 or 2018 now. PM me if you can. Thanks!

 

So far what is the lowest price (amount below MSRP or invoice) that we have seen here so far? $500 to $1000 under invoice? How low is possible?

 

usually a decent discount is between 7-11% off msrp. I got 9% off my tundra platinum that I am still waiting for. seems to be stuck in rail head in daytons bluff, mn and being put on a transport truck.

 

There is a parking lot near the grocery store we shop where truckers usually park overnight then leave the next day. On one of them is a brand new Cement 4runner. I first noticed it wednesday.. It sat there the until Monday for the holiday week, I'm guessing so the driver could visit family. Someone was anxiously waiting as well I assume. That could be what happened with yours.

 

Cool, that is my target range - preferably toward the higher side of that range. I know it's feasible with patience and being willing to look further around to get it. I like the thrill of the hunt for a good deal.

 

I installed a Faux on my 18, worked perfect but leaves the sensor a little unprotected, not sure if it needs to be protected???

 

2018 TACOMA TRD OR 4X4 DBL CAB LONG BED - Cement
TRD Premium Off-Road Package
Technology Package
TRD Performance Exhaust
All-Weather Floor Liner/Door Sill Protector

Total MSRP: $42,252
Invoice: $38,051
Purchase Price: $38,051 plus tax, delivery & license

Build Date: Week of December 11th

Waiting in my garage for installation:
ICON Toyota Tacoma 2.5" Remote Reservoir Extended Travel CDCV Coilover Shock Kit
ICON Toyota Tacoma Delta Joint Billet Aluminum Upper Control Arm Kit
ICON Toyota Tacoma Multi-Rate RXT Leaf Spring Kit
ICON Toyota Tacoma 2.5" Series Rear Remote Reservoir CDCV Shock Kit
ICON Toyota Tacoma Rear Hydraulic Air Bumpstop System
Toyo Open Country M/T Tires LT285/75/R17 - 5

Back-order (4 weeks):
ICON Rebound 17X8.5 6X5.5 4.75" Matte Black - 5

 

Wonder if the OEM 2018 Tacoma pro grilles will accommodate the TSS sensor better. Assuming of course that the new 2018 TRD pros will offer
that. Might be worth waiting on it.

 

just added the plastic glass sheild to the tss sensor... works great

 

good thinking... how did you apply the plexiglass to the TSS section?