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Wait to trade in?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Glockman18, May 13, 2020.

  1. May 13, 2020 at 10:52 AM
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    Glockman18

    Glockman18 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thinking about trading my '18 Tacoma for a '17-'18 silverado/sierra.

    The much needed bed space and rear seats would be nice. My truck has the fuel recall so I'm getting low balled on what they are willing to give for my trade. Any thoughts what I should do? Wait till the recall gets fixed?
    Thanks!
     
  2. May 13, 2020 at 11:12 AM
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    IEsurfer

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    your truck is still relatively new. Especially now you will get shit lowballed (low 20s probably). You should wait at least 4 years to trade in a new vehicle unless you want to take it in the shorts. If I absolutely had to get a full size domestic, I would get a ram rebel
     
  3. May 13, 2020 at 11:19 AM
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    jake72

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    Do what you need to do, no one on here can really help you. The only thing you can only do is wait and get the recall done, just so the dealer can make up another excuse.
     
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  4. May 13, 2020 at 11:26 AM
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    six5crèéd

    six5crèéd Be the light

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    It's a bad time to be trading in anything, sell it privately if you want to get the number where you want it.
     
  5. May 13, 2020 at 11:27 AM
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    The 19/20 Sierra 4x2 2dr 8ft bed base model looks good for a modern truck. Not sure if GMC makes that model in a 4x4.
     
  6. May 13, 2020 at 11:28 AM
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    BillsSR5

    BillsSR5 Looking out for #1

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    yes please buy the Chevy
     
  7. May 13, 2020 at 11:30 AM
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    Ronzio

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    Have a chat with this guy before you decide to screw yourself...
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  8. May 13, 2020 at 11:31 AM
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    CrispyTacoLover

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    What was msrp on your Tacoma? How many miles does it have? What was the trade in offer?
     
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  9. May 13, 2020 at 11:35 AM
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    Chunk

    Chunk I smell Ice Cream!

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  10. May 13, 2020 at 11:43 AM
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    Glockman18

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    Think it was 38-40k, I have 34k miles on it. They offered me 29k
     
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  11. May 13, 2020 at 11:45 AM
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    That's actually more than I thought they would offer you.
     
  12. May 13, 2020 at 11:46 AM
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    Doesn’t seem like a bad deal
     
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  13. May 13, 2020 at 11:47 AM
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    It's all a game. Ome dealer offers 26 and another offered 29. So anytime I talk to a new dealer I tell them "this dealer" told me 29k and they all finally agree to it. 29 is the most they will do so far.
     
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  14. May 13, 2020 at 11:50 AM
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    Why not a Tundra?
     
  15. May 13, 2020 at 12:19 PM
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    Only way to get a tundra in 38 gallon tank is to get sr5 with shifter on console. I like being able to fit 6 in truck.
     
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  16. May 13, 2020 at 1:13 PM
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  17. May 13, 2020 at 1:16 PM
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    don't be a snowflake go buy the Silverado [​IMG]
     
  18. May 13, 2020 at 1:30 PM
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    29k isn’t bad. You have tech and premium package?
     
  19. May 13, 2020 at 1:47 PM
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    therealprotaco

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    I would ask the dealership to put in writing what their offer is and what their offer would be if the recall was done. Then call Toyota customer service and ask them how they would like to resolve the impending diminution in value claim.
     
  20. May 13, 2020 at 2:24 PM
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    I have just tech package.
     

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