What are you paying for 2020 Tacomas?

Did you check Thompson Toyota in Doylestown, PA?

 

Ya i feel like i did decent for south side chicago

 

Can I get your thoughts on this? I’m a first time truck buyer and very little vehicle buying experience.

2020 Tacoma TRD Off-Road double cab (automatic)
Off-road package, technology package, all weather floor liners, bed lighting kit, and mud guards
MSRP:$43,786
Offer $40,200

 

Zero deals going on in the bay area right now.
Was quoted this when inquiring:

"No discount on the new Tacomas TRD Off Rd due to the pandemic there are only very few in the market . We are selling the Truck at $3K over sticker price"

 

Correct. It was very difficult getting mine for 40k they didnt wanna go more than 1k under msrp. Someone will pay full so they arent worried and dont need to drop prices to sell

 

@apfsmith yikes. Best just to wait it sounds like.

 

Might want to try out-of-state. Cali is a no-go right now. I got quoted 5k over MSRP for an offroad in Sacramento. Was very lucky in snagging a fully loaded 2019 in the O.C. from a private party for a very solid price.

 

So if it’s hard to get the deal for 40 I should go for it. Heading to the dealership in an hour now.

 

Sounds right Good luck

 

FNG here.. created my account just minutes ago full of excitement.
Was in the market for my first Tacoma in 2018 but did not pull the trigger. Here I am again since I am anticipating my fall hobbies being delayed or cancelled (football).

2020 TRD Off-Road 4X4 DCSB
MT
Tech Package
Interior LED
Cement

MSRP: $37,414

Was offered $35,143.84 before TTL and their BS doc fee
Decent price I believe but I will scan them my counter offer tomorrow morning of $34,699.84

OTD that would put me at $36,439.03

 

^^ Sounds a whole lot better than what everything I'm hearing over here in N. California.

 

I began my search nationwide but there were none that matched my options. Prices ranged from 38-44k. Today work was slow so I settled in with 12-15 local dealers in Alabama. Each dealer quoted me a Tacoma off production in the next month.

 

About to pull the trigger on a 2020 TRD Sport DCSB Cement 4x2 with step bar. OTD 32433 not including TTL and doc fee/pre delivery charge (steep $999). List price 37,483. Good deal or no? Excited to join the taco family, but want to make sure my decision is rational not emotional.

 

There's a board I frequent with a member who is a supposed car buying expert. He put together a list of tips for new car buyers. I'm sharing these below as it has become my bible lately. Also included is the link I copied the post from. (be warned it is a predominantly LSU message board)

1. Arm yourself with information. LINK / , LINK / , LINK and LINK are excellent sites to research the vehicle of your choice (Invoice vs. MSRP, manufacturer rebates, dealer holdback, etc.)
2. Never show emotion even when going for a test drive (do NOT provide dealer with your driver’s license). Instead, prior to your arrival at the dealership, make a copy of your driver’s license and furnish the dealer with the copy of your driver’s license.
3. Never show emotion when negotiating.
4. Never offer or accept the first price.
5. Start off negotiations by saying “that’s not good enough.”
6. Never offer a counter price.
7. Silence is golden. When in doubt, shut up and you will pay less.
8. Know what power you possess by being able to “walk away.”
9. Never negotiate off “MSRP.” The negotiation process should start from the DEALER COST (which is less than INVOICE) price or the WHOLESALE price if purchasing a USED vehicle.
10. Rebates can be deducted from INVOICE price and not MSRP as the dealership will lead you to believe.
11. Know the dealer’s “hold-back” price and what type of incentives that may be offered from the manufacturer or dealership.
12. Don’t discuss a trade-in until you’ve settled on a price for the car you’re buying – each transaction should be separate and not dependent upon one another.
13. Settle on the price of the vehicle you’re interested in before you bring up financing — don’t let the rate of a loan influence the price of the car.
14. Have your financing pre-approved before you walk into a dealership.
15. Extended warranties never make financial sense.
16. Be aware of “extra” charges such as administrative fees, handling charges, advertising fees, paint protection, VIN etching – simply do not pay these as these are deal breakers. And believe it or not, even “delivery” charges are negotiable.
17. Get the deal in writing. Full disclosure, in writing, of all fees pertaining to your vehicle purchase, such as destination, title, documentation, licensing and registration. If the dealer will not put it in writing, “walk away.”
18. The “If I” sales tactic. This is the last step in the sales negotiation process. Ex. If I decide to purchase the vehicle today, you have to include free window tinting. If I decide to take the red vehicle instead of the white vehicle, you have to include 5 free oil and tire rotation services. If I decide to purchase the vehicle today, you have to include floor mats at no additional cost. If done correctly, this will allow you to get another “service and/or product” that you normally would not have received and by this time, there is no way will the dealership allow you to “walk” because there is too much time invested between both parties. The dealership knows you are in a buying mode and doesn’t want to run the risk of you becoming a “be back” customer for another dealership since most people buy within 48 hours of stepping onto a dealership’s lot.
19. Put deposits on a “credit card” only. Do NOT pay with a check.
20. If you got a great deal, show your appreciation. Thank the dealer and be sure to send your friends to them when they go car shopping.

https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/display.aspx?sp=31989970&s=2&p=31989761

 

that would be a deal breaker for me

 

Seems like a fair deal, I would wait. For a few more grand you can get a 4x4 model if you are willing to wait. 4x2 is a deal breaker for me, and it might not be for you. How things are looking if you wait you'll most likely end up with a 2021 model.

 

At least some people are getting quotes. Over in Az, they flat out don’t even bother to respond to online inquiries via their “Get more info!” tab on their website. ‍♂️
Crazy times to be in the market.

 

47,000 out the door. TRD Sport Double Cab Long Box 4x4. Includes undercoating and block heater. And an airline ticket! That’s Canadian. So about 20k USD

 

Even though I bought 3 weeks ago, I'm still doing searches (old habits die hard). I was looking at a dealer in WI who says they're getting a bunch of Tacomas imminently. So, I'm wondering if there are other dealers similarly situated.