Sweet Parts Off a Used TRD at the Dealership? Yes Please!

Hey all,

So I noticed while I was driving by a local Toyota dealership the other day that they have a used 05 TRD 4dr out front for sale. I also noticed that the truck has the TRD cat-back exhaust. Upon closer examination once I pulled in to look, I noticed that it has a real nice Pioneer double din DVD player head unit and a set of OEM TRD seat covers... I have the same year and model minus the parts...

Being the opportunistic type of guy I am, asked the sales man once he came out to pester me if there was any chance that I could swap my stock exhaust and radio over for the stuff on this used truck. The long and short of it was NO...I don't take no for an answer...

Once I got home I called the dealership and asked to speak with the manager and pitched the idea to him. To sweeten the deal, I also offered to pay labor to have them swap the exhausts over in the service department there. My stock radio is already pulled from my truck as I have a single din Pioneer unit installed so they would only need to pull the double din and swap in my stock radio. I told him I know a lot of dealerships like to sell used vehicles as close to stock as possible and that this could be a win win for both parties. The manager said he has never done that before and he would have to get back to me so I left my number with him.

That was yesterday and when I called today to follow up, I was told he was not in and that I would have to try to reach him tomorrow.

What do you all think my chances are for getting a green light? I would be pumped if he gave it the go ahead!

Cheers!

 

are you serious...?

 

Doubt it..usually the people who work there have first dibs, chances areif they couldnt get it, you wont

 

this reminds me of the show shameless

 

If I could do it I would, save the shipping and you would have it "installed at the dealer" but chances are its not going to happen.

 

Working at a dealership you will have a better chance of catching polio. haha. This would never fly here so I doubt it will be any chance of happening. I think he told you he would get back to you just to get off the phone.

 

Haha, yeah I'm cheap! I'm ALWAYS looking for a good deal!

I'm figuring it will be a no but there is never any harm in asking.

Believe me, I know for a fact, I could have that exhaust off in less then 10 min at 2am lol! I just thought I would be legit you know.

I have my fingers crossed...

 

Wow,sorry man. Just thought I would share...

 

hey man ur chances are slim to none, but mad props to u for asking that is a big set of deeeezzzz nuts....

 

Hhaha

 

So he basically stole a set of rims and now you're admitting to it in writing...

 

Where is Chris?

 

0% and on top that you said you could go steal if you want -.- i hope he says no

 

It's all good, no worries. I figured so

Just comes down to opportunity. The TRD set up new is not exactly cheap. Thought I would throw it out there and see what happens. Could be a win win.

BTW, I would never steel anything off the truck. However, funny story about this particular dealership: We had a snowstorm that knocked the power out for a couple hours a few years back. No power - no lights - no security cameras and somebody thought it was the perfect time to yank the rims and tires off of a few new vehicles. The following morning as I drove by headed to work, there were a few cars on blocks or an the ground covered with snow with no wheels... I imagine it was not fun trying to clear the snow out and figure out wtf happened.

 

Well first of all, I don't think they would do it because there is no guarantee that your parts will pass smog. They'd have to re-smog the car and I'm now sure they would want to pay for that. Second of all, it would not be too wise to trade a not stock stereo for theirs. What would be the gain in that?

Second of all, are you saying that you can steal it and are just trying to be a nice guy right now?

You don't take no for an answer so...

Well it's a good thing this is the internet because if something happens to that vehicle we will consider this a coincidence. And I'm sure with all of the Toyota buffs around here, it's easy to figure out what dealership you are referring to.

 

QFT

Edit: Chris, just saw your request, I will respect it, must have been typing it during. But either way, it's qft.

 

Plus one post because chris will delete mine I think. GL OP but for a useful post be sure to test out the HU before buying/exchanging it because used electronics can be a bitch or a gold mine personally I wouldn't get 2nd hand head units but if it's what you want and it works good have at it.