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ajohnson · Jan 26, 2010

Welcome from Charlotte!

bigyetti · Jan 26, 2010

Blue Ten said: ↑

Barkley's where I bought mine from in October. They're really nice, but don't budge on the pricing. At least they didn't on mine, but I was watching for it to come in. It came in on a Friday, I test drove Saturday, and bought Monday. Aaron is who I dealt with and he's good. I think he's the assistant manager - not sure though.
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I also bought my first taco from Aaron. Jim Barkley toyota was a pleasure to deal with for me.

mx04taco · Jan 26, 2010

i used to live in mooresville for a about a year and a half. never heard of swepsonville tho

toughtaco · Jan 26, 2010

cole47 said: ↑

Im in Hickory, you plan on comin down soon?
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Yeah just to visit an old army friend of mine, just dont know when.. I would want to go offroading down there though .

Blue Ten · Jan 26, 2010

bigyetti said: ↑

I also bought my first taco from Aaron. Jim Barkley toyota was a pleasure to deal with for me.
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Yeah, I was completely satisfied - except I was hoping for a little better price. But, I had been wanting a taco ever since the 2nd gen's came out... so what's a man to do?

Blue Ten · Jan 26, 2010

Just busting your chops... A friend of mine bought a Tundra from Easler. He told me that Easler was good to deal with. I personally didn't want to go through the price haggling. My friend did tell me that Easler gives him a good discount on accessories.

2010TacomaJBJ said: ↑

Funny you should ask that. We were pretty set on getting one from Jim Barkley, but the day we went over there, we also went to Bryan Easler in Hendersonville and think the salesman knew that, and was trying to get us to stay there late enough to where we couldnt make it back over to Bryan Easler, so we waited for 2 HOURS while he called the banks to get financing and such. NEver stopped by to talk to us once, so we ended up leaving and going to bryan Easler, which they had a nice white 6 speed Tacoma we wanted anyways. but if Jim Barkley could have beat them, we were gonna buy from them. But they didnt have a 6 speed, but was considering the blue automatic until he pulled that stunt. So, to make a long story short, buy from Bryan Easler. They were easy to deal with and very nice. They dont have as much of a selection, but worked with us on the price a little (as much as Toyota does), so in 1 hour we had everything done at Bryan Easler and was out the door. Anyways, thats my 2 cents.

I will post pics soon!
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joesilvertac08 · Jan 26, 2010

Welcome!!!

blackbrit · Jan 27, 2010

2010TacomaJBJ said: ↑

Funny you should ask that. We were pretty set on getting one from Jim Barkley, but the day we went over there, we also went to Bryan Easler in Hendersonville and think the salesman knew that, and was trying to get us to stay there late enough to where we couldnt make it back over to Bryan Easler, so we waited for 2 HOURS while he called the banks to get financing and such. NEver stopped by to talk to us once, so we ended up leaving and going to bryan Easler, which they had a nice white 6 speed Tacoma we wanted anyways. but if Jim Barkley could have beat them, we were gonna buy from them. But they didnt have a 6 speed, but was considering the blue automatic until he pulled that stunt. So, to make a long story short, buy from Bryan Easler. They were easy to deal with and very nice. They dont have as much of a selection, but worked with us on the price a little (as much as Toyota does), so in 1 hour we had everything done at Bryan Easler and was out the door. Anyways, thats my 2 cents.

I will post pics soon!
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Thanks so much for the report. To me, that is the definition of sleaze. Congratulations on walking out the door, and better yet, getting what you really wanted. I had heard good things about Barkley, but all it takes is one salesperson behaving that way to make someone like me look elsewhere.

Maybe start another thread (if you haven't already) on your truck? I'll be anxious to hear your impressions of the six speed!

PS If I can figure out how to give you rep on this, I want to. Following up on your experience with the buy is hugely helpful.

Mark C. · Jan 27, 2010

Welcome aboard!..........and "Hey" from CT!

Thanks for your service!

2010TacomaJBJ · Jan 28, 2010

blackbrit said: ↑

Thanks so much for the report. To me, that is the definition of sleaze. Congratulations on walking out the door, and better yet, getting what you really wanted. I had heard good things about Barkley, but all it takes is one salesperson behaving that way to make someone like me look elsewhere.

Maybe start another thread (if you haven't already) on your truck? I'll be anxious to hear your impressions of the six speed!

PS If I can figure out how to give you rep on this, I want to. Following up on your experience with the buy is hugely helpful.
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Bad part about it... he was the SALES MANAGER... so its not like he had to track a manager down to discuss prices/financing, etc.. I mean, Jim Barkley has lots more to choose from, but if you can at all swing it, give Bryan Easler a shot. Of course, it didn't help that we went in on a Sat (limited time in NC at this point in my life) and they were super busy. But still, no excuse. Anyways, I will start a thread on my truck sometime soon.. Right now I am in the middle of an ice storm in OK. So, I will try and take some pics in the 4 months that I am here. Thanks for the post!! So far, I'm diggin the 6 speed.

blackbrit · Jan 29, 2010

Wow. The sales manager. Now we are talking seriously screwed up. As I get closer to purchasing this spring I will definitely check out Bryan Easler.

(Up here in Boone we are bracing for the weather you have just been through. We are supposed to get at least a foot of snow starting right around kid-pick-up time at after-school. I love how my '98 handles the snow/ice challenges though, so don't have too worry to much. I worry more about the other drivers, unfortunately.)

Blue Ten · Jan 29, 2010

Already got 5 inches of snow here in Candler...

Duff Man · Jan 29, 2010

Welcome from Jacksonville

brickisred · Jan 29, 2010

Welcome from Winston!
Cackalacky born and raised...

You 4x4s are going to have fun tomorrow if it dumps as much as they say...

2010TacomaJBJ · Jan 30, 2010

Yall have fun in the snow!! I haven't even chipped the ice off my truck here in Altus, OK.. haha.

blackbrit · Jan 30, 2010

9" so far in Boone. Hope it keeps up, at least for a while. 26 degrees, great conditions - for me.

Sorry about all that ice in OK. Sounds tough. Hope we don't end up there, too, with the tail end of the storm. For now, we are doing well.

SlurpeeBlueMetallic · Jan 30, 2010

About 3" of snow last night then 1.5" of sleet this morning. Awesome last night but a complete hockey rink this morning. I was out a bit and the streets were covered in a solid white sheet. No troubles, just lots of idiots on the road who don't know how to drive in ice.

brny67 · Jan 30, 2010

about 5 inches here in the raleigh cary area...hey we should have a carolina meet in the spring would be a great time.

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