Just bought a '18 Blazing Blue Pearl Limited DCSB today.

CFI AandP · Jan 16, 2018

Using the Ortiz purchasing strategy from here, I tracked down every truck with the option package & color I wanted within the radius I was willing to go. As it turns out there were only 2 in the area, so I started negotiating with both dealerships. The closer of the two dealers only engaged for couple rounds of negotiation, and then told me to "Pursue the other truck." Alrighty then, their loss. The other truck was further away but a much better deal. As stated earlier I bought a 2018 DCSB, 2WD, Limited in Blazing Blue Pearl, without any dealer installed options (mud flaps, running boards, floor mats, lifetime nitrogen, etc.) or at least nothing itemized on the sticker - $38,110 MSRP. The dealer took $3,119 off, gave me a $1,000 rebate for a Tacoma loyalty credit with my trade in (2013 DCSB 2WD PreRunner) and now it was $33,991. My trade in credit was right on, a couple bucks low but right in the middle of good & great condition and they didn't play any games with condition at all so I wasn't concerned with it. The dealer did tint it and give me floor mats, I say give because it isn't on the price sheet but I'm sure it is built in there. The rubber floor mats appear to be for 2017 as they are close but not quite a perfect fit. We were in and out of the dealership in just under two hours. I knew what I wanted, had financing arranged and was willing to drive away if I wasn't happy with it.

Overall a good experience out of Clearwater Toyota of Clearwater, FL. Old on the left and new on the right with Will the salesman sort of photo bombing the right edge of the photo.

Burns · Jan 16, 2018

Congrats and nice color choice!

mattgecko · Jan 16, 2018

Welcome and congrats on your new Tacoma!

SWB Tacoma · Jan 16, 2018

Nice choice.

NerdTaco · Jan 16, 2018

I like the grille and those wheels.

Tacuache345 · Jan 16, 2018

Congrats, nice color choice.

LT4247 · Jan 16, 2018

You will love it! Got my 17 White Limited 12/14/17 and could not be happier.
Blue was my second choice but i got a good deal on the left over white which was my first color choice.

4xPaddler · Jan 16, 2018

A fine looking Rig, Congratulations!

BBPSR54X4 · Jan 16, 2018

Nice Taco!

markmizzou · Jan 16, 2018

CFI AandP[OP] initial post: ↑

Using the Ortiz purchasing strategy from here, I tracked down every truck with the option package & color I wanted within the radius I was willing to go. As it turns out there were only 2 in the area, so I started negotiating with both dealerships. The closer of the two dealers only engaged for couple rounds of negotiation, and then told me to "Pursue the other truck." Alrighty then, their loss. The other truck was further away but a much better deal. As stated earlier I bought a 2018 DCSB, 2WD, Limited in Blazing Blue Pearl, without any dealer installed options (mud flaps, running boards, floor mats, lifetime nitrogen, etc.) or at least nothing itemized on the sticker - $38,110 MSRP. The dealer took $3,119 off, gave me a $1,000 rebate for a Tacoma loyalty credit with my trade in (2013 DCSB 2WD PreRunner) and now it was $33,991. My trade in credit was right on, a couple bucks low but right in the middle of good & great condition and they didn't play any games with condition at all so I wasn't concerned with it. The dealer did tint it and give me floor mats, I say give because it isn't on the price sheet but I'm sure it is built in there. The rubber floor mats appear to be for 2017 as they are close but not quite a perfect fit. We were in and out of the dealership in just under two hours. I knew what I wanted, had financing arranged and was willing to drive away if I wasn't happy with it.

Overall a good experience out of Clearwater Toyota of Clearwater, FL. Old on the left and new on the right with Will the salesman sort of photo bombing the right edge of the photo.

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nice lookin new truck -- but of course I am partial to your color choice!

ElGatoLoco · Jan 16, 2018

Congrats

LDL · Jan 16, 2018

Congrats! She looks great so far.

gaprider0 · Jan 16, 2018

Congrats

stun gun · Jan 16, 2018

I bought before the ortiz system. I wish I could go back and use it, but this isn’t possible yet. Congrats on the application and execution. Welcome.

tn_popo · Jan 16, 2018

Congratulations and sharp lookin' rig.

CFI AandP · Jan 17, 2018

LT4247 said: ↑

You will love it! Got my 17 White Limited 12/14/17 and could not be happier.
Blue was my second choice but i got a good deal on the left over white which was my first color choice.
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White was going to be my first choice, until I saw BBP. In the summer I feel like I was in a skillet with a 4.0L V6.

Ronin229 · Jan 17, 2018

CFI AandP[OP] initial post: ↑

Using the Ortiz purchasing strategy from here, I tracked down every truck with the option package & color I wanted within the radius I was willing to go. As it turns out there were only 2 in the area, so I started negotiating with both dealerships. The closer of the two dealers only engaged for couple rounds of negotiation, and then told me to "Pursue the other truck." Alrighty then, their loss. The other truck was further away but a much better deal. As stated earlier I bought a 2018 DCSB, 2WD, Limited in Blazing Blue Pearl, without any dealer installed options (mud flaps, running boards, floor mats, lifetime nitrogen, etc.) or at least nothing itemized on the sticker - $38,110 MSRP. The dealer took $3,119 off, gave me a $1,000 rebate for a Tacoma loyalty credit with my trade in (2013 DCSB 2WD PreRunner) and now it was $33,991. My trade in credit was right on, a couple bucks low but right in the middle of good & great condition and they didn't play any games with condition at all so I wasn't concerned with it. The dealer did tint it and give me floor mats, I say give because it isn't on the price sheet but I'm sure it is built in there. The rubber floor mats appear to be for 2017 as they are close but not quite a perfect fit. We were in and out of the dealership in just under two hours. I knew what I wanted, had financing arranged and was willing to drive away if I wasn't happy with it.

Overall a good experience out of Clearwater Toyota of Clearwater, FL. Old on the left and new on the right with Will the salesman sort of photo bombing the right edge of the photo.

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Nice truck. I bought my silver limited from Clearwater Toyota too.

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