Keep my GLI, or get a 2009? 2010? 2012?

Vantage · Aug 3, 2012

Hey all,

I am in a tough spot and need some guidance. Obviously this forum is heavily biased but try to be level headed when posting your choice.

I currently have a 2012 VW GLI (sport model Jetta) lowered on rims.
The car is paid off and a blast to drive.

I also have a 1992 4Runner that i use for camping and hauling my mountain bike around.

I feel that having 2 cars is a little excessive (since I have a work supplied truck to get to/from work), so both my 4runner/GLI are "pleasure" vehicles.

I currently have both insured so the insurance is a tad bit high. I was tossing the idea around of buying a DCSB Tacoma which does what both my vehicles currently do. Haul 4 people around comfortably and do camping/mountain biking.

I have had 3 decent offers lately on 3 different DCSB Tacoma's.

First off, the GLI is a 2012 costing roughly $29,000 CDN 9 months ago and will be traded in on any Tacoma. I am having such a rough time deciding because I am taking such a big hit on ththe VW.

Current vehicles.

Anyway, on with the show.

First option.
http://wwwa.autotrader.ca/a/Toyota/..._14636577_CT2005323101424302/?showcpo=ShowCPO

2009 DCSB Sr5 6speed manual
105,000 KM (60,000miles)
School Principle owned, commuted to work, dealership serviced.
rear view camera, tow package, brand new 31" BFG AT's.

Truck Price - $24500.
Trade in Price - $21500.
Out of pocket - $3000+tax.

Second option.
http://wwwa.autotrader.ca/a/Toyota/..._14720243_CT2004127121628533/?showcpo=ShowCPO

2010 DCSB Sr5 6-speed manual
34,000km or 21,000 miles
No tow package or rearview.

Truck price - $28500
Trade in Price -$21,000
Out of pocket - $7500+ tax

Third Option

2012 DCSB Sr5 6-speed manual
Silver
100km.
rearview camera,bluetooth,towpackage ect.

Truck price - 31,000 destination+pdi+tax ect.
Truck price before tax - 32,760.
Dealership savings - $2000
Trade in price - $21000
Out of pocket - $9760+tax.

I am leaning toward option 1, or just keeping the Jetta and 4runner.

The Jetta currently has rims and suspension I could easily sell for $2000, the 4Runner is worth ~$3000 and I would save $1500/year by only having one insurance.

Your thoughts?