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3rd Gen- How much is your loan balance(if any) & how much have you invested so far?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 2016spicytaco, Mar 12, 2016.

  1. Mar 12, 2016 at 9:41 AM
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    2016spicytaco

    2016spicytaco [OP] Spicy Kitty

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    Lets talk about two numbers out of my curiosity:

    Loan Balance= 31K
    Invested so far= 2K
     
  2. Mar 12, 2016 at 9:51 AM
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    VetteVert

    VetteVert Well-Known Member

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    Seems like an odd query. Shrug.

    0k and $100 (xact fits)
     
  3. Mar 12, 2016 at 9:53 AM
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    2016spicytaco

    2016spicytaco [OP] Spicy Kitty

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    I know..I know...Since all Taco owners live in different States/ Diff Country, I am just curious why same product cost so much different.
     
  4. Mar 12, 2016 at 9:56 AM
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    Kloy

    Kloy Well-Known Member

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    Invested about $200 so far. Looking at a set of methods that would bring that to about 900
     
  5. Mar 12, 2016 at 11:51 AM
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    SamChieftan

    SamChieftan Well-Known Member

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    45K .... bought all the warranties because I am a dumbass ... truck was list $37,100
     
  6. Mar 12, 2016 at 12:00 PM
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    Gamebreaker81

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    Ball park 1500 in accesories
     
  7. Mar 12, 2016 at 12:00 PM
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    Jystr

    Jystr IG: TW_Jystr

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    40K OTD after tax tag title.

    Invested...12k
     
  8. Mar 12, 2016 at 12:04 PM
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    Carlos_954

    Carlos_954 Well-Known Member

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    35120 OTD. That's in Florida 6% sales tax. Put 7k down financed 28120 at 2%. 16 sport dclb. 800$ in seat covers and step bars. Tint and bed mat
     
  9. Mar 12, 2016 at 12:12 PM
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    mij

    mij Day work

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    2016 OR pay in cash
    balance $0
    invested 37 to $38 for it.
    hope that helps ya
    Toyota Direct great salesman works there.
     
  10. Mar 12, 2016 at 12:21 PM
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    stan23

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    Balance = $0
    Accessories purchased so far = $ 2,000
     
  11. Mar 12, 2016 at 12:24 PM
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    KenLyns

    KenLyns 8.75" Third Member

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    You mean how much have you written off so far? :p
     
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  12. Mar 12, 2016 at 1:26 PM
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    TacoBella

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    Loan Balance $23,500 I put $5000 down and took a 30 month loan for $28,500 @1.5% Payments were $937 but I have the bank send them $1000 a month. In the meantime I invested the truck money separately and it has earned $2400 Since October. Most of it in safe dividend bearers like Verizon, ATT, Chevron and a few shares of FB. Some of Which has paid for my accessories
     
  13. Mar 12, 2016 at 1:32 PM
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    Larry

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    This ^^ is why I bought s full dize.
     
  14. Mar 12, 2016 at 4:43 PM
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    eldedo

    eldedo voted most likely eaten by a bear

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    err?? huh?

    and ~25k, 0 aftermarket so far, saving 5k for a lift/tire combo
     
  15. Mar 12, 2016 at 5:28 PM
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    Rising Eagle

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    $5k in parts and labor.

    I used to do my own work but after two kids and daily demands personal/family time is now more valuable.
     
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  16. Mar 12, 2016 at 5:40 PM
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    JoeRacer302

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    I don't think "invested" means what you think it means ...
     
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  17. Mar 12, 2016 at 5:43 PM
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    2000TRDTaco

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    Vehicles are not investments.....not sure where people get this from
     
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  18. Mar 12, 2016 at 6:12 PM
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    stevebaz

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    Paid cash, poor investment for me. Great investment for the dealer and Toyota.
     
  19. Mar 12, 2016 at 6:20 PM
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    VetteVert

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    As has been said, no vehicle is an investment. However, Tacomas have pretty solid resale. Unless you micromanage every dollar, paying cash doesn't hurt too bad.
     
  20. Mar 12, 2016 at 6:43 PM
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    stan23

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    700 dollars down?

    52k after interest? What percentage did you get?

    Can't imagine how much you're paying monthly.
     

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