Can I buy a tacoma for MSRP?

The auto buying experience sucks. The industry needs reformed.

What other product does one buy new from a dealer representing the manufacturer where there is a "suggested" retail price.

just price the damn cars/trucks with a fair profit margin...pay the sales-douche a fair salary and be done with it.

fortunately I have mad negotiating skillz from years of new car buying experience, I hate it that dealers...especially the sales manager azzholes...purposely rip some buyers off.

 

I have always started at $2K below invoice, Have done really well with that strategy, i have never paid more than 500 to 1K over invoice.

 

Iusually start by tellin' them what I want my monthly payment to be.

 

Salespeople ALWAYS start by asking customers that one... LOL, that is just one of the 3 ways they'll make money off you.

Avoid this one in the early stages, they're selling you a 'monthy payment plan'.

... Next comes the vehicle price agreement.


All in all, for most people out there with average to 'so-so' credit, it's not so much the great deal you got on the truck, it's the great deal you think you got.

 

I Like buying used cars from people instead of dealers. I recently was working with a dealer to purchase a new vehicle, test drove several and even took a longer test drive. At the end of the day, they could not find me a taco that had the color and configuration I wanted. I don't think they tried very hard. So I just purchased a 2007 with low miles that I'm happy with for now. I'll drive it a year and see what the 2013 models look like.

The dealer did not do me any favors. Told me they would give me a certain amount for my trade in then let me know they were going to sell it for a 50% profit. I just laughed inside and thought, do people really take you guys seriously?

 

My trucks MSRP was 22,073 i walked out the door only paying 18,000! I play hardball when i walk into a dealership! BOOM!

 

Buying vehicles is a tricky game and there are lots of ways to play with numbers. If you can figure out what the dealer pays for the car including destination charges that can help you out a lot. The MSRP is just a number from Toyota of a suggested retail price. Also things to consider are rebates from Toyota, ask about and research online to find out about any of these incentives, from my understanding that is the only way you will ever get a vehicle for under true cost of the vehicle. On my recent new car purchase I left the dealership feeling I got a fair deal on the out the door price.

 

I must be spolied that i have 4 Toyota dealers withing 20 miles of my house.

 

Baddest Tacoma on the road!

 

and you posted it in this thread because....?

 

but it doesn't belong on the road...or in this thread

 

1st post. haha

 

looks like he's trying to make a sale?

 

looks like it. and 45k in aftermarket mods??
but it is badass, only if you use it like its built for. any action pics?
or detailed pics

 

pay invoice the dealer still has about a 1,000 dollars coming his way in the form of hold back. they never want to talk about that during neg, but, its factored in. pay dealer invoice. basically that way they can move a truck which btw as great as tacomas are they really aren't flying off the shelf anymore due to gas prices over the last couple years. and you get a new truck for the cheapest you can get one.

 

they wont willingly give you their invoice would they?

I got this when i asked for their invoice:

MSRP: $33,055.00

YOUR USAA PRICE $31,194.00 plus tax and license
18186 *******VEHICLE INQUIRY REPORT DATE: 07/25/12
DCV920 TIME: 12:03
Model Number: 7596C SERIAL # :CM049018 Check Code: 3

Model Description: DBL CAB 4X4 L/B Category ..........: G
Year ............: 2012 Current Dealer ....:
Interior Color ..: FL13 FL13 Wholesale Dealer ..:
Exterior Color ..: 01G3 MGRAY Previous Dealer ...:
Body ............: DBL CAB 4X4 V6 L/B Invoice Date ......: 0
Number of Cyl ...: 6
XM Radio ..........: YES
Connected Services.: NO
Factory Installed Accessories: FE PY RL TO
Port Installed Accessories ..: CF

Retail
Vehicle Base Model ....................: $ 28085.00
Total Accessories .....................: $ 4160.00

MECHANICAL & PERFORMANCE
4.0L DOHC 24V V6 VVT-i 236HP Engine
5-Speed ECT-i Automatic Transmission
4WDemand: Part-Time 4x4 Sys w/ 2-speed
Electronically Controlled Transfer Case
Automatic Limited-Slip Differential
Coil-Spring Double Wishbone Front Susp
Rear Leaf Spring Susp with Staggered
Outboard-Mounted Gas Shock Absorbers
Var-Assist Power Rack-&-Pinion Steering
Power-Assisted Fr Disc/Rr Drum Brakes
16" Styld Steel Wheels, P245/75R16 Tires
SAFETY & CONVENIENCE
Star Safety System- Includes Vehicle
Stability Control, Traction Control,
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic
Brake Force Distribution, Brake Assist,
& Smart Stop Technology (SST)
Dr & Fr Pass Advanced Airbag System
Seat-Mounted Side & Side Curtain Airbags
3-Point Seatbelts for All Seating
Positions; Driver-Side ELR & ALR/ELR on
All Pass Sts, Dr & Fr Pass Active Hdrest
Side-Impact Door Beams
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
EXTERIOR
Black Grille Insert, Blk Door
Handles, Mirrors, Front/Rear Bumpers
SMC Inner Bed w/Steel Outer Panels,
Storage, Rail Caps & Removable Tailgate
Deck Rail System w/4 Adj Tie-Down Cleats
INTERIOR
Air Conditioning
Power Windows / Door Locks / Mirrors
Cloth Bucket Fr Seats w/ Pass Fold-Flat
Driver Seat w/ Adj Lumbar Support
60/40 Split Rr Bench Seat w/ Adj Hdrests
AM/FM CD, SXM:90 Day Trial, 6 Spkrs, BT
Aux Jack, USB, & Str Whl w/ Audio Ctrls
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
2-Speed Windshield Wipers
Dual 12V Aux Power Outlets
Retail Total
Vehicle Base Model ..........................:$ 28085.00 $ 28085.00
50 State Emissions .........................
TRD Sport Extra Value Package .............. 3275.00
(Savings of up to $485): Sport Suspension ..
with Bilstein Shocks, 17" Alloy Wheels w/ ..
P265/65R17 Tires, Hood Scoop, Color-Keyed ..
Grille Surround/Bumpers/Door ...............
Handles/Overfenders, Color-Keyed Outside ...
Mirrors w/ Turn Signal Indicators, Sliding .
Rear Window w/ Privacy Glass, 115V/400W ....
Deck Mounted AC Power, Fog Lamps, Rmte .....
Keyless Entry, Cruise Cntl, Var ............
Intermittent Windshield Wipers, Overhead ...
Console w/ maplamps & sunglasses storage, ..
Sport Water-Resistant Seats w/ Dr Lumbar ...
Support (Pass Side Fold Flat Feat Delete), .
Metallic-Tone Instrument Panel Trim, .......
Leather-Trimmed Steering Wheel w/ Audio ....
Cntrls & Shifter (A/T Models Only), Dual ...
Sunvisors w/ Mirrors & Extenders, ..........
Tailgate-Handle Integrated Backup Camera ...
Linked to an Auto-Dimming Mirror (unless ...
Display Audio w/ Navi selected) w/ Monitor .
& Outside Temp Gauge & HomeLink Universal ..
Transceiver, TRD Sport Graphics ............
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) ............... 40.00
V6 Tow Package: ............................ 650.00
Class-IV Towing Receiver Hitch, ............
Transmission & Supplemental Oil Coolers, ...
130A Alternator, Heavy Duty Battery, 7-Pin .
Connector w/Converter, Trailer Sway ........
Control ....................................
Carpet Floor Mats & Door Sill Protector .... 195.00
--------- ---------
Total Accessories ...........................: $ 4160.00 $ 4160.00
Destination Charge ..........................: $ 810.00
TDA .........................................:
Gasoline ....................................:
---------
Total .......................................: $ 33055.00

 

Show us the sticker and the sales receipt from the dealer, otherwise it didn't happen.

 

Maybe he forgot to mention the $3,000 trade in with the sale.

 

Good friend from work will pick up his 2012 Tacoma tonight....list $29900 and he took a note for $21000.....they offered him $4000 for his trade ..Do the math and see the dealer made up a great distance with either the trade or their profit....

Best part is ,this Tacoma was in "Transit" while the deal was being "worked" and was sold basically 6 hours after "hitting" the lot....

 

Took the note which usually includes TT&L not sure this is possible but sounds intersting, I guess alot depends on which model of Tacoma and options. I don't believe dealerships will sell a vehicle that they do not make a cent on(got to keep the doors open)but who knows