Check my math

Smart man. Enjoy it for a few years after it's 100% paid for, then explore.

 

Plot twist, desperate salesman calls tomorrow with a better offer...

 

I read these type of threads and I wonder why some people even bother buying a Toyota.

If you are not planning on keeping the truck way past when it's payed off, why bother even buying a Toyota?

You make your money 5 years after the thing is payed for.

Used Toyotas sell for stupid high money.

Stop insulting the rest of our intelligence.

 

wife: "Hey, ds8466, who are you talking to at 1am?"

 

Like your way of thinking.

 

I've done the same thing except mines a 2003 with 163,000 miles and isn't even broken in yet

 

What do you get for this hassle? It’s the same damn vehicle.

Wait for the next gen. Then wait two more years. You have a new vehicle already.

 

I can tell from your tone, your financially questioning it, then don't. Distract your wife with a night out for dinner on the other side of town from the dealership. I just upgraded the wife, but we did it because the vehicle drove much better then what she was in. So an entire driver and comfort experience and safety, not just gadgets. 2018.. should go at least 5 years before considering any deal like this.

 

She's coming for your 4 runner...
Tick Tock.

 

Wow, how do you upgrade the wife???

 

That's more expensive than any Toyota

 

This is what I was wondering as well.

 

I've had my wife for 30 years. Too expensive to replace. Upgrade could be considered. Just wondering how.

 

When she turns 40 you trade her for two 20 year olds?

 

Wait the one on the right has bigger....

 

Bingo. It's the same vehicle it has been for the past 12yrs with some minor changes here and there. The 6th gens will be dropping very shortly. If you're going to trade in for a newer 4runner, trade in for an all-new one with actual changes.

Dealerships are something: Only a year into owning my 2020 and i'm already getting bombarded with emails to trade in for the 2021 . Had to remove myself from their mailing list.

 

100% True!!!!!!!!! I had folks telling me to NOT waste money on cars in my 20s and 30s...I just knew better and wanted to enjoy my big salary. The land I bought - I NEVER regretted...the cars - while they were fun, I should have listed to the folks telling to me not waste my money on depreciating assets. My son (18) is listening - he's got land...my 2 daughters (17 and 20) - not so much.