new member here!

Hi All, goosedawg here, and I'm a new member doing his research and trying to understand the best way forward in finding a new or old Tacoma (ideally by the summer)!

 

Welcome to TW!

If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
We’ll do the best we can to answer.

 

Welcome to TW!

 

For new ... find a dealer who will put you on their list, with or without a deposit (with deposit more likely). Make friendly with salesfolk from several dealers who will call you the minute a new one is refused by the first bidder so you can drop everything and fly in.

Avoid dealers who "adjust" prices. Examples:
Charge $5000 more just for grins on models up through OR, then $10000 more for Pro
Order Tacomas with the ridiculous options that are heavy on profit for them
Install lift kits on base-SR ($7000) but do not add electronic rear lockers or better shocks

Avoid dealers who insist your deposit is non-refundable, and DO NOT trust those who say "ignore the fine print on that deposit form ... it really is refundable!".

For used ... you can trust "Toyota Certified" or not.

 

Welcome!