what did you get your taco for? $$

I found that a good way to bargain with a dealer is to go to www.carsdirect.com and www.capitaloneautobuying.com and get their invoice pricing on vehicles. Another good site that I found that has quite a bit of information on car buying (and selling) is www.carbuyingtips.com. Hope this helps.

 

I tried to get the TDA removed from the invoice and one dealer said they will not DO business with me as they claimed that the TDA is not their doing but is a Toyota factory issue. I even tried to get the Dealerholdback removed and they said they will NEVER let that one go even if they have to close the dealership. So at this point, I am somewhat torn between the "Expert's recommendations" and Dealership's refusal. Meanwhile I am Tacoma-less,

Wah ! wah ! wah!

 

That TDA, holdback and Whsl Res is really weird, so I checked my invoice on my 06 SR5, that was made in Apr of 06 and that I bought in late Oct of 06. It has the same thing and I am disapointed that I did not ask, no doubt "new truck fever" had taken over. As I was very happy to get rid of my trade in and get home with the new truck.
I really had a tough time finding a 6spd trk with the options I wanted.


Jeff
06,V6,SR5,4x4,6spd, Brilliant Red

 

Are you saying that you "PAID" the TDA, Holdbacks, Wholesale Fin. Res. as shown on the invoice?

The TDA amount varied by $50 or so betwen the Delaware and Pennsylvania. So what gives in the "TDA" deal?

Let me ask bluntly here, WHO DID NOT PAY "TDA" when they purchased INVOICE price??

 

I don't know where you want to apply the "savings" but the detailed breakdown they sent me prior to the purchase is below. All $$ are what was listed as "dealer invoice" prices. Total invoice - $31,963 negotiated sale - $29,850 including taxes, title, tags, etc.

INQUIRY REPORT DATE: 10/31/07 DCV920 TIME: 17:45
Model Number: 7594A SERIAL # :8Z505550 Check Code: 2

Model Description: DOUBLE CAB 4X4 Category ..........: F
Year ............: 2008 Current Dealer ....:800-45062
Interior Color ..: FL13 FL13 Wholesale Dealer ..: 45062
Exterior Color ..: 08P4 INDGO Previous Dealer ...: 00800
Body ............: DOUBLE CAB 4X4 V6 Invoice Date ......:
Number of Cyl ...: 6 Ship Date .........: 10/22/07
Allocation Number: 101 Retail Date .......:
Engine Number ...: 8319986 Date of First Use .:
Vessel Number ...: 743 TRAC ..............: NO
Vessel Name .....: NUMMI FREMONT Damage ............: NO DAMAGE
PDI ...............: NO
Fleet .............: NON-FLEET
Port PDS Complete .: NO

Factory Installed Accessories: FE DZ GY OC RL TO VE
Port Installed Accessories ..: DK Z1

Retail
Vehicle Base Model ....................: $ 25615.00
Total Accessories .....................: $ 5663.00

MECHANICAL & PERFORMANCE
236HP 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V Engine w/VVT-i
5-Speed ECT-i Automatic Transmission
4WDemand 4x4 System w/ Electronically
Controlled 2 Speed Transfer Case
Coil Over Shock Double A-Arm Fr Susp
Multi-Leaf Rr Suspension w/Staggered
Outboard Mounted Shocks
Front Stabilizer Bar
Pwr Assisted Rack and Pinion Steering
Pwr Assisted Fr Disc/Rr Drum Brakes
16" Styled Steel Whls, P245/75R16 Tires
SAFETY
4 Wheel ABS w/Electronic Brakeforce
Distribution (EBD) & Brake Assist (BA)
Dr & Fr Pass Advanced Airbag System
Dr & Fr Pass 3pt Seatbelts with
Pretensioners & Force Limiters
Rr 3pt Seatbelts & Adj Headrests
CRS Lower (ISOFIX) & Top Tether Anchors
Side Door Impact Beams
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
EXTERIOR
Black Grille/Fr Bumper/Overfenders/
Handles/Outside Mirrors
Argent Grille Surround, Rear Bumper
SMC Composite Inner Bed w/Steel Outer
Panels, Removable Tailgate & Rail Caps
Deck Rail System w/4 Adj Tie-Down Cleats INTERIOR Cloth Bucket Front Seats w/Pass-side Fold-flat, Driver-Side Lumbar Support, Adj Headrests & SR5 Fabric Trim 60/40 Split Rr Bench w/Underseat & Rr Bulkhead Storage CFC-Free Air Conditioning Pwr Windows/Door Locks/Mirrors AM/FM/CD w/6 Speakers Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel Engine Immobilizer Cig Lighter+Aux Power Point
2 Fr/1 Ctr/2 Rr Console Cup Holders
LED-Illuminated Gauges

Retail Total
Vehicle Base Model ..........................:$ 25615.00 $ 25615.00 50 State Emissions .........................
AM/FM/CD w/6 Disc Chngr, 6 Spkrs ........... 200.00
& Steering Wheel Audio Controls ............
Curtain Airbags, Dr & Fr Pass Seat Side .... 650.00 Airbags ....................................
TRD Offroad Pkg: Offroad Tuned ............. 3045.00
Susp w/ Bilstein Shocks, 16" Alloy Wheels ..
w/P265/70R16 BF Goodrich Tires, Locking ....
Rear Diff, Engine Skid Plate, Fr Tow Hook, .
115V/400W Deck Mtd Power Point, Fog Lamps, .
Remote Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, ......
Variable Speed Wipers, Multifunction O/H ...
Console w/Compass & Temp Gauge, Chrome .....
Grille Surround & Rr Bumper, Color-Keyed ...
Fr Bumper & Overfenders, Sliding Rr Window .
w/Privacy Glass, Sport Seats w/Drvr Lumbar .
Support in place of Bucket Seats, Sport ....
Fabric Trim, Metallic Tone Instr Panel .....
Trim,Leather Strng Wheel & Shifter, ........
Sunvisors w/Mirrors & Extenders, TRD .......
Offroad Graphics ...........................
Daytime Running Lights ..................... 40.00
V6 Towing Package: 6,500 lbs. Max .......... 650.00
Towing Capacity, Class 4 Hitch, ............
Transmission and Supplemental Oil Coolers, .
130A Alternator, Heavy Duty Battery, 7-Pin .
Connector w/Converter ......................
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)+Traction ... 850.00
Control (TRAC) w/Hill Start Assist .........
Control (HAC) & Downhill Assist Control ....
(DAC) ......................................
Preferred Owner''s Portfolio ................
Preferred Accessory Package ................ 228.00
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Total Accessories ...........................: $ 5663.00 $ 5663.00 Destination Charge ..........................: $ 685.00 TDA .........................................:
Gasoline ....................................:
Dealer Holdback .............................:
Whsl. Financial Reserve .....................:

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Total .......................................: $ 31963.00

Residual Value ...: 24 36 48 60
------- ------- ------- -------
STD 19,593 18,056 15,476 13,426
LOW 18,568 15,988 13,939
running boards & roof rack will be added for the agreed upon price of $29850.00 out the door thanks john

 

Why are TDA, Holdbacks, and Whsl. Fin. Res. amount shown as blank? Did your dealer erase these? These are printed in all legit' Toyota Invoices?

 

I didn't even realize that they were blank. The price on there is without them and the detail was sent before the dealer I bought from had the vehicle. I really didn't care what prices they were putting on there in what order. We had already negotiated a price, I just wanted the spec sheet before putting a deposit (all done over the phone) so I could make sure it had everything I discussed. I'm thinking it would've been closer to $33K invoice with Dealer holdback and Whsl. Financial Reserve included.
Like I said, I had 3 other quotes and knew what I was willing to pay so it wasn't my main concern.

 

200 over invoice... Came out to be like 27,600. Love the truck except for the dent.

 

O6 Access Cab, when purchased 132mi on Od, V6 Prerunner, TRD Offroad (tow package obviously included), tinted windows,exhaust tip (not my choice),

out the door at $16k even.


This was purchased in May of this year, it was their last 06 and desperate to get rid of it and I just happened to oblige their needs =)

 

whoa!! are kidding me??? that truck sells at least $25,000!!!
and you got it for $16,000???!!! get out of town!!

 

+1 Good job. Let's hear it for being in the right place at the right time.

 

In all honesty I wasn't even going to buy a tacoma, took it for a test drive, thought it was alright, figured I'd sit down with them see the numbers, when they said that number I was sold.

 

where did you get the tacoma at???

you could've sell the truck back on ebay and someone would pay than $20,000 on it!!!

I guess I'll get a tacoma! I dont think the fj is going to work for me...
or else I'm going to get a car... (honda)

 

I got it at a local dealership in Phoenix,AZ. Again keep this in mind this was an 06 and they were concerned about finding room for the 08s so they defiantly wanted the thing out.

 

Its great that you were there to take advantage of them! I am sure they were told to get it off the lot as they would prefer not to have a 06 on the lot with just a few miles on it, as they could not even pass it off as used.
What a deal !

jeff
06,V6, 6spd, 4x4, SR5, Brilliant Red.

 

$27,800 in February on the road (taxes in). Tacoma has an automatic V6 4x4 double cab short bed Tacoma with the TRD Off-Road Package, the Tow Prep Package, the 6 disc in-dash cd player, and the carpet floor mats.

 

After reading numerous posts it occured to me that in keeping with perspective I should inform all of you that I was raised in a house that cost 11,500 to buy. Now we pay much more than 200,000 for a home and 20,000 for a vehicle.

The fact that I paid 13,600 for a vehicle that depreciates rapidly kind of makes me sick to my stomach.

As a society, we rape ourselves and allow others to rape us and then justify/rationalize it as a "good deal" so that our psyche can live with itself.

How truly ignorant we are, including myself.

Privileges are definitely expensive.

Sorry. Not trying to get everyone depressed and I'm not trying to hijack this topic with politics. Just thinking out loud here.

 

this is kind of off your little disscusion but i paid 28000 for a 06 Double cab TRD SPORT Pkg. 4x4 Tow Pkg. 6 CD short bed....(befor taxes)... and im looking at what you all paid for access cabs non 4X4 and its coming out to about the same as i paid if not more than what i paid can anyone tell me why your paying more

 

See the quote below from the dealer. This is what I am about to pay for 2007 Tacoma Access Cab, v-6 automatic, 4x4, TRD Sport Pkg #1, Towing pkg, 6-CD changer strereo.

"Dealer: I spoke with the General Manager, Frank. He said we can drop the holdback on this truck, then minus the $1,000 rebate. So, the MSRP is $29,508, the invoice is $26,950, minus the $477 holdback = $26,473, minus the 1K rebate = $25,473, plus tax and tags."

What do you think?

 

Tsunami*22, I would not think that Taco's depreciate quickly, perhaps if you go to a dealer and try to trade in. However , in New England Taco's prices are at a premium for a good or excellent , well cared for truck. This is evident by the high prices at at the dealers.
In reality all vehicles loose "right out of the showroom" this is set by the dealers and the industry.

Jeff
06,V6,SR5, 4x4, 6spd. Brilliant Red