User Tag List

Reply
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
Old 06-03-2022, 03:47 PM #31
MZ2215 MZ2215 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: MI
Posts: 74
MZ2215 will become famous soon enough
MZ2215 MZ2215 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: MI
Posts: 74
MZ2215 will become famous soon enough
Quote:
Originally Posted by bjnick View Post
Well, that's interesting.....that does make sense: get some offers on my car, go out and get an agreed price for the runner, present the trade-in offers, give them a chance to beat it, or at least match it, etc. There's no real pressure either way for me....I can take it or leave it; same outcome, basically.
There's more than one way to skin a cat, and everyone is going to tell you what they think is the best strategy. Not everyone can get lucky and show up on the last day of the month just before closing and get the half blind appraiser that puts a stupid high number on your trade. Bottom line is the dealer is going to try to make as much as they can on both sides of the deal. You do car deals once every couple years, they do them every day. They've got the upper hand and you're not going to win playing their game so it's a waste of time to go in there with the expectation of rules you have to follow or a level playing field.

Go in with leverage (by way of other offers) and once you've settled on a number you think is fair for the purchase let them have a shot at beating your other offers. A year ago they were buying literal scrap heaps just to have inventory. It's settled down a little, but they may still beat the other offers if they think there's still some meat on the bone

Last edited by MZ2215; 06-03-2022 at 03:52 PM.
MZ2215 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 06-03-2022, 04:55 PM #32
DAW89446's Avatar
DAW89446 DAW89446 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Nowhere, Nevada
Posts: 628
Real Name: Dave
DAW89446 is a glorious beacon of light DAW89446 is a glorious beacon of light DAW89446 is a glorious beacon of light DAW89446 is a glorious beacon of light DAW89446 is a glorious beacon of light
DAW89446 DAW89446 is offline
Member
DAW89446's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Nowhere, Nevada
Posts: 628
Real Name: Dave
DAW89446 is a glorious beacon of light DAW89446 is a glorious beacon of light DAW89446 is a glorious beacon of light DAW89446 is a glorious beacon of light DAW89446 is a glorious beacon of light
Quote:
Originally Posted by bjnick View Post
When I mention "off-roading," I should clarify: I like to explore trails, hang out in the backcountry, but no interest in Moab/Rubicon - level stuff. My favorite trails include things like steep ascents/descents, occasional rocky patches, etc. Not hardcore, not super challenging. I just want a vehicle that will handle basic stuff no problem. I had a 2001 Chevy tracker w/4wd for many years and it was perfect. 4Runners are a step up from that, and I believe an SR5 w/4wd and good AT's will be perfect for my needs.
Then you’ll be perfectly happy with an SR5. Mine is stock and I intend to keep it that way. I installed a set of BFG All Terrain T/A KO2s shortly after purchase. The roughest stuff I do nowadays is during hunting season, which involves some technical trails. Switching on ATRAC has worked just fine, even in areas that I locked up the rear differential in my ‘02 Tacoma TRD.

To make things simpler, keep your OB. I have a ‘12 2.5 Premium and love both my T4R and OB. Wintertime brings lots of snow and I live on a long dirt road.
__________________
Dave
~When You Live in Nevada, "just down the road" is anywhere in the line of sight within the curvature of the earth.

2018 4Runner SR5
2012 Subaru Outback Premium

Last edited by DAW89446; 06-03-2022 at 05:02 PM.
DAW89446 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 06-03-2022, 09:52 PM #33
bjnick bjnick is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Cookeville TN
Posts: 56
bjnick is on a distinguished road
bjnick bjnick is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Cookeville TN
Posts: 56
bjnick is on a distinguished road
Yeah, I agree with that. I never assume I'm going to "beat them" at the game....all I can is be prepared as best as I can: educate myself about the prices/the market, decide what to shoot for and what I'd settle with, and be willing to smile and walk away and try another dealer. I want the car, lots of dealers want to sell it to me, I'll get the best deal I can.
bjnick is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 06-03-2022, 10:00 PM #34
bjnick bjnick is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Cookeville TN
Posts: 56
bjnick is on a distinguished road
bjnick bjnick is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Cookeville TN
Posts: 56
bjnick is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by DAW89446 View Post
Then you’ll be perfectly happy with an SR5. Mine is stock and I intend to keep it that way. I installed a set of BFG All Terrain T/A KO2s shortly after purchase. The roughest stuff I do nowadays is during hunting season, which involves some technical trails. Switching on ATRAC has worked just fine, even in areas that I locked up the rear differential in my ‘02 Tacoma TRD.

To make things simpler, keep your OB. I have a ‘12 2.5 Premium and love both my T4R and OB. Wintertime brings lots of snow and I live on a long dirt road.
Yeah, the SR5 will be fine for what I like to do: getting to places where the average person won't bother....where I might see one or two (or none) the whole day....LOVE the BFG KO2s....had those on my Tracker for years. As far as keeping the OB, nah.....don't really need it; I need the $$$ towards the purchase of a new home soon. Besides, I don't drive all that much these days; just around town, and I look forward to getting back into off-road exploring. Gotta say too: the lousy mpg of the 4runner won't be much of a difference....the Onyx gets 30+mpg highway, but ~17-18 around town for two years....the SR5 won't be worse.
bjnick is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 06-15-2022, 12:55 PM #35
bjnick bjnick is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Cookeville TN
Posts: 56
bjnick is on a distinguished road
bjnick bjnick is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Cookeville TN
Posts: 56
bjnick is on a distinguished road
As I continue my search, I get options from 2016-2020. Obviously all things being equal, I'd assume the newer the better, but it's not always the case....are any of these years from 2016 on a "no go," or any year)s) that are more recommended? Thanks!
bjnick is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 06-15-2022, 03:29 PM #36
Pedro367 Pedro367 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Denville, NJ
Posts: 763
Pedro367 is a name known to all Pedro367 is a name known to all Pedro367 is a name known to all Pedro367 is a name known to all Pedro367 is a name known to all Pedro367 is a name known to all
Pedro367 Pedro367 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Denville, NJ
Posts: 763
Pedro367 is a name known to all Pedro367 is a name known to all Pedro367 is a name known to all Pedro367 is a name known to all Pedro367 is a name known to all Pedro367 is a name known to all
Quote:
Originally Posted by bjnick View Post
As I continue my search, I get options from 2016-2020. Obviously all things being equal, I'd assume the newer the better, but it's not always the case....are any of these years from 2016 on a "no go," or any year)s) that are more recommended? Thanks!
No, it's essentially the same vehicle every year except the upgraded radio with carplay and TSS in 2020. Those are really the only two options you'd need to decide are worth it with the price difference. I personally don't care for TSS, but carplay would have been nice. Not nice enough to care enough, however.
__________________
Pete - 2018 Silver TRDORP w/ KDSS. 2" Fox 2.0s and 285/70r17 Maxxis Razr ATs
Pedro367 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 06-15-2022, 03:45 PM #37
bjnick bjnick is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Cookeville TN
Posts: 56
bjnick is on a distinguished road
bjnick bjnick is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Cookeville TN
Posts: 56
bjnick is on a distinguished road
Well, the Car Play IS a big thing with me, I use Android Auto all the time....but....I've seen that there are various adaptors/setups for vehicles to get hooked up, so I'm not as worried. As far as the rest, good to know.....runners are pretty well known for not having changed much, so in this case, that's good to hear.
bjnick is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 06-19-2022, 06:13 PM #38
bjnick bjnick is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Cookeville TN
Posts: 56
bjnick is on a distinguished road
bjnick bjnick is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Cookeville TN
Posts: 56
bjnick is on a distinguished road
Well, I thought a lot about this. What I'm looking for: SR5 4 x 4 w/ less than 50,000 miles on it....is going for ~$37-39K. Looks like I can get a new 2022 for ~$41-43K.....so I can't see it makes any sense at all not to bite the bullet and get a new one, with all the advantages it offers, and considering how long I'll have it for...AND, the amazing resale value of these vehicles. So that's what I'm a gonna do....thanks for all the good advice.
bjnick is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Reply

Tags
4runner , onyx , price , sr5 , suggestions

Thread Tools
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Purchasing 5th Gen Used (What to look for?) gookies 5th gen T4Rs 18 05-27-2020 06:03 PM
Purchasing a timing belt kid online, looking for suggestions. RDS3030 3rd gen T4Rs 20 06-14-2017 09:30 AM
I need help purchasing this! Illicitdream Want to Buy/Trade 0 09-27-2015 07:22 PM
Suggestions on purchasing a 4Runner MDJR 4th Gen T4Rs 15 12-04-2010 01:42 PM
Anything I should know/ask before purchasing? thisgsx Classic T4Rs 8 04-12-2010 09:15 AM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.2

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:42 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Feedback Buttons provided by Advanced Post Thanks / Like (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
***This site is an unofficial Toyota site, and is not officially endorsed, supported, authorized by or affiliated with Toyota. All company, product, or service names references in this web site are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. The Toyota name, marks, designs and logos, as well as Toyota model names, are registered trademarks of Toyota Motor Corporation***Ad Management plugin by RedTyger
 
Copyright © 2020