Maybe I missed who posted the message above.

Here's the time line for my '06. I talked to my sales rep back in October 2005 to discuss of what I was looking for. He ran a search across all dealers in the US for it and it didn't exist. In early November 2005, he put in the request (aka special order) into the dealer's system to preference exactly what I wanted. This system shows the vehicle allocations of trim and configuration of what's in transit and coming to the dealer. In mid-December 2005, he got confirmation from in the system that the preference request has been accepted. In early February 06, my 4Runner was heading into port. IIRC, I think it takes about four days or so for the vehicle to be prepped (printing the window sticker, etc) and loaded onto the carrier trucks to the dealer. Around Feb 7th or so, they secured the VIN for it and I went to the dealer to start paperwork for it. This was to prevent another dealer from seeing my configuration and diverting the vehicle from port to their lot. I took delivery on the Feb 19th. I probably could've gotten it a few days earlier, but I was out of town, which was killing me, because someone could be messing with my 4Runner as it sat on the lot. But it was handed to me with one mile on the odometer and after it got a full tank of gas.

Next to the "quote" button, on the right, there's a button with a " " and +". Click on that button with the various posts (from different members) you want to quote and it'll turn red and the "+" will change to a "-". Then click the "quote" button or the "post reply" button at the bottom and your reply box will have the various posts quoted.

BTW, you're welcome. Let me know if you have any questions in regards to the special order process and I'll try to answer them the best I can.

OK thanks for this data point, it sounds like I may be a little under half the wait then.... I just have to forget about it for a while and then it will come...kind of like boiling water. If you keep looking it never boils...

in my particular case I want a salsa red ...which By the way I have yet to see in this forum....(I could have missed it though)

I would get the black which just now seems to be available (how I want it) in a few dealerships in the area, but my wife will simply not budge on this.....In fact I had to work hard to get her to accept the runner as an option period...she keeps saying we should have gotten the highlander.....

Any how thanks for the tip

cheers

sounds very interesting but I want a Salsa red (or shoreline blue which I know is not available in sr5 ) with dark interior...
.....sorry........some how I seem to have homed in some very unusual combo....

I'll keep my eyes open for that here in Austin for you...

Talked to my dealer this morning and...... My name is on a 4runner on its way to the port in Houston. Exact options I wanted without all the protection package garbage they always throw on. Should be in my driveway early March.

SR5 Classic Silver, Premium Package, Sunroof, DJ package, Tint, Carpet, Exhaust Tip

Showing 2 available in the GST region.... 1 with dark interior not leather though.

2.pdf

3.pdf

Oh cool!!!!!!!!
in fact I do NOT want leather, I want the dark fabric interior......

I am going to investigate this right away.

Question: would it be good practice if I were to ask my dealer to ask for a swap??? Or should I bypass my dealer and talk directly to them?? the reason I ask is because I already put a deposit down and have an Agreed price, which based on the posts I have seen here is pretty darn good...


OK thanks bradj!

where do you go on the main toyota website to access that search page...because if I go to the mentioned dealers website It does not pop up in their inventory???

I'm seaching to find which dealer actually has it in inventory right now. I'll let you know when I find it.

I can't find the dealer who actually has it. It may be in transit. Go to

GST Build Your Toyota

That is Gulf states toyota distributors website. For TX, MS, OK, LA

You may have luck giving the VIN to you dealer and have him find it. He will be able to find it easily.

Found this Salsa 4wd

Cars for Sale: 2010 Toyota 4Runner SR5 in Phoenix, AZ 85014: Sport Utility Details - 274020245 - AutoTrader.com

I contacted my dealer regarding the specific VIN and he was happy to look it up for me. Once he found it he said that this specific one did not have a third row seat option...which is a huge must for my wife and I.

Thanks for the tip though.

This might help those trying to locate a 4Runner.There is a website called lemonfree.com that alot of dealers use and you might find one at some out of the way dealership. You will have to call them after you find it as I don't know when they update the site. But anywho, they showed 985 2010 4Runners across the country but you can narrow it down with your zip and how far you want to look.
Here is the link.... Used 2010 TOYOTA 4RUNNER | 2010 TOYOTA 4RUNNER for sale at LemonFree.com

when you folks have special ordered, did you agree to price on the day you special ordered or at fiinal delivery? asking because when you order, there could be a special ($1000 incentive) during that month, but then when the vehicle arrives 4 months later, that incentive is gone or there could be a better one.