2012 4Runner Limited 4X4 4WD - HELP!

[CYpass]

First, I apologize I haven't had time to read or research the forumn. I have always been a Honda owner (CRV/Civic) but I am looking at purchasing a used 2012 T4R.

I am looking at purchasing a 2012 4Runner Limited - leather, navigation, 3rd row. Has 46,000 miles on it. One owner. Dealership selling it had it listed for 33,900. Cargurus says its a fair deal but over the suggested market price of $150. I checked NADA, KBB, etc and seems price is reasonable in the 30-33K range.

I asked the dealership to provide the prior owner's info which they did. I called the owner and talked to him about his car and what he liked, didn't, etc. As well as accidents, maintenance, etc.

Prior owner was an older gentleman, who drove the car to Colorado and Indiana. No accidents and vehicle was purchased new from a Toyota dealership which also serviced it on a routine schedule. He traded it in for a 2014 Silverado. He said he traded it in for about $30K to the dealership.

So my offer to the dealership was $31,500 which they had agreed to however I wanted to think about it first which they understood.

Looking for feedback on rather this is a good deal or not. Appreciate all responses!! Also I believe the MSRP on the 2012 T4R Limited was around $40K

 

[Titanpat57]

I think that's a fair deal...not great...but not horrible.

At 46K its just broken in...good luck with shopping.

 

[Ducmonsta]

I can't believe they gave you the previous owners information.

 

[CYpass]

Appreciate the responses. I ended up going with the deal. Have to say the dealership didn't sell the car to me but the prior owner.

I know I was surprised the dealership gave me the prior owner's info but again it's Iowa - people are generally pretty down to earth and personable.

The owner had all the upgrades and features added to it (3rd row, Navigation, JBL sound/subroofer, etc all but DVD system).

I had to appreciate the prior owner filling me in on everything he had done and how he took care of it. Even said he would give me the Weathertech mats he had for the vehicle.

He did mention something about the door making a hollow ding sound when closing it and said he had the dealership fill it or something along the lines. Wasn't familiar with what he was talking about.

The vehicle won't get much use cause I have a company car however will be nice to drive every now and than especially during the winter months. I think it ended up turning out to be a good deal - not great but I understand people have to make a profit and buyers don't want to leave money on the table.

Thanks again and happy to join the T4R club!

 

[bythehour]

The previous owner did great on the tradein. You just quite well, if they only made 5% gross.

 

[OneOleMan]

Earlier this month I purchased a Certified Used Car 2012 T4R Limited with 3rd row seating which had an asking price of $38,718. It had 13,605 on the clock. Since I had a trade in I used it as leverage to “reduce” the price. The MSRP was $43,030.

 

[preacher35]

Appreciate the responses. I ended up going with the deal. Have to say the dealership didn't sell the car to me but the prior owner.

I know I was surprised the dealership gave me the prior owner's info but again it's Iowa - people are generally pretty down to earth and personable.

The owner had all the upgrades and features added to it (3rd row, Navigation, JBL sound/subroofer, etc all but DVD system).

I had to appreciate the prior owner filling me in on everything he had done and how he took care of it. Even said he would give me the Weathertech mats he had for the vehicle.

He did mention something about the door making a hollow ding sound when closing it and said he had the dealership fill it or something along the lines. Wasn't familiar with what he was talking about.

The vehicle won't get much use cause I have a company car however will be nice to drive every now and than especially during the winter months. I think it ended up turning out to be a good deal - not great but I understand people have to make a profit and buyers don't want to leave money on the table.

Thanks again and happy to join the T4R club!

Congratulations and welcome to the 4Runner family! Looks like everybody involved in your deal came out good!