4runner TRD Pro

[thanhfrommd]

I'm not sure if I am posting in the right location but I'll give it a try. So this past weekend I went to the toyota dealership in hopes to purchase a trd pro 4runner, come to find out the orange one will take a few months to obtain so they asked if I would like to put a non refundable deposit down to assure you of your vehicle, I said ok. With a little negotiation I was able to get the 4runner for $40k so after tax tag title it came to be $43k and some change. What I want to know is can I do better on the price or is that pretty much it. I also got an extra year on maintenance, oil change and I believe tire rotation

 

[chmura]

I'm not sure if I am posting in the right location but I'll give it a try. So this past weekend I went to the toyota dealership in hopes to purchase a trd pro 4runner, come to find out the orange one will take a few months to obtain so they asked if I would like to put a non refundable deposit down to assure you of your vehicle, I said ok. With a little negotiation I was able to get the 4runner for $40k so after tax tag title it came to be $43k and some change. What I want to know is can I do better on the price or is that pretty much it. I also got an extra year on maintenance, oil change and I believe tire rotation

IMO never put a non refundable deposit down. If the dealer says this than usually thats a sign to stay away from the dealer.

 

[thanhfrommd]

Yea I didn't like the non refundable deposit also, I even asked for a refundable deposit but they decline it.

 

[Mooney]

Yea I didn't like the non refundable deposit also, I even asked for a refundable deposit but they decline it.

Sounds like you struck a good deal on a truck you wanted, no regrets!

Prices have reported to vary widely on this truck, with some saying dealers have added as much as a 5k markup to the sticker. I'd say anything below sticker on a TRDP is a deal.

 

[king noob]

got mine yesterday. first impressions -

the tires/wheels look much better in person than they do in any photographs.

the ride is really smooth.

interior is very nice.

plan on taking her up for some wheeling on saturday if i can figure out which passes are still open.

 

[TRDPRO]

Yea I didn't like the non refundable deposit also, I even asked for a refundable deposit but they decline it.

$40K and a extra year of service is a great deal in my area. I'm seeing MSRP to +3K.

If you really want it, and they don't re-neg at the time of delivery like they did with one person in this forum, I wouldn't worry about it not being refundable.

 

[thanhfrommd]

Thanks mooney, also the inventory rep said invoice was 39,900 I'm not sure how true that is.

 

[TRDPRO]

Ding protection

Cant wait to pick up my TRDP but I'm not looking forward to getting dings in parking lots. Any suggestions on how to best prevent this other than not parking next to other vehicles?

 

[Orc]

Don't park near anything or one.

 

[WDE]

1. TRD pro just has some aftermarket crap stuck on it, pretty much any runner could be built better than the Pro.

2. TRD pro holds it value better? How do you know this? You sound awfully confident. Not that I don't agree but there is no way to know at the moment.

:flypig:

I've bought over 20 vehicles in my life and can tell you that it's a fact. No one will offer you money on aftermarket parts. The parts might help it sell quicker, or get you higher blue book value, but in the end it's all about what number comes up when they put your vin# in the computer. The part about building a BETTER vehicle than the TRD PRO is reasonable. Given enough money I can build any vehicle into a better vehicle.

 

[WDE]

I'm not sure if I am posting in the right location but I'll give it a try. So this past weekend I went to the toyota dealership in hopes to purchase a trd pro 4runner, come to find out the orange one will take a few months to obtain so they asked if I would like to put a non refundable deposit down to assure you of your vehicle, I said ok. With a little negotiation I was able to get the 4runner for $40k so after tax tag title it came to be $43k and some change. What I want to know is can I do better on the price or is that pretty much it. I also got an extra year on maintenance, oil change and I believe tire rotation

I paid $40,003 out the door. Seems normal.

 

[WDE]

Update:

After driving my stock TRD PRO for a week here is my MPG data.

18.5 MPG on the interstate averaging 75mph

17.5 MPG to and from work (no interstate)

I did not try to drive efficient. I drove like I normally do.

 

[st8rocks]

Cant wait to pick up my TRDP but I'm not looking forward to getting dings in parking lots. Any suggestions on how to best prevent this other than not parking next to other vehicles?

Pull those pads out of your purse and stick them all over.

 

[TRDPRO]

Pull those pads out of your purse and stick them all over.

I found the pads you are referring to:

Magnetic Car Door Protection, Car Door Protectors, Car Door Guards, Prevent Car Door Dings and Dents

Unfortunately they don't fit in my purse, I may have to borrow yours

:boink:

 

[Antman]

I found the pads you are referring to:

Magnetic Car Door Protection, Car Door Protectors, Car Door Guards, Prevent Car Door Dings and Dents

Unfortunately they don't fit in my purse, I may have to borrow yours

:boink:

I would rather have a dent on my door than those stupid-ass things.

 

[TRDPRO]

I wouldn't put those on either, it was more of a joke. My body shop charges $100 per panel to get all of the dings out. I will have to wait till I get a few as they are inevitable in NY and take it in.

 

[Shawk00]

I found the pads you are referring to:

Magnetic Car Door Protection, Car Door Protectors, Car Door Guards, Prevent Car Door Dings and Dents

Unfortunately they don't fit in my purse, I may have to borrow yours

:boink:

I can see people pulling those things off, wacking your car to ding it and putting the thing back on. That seems more like a magnet to get damage than to prevent it.

 

[jtallequipment]

hoto:

Update:

After driving my stock TRD PRO for a week here is my MPG data.

18.5 MPG on the interstate averaging 75mph

17.5 MPG to and from work (no interstate)

I did not try to drive efficient. I drove like I normally do.

This is better than I would have thought. Would be happy with 18 avg.
Thanks for the update.

 

[444]

I paid $40,003 out the door. Seems normal.

That sounds like a fair deal to me. Did you get the option of the running boards and the sliding cargo deck?

 

[444]

Update:

After driving my stock TRD PRO for a week here is my MPG data.

18.5 MPG on the interstate averaging 75mph

17.5 MPG to and from work (no interstate)

I did not try to drive efficient. I drove like I normally do.

That's not too bad at all especially with a newer engine.

I'm disappointed that they didn't add the TRD exhaust on the 4Runner.
I'm wondering if there will be a good aftermarket air/intake- exhaust combo with a chip to boost performance and efficiency. I've given up on having an SUV with a diesel so I need to research how to improve upon what is offered with gas.