Deal...or No Deal?

[Diggity]

In the market for a T4R and a want late model SR5P w/ low mileage. What I've been finding is to get a clean 2013-2014 in the Philadelphia Pa area i'm looking at about $34K. Being that it's end of month & end of quarter I've been able to haggle the dealership on a brand new 2015 SR5P Black/Beige w/o 3rd row to $35,600 ($38,000 OTD).

I'm about $3K below MSRP.

If the used market is that strong I tend to think i'm getting a pretty decent deal on a brand new item for only another $1600, but I wanted to get the opinion of the forum. TrueCar, Edmonds, etc all say I'm getting an unusually lower price...

Thoughts and Feedback are appreciated.

 

[yotaflame]

Get the new car, usually much better deal even though more costly. These trucks hold their value. I would spend the extra 2-3k and buy new.

 

[MSinDC]

Get the new one and the warranty. I was in the exact same boat and initially wanted used, but it just doesn't make sense to buy a 2-3 year old 4runner with the resale value so high.

 

[wanderMT]

35,600. to dealer is good deal (assuming the other 2400. is taxes and state fees).

 

[kpinthebay]

Easy choice for me. New.

 

[Lester Lugnut]

Some may disagree, but in my experience, you are better off buying new than trying to cut a deal for a 1 yr/2 yr old anything.

It could be the region I'm in. Maybe prices are better elsewhere, but every time me and the misses set out to get something new/new-to-us, we always end up with something new.

If I'm going to pay that much for a vehicle, I want a virgin.

 

[williamlv282]

You haven't mentioned anything about financing, but keep in mind that a newer vehicle will usually have a lower % interest rate also.

I'd buy new. You're getting a brand new vehicle with brand new warranty and you'll be able to finance it for less than a used one.

 

[wshyangmur]

These trucks hold their value.