Dealers in my area with tons of new 4Runners

[MikesDuneRunnerSLS]

35K in 2018 is worth $43k in today dollars due to inflation. Plus you get fancy features like factory LED lights, much nicer center infotainment, Toyota safety sense, etc. A much better bargain compared to one in 2018 if you look at it that way.

I'm willing to bet quality control and parts quality were both better in 2018. My gf has a 2022 RAV4 that doesn't drive straight and Toyota is so lost on fixing it that they decided to warranty 4 tires .

 

[SocalSam]

Toyota of North Hollywood had two new 4Runners in stock, one silver and one red.

 

[hoppyjr]

Considering that most buyers finance vehicle purchases, and with interest rates only going up, I’m surprised anybody is selling vehicles these days.

 

[PhillySilver]

Tacomas are always a bit more desirable to buyers than 4Runners (they are a truck and they do cost several thousand dollars less), but I bet interest rates are a huge part of the difference right now. Tacomas are still offering a 3.99% promotional interest rate. 4Runners still offer nothing.

I suspect you are correct on all points. Super frustrating though. An unfortunate side effect of this is that with a popular vehicle like the Taco, at least around here, you are lucky if you get away with just paying MSRP and not an additional multi-thousand $$ "market adjustment" charge. When I compare the deals and adjust for inflation, I am still paying far more for this Taco than I did my runner during the pandemic.

 

[skag1T]

A couple weeks ago when I talk to one of the dealers, the guy told me they are expecting tons (his words) of Tacomas and Tundras.

They are in Auburn, WA - Doxon Toyota. Give them a call if you still looking.
They sell to MSRP, no negotiations.

 

[PhillySilver]

A couple weeks ago when I talk to one of the dealers, the guy told me they are expecting tons (his words) of Tacomas and Tundras.

They are in Auburn, WA - Doxon Toyota. Give them a call if you still looking.
They sell to MSRP, no negotiations.

Thanks for that. That would be an expensive option to have to go with but it sure beats not getting a truck. Dealer, strangely enough, has a ton of Tundras.

 

[dclark2171]

I'm guessing there will we long waiting lists for the new Land Cruiser, Lexus GS and the 6th 4Runner once they are released. Plus, dealer mark ups. I'm guessing you may not see many incentives for a while on the 5th gens because the inventory may fill a void until all the new models are more widely available. Especially if the 6th gens are produced at same, current factory in Japan.

 

[dclark2171]

One more thing, if the 6th gen 4runner is made outside of Japan, I'll probably switch to a LC or GS which will be produced there.