Decided to buy a pro

[18 trd off road]

It did not come with any paint protection film
I want to keep it looking new so decided to do the full hood fenders and front end

 

[Rapid_Amble]

It did not come with any paint protection film
I want to keep it looking new so decided to do the full hood fenders and front end

Dealer installed paint protection and window tint on mine. Had the window tint removed and installed ceramic tint, but left the ppf on. It's the first time I've had ppf, and I'm sure it's not as good as Xpel or 3m, but thumbs up - it's been great on the front and hood.

 

[NW.OH.T4R]

Did it not come with clear paint protection?


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Port/Dealer installed PPF is similar to wearing a dust mask to avoid Covid-19. Xpel carries a substantial warranty (10 years I believe) for a reason, and any installer I've spoken to has never had to use the warranty for a client.

 

[Immersion_Suit]

Very nice. Bonus is that it matches your license plate scheme.

 

[18 trd off road]

The plates cost a extra $35 a year but it's well worth it

 

[Redsoxx1918]

The auto lights is what sold me on getting the pro

OK. At least we know why you spent the extra $10K. That's a lot for auto headlights but you want what you want.

 

[jamoc]

'The responses aren’t “toxic” at all.', he explained. Then tells me to 'Go to your “safe space.”'

Case closed. Looking forward to your reply quote Mr.Soxx - You seem like a guy that must get the final say.

 

[Redsoxx1918]

I find it perplexing that people spend good money for that hedious voodoo blue color....its the reason you were able to purchase under msrp. The OP is modding his vehicle to suit his taste...just like many here. How bout offering a little encouragement? OP hang onto the PRO parts, if you decide to trade or sell, it would take no time at all to re-install and get top buck for your vehicle.

Color is a personal preference but I’d have to say that you are in the minority on that one. I’ve owned a lot of vehicles and have gotten more compliments on the Voodoo Blue than any vehicle I’ve ever owned. People stop me in parking lots, gas stations or out on the beach to compliment the color. As far as paying under sticker.....that is now becoming the norm on TRD pros, in the Northeast, across the Toyota line. It seems the novelty has passed, prices have risen too fast and production numbers have risen. Whereas you once had to pre order one or get to the dealership the day one arrived on the lot, there are now many that sit for weeks, unsold. There are a bunch of army greens sitting unsold as we speak. With a little negotiation, purchasing under MSRP is easy. It’s not that way in other parts of the country, but out here, not a problem.


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[delloro]

Geez! Leave the guy alone. It's his money...if he wants to spend it, more power to him!

By the way....it looks great! Congrats!!

I like those wheels.

 

[wsgoat]

Color is a personal preference but I’d have to say that you are in the minority on that one. I’ve owned a lot of vehicles and have gotten more compliments on the Voodoo Blue than any vehicle I’ve ever owned. People stop me in parking lots, gas stations or out on the beach to compliment the color. As far as paying under sticker.....that is now becoming the norm on TRD pros, in the Northeast, across the Toyota line. It seems the novelty has passed, prices have risen too fast and production numbers have risen. Whereas you once had to pre order one or get to the dealership the day one arrived on the lot, there are now many that sit for weeks, unsold. There are a bunch of army greens sitting unsold as we speak. With a little negotiation, purchasing under MSRP is easy. It’s not that way in other parts of the country, but out here, not a problem.


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The resident troll is back! :der:

Color is personal preference, but I'd have to disagree with your assessment of voodoo blue, you're in the minority. VB consistently rates at the bottom of the pack when compared to the other single year specialty colors. If you do a search here, you will see evidence to that fact. I also never stated that Pros couldn't be had for under msrp, I purchased mine for under msrp back in '17. I simply stated that the voodoo blue color was the contributing factor as to "why" it was in inventory, waiting for you, at significant discount. You mention that "production numbers have risen"....could you kindly provide link or reliable source regarding Pro production numbers? As far as I'm aware, actual Pro production numbers have never been released! Enjoy your Pro, and I hope you continue to rack up the compliments! :thumb:

 

[TRDHULK]

The resident troll is back! :der:

Color is personal preference, but I'd have to disagree with your assessment of voodoo blue, you're in the minority. VB consistently rates at the bottom of the pack when compared to the other single year specialty colors. If you do a search here, you will see evidence to that fact. I also never stated that Pros couldn't be had for under msrp, I purchased mine for under msrp back in '17. I simply stated that the voodoo blue color was the contributing factor as to "why" it was in inventory, waiting for you, at significant discount. You mention that "production numbers have risen"....could you kindly provide link or reliable source regarding Pro production numbers? As far as I'm aware, actual Pro production numbers have never been released! Enjoy your Pro, and I hope you continue to rack up the compliments! :thumb:

In TX, selling for sticker or more is the norm. Most people don't even bat an eye; they are just happy to buy one.

I personally like the Voodoo Blue. I liked all of the other special colors better, but still liked Voodoo Blue as well.

To the OP, I for sure would have just bought the 2020 TRD OFP if I were you, but to each his own, and your rig still looks good! Its cool to have something different.

BTW, production numbers have not risen on Pro's.

 

[Redsoxx1918]

The resident troll is back! :der:



Color is personal preference, but I'd have to disagree with your assessment of voodoo blue, you're in the minority. VB consistently rates at the bottom of the pack when compared to the other single year specialty colors. If you do a search here, you will see evidence to that fact. I also never stated that Pros couldn't be had for under msrp, I purchased mine for under msrp back in '17. I simply stated that the voodoo blue color was the contributing factor as to "why" it was in inventory, waiting for you, at significant discount. You mention that "production numbers have risen"....could you kindly provide link or reliable source regarding Pro production numbers? As far as I'm aware, actual Pro production numbers have never been released! Enjoy your Pro, and I hope you continue to rack up the compliments! :thumb:

Perhaps you’re the resident troll. People are allowed to have different opinions.


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[Redsoxx1918]

In TX, selling for sticker or more is the norm. Most people don't even bat an eye; they are just happy to buy one.

I personally like the Voodoo Blue. I liked all of the other special colors better, but still liked Voodoo Blue as well.

To the OP, I for sure would have just bought the 2020 TRD OFP if I were you, but to each his own, and your rig still looks good! Its cool to have something different.

BTW, production numbers have not risen on Pro's.

No official productions numbers are posted but people from different dealerships have told me that the PROs are easier to get than they were several years ago and that it was easier to get a bigger allocation. It might be different in other areas of the country like Arizona, Utah, Colorado or Texas where you have those great open spaces and opportunities for rock climbing, desert running and overlanding. Here in the northeast, it’s just a different market. A few years ago, you’d be hard pressed to find a PRO, in the special color, on a lot for more than a couple days. Now, you can regularly find several sitting on lots within a relatively small radius.


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[Redsoxx1918]

The resident troll is back! :der:

Color is personal preference, but I'd have to disagree with your assessment of voodoo blue, you're in the minority. VB consistently rates at the bottom of the pack when compared to the other single year specialty colors. If you do a search here, you will see evidence to that fact. I also never stated that Pros couldn't be had for under msrp, I purchased mine for under msrp back in '17. I simply stated that the voodoo blue color was the contributing factor as to "why" it was in inventory, waiting for you, at significant discount. You mention that "production numbers have risen"....could you kindly provide link or reliable source regarding Pro production numbers? As far as I'm aware, actual Pro production numbers have never been released! Enjoy your Pro, and I hope you continue to rack up the compliments! :thumb:

“Why” is this Army Green waiting for someone at a significant discount? Pandemic pricing?

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[TXTRDPRO]

“Why” is this Army Green waiting for someone at a significant discount? Pandemic pricing?

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I got mine for about the same price. Army green too

 

[Thebeastlives]

Wow

I actually read this entire thread and I guess people must be bored since this social distancing is now a real thing, except for here in my neighborhood in Tucson. This guy spent his own money to buy exactly what he wanted and mod it the way he wanted and several idiots jump all over him. Why? It is his money and his personal choice, which is the reason we all love the USA so much because we all can have plenty of personal choices. I chose NOT to modified my Trd or my 3rd gen 4 runner for serious offroad use and instead purchased a 38k can am max rr utv to get me and my people in the back country. Once again a nation of choices that if it doesn't hurt you or someone else whether you agree or disagree respect that freedom and another man's decisions. I don't understand why so many of you have beautiful mod 4 runners that never see any dirt mud or sand but hey it is your money and choice and I respect those beautiful mall crawlers you have created...lol Let the man nod his runner according to his taste and needs and appreciate the fact he went back to 4 runner and didn't purchase a ford explorer Jeep or Kia

 

[Thebeastlives]

Wow

I actually read this entire thread and I guess people must be bored since this social distancing is now a real thing, except for here in my neighborhood in Tucson. This guy spent his own money to buy exactly what he wanted and mod it the way he wanted and several idiots jump all over him. Why? It is his money and his personal choice, which is the reason we all love the USA so much because we all can have plenty of personal choices. I chose NOT to modified my Trd or my 3rd gen 4 runner for serious offroad use and instead purchased a 38k can am max rr utv to get me and my people in the back country. Once again a nation of choices that if it doesn't hurt you or someone else whether you agree or disagree respect that freedom and another man's decisions. I don't understand why so many of you have beautiful mod 4 runners that never see any dirt mud or sand but hey it is your money and choice and I respect those beautiful mall crawlers you have created...lol Let the man mod his runner according to his taste and needs and appreciate the fact he went back to 4 runner and didn't purchase a ford explorer Jeep or Kia

 

[Steamfitter]

Nice Pro. I've had my eye on the Army green 2020's. I'm also not a fan of the roof rack though.

 

[SFD87]

Can you pm with pricing on the wheels and suspension please?

Congrats on the purchase :rockon:

 

[LandCruiser]

Hopefully having the dealer mess with the roof rack won't bite you in the ass a few years down the road... too late to check to make sure they sealed everything up right.