Did you pick your color?

[TexasTJ]

I took my wife to the dealership just to shower her the TEP in Super White. Part of the researching process, as we weren't looking to buy for a few months. She didn't like it because she was expecting Blizzard Pearl. Dealer had an unclaimed Cement on the lot, so we ended up taking it home the next day.

 

[4FL]

I wanted blue, would not have settled for anything else. Bought it when I was out of town on business, it was not even delivered from the port yet, traded what I was driving in on it.

It was a sweet ride back home!

 

[Edison_chen]

Even before I thought about getting a 4Runner, if I were to buy a 4Runner, I would buy the Limited model in silver.

Months later, when we went to the dealership to purchase a Limited model, they had several Magnetic Grey’s and a Blizzard White in stock. I told them I wanted a silver Limited and the dealer did a trade with another local dealer about 20 miles away to get me one.

It’s the dealership job to find me the car with the model and color that I want. We usually purchase Toyota’s and Honda’s and these cars are based on the trims levels rather than customizing the individual options.

 

[Rack]

"Color" was the first question the salesperson asked when I told him I was interested in a 4runner.
My reply was "that's the least important thing I care about. But I prefer nothing garish". "Something dirt colored would be practical".
I ended up with black. Not very practical in rural AZ.

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Just a Reminder, On a Car or Truck, Black is not a Color.
Its a Hobby

 

[ryguytheman]

I initially wanted white, I was planning on going for the stormtrooper look like I had with my previous car. Found my red Runner, and it grew on me. So I guess I settled, but I think I'm happier with my choice in the end.

 

[RichinRidgewood]

Barcelona Red or no deal

 

[TomsPro]

I set out for the Cavalry blue very early in the model year, placed an order which was eventually cancelled by the dealer. The next color on my list was blizzard pearl, but I did not want a limited model, so that was out. Luckily, after 6 months a local dealer got the blue Pro and I was able to negotiate a price (not much negotiation, couple hundred off MSRP). So, quite happy with my color, but really also like the blizzard pearl color. Too bad they don't offer that on more models.

 

[Sbenis]

Wanted white got white because i live in az and I bought mine to use it I really like Cavalry blue but im too OCD I dont think I would enjoy my truck as much as I do if i didnt get a color that doesn't show desert pin strip

 

[Jernik]

Wait. So you guys are telling me you pick out your own vehicles, including color and options? Nobody else walks into the dealership with a bucket of cash, dumps it on the floor, and tells the salesman to bring whatever the money will buy? I've been woefully misguided about how this car buying thing works.

:laugh:

With the 4Runner, I got the exact color I wanted (MGM). I had a little debate with myself on the Tundra because I think the Cavalry Blue looks really good with black rims/badging. MGM was my second choice. The wife convinced me the MGM was a safer choice for the long term, as the Cavalry Blue is a recent "fetish" I developed - I've never shown interest in a color like that before. She opined that I might grow tired of it eventually, but would be less likely to grow tired of MGM. So I bought the MGM Tundra. At least I don't have to buy any extra touch up paint!

 

[bigbadpoppa]

Nuts...u guys r nuts...lol

I picked all my colors and pkgs. I dont compromise when I'm dumping a bucket load of cash. I've never been a situation I must get a car or truck right away or else I would die or life would be over.

Just nuts ...

 

[TacoRunn0517]

More "No" than "Yes" in my situation. My purchasing dealership happened to have 3 overstock 2016 Trails on their during my first visit. When I had finally decided to go for the 4Runner (about a couple days later) one of the 3 had just sold during my 2nd visit. I was left picking between MGM and Silver. It'll be 3 years during Memorial Day weekend and really like the MGM color.

 

[mnofpeace]

I was looking at a 4th gen, but then i was looking for a GX...either would have been used and had worry-some mileage on it.

then the dealer i bought from had three low mileage former rentals on their lot. Test-drivers that people would take home for 24hrs before making a decision...

Gun-metal grey, red, and white....well...

poof, and poof went the grey and red...so i scrambled my money together to get the white...
it was a $36K truck that they were selling for $27K w/ 10K miles on it - color be dayum'd at that point.

would i have chosen white, naw...do i regret it...not one iota

 

[Brick Sprickly]

Yes, and no.

I looked first online at Toyotas site to check on colors and originally wanted black. When I got to the second dealer and looked in person, they had two white Pros and a Voodoo Blue Pro. I chose the latter.

 

[kenwilliams0803]

If I buy new, you better believe I am choosing the color. And the options.

Used, I'll usually come up with a range. Like dark grey, black, or dark blue or dark green will work. Maybe even silver since it always looks clean. And if I can find one of those with the appropriate options packages and miles, I'd be happy with any of them. Never thought I'd intentionally buy a black car again but my T4R is black. It was the right price and options with the right mileage and condition. Love the way it looks, it's just tough to keep it looking clean. The JK is Black Forest Green but I ordered it that way and had it built after I fell in love with the color.

White, red, gold, yellow, orange, brown, light blue, etc. are all just a no go.

 

[johnbt]

"Why in the hell would you take a color you did not want?"

It was Thanksgiving, I wanted KDSS and I wanted $5,000 off the red Trail Premium they had on the lot. I didn't get the entire $5k off, but I was happy.

I had a silver Highlander Limited and liked silver vehicles because they stayed cool and cleaner parked outside. I got red.

Three days later I took my now-wife into the dealer and she picked out an end of the year 2016 Avalon Touring. A $3k rebate and another $3.5k off. She had always driven red Camrys. She got silver.

Go figure. We're happy. The dealer took my checks and they were happy.

 

[2chains]

Alway picked my Toyota colours. Had a black Tacoma but a pain to keep clean. When I went to trade in for a T4R I had MGM or Super white in mind and had a tough decision. Went with the MGM and it looks amazing when wiped down with quick detailer.

I recently bought a Tundra and went with Cement. Really like the different looks you get in different lighting.


Now looking to trade my T4R MGM and having a tough time deciding, silver or white..

 

[Rapid_Amble]

There were enough red ones on lots in a decent radius. Didn't originally want the sliding tray on the other hand. Wasn't in a rush, but buying off the lot seemed convenient and was happy with the deal.

Turns out the sliding tray has been useful although it'd be nicer if it had more flexible ways to strap down objects.

 

[Brick Sprickly]

There were enough red ones on lots in a decent radius. Didn't originally want the sliding tray on the other hand. Wasn't in a rush, but buying off the lot seemed convenient and was happy with the deal.

Turns out the sliding tray has been useful although it'd be nicer if it had more flexible ways to strap down objects.

Agree 100%. The one I ended up picking had the tray already so I thought it might be useful, but it's quite a pain to strap anything to and still have it be able to slide in/out.

 

[97BlackAckCL]

I bought my 2017 at the end of the model year as the 18's were coming out. I drove an hour from my house to get the color that I wanted, it was the only Nautical Blue in the area. It also had the third row which I did not want, but I got stuck with it because I wanted to pick this color.

 

[twells]

I wanted MGM but couldn't find one anywhere so I ended up with Cavalry blue. I see a dozen MGM's a day, so I'm happy with my choice.