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schoeps

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:hatsoff: As I posted in my "hello" thread, I am a LR Disco convert excited about buying my first new car, the '10 4 Runner! The will be the first new car I have ever purchased... My question is...

-How much wiggle room on MSRP can I expect from dealers?
-Are these things in high demand (opinions)
-What value added features should I expect fom the dealer?
-Should I extend the warranty?

Thanks so much for any help, I feel a little uneducated to the process!

Cheers,
Bri
 
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I doubt that you will get much wiggle room as this is a new vehicle coming out. Not too sure about the demand either. But as far as the warranty, if you've got the extra change I would extend it. Even though it is a Toyota it is still a very new vehicle so certain things will go wrong. Thats just my 2 cents. Post pictures as soon as you get it!
 
I've found using the internet sales manager is the way to go. Also, their quotas are due at the end of the month, so that is the best time to pressure them into a lower price...

Good luck
 
I've found using the internet sales manager is the way to go. Also, their quotas are due at the end of the month, so that is the best time to pressure them into a lower price...

Good luck

Either that, or go through your Credit Union or Costco (similar) or Triple A buying service. You might get a good deal. I did on my 09 TE.
Bill W
 
:hatsoff: As I posted in my "hello" thread, I am a LR Disco convert excited about buying my first new car, the '10 4 Runner! The will be the first new car I have ever purchased... My question is...

-How much wiggle room on MSRP can I expect from dealers?
-Are these things in high demand (opinions)
-What value added features should I expect fom the dealer?
-Should I extend the warranty?
If you buy in the first few months:

1) not much.
2) Not really, but Toyota is keeping the supply low.
3) Anything added by the dealer is, by definition, not a "value added feature." It is horribly overpriced and a rip-off.
4) I wouldn't. This is a Toyota, not a Land Rover.

If you wait 9 months, you'll likely be able to get 10% of MSRP.
 
MSRP, not much. Toyota is cutting back production across the board, so there won't be excessive inventory. Typically Toyota doesn't offer any incentives with a brand new model/generation. But with the slump in the auto industry and if it continues, I say mid 2010, there'll probably be rebates, low APR financing and leasing. As an example, the 2005 Tacoma had no incentives and IIRC, not even the 2006. The 2009 Corolla didn't in the beginning, but mid 2009, there were rebates on it. Furthermore, the Corolla is a fuel sipper it's easier to sell than a truck or SUV.

With production being limited, I think choices are going to be limited, but I don't expect the demand to be any where close to the FJ Cruiser's debut or the 2nd gen Tacoma. I don't think there was ever a waiting list for the 4Runner. But a good number of 4th gen owners, including myself, waited on special orders.

They might throw in all weather mats (they don't hold up, get WeatherTech or Husky Liners), maybe first oil change is free, lifetime 10% discount at their parts dept. Possibly some type of protection package for the paint and interior. I would pass on all of it.

Extended warranty, you can buy it from a member here. It's was $800-1000 for Toyota's Platinum Warranty with no deductible. Might be worth considering for a first year model for the extra piece of mine. (I don't see any brand new technology that's not been offered on another Toyota, so I think the features present in the 5th gen have been worked out. The V6 is an updated version of the 4th's with dual VVT-i, which has been widely used in Toyota's car applications.) However, Toyotas historically have been pretty good for first year models and redesigns.
 
WOW! Thank you all for all the feedback!

Dealer does not expect to get pricing for 2 weeks, but I am very excited! I will be sure to post pics here first!
 

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