Hi t4r! Semi-long time lurker here (I've been reading the forums and salivating since early 2012). I've finally narrowed down my choice of a 4 runner to an sr5 premium 4x2. I initially wanted a TE
How does $36,584.84 sound for a Barcelona Red sr5 premium w/ 3rd row seating before TTL? The dealer says that's invoice, but I was hoping they could come down to between $34000 and $35000.
Too high. I just negotiated the same car in Metallic Gray for $33,900 and had then throw in running boards. This was for a family member.
I wonder if it's the color. There are a bunch of mag grey, silvers, whites and blacks around Houston, but no red. Still, I don't see why a Barcelona red w/ 3rd row seat will cost the same as a TE. What would you suggest?
Hi t4r! Semi-long time lurker here (I've been reading the forums and salivating since early 2012). I've finally narrowed down my choice of a 4 runner to an sr5 premium 4x2. I initially wanted a TE
How does $36,584.84 sound for a Barcelona Red sr5 premium w/ 3rd row seating before TTL? The dealer says that's invoice, but I was hoping they could come down to between $34000 and $35000.
Invoice is too much, 2k below would be an awesome deal, but 1500-1000 off is reasonable.
I'm only see 11 of them available in the US right now via Cars.com
2014 SR5 Premium - 4x2 Red
What you have to realize that in addition to being a rare color, you're dealing with Gulf States Toyota. I refer to them as the Gulf States Cartel. As far as Texas goes, they are some of the worst to deal with. If you want a great deal on a Toyota, you're better off heading outside the GST region. I traveled to Phoenix to get my Trail Premium with KDSS because (A) Gulf States doesn't get ANY 4Runners with KDSS and (B) most of the dealers in Texas overprice their cars. I got my 4Runner for a few grand less than they were demanding at the Texas dealers and their rigs did not have KDSS.
As far as the SR5 Premium I mentioned above, I took the lowest dealer price I could find nationwide (which miraculously was at a dealer in Dallas) and took it into the local dealer here and told them we're not paying a dime over that price. They squealed and moaned but after walking out and telling them I'd go to another dealer and offer the same deal, they caved and honored the deal.
If I were you I'd try the same approach. Show them the lowered priced similar rigs and tell them you're considering other colors BESIDES red. Tell them you're willing to pay the lower price (say $34K + TTL) and buy today. If not, tell them you'll head over to dealer X down the road and buy another one.
Are you taking $1K-$2K below invoice? I am negotiating on a TE Prem w/ KDSS and unsure how low I can go.
I settled on a Classic Silver Metallic SR5 premium 4x2 for $38500 OTD.
What do you guys think?
Looks like you paid at least $1K too much. What was the sale price BEFORE TT&L? Same car without the 3rd row can be had for $33,900. Bump it to $34,900 with the 3rd row option.
Congrats though. Not a huge deal and besides, you're getting a sweet new rig.