Hi guys a new member here but an old visitor to this site, yes I've been visiting t4r everyday for a couple of months, anyway I'm in talks with a couple of dealers here in our area. I'm planning to buy A 4x4 SR5 with a 3rd row seat in blizzard pearl msrp $35,300+. I'm going to meet one of the salesman this saturday, any advice or input will be appreciated just don't wanna go without loaded gun (you know what I mean) :AK47:thanks again
In process of buying 5th gen
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03_4x4Runner
Senior Member
Read this article. Confessions of a Car Salesman
I know, 1 guy is willing to give me a $500 off msrp, I'm asking him to throw a back up camera too, a friend told me it cost about $500 for a back up camera.
Thai
Elite Member
The best advice is to wait as long as possible for stock to fill up. What you're looking for is NOT rare...thus, by waiting for stock to pile up, you will have more bargaining power. Now, if you're planning on getting the Trail Edition, then yeah, you won't have much bargaining power.
Q: if you're paying $35k, then why not just get the Trail??
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RonMAIDEN
Super Moderator
People have been complaining about the price but back in late '98 my '99 stickered at just over $35k so really prices have held pretty much the same and yes,some creature comforts have disappeared and Toyota has cut corners but you do get much more advanced technology with the 4th and 5th gens.
Thai
Elite Member
I see. I think that the Trail MSRP is $35k without KDSS and NAVI. BTW, the 3rd row is really tight...and with it up, there is not much cargo space. Do you really need a 3rd row?? I know...i am just trying to push someone else to get a Trail so that i can live vicariously through them!
I see. I think that the Trail MSRP is $35k without KDSS and NAVI. BTW, the 3rd row is really tight...and with it up, there is not much cargo space. Do you really need a 3rd row?? I know...i am just trying to push someone else to get a Trail so that i can live vicariously through them!
Unfortunately yes we need the 3rd row seat, we are a family of 6, wife really likes the 5th gen w/c is fine with me
, by the way how's your 08 sienna? I got a 08 odyssey, I like sienna too its just that honda gave me a good deal that day.
Thai
Elite Member
Unfortunately yes we need the 3rd row seat, we are a family of 6, wife really likes the 5th gen w/c is fine with me
I love my Sienna. My brother has an '08 Ody too...Touring i believe. He bought the Ody because the Toyota salesman never showed up on the showroom floor...so, my brother wandered over to the Honda dealership! My Sienna Limited is more comfy & quiet and has more luxury stuff...however, it handles like a boat with poor steering/braking feel. The Ody is a lot more sporty and has way better feel. For me, i am into luxury stuff and comfort. My brother is more into handling. So, for each of us, we got what we wanted.
eskimochaos
Banned
The third row is barely classified as a seat even for a family on gnomes. Seriously look at it when looking at cars b/c there are midsize SUV's with bigger 3rd rows.
As stated above if you want a deal on the new 4 runner then wait for another 4-6 months. They are late out of the gate and there are people buying now that either has to have a car now (like me) or that really want the new 4runner and are not as price sensitive. Once you wait not only will you have higher inventory at the dealers, but you are also likelier to get a manufacturer rebate thrown in (low APR / cash-back)........
In 2004 I walked in and saw the Acura TL when it had been available for 2 days. I didn't know about its release, but was just looking at cars. I loved it from day one which I think was sometime in the spring. After that it was in every car magazine I could see on the shelves getting rave reviews. Often on the cover etc. Well the day I saw it they wanted $1,000 over MSRP or something. The day I bought it (like 8 months later) I had it so low that 2 dealers backed out of the deal and I bought it from the 3rd one I was negotiating with. It was way way below MSRP despite being hyped for those 8 months.....
In 2004 I walked in and saw the Acura TL when it had been available for 2 days. I didn't know about its release, but was just looking at cars. I loved it from day one which I think was sometime in the spring. After that it was in every car magazine I could see on the shelves getting rave reviews. Often on the cover etc. Well the day I saw it they wanted $1,000 over MSRP or something. The day I bought it (like 8 months later) I had it so low that 2 dealers backed out of the deal and I bought it from the 3rd one I was negotiating with. It was way way below MSRP despite being hyped for those 8 months.....
Yeah even one salesman told me to wait for a couple more months but sometime you have the urge to get it right now and be the first to have one in your area.
4Funnr
New member
Starting MSRP for the Trail is almost $36k starting but with all the port added options and "conveniences", the cheapest I've seen for a Trail is $38.7k without KDSS and NAVI.
Titanpat57
Senior Member
If you go to Edmunds and check it out they list the "what others at paying" at $1500 invoice
