What to buy or stock up on from dealership? $400

[joshoowa]

So when I bought my car I received a voucher for $200 off or 1/2 off up to $400 in for service and parts. I'm trying to figure out what I should buy with the voucher.

The only thing I can think of is getting a cargo cover for the trunk. ~$150?

Any suggestions on what else I should buy? I don't want to blow all the money on oil filters, tranny fluid, air filters, etc.

 

[off-road runner]

I never used the rear cargo cover on my 4th gen. I'm always folding seats down and putting large items back there. It was cumbersome so I stored it until I traded it. I could see where it would be useful to some people... just not me.
I'd just use the voucher for a couple of oil changes, but if you think you'll use the cover, go for it, they are built well.

 

[Jernik]

Do they offer something like a Husky liner? I like our cargo cover, although as mentioned, if you're constantly putting big items in there it could get tiresome (we obviously don't - at least not on a regular basis). Sunshields are nice down here.

I was going to make a joke about dealership pricing, and say you might be able to get a TRD fitted ball cap and a lanyard for $400.

 

[c995990]

I had the same voucher as yours.

I got the rear cover like you are doing, plus the all weather mats, and the exhaust tip.

 

[Diver Deuce]

Tint if they offer it.

Weather beaters are awesome! Some people get them and decide they may look tacky or whatever, but if you're constantly in the dirt or in crappy condtions they're great. I've had mine in AZ and NC and never regretted it.

Cargo cover you can find on the for sale/wanted thread. I just got one from Chsbrgr (great guy) and there was another one offering it up. Just take a look.

 

[gman123]

I actually used the envelope style net a lot in my FJ.
Was great for grocery runs, bike helmets, kayak stuff.

Debating on getting one again.

If I had $400 for dealer items...
Touch up paint, first aid kit, roadside kit, rear net, detail items, bug defector.
Exhaust tip....got that on my SR5, looks cool.

 

[dawudih]

Opticoat is around $300...

 

[JayceeP]

Husky/Weather Tech floor mats, hood protector, opti coat all sound like good options.

 

[SKP-4R]

Go with husky or weather tech. Money well spent for sure. I bought the 4Runner dealer mats and they are terrible.

 

[1000MPH]

Blow all the money on oil filters, tranny fluid, air filters, etc.
Tires are the best value at my dealership. They are very aggressive at going after this market and will price match the Costco across the street.

 

[Hellamatic]

Blow all the money on oil filters, tranny fluid, air filters, etc.
Tires are the best value at my dealership. They are very aggressive at going after this market and will price match the Costco across the street.

This is true - dealerships up here are getting very competitive as well. At my last job, we had a fleet of trucks that we always put Duratracs on. We'd always price check before buying a new set, and the cheapest place was always either the Toyota dealer or the Ford dealer.

A stock of filters/fluids is a good idea too.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

You can't service the tranny on a 2015 so if they sell you tranny filters and fluid, you've been sold a bill of goods. ;-)

 

[joshoowa]

I already purchased husky liners from amazon a few months ago and tinted the windows too.

I think I'll go with getting a bug deflector, cargo cover, oil filters, and maybe if they have liner for the trunk space i'll get one.

 

[Jeremy556]

You can't service the tranny on a 2015 so if they sell you tranny filters and fluid, you've been sold a bill of goods. ;-)

I bought my transmission fluid at the dealer when I changed it...

 

[Lester Lugnut]

You can't service the tranny on a 2015 so if they sell you tranny filters and fluid, you've been sold a bill of goods. ;-)

That's what the dealer wants you to believe.


http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/186930-transmission-temp-check-mode.html

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...flush-vs-transmission-fluid-drain-refill.html

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-drain-refill-automatic-transmission.63851/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/diy-full-flush-for-automatic-transmission.68462/

 

[mc813]

You should definitely buy some 275/70/17 BFG's and sell them for 1/2 price and PM me first once avialable. I mean...ummm....

In all reality I would buy any TRD parts I'd like to have (skid plate, maybe even the grill if it was at a $400 discount, etc.)

 

[Blitzkrieg]

That's what the dealer wants you to believe.

Okay. I have 2K miles on my Trail so no working knowledge of or need for a tranny fluid change.

I was going on what I read here:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/200038-vehicle-without-trans-dipstick.html