2017/2018 Tacoma

[madvlad]

Nevermind, they just conveniently "sold it but are trying to sell me another one in the same package for nearly $40k. That's insane lol

[bulldog]

Since Wicky and I were making meme's, figured we needed one for Damir:

[madvlad]

I haggle son, if I can find it cheaper elsewhere, I will do it. Why not?

[bulldog]

I haggle son, if I can find it cheaper elsewhere, I will do it. Why not?

Because you usually end up getting what you pay for....anyways that is what I have learned. Sometimes you can get a killer deal, but on a Tacoma that is in high demand, I'd be careful unless it is brand new because anyone selling a used one at a "good price" has to know these trucks keep their value. I mean look how fast that one you posted just sold.....

Same thing happened with my WRX. It was nearly impossible to get one when it was announced the new 2015 was going from the 2.5 liter to the 2.0 litter; and discontinuing the hatchback. To get mine I followed shipments from Subaru in Japan and the day it was delivered to Groove I called before they even knew it was on the truck. They had 2 WRX's and by the time I got there, less than 15 minutes one had sold. Unfortunately that left me with very little negation room because they knew it would sell either way. Just seems same way with the Tacomas; in high demand!

The when I did look into used WRX's the few I found at good deals I could tell the cars had been driven hard and who knows what internal damage they had; hence the low price. Anytime I found one that was taken care of and owned by a "responsible" adult, the price was only a little less than a new WRX...why bother then for that may as well get new...which I did.


You have better mechanical skills than me so you at least know what to look for.

Dealers are even worse....they know exactly what sells and what does not. Bottom line is they want commision so finding a good deal at a dealer is harder especially on these high demand vehicles. Now if they have 10 on the lot, game on....haggle away!


Unfortunately when we have our heart set on a specific brand and package, it gets harder to negotiate. You could get lucky though man....who knows. I've just been screwed over a few times by "killer deals" and learned the hard way.


I'm really just trying to help man.....I'm a lot smarter than people give me credit for

[madvlad]

Because you usually end up getting what you pay for....anyways that is what I have learned. Sometimes you can get a killer deal, but on a Tacoma that is in high demand, I'd be careful unless it is brand new because anyone selling a used one at a "good price" has to know these trucks keep their value. I mean look how fast that one you posted just sold.....

Same thing happened with my WRX. It was nearly impossible to get one when it was announced the new 2015 was going from the 2.5 liter to the 2.0 litter; and discontinuing the hatchback. To get mine I followed shipments from Subaru in Japan and the day it was delivered to Groove I called before they even knew it was on the truck. They had 2 WRX's and by the time I got there, less than 15 minutes one had sold. Unfortunately that left me with very little negation room because they knew it would sell either way. Just seems same way with the Tacomas; in high demand!


Unfortunately when we have our heart set on a specific brand and package, it gets harder to negotiate. You could get lucky though man....who knows. I've just been screwed over a few times by "killer deals" and learned the hard way.


I'm really just trying to help man.....I'm a lot smarter than people give me credit for

The least amount of time a car is on a lot, the less haggle room on price there is. Granted yours hadn't even been through the PDI yet and you wanted it, they knew they had you lol. From 2017 to 2018 there won't be a single change to the Tacoma so that's why I'm trying to go for a 2017 so that way I can haggle more since they've been on the lot longer and they need to make room for the 2018 line up, plus they don't want to pay tax on leftover inventory at the end of the year so they will be pushing to get cars off the lot. Sometimes just have to keep shopping, lurk and be patient and the deal will land.

[bulldog]

The least amount of time a car is on a lot, the less haggle room on price there is. Granted yours hadn't even been through the PDI yet and you wanted it, they knew they had you lol. From 2017 to 2018 there won't be a single change to the Tacoma so that's why I'm trying to go for a 2017 so that way I can haggle more since they've been on the lot longer and they need to make room for the 2018 line up, plus they don't want to pay tax on leftover inventory at the end of the year so they will be pushing to get cars off the lot. Sometimes just have to keep shopping, lurk and be patient and the deal will land.

This is the same thing you told me about a GF....and years later you are still looking

Good luck man...persistence does pay off


Plus I'm all confused as thought you decided against a new Tacoma as a bunch of people say they are not reliable now....figured you went back to looking for a used one


P.S. They never "had me" as I had the option to walk out at anytime...I made the decision to pay a little more for what I wanted because I was financially in a position to do that. Groove Subaru was awesome though and I was very happy with the deal I got.

[madvlad]

This is the same thing you told me about a GF....and years later you are still looking

Good luck man...persistence does pay off

Who said I was looking? Lol I never was or am really. Relationships these days are bullshit, it's not your titty, its a community titty and I'm not okay with that, rather be single and do whatever the fuck I want to do instead of being dictated to which also sums up about 99% of relationships these days. But anyways back to the car talk

[madvlad]

No chill

[Mother Goose]

[FZRguy]

Cars? What about the women on Colfax!!! And really dude, go buy a Raptor from Kristain (on this thread). A number of us have bought Ford vehicles from him (straight shooter with no BS). Shameless plug for Ford....cuz I'm a stockholder.

[Mother Goose]

So.... how bout those Tacomas, huh?

[madvlad]

So.... how bout those Tacomas, huh?

It wouldn't be the CSC if we didn't get off track bro now back to our regular scheduled programming

[bulldog]

It wouldn't be the CSC if we didn't get off track bro now back to our regular scheduled programming

Oops, sorry fort he derailment.

I agree with Jon.....Ford Raptor! I have a friend that has one and loves it...plus I think it looks awesome. One problem....like $50k+

[madvlad]

Oops, sorry fort he derailment.

I agree with Jon.....Ford Raptor! I have a friend that has one and loves it...plus I think it looks awesome. One problem....like $50k+

That's my issue, if budget wasn't a problem I would be looking at an insane ass car and a fully loaded Tundra

[bulldog]

That's my issue, if budget wasn't a problem I would be looking at an insane ass car and a fully loaded Tundra

Hey at least you are sticking to a budget. Half of Americans just buy it and worry about paying later....I've had many friends with car repos for this reason; bought over their head!


Yeah bro, my friend got some high end model (with additions) and paid over $70K for his Raptor. Plus he has that new Camaro Z28.

[madvlad]

Alrighty, everything has been finalized this weekend and was able to haggle the price down another $1,500. Truck ships into SLC next weekend which is my birthday so perfect timing but will be at PMP for last round and won't be able to fly out and pick the truck up until the November 2nd anyways. Pretty excited, my first brand new vehicle

[bulldog]

Alrighty, everything has been finalized this weekend and was able to haggle the price down another $1,500. Truck ships into SLC next weekend which is my birthday so perfect timing but will be at PMP for last round and won't be able to fly out and pick the truck up until the November 2nd anyways. Pretty excited, my first brand new vehicle

Congrats man

Although now idea where SLC is, but assume it is a coast city since the truck is shipping in and you are flying to get it (lazy young kids and their acronyms)


So are you going to give us the details of what you finally got?

[Kim-n-Dean]

...Pretty excited, my first brand new vehicle

Nothing like your own farts in the seats!

[Kim-n-Dean]

Salt Lake City

[bulldog]

Salt Lake City

Yeah I figured, but didn't know anything "ships" into Utah....where is this ocean outlet that these ships are docking into????

Is it really that hard to type "Salt Lake City" though.....

[Mother Goose]

Is it really that hard to type "Salt Lake City" though.....

Y

[bulldog]

Y

I said "young kids"....you're like 40+

[madvlad]

Congrats man

Although now idea where SLC is, but assume it is a coast city since the truck is shipping in and you are flying to get it (lazy young kids and their acronyms)


So are you going to give us the details of what you finally got?

Meh it's Monday, laziness is the key

It's a 2017 Tacoma Off-road Double cab 6spd on the gray exterior and interior. Unfortunately they didn't make those in an extended bed on the 6spd so had to settle for the 5ft bed which no biggie, can still put it to use.

Nothing like your own farts in the seats!

Stings the nostrils haha, I prefer to call it sex panther

Yeah I figured, but didn't know anything "ships" into Utah....where is this ocean outlet that these ships are docking into????

Is it really that hard to type "Salt Lake City" though.....

From the ports of entry, the cars still ship in by trucks to the dealers.

[bulldog]

Meh it's Monday, laziness is the key

It's a 2017 Tacoma Off-road Double cab 6spd on the gray exterior and interior. Unfortunately they didn't make those in an extended bed on the 6spd so had to settle for the 5ft bed which no biggie, can still put it to use.


From the ports of entry, the cars still ship in by trucks to the dealers.

Hell yeah, pretty much got what you wanted....the 6 speed is more important to me than the longer bed anyways. I'm happy for you man! Let me know when you want help installing a kick ass stereo in it....not sure if you have heard mine, but I installed it all myself!

Whatever....I just googled the word "ship" and this came up:

JK....funny how many words can have multiple meanings