I've liked the FJ ever since I saw the concept but ended up buying an 07 Tacoma 4x4 anyways (needed the bed), well now I don't need the bed and would rather have an suv. Need something with shorter wheel base with great offroad capabilities.
So I found an new 2007 FJ on a lot an hour away.
Silver 4x4 AT with:
TRD PERFORMANCE EXHAUST SYSTEM
CONVENIENCE PACKAGE
50 STATE EMISSIONS
CURTAIN & SIDE AIRBAGS
UPGRADE PACKAGE (not sure if 1 or 2)
PREFERRED PREMIUM ACCESSORY PK
For $25979 before taxes and lic. MSRP is $30,387.
Seems like a great deal around $1300 below invoice.
I've been dealing with the dealer only over the phone and found the FJ online in the dealers inventory. I know that this thing will go soon If i don't get it in the next day or two.
I'm gonna try to bring it down to $25500 since the internet sales guy did not hesitate to give me a quote of $25979.
I think think either price is great what do you guys think??
The only other thing is getting a fair trade in value for my truck, sometimes dealers will give you a great price on the new vehicle and screw you on the trade in value.
So hopefully I see you guys soon at the FJ trail meets.
I've liked the FJ ever since I saw the concept but ended up buying an 07 Tacoma 4x4 anyways (needed the bed), well now I don't need the bed and would rather have an suv. Need something with shorter wheel base with great offroad capabilities.
So I found an new 2007 FJ on a lot an hour away.
Silver 4x4 AT with:
TRD PERFORMANCE EXHAUST SYSTEM
CONVENIENCE PACKAGE
50 STATE EMISSIONS
CURTAIN & SIDE AIRBAGS
UPGRADE PACKAGE (not sure if 1 or 2)
PREFERRED PREMIUM ACCESSORY PK
For $25979 before taxes and lic. MSRP is $30,387.
Seems like a great deal around $1300 below invoice.
I've been dealing with the dealer only over the phone and found the FJ online in the dealers inventory. I know that this thing will go soon If i don't get it in the next day or two.
I'm gonna try to bring it down to $25500 since the internet sales guy did not hesitate to give me a quote of $25979.
I think think either price is great what do you guys think??
The only other thing is getting a fair trade in value for my truck, sometimes dealers will give you a great price on the new vehicle and screw you on the trade in value.
So hopefully I see you guys soon at the FJ trail meets.
P.S. I'm in SoCal (oc)
Sometimes?? I wouldn't think they'd be able to give that kinda deal unless they make up for it in the trade. Lock that price in and sell the tacoma on Craigslist. You'd make up that $500 difference and then some by selling your truck on your own. Good luck, and post up some pics when you get it.
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I agree that they'll try to hose you on the trade, but keep in mind the tax differential if you sell it on your own. Don't know about Cali, but in Texas, you are taxed on the amount you pay, after any trades are factored in. Seeing that you have a 2007 Tacoma, you could end up having to pay the Terminator quite a bit in taxes, if you decide to sell it on your own, and pay full sales tax on the FJ. Just another situation where a calculator can be a very good friend.
I did that trade! Got a little bit hosed on the trade in value of my 04 4x4 TRD supercharged Tacoma, but I didn't want the hassle of selling it myself, so that was the trade off. I miss the bed capacity, but overall am much happier with the FJ! go for it! Just get the hitch, and you can always trailer your stuff around...
take the tacoma and get it appraised at carmax and then you can either sell to carmax or use that number to try and get a better deal on the trade from the dealer.
Sometimes?? I wouldn't think they'd be able to give that kinda deal unless they make up for it in the trade. Lock that price in and sell the tacoma on Craigslist. You'd make up that $500 difference and then some by selling your truck on your own. Good luck, and post up some pics when you get it.
Great advice. I second going to Carmax first then going to the dealership to get that price locked. Just don't let Carmax know that you aren't going to be buying a car from them. I personally did that with my Lexus and couldn't have been happier with the outcome. I pulled the ol' "oh and I have a trade in, should we work on that now?" routine in the Finance office. At that point they're either gonna kill you on the trade in or be fair, no running back and forth and playing with numbers. They lowballed me bigtime, but that just proved that I got a good deal on the FJ. Good luck and don't be afraid to sell you car privately, the money you make in return is well worth the extra effort. Plus, people interested in buying your car like seeing how passionate you were with it. Dealerships, they don't care so much so it's actually YOU that helps buyers make an educated decision with your knowledge and understanding of the car not some Joe Shmoe that doesn't know how the car was taken care of.
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