To buy or not to buy and Where?

[leelee]

I'm looking at buying an FJ for my wife and I. We live on an island in the San Juans (Seattle area). Unimproved roads, some winter snow, 1/2 mile long dirt driveway and lots of mud in the winter. Also the family does a lot of camping (pop up tent trailer) and mountain biking, motorcycling etc. I am really intrigued by the FJ and have read about the pros and cons on this site. I'm looking for a little encouragement to pull the trigger but would also like to know:
Can I just walk onto a lot and drive off with one or does it need to be special ordered? (I would want roof rack , opt. pkg 2, couple of others).
Any GOOD experiences at dealerships in the Seattle, Bellingham, Tacoma areas?
Can I get a good deal ordering over the net?
Appreciate anyones input.
Best regards,
Leelee

[MoSun]

I walked into a dealership I didn't even know, found it on the Internet, checked his inventory. Told him I was taking the FJ he special ordered for himself, he had one. I got a little resistance, but after asking him why he was in business, he gladly relinquished the FJ and the next day I was driving it. Get one.
Can't believe someone didn't answer your post sooner. Sorry about that.

[FJWALL]

buy it shop it around they dealers are making better deals now

[Paulz Ox]

Its a little far from you but i got an awesome deal at Dublin Toyota in Tracy Ca.

[fivestar13]

Buy one and and enjoy! Damn near perfect vehicle for your stated intentions.

[chewey46]

leelee previously said:

I'm looking at buying an FJ for my wife and I. We live on an island in the San Juans (Seattle area). Unimproved roads, some winter snow, 1/2 mile long dirt driveway and lots of mud in the winter. Also the family does a lot of camping (pop up tent trailer) and mountain biking, motorcycling etc. I am really intrigued by the FJ and have read about the pros and cons on this site. I'm looking for a little encouragement to pull the trigger but would also like to know:
Can I just walk onto a lot and drive off with one or does it need to be special ordered? (I would want roof rack , opt. pkg 2, couple of others).
Any GOOD experiences at dealerships in the Seattle, Bellingham, Tacoma areas?
Can I get a good deal ordering over the net?
Appreciate anyones input.
Best regards,
Leelee

I got my FJ at Magic Toyota in Edmonds. They were good to me, I was in and out of there quickly!!! I have also heard good things about Puyallup Toyota.

Kirkland Toyota has a good service department. Burien Toyota has a good parts department. But for parts, the sponsors on this board are better and will give discounts.