Re: Proud owner of new 05 Tundra

Mar 11, 2005 4 Replies

Congrats - new is waaaay fun!



I think I made a great deal today! I had a 2000 Tundra with 111K miles
> on it that eat rotors big time and needed some expensive front end work
> done. I sold the truck yesterday for 10,500 and owed 7200 on it. I also
> had a 93 nssan truck with a 182k miles that was leaking oil badly and
> the tranny was on its last leg. My dealer had a sharp looking reg. cab
> MVP with tile, cruise, tow package that the sticker was 19,550 on it.
> Minus the 2000 rebate and some more haggling they give me 4200 for my
> nissan. Out the door was 14,400 minus my 3000 down put me at 11,400. I
> only owe 4000 more than I did on the 2000 Tundra and have a WARRANTY! It
> sure feels good to have a new vehicle instead of 2 high mileage trucks
> that were eating me up in repairs! The new Tundra also has a bedliner
> and a new tool box and chrome tie downs. I really wanted a new SR5
> access cab but it was over 6000 more and was just more than I could
> afford. The dealer tried his best to put some figures together for me on
> a new access cab but just could not do it. This truck rides like a
> dream, engine is not as quite as the V8 but not bad. I hope it tows my
> trailor and lawn equipment ok. I really wanted a new access cab but
> could not afford it. I still cant believe they gave me 4200 for my
> nissan, did not even drive it. I had it polished up real nice though and
> it did look good. I just real happy to have my first NEW truck in 12
> years and payments are only 63 more a month. Sorry to ramble but jsut
> cant get over the deal, First time I ever got more for my trade than I
> wanted. Now got to go back outside and admire it some more! : )
>

Thanks Cheri and Johnni. I hope it last as long as my nissan! The jerk I just got off the phone with sorta spoiled the joy. I have always heard that Totota salespeople were some of the worst, and this guy lived up too it. My dealer was a pleasure to deal with.

I hear that! The dealership where I bought my truck was great, but the little twit of a salesperson (19 year old know it all) got on my last nerve with his smart mouth. :-)

-- Cheri

I'm done with dealer salespeople forever - tried the broker thing this time and it was much nicer. He still tried to sell alarms and Teflon coatings, and the credit union tried selling gap insurance - guess everyone is trying to make a buck...

...Saturn was my best car buying experience to date through a conventional dealer.

The usual scam here is that the negotiation goes OK, then the Finance & Insurance dirtbag prints a contract where the purchase price is magically higher. That and other unknown and unneccessary charges are on the contract.

Next time I'll get a cup of really hot coffee with loads of cream & sugar. If the finance sleazedork prints one of those contracts with phony numbers, while I'm reaching for it, I just might spill that coffee in his lap.

Ken

J> I'm done with dealer salespeople forever - tried the broker thing this time

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