Review New Member, Hoping to be a Tundra Owner if I can Find a Deal!

[DaxxRuckus]

Hi all,

I've been lurking around here for a while, and just joined recently to finally ask some questions. I'm getting serious about buying a Tundra, and spent all last saturday at a local dealership (Mossy Toyota near Mission Beach in San Diego), only to get a ridiculous "final offer" and walked out.

I went in there not really knowing what I wanted, got hooked once I drove a Tundra, and got all the way to nearly signing for one. Talked with the sales manager who brought out some paperwork showing me his rock bottom "invoice" price (which, through later research, I find out is bogus and was way, way over what I could get it for). Now that I have been researching this, I'm trying to nail down exactly what I want and the best deal I can possibly get.

The truck I almost got scammed into buying last weekend was a 2010 Tundra 2wd TRD Double Cab 5.7, Black on black. He gave me $33,500, which was apparently his Invoice price on it. The salesman was telling me that that is better than employee pricing. Come to find out this is all ********. It was something like $37,500 OTD. I'm glad I walked because this turned out to be an insane price.

Now that I've looked into it, I wanted to get some opinions on what the lowest I can get one of these for. I want a 2010 DC w/ 5.7 and TRD, pref Limited or SR5, need the tow package and backup camera, JBL sound & Bluetooth. From what I've read, I should be able to come across this for $29999 or so. I really want the 0% and will be putting $13-15k down, but I just need the cheapest OTD price with the features I want.

Any ideas on how to go about getting this? Bargaining tips? Models I should be looking for? Dealerships to talk to?

Thanks in advance...I can't wait to get into a new Tundra!

[tundradreams]

Was the truck you looked at a TRD Sport or Off Road? That makes a pretty big difference.

[Marky_Mark]

Welcome from South GA!

[DaxxRuckus]

TRD Off Road

[tundradreams]

It must have had a lot more extras than just TRD Off-road. I have one here with TRD and an Owners Reward package with spray-in bedliner and mats that has an MSRP of $33,838. Invoice is little over a couple grand less.

[DaxxRuckus]

Thanks Adam. I think I was getting screwed on the deal. I don't have the exact specs on the truck but there weren't any other extras, and definitely no bed liner!

Do you have any numbers I can bring with me this weekend to help get the best deal?

[tundradreams]

The truck below has an invoice of $31,428, but we have different options than what you do in your region.

2010 Toyota Tundra MSRP
Model - 8241 DBL CAB 5.7L V8 Base: $27,795.00
Exterior Color - 04T8 SANDY BEACH METALLIC Installed Options: $6,043.00
Interior Color - FR44 SAND BEIGE Total: $33,838.00

* Base MSRP includes delivery charge
** Prices subject to change without notice
*** Please refer to vehicle Monroney label for final specifications and pricing

Standard Features for this model
MECHANICAL & PERFORMANCE EXTERIOR
- 5.7L iFORCE V8 DOHC 32V Dual Independent - 6.5' Double-Walled Bed w/Tailgate Assist
- VVT-i 381HP/401 lb-ft and ACIS INTERIOR
- 6-Spd Automatic Trans w/Sequential Shift - 40/20/40 Front Bench Seat w/8-way Dr &
- GVWR = 6900 lbs. Payload = 1745 lbs. - 4-Way Fr Pass Adj, Center 3pt Seatbelts
- Max Tow Cap = 8600 lbs. - Dual Zone Climate Control w/Sync Mode
- Engine Immobilizer, Cruise Control - AM/FM/MP3/CD w/6 Speakers & Aux Input
- TripleTech Frame: Fully-boxed Fr Section - Tilt Steering Wheel
- Reinforced C Under Cab, Open C Under Bed - Power Windows/Door Locks/Mirrors
- 4.10 Rear Differential w/10.5" Ring Gear - Cloth Trimmed Seats
- Automatic Limited Slip Diff (Auto LSD) - Remote Keyless Entry System
- Coil Over Shock Double A-Arm Front - Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
- Suspension w/Stabilizer Bar - Manual Headlamp Adjust
- Multi-Leaf Trapezoidal Rear Suspension
- Pwr 4 Wheel Disc Brakes, 13.9" Fr Rotors
- 18" Steel w/P255/70R18
SAFETY
- STAR Safety System: 4 Wheel ABS w/
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution
- (EBD), Brake Assist, and Vehicle
- Stability Control with Traction
- Control (VSC+TRAC)
- Dr & Fr Pass Advanced Airbag System
- Dr & Fr Pass Seat Side Airbags
- Dr & Fr Pass Knee Airbags
- Roll-Sensing Curtain Airbags (RSCA)
- Dr & Fr Pass 3pt Seatbelts
- w/Pretensioners & Force Limiters
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Selected Options and Packages
Code Description Code Description
CK Cold Weather Package: PE Cloth Bucket Seats with Power
- Heavy Duty Battery, Heavy Duty Starter, - 8-way Adjustable Driver-Side and 4 Way
- Windshield Wiper De-Icer with Timer, Front - Manually Adjustable Passenger Side,
- and Rear Mudguards - Adjustable Headrests, Tilt/Telescoping
EV AM/FM/MP3 CD, - Steering Wheel, Center Console Shift
- 6 Speakers, Bluetooth, Steering Wheel - Lever, Center Console with Laptop and File
- Audio Controls, Integrated Satellite Radio - Storage
- w/3 Month Free Subscription to XM RL Daytime Running Lamps
- Satellite Radio, Aux/USB Input WX Power Horizontal Sliding Rear Window
FE 50 State Emissions - w/Privacy Glass
HM Power Heated Outside Mirrors WT Window Tint
OF TRD Offroad Package: AU Toyota Auto Care
- Off-road-tuned Suspension, Bilstein - Two No Charge Service Visits, Including:
- Shocks, Unique 18" Alloy Wheels with - Oil and Filter Change
- P275/65R18 BF Goodrich Tires, Fog Lamps, - Tire Rotation
- Engine and Fuel Tank Skid Plates, Front - Multi-Point Inspection
- Tow Hook, SR5 Badging, TRD Offroad Package RD Toyota Roadside Assistance
- Graphics, Tow Package: Increases Max Tow - (3 Yrs/36,000 Miles)
- Capacity to 10,600 lbs. 1,745 lbs. Payload NC No Charge Toyota Benefits
- Capacity. Hitch Receiver, Supplemental O7 Owner Rewards Package
- Transmission Cooler, Tow/Haul Mode, 4.30 - Spray-On Bedliner
- Rear Differential with 10.5" Ring Gear, - Carpet Mat Set
- 150A Alternator, Transmission Temperature - Door Sill Enhancements
- Gauge, 7 Pin Connector, Trailer Brake - Spare Tire Lock

[DaxxRuckus]

Thanks Adam, that is pretty much the truck that I want. I don't see any options listed there that weren't available here. I will bring this with me.

[eharri3]

Originally Posted by DaxxRuckus

Hi all,

I've been lurking around here for a while, and just joined recently to finally ask some questions. I'm getting serious about buying a Tundra, and spent all last saturday at a local dealership (Mossy Toyota near Mission Beach in San Diego), only to get a ridiculous "final offer" and walked out.

I went in there not really knowing what I wanted, got hooked once I drove a Tundra, and got all the way to nearly signing for one. Talked with the sales manager who brought out some paperwork showing me his rock bottom "invoice" price (which, through later research, I find out is bogus and was way, way over what I could get it for). Now that I have been researching this, I'm trying to nail down exactly what I want and the best deal I can possibly get.

The truck I almost got scammed into buying last weekend was a 2010 Tundra 2wd TRD Double Cab 5.7, Black on black. He gave me $33,500, which was apparently his Invoice price on it. The salesman was telling me that that is better than employee pricing. Come to find out this is all ********. It was something like $37,500 OTD. I'm glad I walked because this turned out to be an insane price.

Now that I've looked into it, I wanted to get some opinions on what the lowest I can get one of these for. I want a 2010 DC w/ 5.7 and TRD, pref Limited or SR5, need the tow package and backup camera, JBL sound & Bluetooth. From what I've read, I should be able to come across this for $29999 or so. I really want the 0% and will be putting $13-15k down, but I just need the cheapest OTD price with the features I want.

Any ideas on how to go about getting this? Bargaining tips? Models I should be looking for? Dealerships to talk to?

Thanks in advance...I can't wait to get into a new Tundra!

I walked out of my local dealership with an SR5 Crewmax 4x4, 09, 5.7, with 18 inch wheels and tow package, back in March for 33 and change including salestax minus my 7500 dollar trade.