Guys, I'm looking at purchasing an 07' Tundra 4 x 2 DC SR5 TRD 5.7 SB 6.5ft. I'm doing my homework and have a few questions to help me from getting ripped off in the process.
First off is pricing. For what I'm looking for I believe the Base MSRP is $28,110 plus D & H at $645.00 I believe this is without the TRD Package and I'm not sure of the cost of that. Edmunds.com shows the Invoice at $25,439.
Where do I start the negotiating process? Do I just walk in and tell them that I plan on paying well below MSRP or do you start at telling them you want it for invoice and work up from there. Just trying to get an idea how to get it started before the salesman tries to take the upper hand.
I plan on putting down 15k cash and financing the balance at 5.9% for 60 months but paying it off sooner. I might even consider doing the 3.9% for 36 months if I can handle the payment. I know I'll lose some interest on my money by putting 15k down instead of keeping it in the bank but this is what works for me. I don't want huge monthly payments. Any thoughts?
Is it true that the TRD package on a 4x2 or 4x4 will make the ride a little stiffer than a Tundra without the TRD package? I think I know the answer to that one. I'm currently driving a 96' Tacoma and the bottom line is that either one is going to be a smoother ride compared to that.
Lastly I want to know what you guys recommend and what is a fair price for all the additional extended service plans, paint protection, under coating, oil changes, etc. All that extra stuff that they try to sell you and get an attitude when you don't purchase it. What is nesessary and what is not? I can understand the extended warrarnty because this truck is the first of it's kind for Toyota but what about all the other stuff?
Any feedback or personnal experiences that you've had would be greatly appreciated in helping me make this experience a smooth one.
First off is pricing. For what I'm looking for I believe the Base MSRP is $28,110 plus D & H at $645.00 I believe this is without the TRD Package and I'm not sure of the cost of that. Edmunds.com shows the Invoice at $25,439.
Where do I start the negotiating process? Do I just walk in and tell them that I plan on paying well below MSRP or do you start at telling them you want it for invoice and work up from there. Just trying to get an idea how to get it started before the salesman tries to take the upper hand.
I plan on putting down 15k cash and financing the balance at 5.9% for 60 months but paying it off sooner. I might even consider doing the 3.9% for 36 months if I can handle the payment. I know I'll lose some interest on my money by putting 15k down instead of keeping it in the bank but this is what works for me. I don't want huge monthly payments. Any thoughts?
Is it true that the TRD package on a 4x2 or 4x4 will make the ride a little stiffer than a Tundra without the TRD package? I think I know the answer to that one. I'm currently driving a 96' Tacoma and the bottom line is that either one is going to be a smoother ride compared to that.
Lastly I want to know what you guys recommend and what is a fair price for all the additional extended service plans, paint protection, under coating, oil changes, etc. All that extra stuff that they try to sell you and get an attitude when you don't purchase it. What is nesessary and what is not? I can understand the extended warrarnty because this truck is the first of it's kind for Toyota but what about all the other stuff?
Any feedback or personnal experiences that you've had would be greatly appreciated in helping me make this experience a smooth one.