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How Bad Will Dealer Hit Me?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen TRD Pro (2014-2021)' started by allybear21, Jun 21, 2017.

  1. Jun 21, 2017 at 2:50 PM
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    tomsinamerica

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    well... I'll give you my shocks & a grand in exchange for yours :) ... I doubt your dealer would even notice the swap... so you're down to $4k.

    Who wants his wheels?
     
  2. Jun 21, 2017 at 7:23 PM
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    Keep your truck and mod the shit out of it !!!! Cheaper and you can buy after market chrome that is better
     
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  3. Jun 21, 2017 at 8:02 PM
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    ColoradoTJ

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    You did well on your Pro. Sell it outright, go purchase the 1794 you want after the sale.

    Trading in vehicles almost never makes sense. I have only made out once by trading in a vehicle. Dealerships are in business to make money....
     
  4. Jun 22, 2017 at 12:33 AM
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    TTund16

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    That's bad! at least we pay tax on the trade difference like Georgia! and that is if you trade with the dealer and not other individuals.
     
  5. Jun 22, 2017 at 12:40 AM
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    TTund16

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    not to change your mind but if you wait a year you will lose a lot more.
    1400 miles is still considered relatively new. after a year you may have over 12K miles and the car is year old also plus some dings here and there and it will be a used car!
    if you are set on changing the car, now is better than a year or forget about it and keep the car.
     
  6. Jun 22, 2017 at 1:17 AM
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    easleycrawler

    easleycrawler TOYOTA ADDICT- SSEM #78

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    I couldn't agree more. Take the minimum hit now, it doesn't seem minimum now, but in a year, it's gonna be alot more of a hit.
     
  7. Jun 22, 2017 at 2:07 AM
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    Rob_08

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    If you do it now then you would at least be a year down paying on the vehicle you WANT instead of paying a year on a vehicle you plan to get rid of.
     
  8. Jun 22, 2017 at 2:33 AM
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    PermaFrostTRD

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    I'd go back to the dealer in September-October and there are no 2018 pros on the lot and he's got a list 3 pages long of customers who want one.

    Or try private party.
     
  9. Jun 22, 2017 at 4:24 AM
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    treihing

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    Wow, your dealer is EXPENSIVE! Before I picked up my Platinum I checked out several 1794's and dealers were as low as $46,500 in Washington State.
     
  10. Jun 22, 2017 at 9:18 AM
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    TheBeast

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    private party. Put it on CL's and see what happens.
     
  11. Jun 22, 2017 at 10:33 AM
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    If you really want a 1794 selling your truck private party is the way to go. I have heard of people paying $10k+ over msrp to get Pros at dealers. Right now you have to wait 6 months plus to take delivery on a new one so anyone looking for one would jump on yours. No fees and no wait, that's a no brainer. Or sell your color matched parts and make the worlds only chrome pro. People basically give away chrome parts on CL.
     
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  12. Jun 22, 2017 at 11:40 AM
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    allybear21

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    Well, found the truck I was looking for. As I pulled into the dealer the guy looking at the 1794 saw mine and wanted it. I kid you not, sold to him for $47000 paid $47,500 for new 1794. What a day!
     
  13. Jun 22, 2017 at 11:41 AM
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    Awesome! Congrats on the new rig.

    Pics or it didn't happen!
     
  14. Jun 22, 2017 at 11:42 AM
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    joonbug

    joonbug °°°°°°°°°°

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    Perrrrrfect! Congrats bud.
     
  15. Jun 22, 2017 at 11:42 AM
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    Same color. I know you guys think I'm whacked, but this is more my style.

    IMG_5574.jpg
     
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  16. Jun 22, 2017 at 11:42 AM
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    MistrRoboto

    MistrRoboto '17 MGM SR5 TRD CrewMax

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    WOW! Thats amazing.
     
  17. Jun 22, 2017 at 11:46 AM
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    What about the wheels?
     
  18. Jun 22, 2017 at 11:53 AM
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    Def sell it private. I see them go for well over 50k on Craigslist.
     
  19. Jun 22, 2017 at 11:55 AM
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    TTU19

    TTU19 Wreck 'Em

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    Nice.. I hope i can get a grown up truck someday, haha. SR5 for me..
     
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  20. Jun 22, 2017 at 12:26 PM
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    allybear21

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    They found a new home.
     
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  21. Jun 22, 2017 at 2:11 PM
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    Congrats, everything happens for a reason. Who cares what other people think, you only live once. If you can afford it then enjoy it. Nice truck bud.
     
  22. Jun 22, 2017 at 2:21 PM
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    JH5370

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    I only think you are a little crazy for getting rid of your pro haha. But hey, this is America you can do whatever makes you happy
    :oldglory:
     
  23. Jun 22, 2017 at 3:36 PM
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    great timing !
     
  24. Jun 22, 2017 at 3:53 PM
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    Congrats on finding what you wanted. Nice truck
     
  25. Jun 22, 2017 at 4:07 PM
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    Eclipsed & Floating

    Eclipsed & Floating Over it.........

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    OK....so, now i'm intrigued. If i start driving around the lots do you guys think i could get a PRO for $500 more than i paid for mine? Maybe it doesn't work in reverse like that :notsure:
     
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  26. Jun 22, 2017 at 4:32 PM
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    Awesome end to the story. Congrats on getting the truck you wanted.
     
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  27. Jun 22, 2017 at 5:00 PM
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    T-Rex266

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    Dude whipped out $47k?
     
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  28. Jun 22, 2017 at 5:04 PM
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    gosolo

    gosolo You Don’t Know Who I Am But I Know Where You Live

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    Going to a dealership to get a good deal is like going to a casino to make money
     
  29. Jun 22, 2017 at 5:06 PM
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    gosolo

    gosolo You Don’t Know Who I Am But I Know Where You Live

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    There's probably a support group to help you...
     
  30. Jun 22, 2017 at 5:39 PM
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    MistrRoboto

    MistrRoboto '17 MGM SR5 TRD CrewMax

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    Also curious - how does a transaction like this work? Dealer realizes how easy it's going to be and facilitates it, or this baller just write you a check for 47k and walks off?
     

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