Trying to buy a new Tundra

Black is a beautiful color if kept up. I have a great deal of respect for a guy who keeps it up, having owned two.

If you take your vehicles through automatic car washes forget it.

If detailing is something you rarely do to a vehicle, forget it.

My black trucks taught me all about, washing, drying, protection, weather prediction, pollen counts, water spots, irrigation sprinklers, cob webs and simply touching the paint with your finger.

I received more compliments on my black trucks than any other color……but I earned it. Lol

 

I'm not sure what part of the country your in, but up here there aren't any on the lots and if one comes available there are typically buyers on waiting lists. With that being said, I'd move fast if you find one you like that doesn't have dealer mark up.

 

I would think the exhaust and steps are dealer add ons. You might have more wiggle room on price since they probably have big markups on them.

 

I would 100% go with the cement ...and it looks like you'll have some cool options. I'm curious what the prices are now. Here's mine that I got in May. Great truck!

 

I went from washing this every week only for it to look bad a couple of days later


To washing this once a month or so. Hold out for the cement and save you some hours in your week.

 

Let me add this to the equation too. I will be pulling a small trailer with dirt bikes. (under 4000lbs)
As I noted above, if I went with black I would possibly consider some graphics.
Maybe not something this bold, but you get the idea.
Thoughts, opinions?

 

Had a black 98 Tacoma, took good care of the paint but I will never own another black vehicle. You just look sideways at the paint and it will create spiderweb swirls.

 

Nice looking truck!! Would look good with a KTM in the back.

 

May be a little bias

 

Not to change the topic, but this is what we currently pull the trailer with and it does well.

 

LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

This looks sinister!

 

Love that era 4Runner. Should never have sold mine.

 

Example of used in my area.
2020 limited with 18390 miles
Limited package
Pro wheels
TRD sway bars
Bed cover
Running boards
Color keyed bumper ends on the rear and grill surround and bulge

1 small ding and a few scratches on the tail gate.
Would be perfect for me, but I’m not paying $57137

 

You can buy a brand new pro for that price.

 

Not around here. I called about a pro that was advertised for $54??? last week. I asked if it was still available and his response was are you familiar with the pricing? I said, I’m familiar with your price you have advertised on line, he said Add $10k to that price due to the market. I said “good by” and hung up.

 

Fly to the north east and drive one Home.

 

I’ve debated that depending on the deals. Do you have any recommendations for dealers or know of any good deals?

 

Start with cars.com I’ve seen quite a few at MSRP on there. I have a deposit on one now. When I started looking I called every dealer in a 300 mile radius and asked them. If they didn’t have one I asked to be added to a list. You gotta be ready to go though. Check upstate NY, NH, western MA southern ME.

 

Just no to black. Frankly unless you live where is is cool and dry 98% of the time, they are just a big PITA. I owned two black vehicles in the upper midwest..they actually changed colors...bug swirly black in the summer and road salt white in the winter. Heat was not a concern though. Here is south TX...now way no how not today not ever would I go black...or brown. But if you do, no need for griddle...just get a black hard tonneau cover and you are good for grilling without gas. Heck I luv Barcelona Red and passed on that for my White TRD Sport. Luv the Sport...driving on the highway in that vehicle is pure delight.

My take is if you are not going off-road...go for the sport. You know you want that Hood Scoop and Color Matching!

 

Thanks for all the info and opinions. I think I’ll call the dealer in the morning and see how the search is going. Hopefully they have some good news and have a deal in the works. If not, I’ll ask him how can I reserve the sport model just in case they can’t find a Cement one. Based on on the options and price, I think I’ll be happy with the black sport model even though it is black. From what some dealers are saying, this is the last run for 2021’s and they will be even harder to find very soon.

 

I settled for a cement Tundra when I lost out on 2 Army Green trail Tundras because I was still debating whether to trade in my 2017 Black Tundra. After having the cement I love it!

 

Hate to break the bad news, but sport package isn't available for cement...

 

That’s good to know. I like MGM too

 

Does the sport package sit lower than the off road ?

 

I've always thought the sports seem to sit lower that the off road. I love the way my off road looks, but the color match on the sport looks great. I think you have 2 good options. The black looks incredible, all you have to do is wash it every 30 minutes.

 

Did you see this:
https://www.reuters.com/business/au...n-due-global-chip-shortage-nikkei-2021-08-19/
Looks like Toyota has finally depleted its semiconductor stock and is dropping production of vehicles by 40% (360,000 vehicles) in September.

 

It’s going to take a lot longer for these chip shortages to catch up than people realize

 

Agreed. It takes 12-18 months to bring new capacity online for an existing factory, let alone building a new factory.

 

Toyota has now closed factories and stopped all allocated trading.
Unless I find a cement on the lot, I am out of luck.
He discounted the black sport to $47998 due in Sept 1st - Sept 7th

The Dealer does have a MGM SR5 coming in
Exterior Color - MGM
Interior - Graphite
TRD Off Road Package
SR5 Upgrade
Convenience Package
All Weather Mats
Spray in Bed Liner
$48386

And a 1794
Smoke Mesquite
Moon roof
Tonneau cover
Spray in bed liner
Stainless steps
Remote Tailgate
$56288 Due in Sept 3rd - Sept 8th