I'm buying my first car, and since I've always loved Tacomas, it's my concrete decision. I did originally want a Regular Cab, however considering the fact that I'll want more room for friends I'm trying towards an Access Cab instead. If no great lightly used trucks show up in my area, I'm going to push towards a brand new model.
Now, researching on Access Cabs, they run at about $21k MSRP for the automatic 4-speed, no whistles or bells. Right now my plan is to invest $10k over this summer towards an $18k auto loan at my bank. I've heard around the net that up to 15% lower than sticker price is a decent offer. Also, I'm not afraid to hold my price firm at dealerships. My question is if that is a strong bargaining offer? Also, if you guys have any additional advice surrounding vehicle purchasing I'm all ears. Thanks!
I'm trying to get the current year model, although I'm looking at a few as old as 2008.
If 15% is too high, I can handle a $19k loan if that would be more realistic. I'm still going to work my offer UP to my offer though; never hurts to try.
Now, researching on Access Cabs, they run at about $21k MSRP for the automatic 4-speed, no whistles or bells. Right now my plan is to invest $10k over this summer towards an $18k auto loan at my bank. I've heard around the net that up to 15% lower than sticker price is a decent offer. Also, I'm not afraid to hold my price firm at dealerships. My question is if that is a strong bargaining offer? Also, if you guys have any additional advice surrounding vehicle purchasing I'm all ears. Thanks!
I'm trying to get the current year model, although I'm looking at a few as old as 2008.
If 15% is too high, I can handle a $19k loan if that would be more realistic. I'm still going to work my offer UP to my offer though; never hurts to try.