Mudbath TRD Pro - Anyone waiting for these to drop on lots instead of deposit with intent to purchase?

[run4eb]

Hey guys,

My 2016 SR5 TForce Edition has hit the 100k mile mark. I have had my eyes out for a new car since around 75k and nothing has gotten me excited like this new generation. I'm likely going to pull the trigger on a Mudbath TRD Pro but have not put any deposits down. I have a couple questions.

I called 2 dealerships in Texas, and both said they required a deposit with an intent to purchase from them. I am totally okay with the deposit, but worried about the gamble to pigeonhole myself into one dealership with the ITP when one down the street could potentially get an allocation and I am stuck waiting. Wondering if anyone with a deposit down didn't have to sign an intent to purchase. I assume you would have to as an incentive for the dealership to look for you but just throwing out the question.

Secondly, and in the same ballpark, are any of you out there that are likely to purchase a 6G waiting for the 4runner to drop on a lot? I'm okay to wait, to a point, and I know there's never any guarantee that you'll find one in a solid timeframe while waiting like this. But is anyone else trying to be patient without a deposit? I don't have to have one in April, but say by July-September, is this something that would have potential to find on a lot and buy? I'm never in the brand-new car market like this, especially for a whole new generation after so long.

Right now I'm waiting for a bit more information on the TRD Pro from dealerships, because right now it sounds like they're very unsure about waiting times. Just want some more reassurance and concrete info from a dealership before I just pick one, sign the ITP, and Toyota may have no interest in allocating a Mudbath TRD Pro to it any time soon.

Hope these questions aren't too unanswerable. Please let me know if you think I may be going the wrong way about this. Just looking for any helpful tips and trying to get as much info from people who know way more about the 4Runner, Toyota, and the market than me. Thanks in advance!

 

[CrispyTacoLover]

Hey guys,

My 2016 SR5 TForce Edition has hit the 100k mile mark. I have had my eyes out for a new car since around 75k and nothing has gotten me excited like this new generation. I'm likely going to pull the trigger on a Mudbath TRD Pro but have not put any deposits down. I have a couple questions.

I called 2 dealerships in Texas, and both said they required a deposit with an intent to purchase from them. I am totally okay with the deposit, but worried about the gamble to pigeonhole myself into one dealership with the ITP when one down the street could potentially get an allocation and I am stuck waiting. Wondering if anyone with a deposit down didn't have to sign an intent to purchase. I assume you would have to as an incentive for the dealership to look for you but just throwing out the question.

Secondly, and in the same ballpark, are any of you out there that are likely to purchase a 6G waiting for the 4runner to drop on a lot? I'm okay to wait, to a point, and I know there's never any guarantee that you'll find one in a solid timeframe while waiting like this. But is anyone else trying to be patient without a deposit? I don't have to have one in April, but say by July-September, is this something that would have potential to find on a lot and buy? I'm never in the brand-new car market like this, especially for a whole new generation after so long.

Right now I'm waiting for a bit more information on the TRD Pro from dealerships, because right now it sounds like they're very unsure about waiting times. Just want some more reassurance and concrete info from a dealership before I just pick one, sign the ITP, and Toyota may have no interest in allocating a Mudbath TRD Pro to it any time soon.

Hope these questions aren't too unanswerable. Please let me know if you think I may be going the wrong way about this. Just looking for any helpful tips and trying to get as much info from people who know way more about the 4Runner, Toyota, and the market than me. Thanks in advance!

In Texas, you aren’t going to get a Pro below MSRP anytime soon. The dealers are going to have them marked up until demand cools.

On the bright side, the sheer number of trims should work in your favor. It’ll spread the demand.

Predicting inventory availability and price is crap shoot right now. My advice would be to find a reasonable dealer, please a deposit for an allocation, and try to get only the options and accessories you want. Gulf States Toyota is loading the 4Runners with a ton of bullshit.

That Pro is going to be 65-70k. Might as well get exactly what you want for that money.

Freeman and Family Toyota are good dealers in north Texas.

 

[run4eb]

In Texas, you aren’t going to get a Pro below MSRP anytime soon. The dealers are going to have them marked up until demand cools.

On the bright side, the sheer number of trims should work in your favor. It’ll spread the demand.

Predicting inventory availability and price is crap shoot right now. My advice would be to find a reasonable dealer, please a deposit for an allocation, and try to get only the options and accessories you want. Gulf States Toyota is loading the 4Runners with a ton of bullshit.

That Pro is going to be 65-70k. Might as well get exactly what you want for that money.

Freeman and Family Toyota are good dealers in north Texas.

Thanks man. I agree and think Texas may not be the best state to buy this thing. Although I'm going to talk with Family Toyota of Arlington as you're the second person I have heard say they are a good spot. Lastly, just because I'm not sure how this works, did you only put a deposit down or did your dealership require an intent to purchase from them. I'm assuming the two go hand-in-hand.

 

[Cityzen10]

Not exactly sure how the Gulf states region is handling it all. But just wanted to share my experience as it may help. I'm in the PNW.

I decided I wanted an Off-Road Premium so I visited Toyota's website, and you can "check inventory" of a specific trim. It will show you what dealerships have them on the lot or in transit etc. I was able to find the one I wanted with pretty similar package upgrades than my ideal build about an hour and a half drive away from me for MSRP. I emailed the dealership, had a little back and forth with a sales rep there, agreed to purchase, and they sent me a secure link to upload a copy of my DL and that was it. No deposit required. All done through email and one phone call.

Perhaps because I was able to find one that the dealership had already ordered it was easy for myself and for them. They have a commitment from me to purchase it but won't be at a loss if I back out since they were already planning to sell it off the lot anyway.

I think if you really watch the inventory list and maybe expand the distance you are willing to travel to get one, you may just catch one as soon as it hits the inventory list.

 

[CrispyTacoLover]

Thanks man. I agree and think Texas may not be the best state to buy this thing. Although I'm going to talk with Family Toyota of Arlington as you're the second person I have heard say they are a good spot. Lastly, just because I'm not sure how this works, did you only put a deposit down or did your dealership require an intent to purchase from them. I'm assuming the two go hand-in-hand.

When I bought my 2024 4Runner last July, I just gave them (Family in Burleson) a credit card and they charged $500. I was looking for a Nuatical Blue Off-road and Family had one on a ship.

Salesman was Chase Morris. Easy to work with.

 

[Rellims]

From what I can tell allocations are happening every two weeks. I watched the sites of the dealers in my area and once one had an allocation I wanted I was quick to get the deposit down. This way I avoided sticking with one dealer when another one across town had what I wanted.

 

[Henry]

From what I can tell allocations are happening every two weeks. I watched the sites of the dealers in my area and once one had an allocation I wanted I was quick to get the deposit down. This way I avoided sticking with one dealer when another one across town had what I wanted.

Yes that's right, allocations happen twice a month -- so dealers receive an allocation early in the month and then another allocation mid-month.

 

[run4eb]

Thanks guys. I have been looking at the inventory lists, just have to plug and play with some different zip codes. It can be a little finicky, but I will be looking around in North Texas as well as Northwest Arkansas where I'm from originally. Unfortunately both are GST but hoping to find one at MSRP with at least predator drop steps and all-weather mats. The rest I can source out on my own over time. I'll try and update if anything comes of this.

Another question if anyone knows. I found a Mudbath TRD Pro that was quite a ways over MSRP that I won't be getting, but it had white badge overlays listed. First of all, I don't even see white overlays as an option on Toyota's accessory list. Second, do these overlays that are listed on accessories come installed on the vehicle or is it DIY? Because I would just want the standard bronze that comes with the Mudbath. I can always talk with the dealer and make sure, but I am just seeing if one way or the other is standard practice.

 

[Henry]

Thanks guys. I have been looking at the inventory lists, just have to plug and play with some different zip codes. It can be a little finicky, but I will be looking around in North Texas as well as Northwest Arkansas where I'm from originally. Unfortunately both are GST but hoping to find one at MSRP with at least predator drop steps and all-weather mats. The rest I can source out on my own over time. I'll try and update if anything comes of this.

Another question if anyone knows. I found a Mudbath TRD Pro that was quite a ways over MSRP that I won't be getting, but it had white badge overlays listed. First of all, I don't even see white overlays as an option on Toyota's accessory list. Second, do these overlays that are listed on accessories come installed on the vehicle or is it DIY? Because I would just want the standard bronze that comes with the Mudbath. I can always talk with the dealer and make sure, but I am just seeing if one way or the other is standard practice.

Interesting, never seen OEM white badge overlays before.

Badge overlays comes preinstalled as a Port Installed Option (PIO) so they won't be included as a separate uninstalled part with your vehicle.

BTW if anyone wants an explanation on PIO vs FIO, DIO, LIO, PPO, etc. you can reference this thread:

DIO, PIO, LIO, FIO, PPO, GST, SET meanings + what happens at Toyota "Ports" (distribution / processing centers)

 

[Nodak]

From what I can tell allocations are happening every two weeks. I watched the sites of the dealers in my area and once one had an allocation I wanted I was quick to get the deposit down. This way I avoided sticking with one dealer when another one across town had what I wanted.

this is correct.

i forgot the exact week each month but it does happen twice a month. there was a obscure post about the allocation fulfillment timeframe each month on the tundra forums about this.

if i remember its the 1 and 3 week of the month.

 

[Badkarma8541]

I know Nashville area has one Underground TRD Pro and two Mudbath TRD Pros. I think one of the mud baths is currently spoken for. I was all about the underground TRD Pro from one of the dealers until he hit me with an $81,000 adjusted market price. Lol I can wait.

 

[run4eb]

I know Nashville area has one Underground TRD Pro and two Mudbath TRD Pros. I think one of the mud baths is currently spoken for. I was all about the underground TRD Pro from one of the dealers until he hit me with an $81,000 adjusted market price. Lol I can wait.

That is crazy man. No thanks! Sadly there will likely be a taker in Nashville at that price. Thanks for the intel.

 

[Badkarma8541]

I think it was Beamon Toyota that had the mud bath that wasn’t spoken for and that was a couple days ago. I’m not sure if they had a markup because I talked to my local dealer and he looked me down the eye and said we will not charge you a markup. So roll the dice.

 

[Salukidawg]

It’s always a bit of a gamble with the color of the year model TRD Pro’s honestly. I thought Terra looked absolutely gorgeous on the 5th gen last year, but I saw more than one just sitting on local dealer lots as late as September/October last year unspoken for. Obviously they eventually sold, but I was surprised to see any of that specific color available. So, you just never know. Generally Ice Cap White is the color that never sits. I’m guessing because the Stormtrooper look ages well and you aren’t “dating” the year of the vehicle since there’s always a White and Black TRD Pro during every model year. My gut says that Mudbath will be somewhat well received, but still not the most sought after color.

 

[Nodak]

black, white and silver always sell. roughly 70-80% of vehicles are one of those 3 colors across all brands

i stand corrected, guess gray/grey has taken over

• White: 23.5% of cars on the road as of January 2023
• Black: 21.2% of cars on the road as of January 2023
• Gray: 16.8% of cars on the road as of January 2023
• Silver: 12.9% of cars on the road as of January 2023
• Blue: 9.0% of cars on the road as of January 2023
• Red: 8.6% of cars on the road as of January 2023
• Brown and orange: 2% of cars on the road as of January 2023