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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!
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!
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