- Jul 17, 2024
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- 2022 Ford F450, 2024 Subaru Outback Wilderness, 2024 Toyota LC 1958
Placing a deposit on a base model, 1958 soon. Researching....
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Nearly in the same boat, and about to ask for my deposit back. The sheer arrogance of Toyota, and my dealer in particular.I'm no longer playing the game. Thus, the LC may not become a reality.
Ask them for product add on(s) for the 1500 mark-up.Problem I'm running into is lack of inventory on the '58.
Buying on faith, without a test drive, is not smart.
Sat in a sold FE and I don't fit (6'4") due to the sun roof. Sat in a sold '58 and I fit fine. Obviously, they wouldn't let me drive it.
I'll likely put money down today on an inbound shipment (VIN issued), with a backout stipulation; if I don't like the drive, no deal.
Rant on: I went through this horseshit with a recent Ford and Subaru order (all blamed on covid/constraints/whatever) ...if there's no vin issued and proof it is actually "in transit" then no deal. I will not order another vehicle, ever. Off the lot or no sale. My new truck sat at the Kentucky Speedway for months, waiting on a chip. IMHO, if you can't build 'em, stop selling them. Don't even allow orders. Consumers are allowing this to continue and are taking the back seat in customer service. Rant off.
They are wanting msrp+ $1500...we'll see.
Been thinking about waiting for a 2025 to get some more choices. All the LCs coming in seem to be spoken for at this point. No reason to be in a big hurry. I have an LC prem coming in the next few weeks. Will get to test drive it beforehand. Thinking of ditching the 20" wheels I would not have ordered. Ordered is not a option with Toyota these days. Welcome to the forum. Do not pay a markup...Problem I'm running into is lack of inventory on the '58.
Buying on faith, without a test drive, is not smart.
Sat in a sold FE and I don't fit (6'4") due to the sun roof. Sat in a sold '58 and I fit fine. Obviously, they wouldn't let me drive it.
I'll likely put money down today on an inbound shipment (VIN issued), with a backout stipulation; if I don't like the drive, no deal.
Rant on: I went through this horseshit with a recent Ford and Subaru order (all blamed on covid/constraints/whatever) ...if there's no vin issued and proof it is actually "in transit" then no deal. I will not order another vehicle, ever. Off the lot or no sale. My new truck sat at the Kentucky Speedway for months, waiting on a chip. IMHO, if you can't build 'em, stop selling them. Don't even allow orders. Consumers are allowing this to continue and are taking the back seat in customer service. Rant off.
They are wanting msrp+ $1500...we'll see.
My daughter lives in Castle Rock and my son just moved to Montana for Grad school after spending a summer in Provo doing research-Raised in the Hamilton/Grantsdale area. Now live 30 miles north of Missoula. Born in Provo.
I have high expectations on this Toyota. Never owned one. Jeeps, Subarus and Ford pickups mostly.
Almost bought a Bronco Wildtrak. Under invoice. Buddy has one and it seems solid. Drove it and reminded me to much of the Wrangler. Time to try something different. Boomer syndrome I guess.
The Subarus have always been bullet proof and reliable. Wife's a big fan...her ride for the most part. Before selling my Rubicon and looking for a replacement, I told her I could just flog her Outback "Wilderness" on my back country trips. Her comment...just replace your Jeep and hands off her subbie.
Short story on the purchase. Contacted a dealer in Denver (reason to visit the kid who lives in Castle Rock) showing a 1958 on the tarmac. Got passed around to 5 different people before I could get an "out the door" price. $5000 additional mark-up. Laughed and told them to pound sound. "But, but, you know they are hot sellers and in short supply." Only to those who are willing to play your pricing games. The Idaho dealer purchase was simple; as it should be. Of course, I haven't been run through their F&I yet, but I'm expecting no issues.