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Let's say I'm in the market for a Tacoma.

Should I get a 2015 or wait for the 2016 since it's a remodel? Normally I don't mess with first year remodels since sometimes there's bugs to work out or some issue with the new models.

I have a 07 G35 coupe 6mt that I love, but I miss having a truck bed. They're just too useful.
 
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TheDeeble said:
Let's say I'm in the market for a Tacoma.

Should I get a 2015 or wait for the 2016 since it's a remodel? Normally I don't mess with first year remodels since sometimes there's bugs to work out or some issue with the new models.

I have a 07 G35 coupe 6mt that I love, but I miss having a truck bed. They're just too useful.
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Unless you're wanting a 4 cylinder (it is a carryover), they changed the 6cyl enough I'd probably just wait...unless they get desparate to move the 15s out of the way. Toyota is cautious enough I wouldn't really worry about Year 1 bugs like a lot of manufacturers.

Regardless of distance, check out Jim Barkley toyota in Asheville. Best dealership experience you can have, BY FAR.
 
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WallyBalls said:
Unless you're wanting a 4 cylinder (it is a carryover), they changed the 6cyl enough I'd probably just wait...unless they get desparate to move the 15s out of the way. Toyota is cautious enough I wouldn't really worry about Year 1 bugs like a lot of manufacturers.

Regardless of distance, check out Jim Barkley toyota in Asheville. Best dealership experience you can have, BY FAR.
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Go visit Jim Barkley then drive down to Hendersonville and visit Bryan Easler Toyota. They will bend over backwards to beat out Barkley.
 
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9296potsguy said:
Oh yeah? My Toyota dealer while bend further over backwards than both of y'alls.
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I'm just speaking from experience. Got great service and a fantastic deal in Asheville, but took the 30 minute drive to Easler and all they wanted to do was get me a far better deal
 
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volfanbill said:
I'm just speaking from experience. Got great service and a fantastic deal in Asheville, but took the 30 minute drive to Easler and all they wanted to do was get me a far better deal
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I didn't really compare Toyota dealerships on my FJ, they were all pretty much the same.
 
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volfanbill said:
Go visit Jim Barkley then drive down to Hendersonville and visit Bryan Easler Toyota. They will bend over backwards to beat out Barkley.
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I've heard that. Depending on how much were talking about, I'd consider it, but myself, family, and friends just had too many good experiences at JBT to leave over a few hundred bucks.

How much are we talking, and is it only on in stock vehicles?
 
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WallyBalls said:
I've heard that. Depending on how much were talking about, I'd consider it, but myself, family, and friends just had too many good experiences at JBT to leave over a few hundred bucks.

How much are we talking, and is it only on in stock vehicles?
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They added the warranty and paid the TN sales tax and it was still $12 per month (60 months) better with the warranty and taxes added. I also paid $500 less on the diwn payment. They traded with another dealer out of Charlotte to get exactly what I wanted.
 
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volfanbill said:
They added the warranty and paid the TN sales tax and it was still $12 per month (60 months) better with the warranty and taxes added. I also paid $500 less on the diwn payment. They traded with another dealer out of Charlotte to get exactly what I wanted.
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I see.

Eh, it's a wash for me. The added warranty doesn't matter much if at all to me and I'll be making a cash purchase.

That's probably why I gravitate toward Barkley so much. They're one of the few dealerships left that doesn't view a cash customer (or one that isn't financing in house) as radioactive.

That, and the fact I will literally pay a little extra to be left alone by car salesmen. I know their "take it or leave it" approach turns a few people off but I love it.
 
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GreatWhiteNorth said:
Nerd, meant to mention to you...my wife and I bought a 2014 Mazda3 hatchback and just love it. She drives it daily. Such a fun little car to drive with the 6 speed and all, and we get over 40mpg with it.
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That's awesome! What trim level did you go for?

Welcome to the Mazda family. Great choice going with the manual. If I were to buy one, I would get a white 2.0 hatchback manual touring trim.

I price it out once a week, lol.
 
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Nerd-Vol said:
That's awesome! What trim level did you go for?

Welcome to the Mazda family. Great choice going with the manual. If I were to buy one, I would get a white 2.0 hatchback manual touring trim.

I price it out once a week, lol.
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My wife refuses to drive anything but a manual. LOL. That's what I get for introducing her to Corvettes.

I think ours is a touring. Not the base model, but not the grand touring or anything like that. I really like it. Great size, comfortable seats.
 
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rs16 said:
Do you drive with the top down when the heat index is over 100 around here ?
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No. I'm kind of a wimp when it comes to top down stuff. For me temps must be between 63-85 for me to take the top down.

Jeep owners though seem to be braver/tougher. They roll around with the top down/off when it's really hot. I suppose it may be due to the difficulty of putting the top back together.
 
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Nerd-Vol said:
No. I'm kind of a wimp when it comes to top down stuff. For me temps must be between 63-85 for me to take the top down.

Jeep owners though seem to be braver/tougher. They roll around with the top down/off when it's really hot. I suppose it may be due to the difficulty of putting the top back together.
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Don't think that's being a wimp. 60-77 for me.
 
#825
#825
I've come to the conclusion that middle-aged men who are battling receding hairlines and beer bellies should be banned from driving convertibles with the tops down.
 
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