Damn Toyota

Sweet buy DJ...when are we putting 24" Braids on that sucka :bling: Don't forget to post some pix when you get it...actually, screw that...bring it to the meet on Friday

NO NO NO!!! Hy-steer and 6" lift w/some 33's!!! Then you can come down to cali for some desert rock crawlin w/me and the gang!!!

I like Tacoma

Great choice!! I like those Tacoma's. I believe you can get a TRD supercharger for the Tacoma's too.

damn.... im obviously in the wrone line of work...

last time a vehicle died on me i went right out and bought a big bad bus pass....

Cool ride! Can't wait to see pictures. May your 4Runner rust in peace.

For those of you who have taken some Marketing courses, I experienced some serious post cognitive dissonance

The down payment I was gonna give them will build me a new garage.
The taxes ( 8pct sales, 7pct GST ) will buy me 1 very very nice or 2 -3 okay MKII's.

Boy oh boy they were not pleased with me when I went back the next day to get my deposit back. :roll:

Now what ?????????????

scarletlizard said:

...build me a new garage....buy me 1 very very nice or 2 -3 okay MKII's.

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That sounds like a plan to me

Seriously... I think your on the right track.. go find a nice 3 or 4 year old Tacoma if your set on a truck.

Buying new cars is a huge mistake.

Save your money and buy a low-miles used car.

Stick a 5M-7M in your old 4 runner. It's always cheaper to fix what you got. You can probably fix it for less than the tax and insurance costs.

scarletlizard said:

The taxes ( 8pct sales, 7pct GST ) will buy me 1 very very nice or 2 -3 okay MKII's.

Now what ?????????????

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Hmmmm......
Well, you've found one..... Are you still looking for another one or two okay MKII's? :lol: Twins are nice, would triplets be better?? :wink:

quick said:

Buying new cars is a huge mistake.

Save your money and buy a low-miles used car.

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Not always true these days. New car financing is really low compared to used car financing. 1 or 2% vs 8+% can make a big difference in the end. Of course if you can just cut a check for the car this isn't an issue. I'm assuming you're talking a 1 or 2 yr old car as well. Either way cars are a big money loser.

Thanks for the condolences guys.
I was actually sick to my stomach the whole night after I did the deal.
If I didnt have ANYTHING else to worry about, I would of been chewing up the pavement tonight. That sucker really moved out for a truck. In fact, with rear end traction they'd make an everyday driver MK2 look like a FIERO. I was impressed.
Looking for an older model of truck has always been on my brain, but with the miles I put on and the way I drive, the particular vehicle better take a liking to me...and...fast.
Think I'll keep abusing Supras for the time being.
Dean - dont be scared, I'm not gonna hurt her !!
DJ

SilverMk2 said:

quick said:

Buying new cars is a huge mistake.

Save your money and buy a low-miles used car.

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Not always true these days. New car financing is really low compared to used car financing. 1 or 2% vs 8+% can make a big difference in the end. Of course if you can just cut a check for the car this isn't an issue. I'm assuming you're talking a 1 or 2 yr old car as well. Either way cars are a big money loser.

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Silver, I agree with you and that is part of the problem.
It is easier to buy brand new than convince some bank manager to loan
you 10k for a 2 year old Nissan.
Toyota gave me 2.9 percent for 5 years. My downpayment made the monthly payment 547.00/month
The bottom line is I was out a huge schit pile of cash and couldnt drink the amount of beer I like to drink in a month for 5 years !!!
Definately, if you know what to look for in a reputabley "fantastic" vehicle, used is the way to go.
My wifes parents have an old ( wasnt during its time ) copy of the lemon aid guide.
Here is what it said for the MK2 :
" Toyota Supra equals used car value "
There are others for sure.

SilverMk2 said:

quick said:

Buying new cars is a huge mistake.

Save your money and buy a low-miles used car.

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Not always true these days. New car financing is really low compared to used car financing. 1 or 2% vs 8+% can make a big difference in the end. Of course if you can just cut a check for the car this isn't an issue. I'm assuming you're talking a 1 or 2 yr old car as well. Either way cars are a big money loser.

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You drive that car off the lot and you've already lost huge $$$ in depreciation, let alone the car payments.

When I was talking low-miles I was talking <50k. You get a new car with the depreciation already taken-care-of...

Don't know if you are aware, but if you call up the internet sales guy at a dealership, you can get a Toyota for real close to invoice. I bought my brand new Highlander for less than the used ones were selling for. I paid $400 over invoice and they were happy to show me that invoice.

Avoid the showroom sales guys, if you already know what you want.