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To: SeekAndFind

I switched to Toyota from GM. Toyotas are more reliable and by in large are cheaper than comparable GM models.

I am friends with my Toyota salesman. During the pandemic, the only place you could get a new Toyota was at the car auction. Dealers took their new car allotments straight to auction and would sell them at auction for 10-20% over the invoice price. If I wanted a new Toyota, my sales guy would go to the auction and buy one for me over MSRP.

My son is buying my “used by old fart” Tundra with low miles and a generous Dad discount. Should keep him in a vehicle for the next decade. I’ve got my name on a Toyota Sequoia coming in February. They are nearly impossible to get at MSRP. Seriously thinking about trying to sell it to make $10-$20K on it.


31 posted on 12/18/2023 4:19:21 AM PST by IamConservative (I was nervous like the third chimp in line for the Ark after the rain started.)
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To: IamConservative

“ I switched to Toyota from GM. Toyotas are more reliable and by and large are cheaper than comparable GM models.”

Me too. I’m on Corolla #2. This one is loaded and feels very luxurious (to me). Great sound system. I have yet to need a repair of any kind. I’ll probably keep getting Corollas until I can’t drive anymore.


33 posted on 12/18/2023 4:33:33 AM PST by Gary from Dayton (Army Vet 1986-1991)
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Even though the Sequoia is hard to come by, I doubt you you would be able to sell it for $20K over MSRP in this climate. Big Iron has been accumulating at dealers. It is likely you would have to find a cash buyer or a buyer that would put a substantial downpayment on the SUV agreeable to the bank.


41 posted on 12/18/2023 5:21:46 AM PST by EVO X ( )
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