I picked up this set of wheels and a set of the fixed running boards for $550. I had already planned on changing out the tires but needed the running boards and couldn’t pass up the deal. I will trade my OEM tires in for a credit with Discount tire and sell three of the factory SR5 wheels so they can be used as a full size spare.
How much credit does Discount Tires give you per tire?I picked up this set of wheels and a set of the fixed running boards for $550. I had already planned on changing out the tires but needed the running boards and couldn’t pass up the deal. I will trade my OEM tires in for a credit with Discount tire and sell three of the factory SR5 wheels so they can be used as a full size spare.
For the SR tires 245/70/17 I was told by the store manager $75-100 each depending on mileage. They have to buy them as low as possible as they have to sell them as used no matter how many miles. My dealer to the DT store is less than a mile.
My dealer did not want a deposit. I have the paper work with my Limited build with the Vin number and there was no mark up. Some dealers are better than others. In Southern California there are more Toyota dealerships. My dealer said if I did not want the car he has other buyer customers that would want my build.
What port was your car at that was being released?
I think LA. Mine was in the country when I picked it out in early May, so port wasn't all that relevant to me.
If you live in the Western States Long Beach, CA would be your port. Then the car gets loaded off the ship and goes to the Toyota Long Beach Facility where all the accessories you ordered are installed or the car sits outside ready for delivery by truck or train. There has been a Quality Control hold since late April even for the cars waiting to be shipped. The Midwest and Eastern U.S. have their own ports. I have heard that some cars were released from the Midwest and Eastern port but not the Long Beach port. My car arrived in late April and is still sitting at the Long Beach Toyota Facility. This is so frustrating to many Toyota buyers. This is only happening to the 4Runners. It is time for Toyota to start communicating to both the dealers and the customers about this Quality Control hold. This has to be more than the bolts that hold on the air dam.
I completely agree. I live in CO and my orp arrived at the Long Beach port on 04/28 and was placed on the hold on 05/15. No current eta and has been extended to the 56 day hold. The qc is labeled QC534-Air dam service/replacement. I agree there is more to the story. My dealer heard there were supply issues for the jbl speakers, air compressors etc which has caused a back log of vehicles sitting at the ports. For a huge release like this, this is ridiculous. And Toyotas lack of communication is frustrating.
100% frustrated with the situation
Yes. I am in AZ waiting on my ORP too. I put a deposit down in April w/an estimated ETA of 5/29-06/14. The ORP arrived in Long Beach Port 5/15, and then I was notified by the dealer on 5/23 of the hold and was told usually only a couple weeks- well, it's been longer than a couple weeks! Every time I reach out for answers, they have nothing as to why or any kind of ETA. They did call me last week to offer a different ORP to me, but it wasn't the color choice I wanted, so I didn't want to settle. Luckily, I don't need a new vehicle; this is just a want.
You are buying a brand new expensive car
what dealership did you go through? if you don’t mind saying on here…
I went through Big Two in Chandler. This will be my second Toyota I purchase through them. I have also purchased two other Toyotas through Berge in Mesa Riverview. I personally don’t have a specific preference between the two dealers but I preferred one I have worked with before. I truly think Toyota is leaving the dealer in the dark a bit- they do answer me same day every time I have reached out, they just don’t have updates to provide, and they seem just as frustrated as me.
That’s the biggest thing I’ve experienced as well. My dealer has been pretty good about reaching out when I’ve inquired. The problem is that he doesn’t have any info because Toyota is god awful with communication. The lack of communication from Toyota about the qc hold and this whole process is infuriating.
