Do all region bloat the stick with port option like SE region?

[drabon74]

Just went to the local Toyota dealership and every Tacoma on the lot was loaded with drastically overpriced port stuff, none of which I would want. Proceeded to go to the website of a few other dealerships and same thing. These trucks are already the most expensive in class before all the port add ones. The dealerships have to make a killing off the port installed stuff. Are other regions as bad as the Southeast region?

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[StreeTaco]

Welcome to Gulf States Toyota Distributors. They are the worst I’ve seen for adding many unwanted options. Predator Steps!!

 

[drabon74]

Predator steps for 999 lol, there are better options on Amazon for $300. We had them on our 21 4runner, not a fan of em.

 

[Pootklopp]

Just went to the local Toyota dealership and every Tacoma on the lot was loaded with drastically overpriced port stuff, none of which I would want. Proceeded to go to the website of a few other dealerships and same thing. These trucks are already the most expensive in class before all the port add ones. The dealerships have to make a killing off the port installed stuff. Are other regions as bad as the Southeast region?

SE has a well deserved bad rep from what I have seen. Check out Jim's Under invoice post in the ordering/pricing section if you're seriously looking to buy. I'm guessing you would save a good amount even with shipping.

 

[TacoFreak]

I saw some Gulf States truck online and started to wonder if my truck was going to cost way more than I expected. Checked with my dealer and it only had two port options - door edge protectors and tailgate letters.

So not all regions bend over consumers the way Gulf States do. You may have to shop around and travel a bit, but you don't have to let them add expensive stuff that you don't want.

 

[WKTJR1]

SET (Southeast Toyota) is the worst. They even have their own options and packages; plus, if I read it right, they only include 6 gallons of fuel with your purchase.
Toyota doesn't seem to care. SET was a distributor before Toyota had its own network, so as long as they're making money, it's all good.

 

[FirstTimeTruckBuyer]

I live in Georgia, so I can relate. I don’t think it was mentioned here, yet, but most SET dealerships add the ToyoGuard Platinum crap for $699 to every Tacoma. I asked my local dealership if they could request a Tacoma without it and they said no. When I asked why, they wouldn’t provide any details, just that they could not sell a Tacoma without it ($$$).

So, I kept looking around and eventually found a Tacoma I liked at a dealership three hours away in Tennessee that didn’t add that junk to their vehicles. They were super easy to work with every step of the way, from putting down a deposit, giving me an estimate for my trade, keeping me updated on the build process, to taking delivery of my truck. I picked up my truck last Saturday and absolutely love it so far. It’s a TRD Off-Road in solar octane with the premium package, which was a difficult combo to find near me. Sad to hear that color is being discontinued for 2025, but that may make my truck more unique, especially where I live. It is my favorite color on this truck and I was willing to wait until I found one with the options I wanted.

 

[TacoFreak]

South East is terrible about that and so is Gulf States. I am lucky to be the Central Atlantic region, which is much better. My only port options were door edge guards and tailgate letters, which I have already removed, so only $99 for something I didn't want.

@FirstTimeTruckBuyer Your SO Taco looks great - I think that is an amazing color. Congrats.

 

[FirstTimeTruckBuyer]

@TacoFreak Thanks! I’d been driving white vehicles for the last 15 years and was ready for a change. BTW, Terra is my favorite of the Pro colors.

 

[TacoFreak]

@FirstTimeTruckBuyer Thanks! Terra was my first and only choice and I was super lucky that one was allocated to the dealer where I had a deposit. I just got it back from getting PPF and that really makes the color pop - it looks even better than when it was delivered.

 

[TacoFreak]

@TacoFreak Thanks! I’d been driving white vehicles for the last 15 years and was ready for a change. BTW, Terra is my favorite of the Pro colors.

The very first time I saw a 4th gen on the road it was a SO Off-Road driving in full sun. I finally understood the name because it was shining like the sun and looked amazing.

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