Due to deployments, back to back deployments, moving cross country and deploying again, fast forward to this last Sept when I actually started shopping for one. Being military I have access to USAA, a great all around banking and financial institution run by retired members, for members. Great service all around and the easiest people to work with along with the best rates for insurance, investments and banking. They also have a top notch car buying service, which takes all the haggling out and all but eliminates the salesman. You build your vehicle, having access to nationwide accessories and options, not just ones in your region, and USAA sends their quote out to all car companies in your area and then you deal with the internet sales rep. The perk to this is, the reps now work against each other, online, to make and give me the best deal. Toyota of San Diego did just that, providing me with the color, the interior style and all the options I wanted, for a fantastic price.
Invoice for a 2010 Limited Edition Shoreline Blue with black interior:
$37,537 before any extras or fees
MSRP $43,234 before any extras or fees
My FINAL price (taxes, licensing etc)through USAA with added 3rd row seats, navigation package, floor mat/cargo extra stuff
$44,300
Picked it up last Monday and its a beauty. Drives and sits smooth, yet the full time 4WD shows its power very easily. Will take it over to Fallon, NV on Sunday for 2 weeks while my squadron does some overland helicopter work, and test out what it has to offer.
