SLC - Just ordered my FJ (Black)

[slowdive]

Have been surfing this site --- lots of great info. Thx!

So, yesterday, put in an order for a Black FJ (loaded up) and cannot wait to get it!!! Will be paying sticker, but that's to be expected. The guys at Menlove Bountiful were great (Chris/Josh). Was able to check out a Blue, Silver and Black in person (staff owned). Was thinking possibly Silver, but when I saw in person it seemed too muted for my tastes. Black really stood out.

In the lead up, I called around the various dealers in UT --- quite a range of responses. Some asking $1-2K upfront to order. And Karl Malone is tagging on a $5k+ premium above sticker. Goes to show it pays to shop a little.

 

[greytandy]

Congrats! Don't forget to save some $$$ for all the accessories!

 

[Voodoogirl]

Have been surfing this site --- lots of great info. Thx!

So, yesterday, put in an order for a Black FJ (loaded up) and cannot wait to get it!!! Will be paying sticker, but that's to be expected. The guys at Menlove Bountiful were great (Chris/Josh). Was able to check out a Blue, Silver and Black in person (staff owned). Was thinking possibly Silver, but when I saw in person it seemed too muted for my tastes. Black really stood out.

In the lead up, I called around the various dealers in UT --- quite a range of responses. Some asking $1-2K upfront to order. And Karl Malone is tagging on a $5k+ premium above sticker. Goes to show it pays to shop a little.

Congrats! Got mine at Mark Miller. $500 down, paid MSRP. Glad you had a good experience.

That does not surprise me about Karl Malone, but it was only about 6 weeks ago that Menlove had a $3k markup. I have bought a lot of vehicles and I've never had a good experience at Menlove, or Karl Malone. And especially LHM. After all, we know this guy! ALWAYS high pressure vultures, ALWAYS.

Kathie

 

[Dead-Reckoning]

congrats!..I didn't have to put a down on mine, I was lucky enough soon as I got to my dealership there was one there that just came off the truck, so It was meant to be..

 

[Noisycow]

A local dealer here told me they sold an FJ within 1/2 hour of arrival with a $3k dealer markup. Be thankful for MSRP. I have read that some people have bought FJs well under MSRP, but I don't know how. Edmunds.com is kind of cool - you submit what you want and dealers in your area submit inventory info to you; or they are supposed to ....

 

[mapleton cruiser]

bought mine at brent brown in provo no markup but paid sticker $26,900.00

 

[slowdive]

yeah, kind of a mixed bag of how the dealers are pricing / selling the FJ here in UT. def the leverage is all on their side, but still, to ask for $3-$5k above sticker like some are doing ... and get it! yikes, to me that's nuts --- sucker born every minute kind of thing. MSRP or bust.

gotta say though i'm in a daze, counting down the days! already got friends and coworkers chattering ....... "hmmmmm maybe my next car will be an FJ"

 

[woody]

sweet...don't forget the required pic posting once you get it in hand

 

[Corey]

A local dealer here told me they sold an FJ within 1/2 hour of arrival with a $3k dealer markup. Be thankful for MSRP. I have read that some people have bought FJs well under MSRP, but I don't know how. Edmunds.com is kind of cool - you submit what you want and dealers in your area submit inventory info to you; or they are supposed to ....

I am getting mine for under MSRP, only $300 to $500 over the factory invoice.
Many dealers who have Internet sales do this, and offer dealers offer discounts to certain companies such as Boeing.

 

[moabrat]

Cool, more and more Utah FJs. We need to have a meet!

 

[slowdive]

nice pics up there in AF Canyon! funny, but i was skiing just on the other side (at the Bird) until Memorial Day --- gotta love that! slush skiing at its best.

yeah, we should all plan a UT-based FJ get together ... mine is still being assembled / on order. would be fun to drive a line down I-15 --- what a sight (and marketing, er, vehicle for Toyota) that would be!

counting down the days.

 

[mapleton cruiser]

lets do it af canyon would be cool name the day.

 

[moabrat]

lets do it af canyon would be cool name the day.

Love to see how your lift and lager tires do in the Rock Garden. It was a lot longer and harder after Snowbird put it back together again last year. First time I missed my TJ. I was really used to just driving over the dern things, now back to finessing like the old days.