Low mileage trade in's - why??

[MustardTiger]

Help me understand this. So a local dealer (name blanked out) has 3 very low mileage high-trim 2024 Tacoma hybrids in their used inventory. This is a small rural dealer, not a high density market...and new Tacoma's are still mostly on an order-only basis availability, at least in my region of Canada. Are these "buyer remorse" trades? Trade in's on a Tundra perhaps? I do see this as concerning. Change my mind!

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[trailhunger]

Yea they trade them in for something bigger vs similar MPGs. Or a higher trim level like a pro or lateral move into the TH now there’s more in the wild. Also maybe color preference; in ‘24 there was a mad rush for some of the halo trims, stuck w/ certain colors. There’s also the back seat under storage, fellas really bent over losing that space vs nearly identical MPG prints

 

[MustardTiger]

The mpg point I completely understand ...

 

[PNWkip]

That's how I got my 2025 SR5 DCLB 4X4 according to the sales person. 4,000 miles, 29 days of ownership, previous owner traded for a Tundra. Worked out for me! Got the truck for $37K. Plus they add that CPO 7 year / 100,000 mile powertrain warranty.
Can confirm my coworker did this exact thing too. Bought a Tacoma, said it was too small after a few days, had shiney new tundra a month or two later.

 

[Yotota]

Demo models, short term lease return, early lease return, buyer's loan had issues and failed to close, general buyer's remorse, etc.

Sometimes a dealership will "buy" a new vehicle to get it "off the lot", and then a manager will drive it as a perk for a while. Then the vehicle will get sold soon as a "used" vehicle.

 

[rijc99]

Dealers are required to buy differing quotas of types and models set by corporate and region. That’s why you’ll see certain low interest colors and models on lots as specials. if they can’t sell it they’ll buy it and use as managers specials, loan cars, demo, etc. Lots of games must be played if they want to maintain their ability to get highly desired vehicles.

 

[Sagebrush]

There could be myriad reasons, such as a divorce or the buyer's inability to handle the payments. Who knows...

 

[trailhunger]

There could be myriad reasons, such as a divorce or the buyer's inability to handle the payments. Who knows...

Yea and auto delinquencies are trending up. ..what the OP sees as concerning is probably more macro economic than something array with the trucks.

 

[Sner]

I’m in the process of trading in my ‘24 now. Interest rates have dropped on them (2% in Canada) since. 2024. i can move to a ‘26 for the same monthly payment and get a colour I want. The pricing between a new truck and a used one is very blurry in today’s market.

 

[Taco Ji]

Maybe because the previous owner just simply didn’t like the Tacoma and wanted a ranger or Colorado instead.

 

[MustardTiger]

Maybe because the previous owner just simply didn’t like the Tacoma and wanted a ranger or Colorado instead.

Can definitely see this with a Ranger Raptor!

 

[Taco Ji]

Considering the fact that the current Tacoma model is outselling other mid sized trucks over 3 times in USA speaks volume to me.
A few percentage of returns is expected as you can’t make everyone happy as there are many different reasons why people want a truck. I’m a first time truck owner with a 2025 trd off-road hybrid and I plan on keeping this truck til it dies.

 

[TRD6MT]

Lots of that in my area too. Some even with under 1k miles. I love mine but its a business/work vehicle for me. If i didn't need a truck like some of these people may not, I probably would of spent similar money (obviously 4-5k more) on a Civic Type R FL5....far as trucks go no other options as nice

 

[828findadventure]

A lot of dealers give employees short term leases. A small percentage find out that if the driver is of average height, there is no room for adult passengers in the back seat.

 

[Mrt858]

I believe the discounted prices on the new Tundras has a lot to do with it.

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