active deck · v0.3

Toyota Sienna Hunt

Rolling research summary — updated Feb 28, 2026 · 01:05 CST

Dual-hub search (CHI ≤300mi/≤$20K, ABQ ≤150mi/≤$25K). Value-first, blemish-friendly, instant alert ready.

Strategy & Methodology

Guardrails

  • 2017+ MY, ≤120k mi benchmark (flex if price offsets maintenance).
  • Chicago ≤ $20K; Albuquerque ≤ $25K (expanded ceiling for desert inventory).
  • Value-first: blemishes/incidents → bargaining leverage.
  • Carfax only when VIN hits READY; immediate alerts when triggers fire.

Data Stack

  • AutoTempest, Cars.com, CarGurus, Craigslist/FB, AutoNation/Garcia feeds.
  • Headless Chromium capture → /www/assets/images for inline decks.
  • VIN dossiers (media, specs, comps, maintenance risk, negotiation log).
  • Reliability memo: sliding-door cables, 2017+ 8-speed shudder, 90/120/150k breakpoints.

Execution

  • Continuous sweeps & promotion into watchlist folders.
  • Deck = canonical presentation layer (tables, cards, media, links).
  • Pickup (Tacoma/Tundra) workspace mirrors Sienna flow.
  • Logging doctrine enforced (docs/changelog/).

Pipeline Status

Hub / Track Status Focus Next
Chicago ≤300mi / ≤$20K Intake 4 x 2017 LE/XLE (133–165k mi, $14.9–$15.9K). Gathering media & comps. Publish full dossiers + shortlist for Carfax + negotiation scripts.
Albuquerque ≤150mi / ≤$25K Sweep No sub-$20K yet; running raised ceiling to capture rust-free desert vans. Nightly sweeps (AutoNation/Garcia/Craigslist/FB) + headless capture queue.
Pickup (Tacoma/Tundra) Scoping Workspace scaffolded. Need reliability cheat sheet + first listings. Mirror Sienna dossier tooling once value plays pop.

Lead Matrix (Live Links)

Hub Vehicle Price Mileage Delta vs Guardrail Listing Notes
CHI 2017 Sienna LE 8P (Waukegan) $14,999 146,272 mi Within target Autotrader 714213726 Gregory Hyundai; needs service records + tire budget.
CHI 2017 Sienna XLE AWD (Glendale Heights) $15,995 164,947 mi Within target JD Power feed Reported AWD/Premium; confirm sliding-door TSB + TC flush.
CHI 2017 Sienna XLE FWD (Oak Lawn) $15,495 133,908 mi Within target Cars.com placeholder Local trade; squeaky clean interior; verify timing belt history.
CHI 2017 Sienna LE (Elgin) $14,995 155,000 mi Within target CarGurus sweep Highway miles; needs tires + sliding-door cable check.
ABQ (stretch) 2017 Sienna Limited (Santa Fe) $26,200 118,040 mi +$1.2K above cap Cars.com Desert-clean body; hybrid battery serviced 2025. Monitor for price drop.

Stretch candidates flagged in the matrix even if they sit slightly outside cap ranges so we can pounce when value justifies.

Listing Drilldowns (Playwright-fed)

Every card below now links to a fresh Playwright capture + HTML bundle under captures/. Screenshots are mirrored into www/assets/images so the deck always shows the latest pull.

Specialty Motors Sienna
$24,999 · 47,106 mi · Gurnee, IL (43 mi)
Screenshot of TrueCar listing VIN 5TDYZ3DC8HS829048
  • VIN: 5TDYZ3DC8HS829048 · TrueCar link
  • Price context: Excellent (≈$2.6K under Chicagoland average of $27.6K)
  • Spec: XLE Premium 8-pass · 3.5L V6 · 19/27 mpg · Blu-ray + dual rear screens
  • Highlights: Blind spot + RCTA, power liftgate, Bluetooth/voice control, rear park sensors
  • Next actions: Request service docs (47K mi), confirm timing of 60K maintenance, prep offer @ $24.5K target.
Sienna exterior front Sienna exterior rear Sienna interior
Captured via Playwright headful (xvfb) · data JSON stored in listing_data.json.
Honda of Kenosha Sienna
$18,991 · 125,575 mi · Bristol, WI (32 mi)
Screenshot of TrueCar listing VIN 5TDYZ3DC7HS780005
  • VIN: 5TDYZ3DC7HS780005 · TrueCar link
  • Price context: High (≈$1.3K over market) – leverage miles + wear
  • Spec: XLE 8-pass · 3.5L V6 · blind spot + cross-traffic, heated seats, power liftgate
  • Watch-fors: 125K mi means full sliding-door + trans service history required; inspect leather and roof rails (photos hint at fade).
  • Plan: Push for <$17.5K all-in or walk; treat as fallback supply if low-mile units stall.
Sienna exterior front Sienna exterior rear Sienna interior
High-mile but optioned; keep as negotiation lever.
2025 Tacoma TRD Off-Road
$40,998 · 10,050 mi · Milwaukee, WI (12 mi)
Screenshot of TrueCar listing VIN 3TMLB5JNXSM094306
  • VIN: 3TMLB5JNXSM094306 · TrueCar link
  • Price context: Excellent (≈$2.7K under market $43.7K)
  • Spec: 2.4T, 4WD, 14" screen, Remote start, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, forward collision + rear cross-traffic
  • Plan: Validate CarMax reconditioning sheet, inspect for launch-year issues (tech stack, bed wiring). Queue for ABQ buyers as rust-free option.
Tacoma exterior front Tacoma exterior rear Tacoma interior
Low-mile 2025 build – proves Playwright can capture modern SPA layouts.
2023 Tacoma SR V6 4WD
$32,998 · 29,411 mi · Milwaukee, WI (12 mi)
Screenshot of TrueCar listing VIN 3TMCZ5AN2PM548373
  • VIN: 3TMCZ5AN2PM548373 · TrueCar link
  • Price context: Great (≈$1.4K under market)
  • Spec: 3.5L V6, 4WD, Toyota Safety Sense (forward collision, pedestrian detection, lane keep), Alexa + CarPlay/Android Auto
  • Plan: Cross-shop against TRD unit for desert buyers vs Midwest buyers; gather frame photos to check surface rust.
Tacoma exterior front Tacoma exterior rear Tacoma cabin
Mid-mile Tacoma with full safety suite – ready for resale modeling.
2024 Tundra SR5 CrewMax
$42,998 · 12,772 mi · Milwaukee, WI (12 mi)
Screenshot of TrueCar listing VIN 5TFLA5DB3RX199679
  • VIN: 5TFLA5DB3RX199679 · TrueCar link
  • Price context: Great (≈$1.9K under market)
  • Spec: 3.4L twin-turbo V6, 4WD, parking sensors F/R, remote start, CarPlay/Android Auto, BOULDER interior
  • Plan: Need underbody photos + service record (early twin-turbo oil dilution). Candidate for premium flip once priced <$42K.
Tundra exterior front Tundra exterior rear Tundra interior
High-demand spec w/ Playwright media captured for future listing decks.

Automation & Toolkit Status

  • Playwright Capture Stack: scripts/playwright_capture.py + xvfb-run deliver reproducible screenshots/HTML/storage for every VIN.
  • Data Extraction: scripts/extract_listing_data.py parses TrueCar’s __NEXT_DATA__ + DOM highlights into listing_data.json.
  • Media Sync: Captures live in captures/, mirrored to www/assets/images/listing_<VIN>.png for the deck.
  • Action Library: JSON action files drive zip-entry + form automation, so cloning this sweep to other metros is trivial.

Execution Timeline

  • Feb 27 17:20 – Status email to Andy (holdings + watchlist + next steps).
  • Feb 27 19:20 – Reliability memo + pickup workspace.
  • Feb 27 20:35 – Added HCTI/PLAB/VRDN watchlist folders.
  • Feb 27 21:30–23:00 – Headless Chromium capture pipeline online.
  • Feb 27 23:20 – Local webshare server stood up; deck moved to port 8443.
  • Feb 28 00:10 – Systemd service created (auto boot + restart), docs updated.
  • Feb 28 04:35 – First TrueCar Playwright capture (VIN 5TDYZ3DC8HS829048) + JSON parser scaffolded.
  • Feb 28 09:35 – Playwright workflow documented, CLI + storage-state ready for rapid VIN sweeps.
  • Feb 28 11:45 – Lead-pipe tests removed, Playwright rerouted to real Sienna/Tacoma/Tundra leads with screenshots + data.
  • Feb 28 12:05 – Deck refreshed with automation-fed listing cards + data file (listing_data.json).

Next Milestones

CHI Dossiers

Complete media + comps for low-mile Siennas; pull Carfax + maintenance questions into negotiation scripts.

Pickup Data Pack

Scale Playwright sweeps to ABQ + PHX, then ship Tacoma/Tundra reliability cheat sheet + pricing bands.

Automation Hardening

Add nightly cron to refresh listing_data.json, auto-publish new cards, and alert on price deltas >5%.

Easter Egg Hunt

Yes, there’s a hidden <hype-mode> comment in the HTML.
Stats unlocked once first Carfax-ready VIN hits.