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Lexus RX 330 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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2005 RX330 AWD
OPTIONS:
PT Premium Plus Pkg
TO Towing Pkg
Z1 Preferred Accessory Pkg
NV Navigation System
DC Radio Equipment, 6-Disc CD Changer in Dish
HH Heated Front Seat
FT 18" Wheels
Sticker: $44,833
Paid: $40,083 + 95 (Dealer's Inventory Tax) , 2505.19 (Sales Tax), 100.30 (License), 50(Doc Fee), 21.75 (State Inspec) = 42865.24
premium plus package
Navigation
Adaptive light
towing package
Heated seats
18" wheels
6 disc CD changer
Out the door price $41,833
What do you all think?
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I tried Lexus of Tacoma and they sounded very willing too.
MSRP 48,043
Invoice 41,681 +LDA 465 = $42,146
Paid 42,500 + tx approx $350 over invoice by my estimate.
It wasn't as smooth as a negotiation as I would have like cuz the salesman quoted me originally $41,900 on the phone (supposedly on the wrong trimmed car by mistake) to compete and the sales manager was stuck on $43k for sometime but he finally stepped up a bit. I think it was when I said I was feeling baited and switch even at $43k and was going to be unhappy at that price.
Overall I think we did well, I just don't know why it has to be so hard at the dealers each time.
Good luck to all and thanks for your help
How difficult is it to find a used or demo 330? I would love to have one of these cars, but would like to spend around $32000. I did find one demo with about 9000 miles on it, but they quoted me $35,000, which seems rather close to the price of a new vehicle.
Any thoughts?
And, what do you all think of the reported transmission problems on the 330s?
Thanks,
Laura
We live in Florida where Jim Moran distributes Toyota. I believe he distributes throughout the Southeast in 4 or 5 states actually. Anyway, in looking at the cars on the dealers lots in Florida, ALL OF THE RX 330's are heavily "packed" with accessories we wouldn't want (or buy) if given the choice.
Now I do realize that many people want these loaded up cars, but some, like myself, don't.
Let me be specific, If you want factory leather seats, you are required to buy a Premium package for $2145 AND about $1200 of OTHER accessories which brings the MSRP to over $39,700.
My question is this....for those shopping in regions outside of the Southeast...are ALL the Lexus' 330 models "packed" with thousands of dollars of extras like here in Florida or is it just greedy Jim Moran inflating the prices (and the profits) of the cars he is importing>?
I say its the distributor and not the dealer since I've been to four Lexus dealers and they are all nearly identically "packed"
Just curious.
Thanks
AL
Go to www.lexus.com and go to BUILD YOUR OWN and it will basically bring them up in your area the way they're sending them out to the dealership.
Plus the '05 has 8 way power passenger, vs. 4 way power passenger in the '04. Bluetooth is new for '05 which is packaged with the nav. Now, all packages with hid include the active steering feature. Power hatch and the wood/leather wheel are also standard equipment for '05. All these small things add up and once you factor in not having to deal with first year gremlins... the choice is clear....go '05.
We are in the market for a fwd '05 ML/Nav with RSES...ie, all the toys. We are going to wait until the longshoreman strike is over...almost all Rx 330s in the SF bayarea come from Japan, which means they are trucked out of the Long Beach port...there are significant slow downs for Lexus deliveries...there are stuck at the Long Beach port. Once that gets settled...there will be a influx of autos...we'll cut a deal for the Rx then.
The issue is actually more complicated than just blaming the longshoremen. Here is a link to the local newspaper. Search for an article called What's to blame for cargo backlog?
http://www.presstelegram.com/
Which dealership did you go to?
Thanks.
Thanks
Thank you.
2005 RX330 AWD
OPTIONS:
PT Premium Plus Pkg
TO Towing Pkg
Z1 Preferred Accessory Pkg
NV Navigation System
DC Radio Equipment, 6-Disc CD Changer in Dish
HH Heated Front Seat
FT 18" Wheels
MSRP 44,833 and the saleman quoted me $40,333 (+ all other charges). Is this a good price?
41200
- 2000 navigation
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39,200 is the price that you want
you will get a better deal from the lexus dealer Inter Net Sale Team than the Floor Sale Team.
Good luck!
Subtract CA tx and ttl from your quote and you will see how close the price is to my purchase price.
We are on the same page.
When I price it out at invoice with options it comes to approx. $35,224.
missgene
Sticker: 42,483
Price quote: 39,683
I believe this is about 2k over invoice.
'05 RX 330 AWD
no NAV system. standard regional options:
Premium Plus Package with Additional Options
remium Plus Package
Additional Options:
- Two-level heated front seats (includes rain-sensing variable intermittent wipers and headlamp washers)
- 18-in alloy wheels (235/55VR18 and full-size spare)
- Towing prep package
- In-dash, single feed, six-disc CD auto-changer
- Preferred Accessory Package (includes cargo mat and wheel locks)
AWD RX330
Premium Plus Package (PT)
Navigation System w/ Rear Camera (NV)
Heated Front Seats (HH)
6-Disc In-Dash CD Changer (DC)
Towing Package (TO)
18" Alloy Wheels (FT)
Cargo Mat (C1)
Wheel Locks (WL)
Additionally, I am leasing the car for 48 months with a .00210 money factor and 49% residual, no money down (except license, fees, and 1st month).
Look at post #1632. He seems to have gotten a good deal. My guess is that he's paying a shade over $450. Anyway, if you are already in a lease, enjoy the car and try not to second guess yourself unless something can be done about it.
Carflat...what has been your experience in massachusetts and at which dealer(s)?
Got a great deal at McGrath Lexus- Chicago. 2% over invoice ($772) on a 2005 AWD w/
Premium Plus package
Navigation system
Tow Package
18" alloy wheels
6-CD changer
Heated FS w/ RS wipers
Accessory package
in Mellinium Silver w/ black interior
This is pretty much how all the RX's come in this area. Thought I got a good deal with a little negotiation via email. Showed up at the dealer and everything went very smooth. Deal done in 45 min, but it took another 2.5 hours to go through everything in the RX. Love it so far... Good luck. Dealt with the internet rep. She was very professional!!!
Purchased the car at Lexus Serramonte in Northern CA. Putnam Lexus and Stevens Creek Lexus are the two other dealerships here on the peninsula, but I didn't really talk to them at length. Serramonte offers free storage and shuttle service to SFO (during weekday business hours), which has been an extremely valuable benefit.
I am looking to buy RX330, I will appreciate you sharing your experience, and price you brought for and dealer name. This will help me less or minimal negotiation and will make buying experience hassle free.
Thanks
2005 AWD RX330 Bamboo Pearl
Premium Plus Package (PT)
Navigation System w/ Rear Camera (NV)
Heated Front Seats (HH)
6-Disc In-Dash CD Changer (DC)
18" Alloy Wheels (FT)
Rain Sensing Wipers
Car Mats
I would appreciate information on deals anyone has negeotiated.
Thanks,
VGW
Only three in Phoenix and I was given a general quote of $2000 over invoice from dealer in Scottscale.
Would appreciate if anyone can share their experience