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I was at the lexus website and there is still no mention of the 3rd row seat as being standard item. Also, since it is a standard item (04?), does that mean that they are really taking the $2K+ option of the 3rd row seat? Finally, did you find the information thur the dealer? or (?)
Thanks
Hubert
by the way, i did a test drive and also experienced the vibration issue, so it would be advisable to thoroughly test drive the one you want to own before you take it home.
The dealer informed me my truck should be porting in the next couple days so probably next week is when it should arrive at his place. Hope all goes well and if/once I purchase it, will be happy to post the dealer info then.
TTC,
This annoying vibration issue, as well as the thumping problem and wind noise other owners have mentioned on this site (as well as others), is the most frustrating part of buying a GX now. I will be taking a very long and thorough test drive on the one I will be purchasing so hopefully this won't be a problem. But who knows, it may not show up then, but sometime in the future after I put down my $$$. This was the one big reason I was thinking of holding off until the '05 models come out. Also, I could have purchased and already taken home this truck last week from another dealer who had the color/options I wanted on his lot but was hoping the newest builds would have fixed many of these problems which is why I waited.
I traded in my 04 Cadillac CTS on it. I considered the Cadillac SRX, STS, and Escalade, as well as the VW Taureg, but the smooth , quiet, refined ride of the GX won me over. The interior on the Lexus was I think the final piece that pushed me to the GX 470, it simply outclassed all of the competition.
When I went to negotiate the buy, my sales woman mentioned the price drop with the inclusion of the rear seat thingy without the 2,000 extra charge. I got it for 50,000, which is probably about as well as I could have done in the Milwaukee area, being that both lexus dealers have the same owner. I gave some thought to waiting for an 05 with the revised engine, but I did extensive test driving of the current version, and found it to be exceptional as it is.
Roni
I just priced a 2004 GX470 at Lexus.com and yes the 3rd seat appears to be included at no charge.
I called Lexus Customer Assistance and they were clueless about this. Needless to say the only local dealer in New Orleans is also clueless on this issue or so they would lead you to believe.
Help!! I'm ready to get a GX470 but I need some concrete information on the 3rd row seat pricing.
I *think* I want the dorado gold, but I haven't seen one in person. Online pics look great, but I don't want it to be too dark. for ex, the ash blue mica is a lot darker in person than it looks online. Anyone have the gold? Is it gorgeous? Would you say it's light, med or dark?
Thanks!
He was straight up with me. 3rd seat is free now.
He also quoted me a great price. If I can't get the dealer in Louisiana to get close to it I will make the deal with him.
I also got info from my local dealer internet slaes guy and he knows about the free 3rd row seat. Funny thing that this info never made it to the sales folks on the floor:).
If I could get the vehicle in Louisiana for that price I would jump on it. As it stands the best prie I got so far was in Texas. $46.8k w/nav and $42.3k w/o nav.
Local delaer in New Orleans talking about $47.4k w/nav.
AS I stated in a earlier post the dealership in Texas is taking about $4,500k of sticker plus the $2,030K deduction for the 3rd row seat. Folks in other parts of the country are doing better. In Louisiana the deals or worse(See my earlier post).
roni
Well the dealer is definately lying about a sold sign on your car at the port. They port doesn't know what the dealer sells and they don't care.
If your dealer gave you a VIN# to the car and you put a deposit on it you should get it. Sometimes cars do get held up at port past when they say it will be shipped out. You should ask your dealer for the report that they get of exactly your car at the port and what day it is expected to be shipped. The dealer has exactly what is in their allocation from the manufacturer(with VIN#, color, trim, features, options, etc.) and the approx. date it should arrive at port from Japan.
The dealer would honestly rather have you lease or finance the car thru them. That way they make the profit on the sale plus they get a piece of the finance/interest charges that you pay. Paying cash for a car is the last thing the dealer want's to hear.
Just a quick question for you (or whoever)Are all GX's manufactured in Japan, or do they manufacture some in Canada, like the RX? Wasn't sure. Can you answer my question about certain colors being harder to get? Also, if I am expecting my vehicle by the end of September, what month was it most likely produced?
Also, Edmunds still lists the third row as an option, but I seem to recall seeing others indicating it is now included in the (same) base price? That's a $2,000 swing item alone.
Final question: KDSS? For those that have it, your comment on how it improves, if at all, highway driveing and general handling. We will not be off-roading much, and wouldn't get it just for that.
Thanks in advance for responses.
Down south the deals are not as good. Go to Lexus.com and search the dealers in your area. You can send them all an email/quickquote with the exact specs that you want and they will email you a price. Some will reply with a phone number to call them for the price. However you should get enoungh responses by email to get a good idea what vehicles in your area are going for. Additionally you should do the same thing for dealers in neighboring states. You may have to travel a few miles to get the best deal or use the out of state info to work your best deal in state.
As far as the 3rd row seat goes...it is now included as part of the base price. It may not appear on some older window stickers but Lexus has advised the dealers that the MSRP should be reduced by $2,030.00. Don't let a dealer tell you otherwise! You can also verify this online at lexus.com.
I am in the process of cutting my deal and I will finalize tomorrow.
Mine was listed as a 9700G build on my window sticker, and had a build date of 8/04.
I've only put 10 miles on it so far, and just spent the whole evening sitting in it in the garage with owners manual in hand. I think I've got it all figured out now. That rear entertainment system is really nice. very versatile, once you get the hang of how it works, fairly intuitive to use.
The Nav system was pretty easy, but I had a similiar one in my 04 Cadillac CTS that I traded in, so I had a head start on that.
I had the vehicle out this morning fdor a nice long drive. I had it up to 80 on the freeway, absolutely no vibration at any speed. No driveline thunps that others have mentioned, and no abrupt shifting. It ran smooth, straight and really quiet at highway speeds, I couldn't hear the engine at all..just a small amount of wind rush around the mirrors. Nothing at all objectionable.
Mine came equipped with Bridgestone Dueler H/T tires. They ride nice and smooth and quiet.
Thanks for your help. Glad to hear that the vibration is gone. I was getting a little worried since my wife has her heart set on the truck.
Sewell Lexus of Dallas Forth Worth Texas. You can get this quote off the iternet from the internet sales manager. I got quotes from most dealers within 500 miles of my home. Others came close but did not have the color combination I wanted. Also after I made my deal I got a response from a dealer in Georgia(I believe the name was Hennessey) that said they guarantee not to be undersold. So maybe I could have saved a few more hundred. Anyway I'm happy with the deal and the vehicle. The internet manager at Sewell was straight up about the 3rd row seat. No bulling me around that he was doing me a favor or giving me a deal by not charging for the 3rd row seats.
I got Navigation with Mark Levinson Audio system, rear view camera(makes me want to stay in reverse just to look at the screen),Preferred Accessory Pkg(Cargo mat, cargo net, wheel locks-(I still have not found the key for the wheel locks),Hitch, Hitch Tow receiver with ball mount, 3rd row seats(I hope that they don't dry rot in my attic), rear a/c, spoiler. I did not get the rear seat entertainment system. I think maybe I would have if I had known before hand that you can work the navigation system from the back seat if you have the rear seat entertainment system(too late now).
All in all I'm quite happy.
That's a great deal .... any chance you can email me the saleman's name, phone ... etc to "longson@lvc.edu"
Thanks!
Steve, Host
I loaded up the cd changer on the Mark Levinson system in my GX today, and was enjoying the music all day as I drove.
I don't believe the rear spoiler has been made a no charge. I just picked mine up last friday, the the sticker showed the NC on the rear seat/ac, but still listed the charge for the spoiler. Has anyone heard differently?
Anyone found a great deal on the GX in the NC area. My local dealer, Johnson Lexus, never has quoted me a good price. The deal they quoted me was $2500 off list, which is NO deal at all compared to some I see on this board.
I am wanting the NAV and ML plus of course I want to get the latest build.
Thanks if you can help.....