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I am thinking it needs to be around $27,000 since it is a 2008 and once I drive it off the lot, there goes the depreciation!
Thoughts? Am I way off base here?
I got the smokey mica granite with the combo interior as I didn't want all black interior. Did you get yours in the Bay Area also? And just curious how did you like the buying experience? And what you thought about the price paid?
I'm in the market for a 2008 IS350. Would you know if your SoCal Longo delaer has it? and your internet sales contact? Thanks.
I dealt with Jim Brown, and really liked him. He is a straight shooter, no bs. I hope things go well in your search.
Can you please post the exact items you got and what price you paid. It will be helpful to me and others..be sure to mention if it includes taxes and other fees...
thanks
I paid $35,650.00 OTD in CA. The car was in-stock, so it was not special ordered or had anything added on. Tried like a mad man to get it to a round 35K but to no avail as they said I can walk out on the deal over $150.00.
09 IS250
NAV
Premium Package
Preferred Accessory Package
18" Alloy wheels with summer tires
Just like Dirtywater, I tried to do most of the negoiating through email until it was close. Read my earlier post on my Lexus experience. Also, when I bought they denied they had any marketing support so factor that in when negoiating with them or wait til the end of the current promotion and see if they will get agressive again on rates or rebates.
I paid what Gamus paid, I think maybe $100 more, but that was due to where I lived in CA, etc. I used what he paid, and some other members on another forum. For me, I had a price I was sticking to, and I had 2 dealers say they would do it, but one was a bait and switch, and another lied to me about inventory to get me down there.
In the end, I went with Longo, who I initially didn't think would meet my price. For me, I got the VIN number and sticker tied to the price before I ever stepped foot into the dealership. I insisted that I go there and verify the car and test drive it before I agreed as well. That was all after I agreed to the price. I just was so happy with Longo, they treated me exactly how I wanted to be treated.
If you do go the internet route, make sure you get the VIN number of the car in question, the price of the vehicle and the OTD price after all fees. I was at the dealership for a total of 20 mins when I went there to pick up my car.
FYI, I got the same car as Gamus, just a different color combo.
Did you buy the 100K miles extended bumper to bumper warranty for $1650.00? Cuz I did and I told myself not to prior to going in but didnt want to deal with potential warranty issues down the line as it can get very expensive.
Thanks
When you say OTD does that mean including CA sales tax...If so it looks like you both bought around $33,100. Or was that plus CA sales tax....Also what was the sticker on your cars...
thanks
My car's MSRP was $37,656. It is a common package combo from what I found in my shopping in SoCal for the IS250.
I'm trying to buy a 09 lexus IS 250 AWD with nav and xm radio in the northern va area. I would really appreciate some input from others about what is a fair price to expect in this area. Thanks a lot!
Did you guys buy AWD or RWD? Also, the sales tax is so much higher in Cali...I think its about 7%. I'm in Va and sales tax is 3.3%. Based on this, does it seem like right under 35k would be a good out the door price for an AWD IS 250 with nav and luxury package (and maybe satellite radio) or is this wishful thinking? I've been researching this forum for hours and the numbers are starting to blend in a little. A lot of the posts are from 06 or 07 or 08 so I dont know if those same numbers can be applied still?
I bought a RWD and CA Sales tax was 8.25%. I want to say the price before tax, etc was a shade under 32K, see previous post on the package that came with the car.
The numbers when shopping for a car does start to blend, I use the forum as a starting point, then I ask for quotes and they all land in the same ballpark and often way higher then what you see here, then I start grinding that quote down based on assumptions on their profit margin based on invoice of packages provided here on Edmunds or what other guys have paid. The car buying is fluid situation as Dirtywater got baited and switched at one dealer and another dealer showed integrity to sell what was quoted. I was told to take a hike a couple of time too because they thought my price was comical.
You know, when you have a good deal based on the info posted here and/or when the dealer gives you a price no other dealership would even match. I worked on the premise the dealership should break even or lose 1K or more. That is just how the market is right now.
Hope that helps.
Gamus
I got the exact same car as Gamus, so mine was RWD as well. I believe the AWD goes for more, but I am not sure. I am in SoCal, sales tax 8.25%. I wouldn't be the best person to gauge your typical price.
I got the Premium Package, not the Luxury Package. The Luxury Package was not an option I saw at the dealerships out here and that goes for more than the Premium Package. XM is a rip-off IMHO from the dealer unless it's already installed. They way over charge for it. I had two different dealerships quote prices of $850+ and $1250! In turn I got it and installed it myself, same as factory (same Lexus XM unit) for $300. Be prepared though that XM will add a significant price to your total if already installed.
The prices will blend, as well as supply and demand. I could be wrong, but I think the price has stayed relatively the same, outside of going up a couple K or two from '06. I heard from 2 Lexus dealers and read on Google as well that Lexus/Toyota was cutting production this year. I don't think it will affect you greatly though. As a buyer right now, you should be in the drivers seat.
premium pkg, just as yours. Can I ask where you bought yours from? im in Pasadena, and the glendale dearer offered 36k something. Help me out here, Thanks!! Juno
I bought mine at Stevens Creek Lexus in the Bay Area and went through the Internet Department. Since you are in the So. Cal area, I believe DirtyWater bought his in Long Beach and got around the same price give or take a $100.00 and he just made calls confirming the dealerships would honor the price of 35.6K OTD.
If you are at 36K OTD you can possibly grind out another 300-400 dollars? If the price is 36K plus Tax and lic. then I would say you have some work to do to get it where you want it.
It can be frustrating getting the price you want, but it is your money. Don't get tricked into whats another 1K spread over 3 years talk.
I will keep saying this about the price I bought at; If the dealerships are balking at to matching the price then it is a "fair" deal at 36.5K, if they all said cmon down then it was not a "fair" price.
Keep us updated.
Gamus
I priced out an is250 and the invoice is $32,900 so im thinking 33500-34000 purchase price plus TTL. Is that something that is possible?
thanks.
Congraaaaattttsssss!!!!
Can you post your OTD price so the forum can get a sense where the new target price should be set at? Also, how was the sales experience, how long was the search and negoiating and did the finance guy give you the raised brow on the price it was sold at?
Thanks,
Gamus
Check post number 2570 for the options I had.
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2008/lexus/is250/100908538/incentives.html
Just wondering.
I'm looking at a car similar to you, basically everything but the summer tires (actually I think the one they just got in might have the 18" alloys.. it's their only car without chromes).. so 2009 IS250 with premium package, navi package, and preferred accessories (standard?). They offered that car to me at $32,800 + TTL at Keyes Lexus in Van Nuys, CA. When I chose to walk they offered the one with chrome (which I can do without) for the same price (dropped from $34,500 + TTL). Both car prices include 2 years of maintenance as well (supposed to be "complimentary" to take my business from BMW but you know how that goes). $32,800 plus taxes is $35,506 which is only a little under $150 from what you paid OTD so I'm assuming title, license, etc is more than that. Do you happen to have an exact number for what your car was before TTL? Also, the best they can do to finance me (729 FICO on Experian as first time buyer) is about 7.7% APR so I'm considering leasing instead. The lease would be either $1000 down and $473.56 mo for 35 additional months or $3500 down and $400.28 for 35 additional months. Both 12K leases. Dealer trying to tell me that's as low as they can go, but it seems this is not that great of a deal based on what you got. Can you or any others in SoCal please advise? (Specifically about leases and also about price BEFORE TTL) Thanks so much!
Also, does anyone know of any 2008 IS250's in SoCal area? I am unsuccessful at finding any.
PS -- I ideally need to buy by next Thursday.. so just about a week from now.
IS250 with Prem and Navi
MSRP$37656
Selling Price $32548
36mo/12k
MF .0001 (.24%)
Driveoff $4598.58 (includes $3200 MSD to lower MF and is refunded at lease end; other $1398.58 is title, license, etc)
35 more months at $391.83 (incl tax, but will rise another 1% b/c of CA tax increase)
Residual $19.581.12
Thoughts? Looking to close today.
Also, does anyone have any good leads on insurance? The best I can find so far (I'm 25/f with clean record, gated parking, AAA, college degree (non-science tho), pleasure driver) is around $900 for 6 months (100/300/50, no rental, roadside, or gap (Lexus leases include gap)) through Nationwide. I've called others that are much higher, but it seems that if someone refers me directly to their agent I get a better price through them than when I contacted the company the first time.. which is why I'm asking here. Need to find it soon! Thanks!
I'm looking to lease an AWD IS250, but need help finding a good price. Unlike those of you in CA, here in PA, the options are packaged differently. For example, I would like the luxury and premium packages. In CA, you can add them for $1,940 but here in PA, unless you place a factory order, you can only get them both if you also order Nav & the upgraded audio for an extra $2,500. That means that the car here comes in three basic MSRP's: $35,000, $37500 & $40,000. Each of these is adjusted for minor options.
I was quoted around $457 for the $37500 variety and $502 for the $40,000 version (36 months 15K miles). Both prices are without taxes, which in PA is 9% of the lease cost instead of 6% of the cap cost if you are buying. OTD was around $1,000.
Car Man, please list the LFS residual & money factor for this car.
I've called Mercury and they're about $900ish for 100/300/100 I think. I actually think maybe it was $25 more and included renter's insurance too. 30k isn't a coverage.. it would be 15/30.. and 30k wouldn't even cover the cost of the car if it's totaled. A IS is MSRP at least $35k. The minimum I would go with would be 50/100, but being in CA I feel much better with 100/300.. which is what Lexus requires on a lease anyway. Thanks though!
In the 2009 model the accessory package (wheel locks, net/mats, etc) is standard, no additional charge.
Btw, I'm looking to purchase a second Lexus IS250, but I wanted to consider the Mark Levinson sound system. They aren't currently being produced in the IS250s, so they must be special ordered. The thing is, one dealership has told me that it takes 3 months, and another dealership called foul and said that for practical purposes it really takes 6-8 months. I honestly can't tell who's trying to BS me. I've sent a message to the dealership who said 3 months, but I thought I might ask here to see if anyone has had any real experience with special orders.
This is all I that I am building (these are MSRP values):
2009 Lexus IS250 RWD Automatic: $32,325
Premium Plus Package: $840
Destination: $825
Total MSRP: $33990
If I did it with navigation, it would be: $35,700 (adding $2,550)
It's also showing a regional adjustment of -$382, but even without that it's no where near your number.
2009 IS250 with NAV/PREM/18s/accessory package - $37,6XX
2009 IS250 with PREM, accessory package - $33,XXX
unless u are talking about the $2,XXX luxury package instead of the premium... then the MSRP will be in the $35,000 range
I was in dealership yesterday and the quote was following;
2009 IS250 AWD
Navigation
Premium Package
Preferred Accessories
$35500 without TTL. (No sales tax in Oregon though)
MSRP was around $39200.
I need help if this is a good deal.
Please post what you think.
Base $36,605 IS350 with 18" wheels ($830), High Intensity Headlamps ($875), Nav ($2,550), Premium Package ($840), Delivery ($825) = $42,811 MSRP
After some back and forth I have been quoted: $38,535, $55 doc fee, $2797.78 CA tax (7.25%), $250 license fee, $87 registration, $8.75 CA tire disposal fee = $41,733.53 OTD.
Is this a reasonable deal. I want to pull the trigger before CA increases the sales tax, tomorrow! as well as the vehicle licensing fees by almost 100% also tomorrow. Any thoughts? If I wait, the sales tax goes up by about $400 and the license will go from $250 to about $500.
Thanks if anyone gets this and offers me some last second advice on the pricing. :shades: