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Chintan Talati
Thanks!
That should solve your problem.
Don't know how to drive a manual?? ... take a class .. they're inexpensive. Just look in the yellow pages under driving schools.
AHHH. there is NOTHING like having 3 pedals on the floor!! :shades:
Also, dealers seem to expect full MSRP (about $6,000 profit on a 35K car with approx. 3% holdback) but do not have the expense of keeping a good selection of IS's in inventory... they want full MSRP even though many (most?) folks have to special order (to get the options and color they want) -- RESULT: customer waits months and dealer (order taker) gets max profits (with little or no expense or business risk).
Eventually, Don Valley proved that they wanted my business, and offered me a deal that nobody would even come close to. I currently work for Toyota, and they were the only dealership to take that into consideration.
Good luck, and I hope things work out for you. The deal that I worked out took 4 months. Be patient, and don't be afraid to walk out until they deal on your terms.
What do you guys think of this deal?
I'm deciding between the lexus and the Mercedes C350 sports sedan for $36,234 MSRP $43,105
any input, thanks
basically they sent me some high quotes so I emailed them back saying I am getting get quotes under invoice (200 under for TSX, and 500 under for TL) and Lexus shoots back at me a quote above 31k which they said was 1200 over invoice. So I already decided screw it I am getting an Acura. but anyways I had a couple of questions before I go and buy:
1. The Lexus dealer said I had to get a package, and a base model IS is the premium package IS, which means invoice is not 28k but more like 29k-30k. Is that true?
2. anyone getting deals closer to 30k, I couldnt even get one below 31k. This is for Lexus IS 250 Auto, Non Navi RWD
Could you email me the salesperson and dealer name to me?
We don't allow identification of individual salespeople..
Thanks!
kyfdx
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Here are some of the quotes I got for IS250 RWD auto, premium package, no Nav.
Lexus of Glendale - $32,088
Jim Falk Lexus - $31,600
Longo Lexus - $31,500.
Do you think I can go lower than these?
Also Have anyone had experience with Costco Auto buying service?
The two most competitive I've found are Jim Falk/Beverly Hills Lexus & Westminster (internet sales division).
Thanks a lot!
Just to confirm, this is loaded IS350 which supposely has MSRP of around 44k+?
Give him the quotes you've got and they probably can work with you.
I know they wored with me and I was EXTREMELY happy wit hthe service & treatment I got.
We special ordered a:
6 speed m/t
sports pak
G-Spyders
matador mica red w/ black interior
Waited 5 months (WORTH THE WAIT) :shades: couldn't be happier
Got 2K off of sticker (works out to be about 2,300 to 2,500 OVER invoice)
GOOD LUCK
Now, when was the last time you heard of a Lexus breaking a timing chain?
A Jaguar, yes, cause I've seen it and the CP $$ are ugly (if your the customer) or very healthy (if your the store/advisor)but since it is mechanical, they MIGHT pay (depending on company & level of coverage)
Plus, most stores will ask the client for diagnostic times or estimates ($$) before any work is even done regardless of the warranty purchased. That way, if the warranty company declines, the tech still gets paid.
Do yourself a favor ... cancel the warranty and get your money back .. with a Lexus, you WON'T need it. Take that money & put it in an CD or investment account and in 4 yrs (when the warranty is up)the money in that account should more than cover a major repair (if even needed)on your Lexus.
Hey Lexusgirl1, you work for Lexus & your hubby for Honda. Ever get into the "whose got better quality" issue debate?
If you can't already tell, I "share your passion" for the industry - just look at my "screenname". I would love to "swap war stories" but don't want you or I to post e mail address in such a public forum. Do you have a "car site" e mail address we could xchange ideas into?
IS250 AWD (no options)
MSRP: $35,069 incl. dest(Edmunds says $34,875)
Invoice: $31,700 incl. dest(Edmunds say $30,758)
Offer: $33,200
For a 12k/36mo. lease:
Residual: 58%
MoneyFactor: .00265
Is this a good deal?
Thanks!
You asked if my husband and I get into the Honda vs Lexus debate..... no because there is NO comparison! He knows it and I know it! Lexus blows Honda (and Acura too for that matter) out of the water! My husband was so disappointed with the quality of the current Honda/Acura line that he actually traded his RSX Type S in and bought a Subaru WRX STi! I was shocked because he ALWAYS drove Honda/Acura products. He likes my IS250 but thinks it is too slow! He would have preferred the IS350 but even getting it for invoice (since I work there) was too pricey for me! I LOVE MY IS 250!!! It is plenty fast for me and my 4 year old (who needs to go that fast when they have such precious cargo on board).
Can other buyers please share your experience on how long it take for the car to arrive? I was told that the estimated time is four months but it always comes earlier than that. What are your experiences?
I ordered a white with Nav but I didn't want the wood trim so I special ordered it. It will come as 07. I really hope it will come sooner than 4 months. 4 months is kind of a long wait.
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I was told all special orders go in the 3rd week of the month
Had we made the deadline, it would have been 4 months (start to finish)
We ordered
IS250
6 Speed MT
Sports Pak
Ordered LAST week of Jan (order not placed until END of Feb)
Took delivery June 17th (day b4 Fathers Day) nice "gift"
GOOD LUCK
P.S. - IT'S WORTH THE WAIT!!!
Sometimes the inspectors treat the claim like it was their $$ or they OWNED the insurance company. One time I actually saw an inspector make a tech boil a thermostat to make sure it would not open (& would stick thereby leading to an overheat) No failure verified, no claim payment.
It's usually a collaboration between Sales & F&I to tell the client that the warranty covers everything.
My favorite line is "My salesman told me it was a bumper to bumper warranty" Oh, how I "LOVE" that one (ask your husband about that one, I GUARANTEE he will be LHAO (Laffin His A Off)
As for the chain/belt issue .. a LEXUS service writer told me the newer engines use a chain (Benz, BMW & Jag all use chains) but hey, he might be wrong but he did access an engine technical manual that showed a chain.
There are some cars I would not want to drive once they exit the warranty period. On those cars, an extended mechanical failure warranty (which is what they ACTUALLY SHOULD be called instead of an extended warranty) would be a good idea. On a Japanese car, "the jury is still out"
A Subaru??? You let him buy/lease a Subaru?
Might be the biggest bang for it's buck (great performance, handling & value) but LOOKS??
AWFULL. Who designed that car? It has to be one of the ugliest cars out there .. right up there with the Pontiac Aztek (what the HECK was that thing anyway?)
Anyway .. enjoy your 250 (cause I know the wife & I enjoy ours .. actually she enjoys it more)
Thanks for any help, this site is great.
18k mi/ 36mo lease
43900 MSRP
40000 Sale price
9200 down (trade)
53% residual (56% minus 15cents a mile for the 3000 mi over 15k a year makes it 53%)
.00275 MF
491 a month.
I am pretty new to leasing. Am I missing anything? Credit score is 800. Thoughts? Does a 56% residual on a 15k mile lease for an IS350 sound right? Like I said, mine is really about 53% since I have the extra 3k miles.
Residuals tend to drop this time of year, as we get closer to the new model year..
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530 DOC
492 First payment
626 Reduction Tax (value of trade in tax)
600 Acquisition
650 Lease Reserve.
Secondly, I like the Blue Onyx color, but it appears that this color is not being made at the moment in that package. How does one go about special ordering a certain color, and so the dealers give you a hard time on the price when you special order?
What do you guys think? Is this reasonable?
In addition, just want to share my shopping experience while looking for the ideal Lexus IS. The recent dealer and the previous one I dealt with said that Lexus no longer accept special orders.
I originally tried to order an IS 250 RWD w/ Sport Pkg back on 06/26/2006. The dealer called back on July 5th said that Lexus is no longer accepting special order though they did successfully ordered one before for a client couple months back with a luxury pkg instead of the sport pkg. Is this true or they just want me to purchase one off their lots.
I am living in the Bay Area (SF & East Bay)California
2006 IS 250 w/Navigation & Premium Plus Package
MSRP = $36,504.00
SPECIAL PRICE
= $34,504.00.00 + Fees
2006 IS 350 w/Premium Plus Package & Navigation & CHROME WHEELS
MSRP = $41,139.00 + $1,895.00 Chrome Wheels
SPECIAL PRICE = $40,674.00 + Fees
2006 IS 350 w/Sport Package
MSRP = $44,264.00
SPECIAL PRICE = $41,857.00 + Fees
2006 IS 350 w/Luxury Package & Navigation
MSRP = $44,784.00
SPECIAL PRICE = $42,273.00 + Fees
***All Prices Plus Tax, License, & Gov. Fees. Additional Accessories
may apply. Subject to prior Sale.***
The most recent dealer quoted me for an IS 350 w/ Luxry pkg & McLev audio sys for $41,288. I am thinking of knocking it down a bit like to $40,288 or lower; Hope I can succeed.
Have a good weekend.