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"At no time did I directly or indirectly refer to you or attempt to cast you as some typical car salesperson" and followed up with-
"you are a typical sleazy car salesperson. Better luck when you find your proper home at a Ford store."
Wouldn't a sleazy car salesman have tried to weasel a deal out of you off here? I am not going to step on the guy's toes who helped you just to give you a better price. If you wanted the better price, you could have called him. That was not the point of the discussion. But, hey, when you do beat everyone up for price and eventually by a Navigator, maybe I'll see you at the dealership . The entire point I tried to point out was go to the dealership, any extra buck you can save will be done there. And I tried to help you, but because it didn't have a price attatched to it, you didn't see it
Good advice about CPO- What I have learned is that CPO's are usually a couple thousand more than KBB used car retail. Anything less would be a good deal. I would tell you a good price, but I honestly don't know. The only thing we have is a 2003 loaded up LX
At time of order, spoiler was only available (according to dealer) with Night Vision option.
Dealer suggested ordering from parts dept after delivery. The option was quoted as $281 on Lexus web site. Dealer wanted $900 for part and $200 to install. What a rip-off.
Any ideas?
debating whether to wait for the new LX, when ever that will be, or get the LX now.
prefer to stick with lexus but am considering the infiniti's QX56. the LX not having dual climate, indash 6 CD changer, eventual model change turn me off a bit.
with possibility of change in 179 tax code, i'd like to get a SUV this year
moj1 - The next LX will be bigger and will be based on the Sequoia platform probably in 2006.
Any advise on this... 2000 Land cruiser certified for 29K or 2000 Lx470 for 31K non certified. 56k and 51k on lx.
Thanks
I would lean toward the certified LC....the LX rides better (smoother over rough roads) but in reality there is basically no difference except for the suspension and a few interior ammenities...
Compare the tires, a new set will run you $700.
If you get the Michelin LTX's.
The 2000 Lx is from a dealer but not from a lexus dealer and the price reflects it, since 31K is what a private seller would ask.
I looked at the Lx today and it is clean, but has a few interior panel blemishes.
My choice now is a different 2000 LC in like new condition with 55k for 30-31k and no certification or the LX with no cert.
Can you please elaborate on why you not even consider the LX... it has me worried a bit since we have put it on hold. It does have a longer warranty for the drive train.
Thanks in advance!
If you can find out where it was originally purchased you can call the dealer and talk to a service advisor and if you are lucky he'll tell you what he has on his computer. If you have no clue where is was bought new run a carfax report and it will tell you the city and state then start looking for Lexus dealers there. Maybe you'll get lucky. If it's had a bunch of owners then your pretty much have to rely on the inspection.
Did you check autotrader.com for others?
I bought my 00 Certified with 44K for $35K 6 months ago. I now I could find one for $33-$34K. I am in Texas though.
I took your advise and called the dealer... it has been lexus serviced and they did a major tune-up at 30k miles after that there are oil changes and maintanace stuff. It is a two owner car and the second owner bought it till his new car arrived.
The truck is over the the warranty by 900 mile 50,900... too bad the previous did not care to have them look it over before it expired.
The interior has two small rips in the door panels and on the sides in the truck area opening... I hope to be able to replace some of the parts and bring it back to nice condition.
My main concern was if there are any major problem with the truck and is there is anything that accures at a certain mileage mechanically or on all the bells and whistles stuff like the height control.
Many Thanks!!
Nothing is 'scheduled' to break...they are built very well but you never know....but you have a better chance of it not breaking than if you bought let's say a Tahoe or Expedition.
The height control is a scary point you see people talk about on this board, yes it would cost you a fortune if it broke but if you don't use it it won't break, I would think....
I tried mine out after I got it, but I will never need it.
Maybe the Lexus dealer would 'certify' it for you... kinda doubt it but it's worth a shot... for like a grand or something...
For the rips, ask the Lexus dealer who they use for leather repair for their used cars. It can be fixed nicely if you use the right guy.
Remember, if you buy it make sure you always get all the work done at Lexus or Toyota. Atleast the regular maintenance.
The LX takes premium gas the LC takes regular...search the board for that debated topic. I use premium in mine..
Any problems with the power steering motor on these?
Thanks again!
Good luck
my .02 :-)
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If you are audited you could always claim you use it to pull teeth!
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I checked posts from people who shopped around and bought the car, they say they paid $500. - $1700. over what the dealer paid. Any FL. salespeople willing to step up and sell a car for a fair profit?
I had also contacted my local dealer (whom I had purchased my 1998 LX from) and was told they could not beat the price I was given. They also indicated that they were not dealing much on the LX due to limited supply.
I also acquired a SP LS. That delivery was through a different dealer. Once again, no haggling on the price given to me from Fleetrates.
steve_ "Lexus GX 470: Prices Paid & Buying Experience" Nov 15, 2003 3:21pm
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Thanks.
any dealer and get a report faxed.
Both my LX & LS were delivered at the exact price quoted by Fleetrates. No hassles, no quibbling just the normal finance person asking if I want to add on LoJack, paint protection, etc....
If you have a quote from fleetrates get the dealer they referred you to FAX you a confirming quote, that will lock the dealership's price & satisfy your skepticism!
The Sport LS430 is far superior to my '99 LS400!!!
I don't recall anyone being able to remove the labels using GumOff, etc., although an Advanced Search (linked on the left) may turn up something.
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