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The noise you refer to is not from transmission. They are from the brake (if I am not wrong). You mean after you bake up, then put in drive, then step onto the brake, you will hear this noise? The noise if Brake Re-alignment noise. The brake pads align from the back up position to foward position; therefore, you hear this noise. This noise happens not only with RX, I remember this type of noise with our 92 MB S320.
By the way, my RX has 16K on it. How much are people selling AWD 99's for?
Went to edmunds options:
http://www.edmunds.com/newtrucks/2001/lexus/rx300/fwd.html#options
Options code: NI Nakamichi Audio System Package
Inv. $4,309 MSRP $5,420
Below that: VK Nakamichi Audio System Package
Inv. $3,362 MSRP $3920
What is the difference between the options codes NI AND VK?
Both have the same description of options included.
Also, is upgraded audio system worth it?
just about every other dealer will... and regular radio stations are terrible nowadays.
Also, what is the availability date of 02s? My wife is killing me for one BUT I'm making her wait till about June of '01. If satellite radio is avail in '02, I'll make her wait for it!
Dave
Help with discount off msrp or up from list
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Thanks everyone for your feedback!!
PS Forgive me if you see this similar message twice..I thought I posted it earlier but I don't see it yet so I may have hit the wrong button!
ps: like bostrom, I am also concerned about safety.
I have '00 RX300 and wondering whether I can change headlight with
HID headlight ('01 RX).
Any comment will be appreciated.
Von
Please help, hurry.
Jason
The current money factor from Lexus financial services on NON VALUE PACKAGE RX300s is .00256 for customers with a credit score of 700+
However, if you takje the FWD Residual of 64% at 12K/year and assuming you're getting that large of a discount.. I don't get the $573 a month payment. It simply does not compute.
Let's simplify this with "ballpark" numbers.
Say this RX300 has a $40,000 MSRP and a $37,000 cap cost.. That makes the 64% residual $25,600.
First, let's do the monthly lease charge at .00256: Cap Cost ($37K) + Residual ($25,600) X Factor (.00256) = $160 and some change. We'll make it simple and say $160.
Now, deduct the residual from the cap cost and you have $11,400 in depreciation. Over 39 months that's what, about $292 a month?
Add them, $160 + 292 and I get $452 a month plus tax. Say you live in an area where the tax is 8% on the whole cap cost, like the City of Chicago. Even then I still don't compute this payment to anywhere near $573. At WORST It would be about $50 or so under that. Here in Orlando, a base payment of $454 would be 481.24 with 6% sales tax.
Maybe you have some negative equity in a current leased car or trade?
Still... doesnt compute!
Bill
DVD Playback is only on the LX470. From what they tell us (I asked my rep) the technology is "expensive", that's why only the LX has it. Now, whether or not I buy that is another story..
I haven't heard anything on a digital radio for the RX Next model year (2002) However, I'd be surprised if they did intro it that soon. Look how long it took even Luxury cars to get RDS.
Bill
I do not feel that the Nakamichi package is really worth the $$. Now, if next year you can get the Mark Levinson Stereo, well, that's a different story!
Also, the pricing difference is that the first, higher priced, package is what Lexus brought out in the beginning of the model year. The lower priced package reflects the $1,500 MSRP Value Package discount.
Not many dealers stock Nakamichi-Equipped RX300s. We do not, as a rule.
Bill
HID Lights can, theoretically be upgraded in older RX300s.
The cost would be pretty close to the cost of trading your 2000 on a 2001 however. If I remember it was over $4,000.
Bill
w/premium package plus, cargo mat, chrome wheels, gold kit, wheel locks, wood and leather steering wheel and luggage rack.
all costs excluding ttl = $35,000
Where did you get this price on the Rx300? Please tell me what state and city and even the dealership. By any chance, did you get a price with AWD? It sounds like a good price.
Thanks.
I am going by the dealership tomorrow and if the
deal is for real, I'll pick up the car next Tuesday.
I didn't ask about the AWD, but I would have offered
another $1,000 above my price because that's the invoice
amount of the AWD over the FWD. Being in Texas though,
there was no point in my getting the AWD and Edmunds says
the FWD works better with the new braking system.
Having learned to drive in New Hampshire I'd say that AWD is just one factor in the safety/flexibility equation. This feature alone will not save you if you don't have good tires, a mild temperament, and experience in slippery conditions.
In California the best justification I can see for AWD is that you can get through the CalTrans checkpoints in the Sierras without installing chains. The RX is cool in that there's nothing keeping you from claiming AWD since there are no markings on the RX to indicate this (and the CalTrans dudes are much more interested in checking your tires for the Mud+Snow label than crawling underneath to see if you've get a rear transfer case).
It was clear from the posts that the stock Goodyear times do not provide as much traction as one would expect on an SUV so I'm having the dealer replace them with Michelin LTXs or Cross-Terrains.
BTW...If you're interested in FWD and live up in the SF area...you'll probably have to go to LA for a decent selection and there's much more bargaining room down there anyway.
That's over $6,000 off of list. That's about $3800 lower than the average national transaction price of an RX300.
Bill
Cory's number is toll-free at (800) 899-5398, or by mail at interned-sales@lexusriverside.com. He also works with Theresa Reefer who provided information by mail.
We also added the extra wood package which looks great and Marcel who installed the wood was very professional.
I don't want to state the exact price, but Cory has beat all the deals I have seen listed in this forum including on-line dealers. I had called Cory after reading other posts about no hassle quotes and lowest prices. I told Cory the options I wanted on the vehicle and was given a quote right away. Cory made the whole buying experience very pleasant.
The RX300 is very comfortable and fun to drive and we have had no problems in our first month of ownership. the NV system makes the drive very enjoyable. We like to have it on to see the route or check restaurants along the way. The NV unit uses a touch screen and is very easy to use. Also the RX300 runs on regular unleaded gas.
locks for 32,900- doesn't sound like it from looking around here. For 33,900- another dealer is offering the Value Pkg which includes Moon roof/DC changer. Is this a good deal??? Anyone heard of a "Value Pkg"- is this the same as the Premium Package??? Thanks for any info- first time buyer of a "luxury" vehicle and feeling the sticker shock.
locks for 32,900- doesn't sound like it from looking around here. For 33,900- another dealer is offering the Value Pkg which includes Moonroof/CD changer. Is this a good deal??? Anyone heard of a "Value Pkg"- is this the same as the Premium Package??? Thanks for any info- first time buyer of a "luxury" vehicle and feeling the sticker shock.
When I arrived, he tried to sneak in a $424 advertising fee and charge me for the luggage rack, I said forget it.
Also, for those wondering, last night I used the peoplefirst.com loan online application linked from edmunds.com and first thing this morning I heard from them saying I was approved and the "blank check" and paperwork would arrive by next Wed. The loan is at 7.09% for 24 mos., which was 1.5% below lexus and the banks around here were closer to 9%. Simple interest, no pre-payment penalty.
If anyone has any experience with PeopleFirst.com, I'd be interested in hearing about it.
Happy Holidays to all.
The dealer said I got a great price (of course), and that it was approximately dealer invoice (consistent with edmunds). I still think the dealership made $1,500 on the deal. Lexus (the car mfg) has been running a December promotion offering $1,500 off. Lexus passes this discount (or subsidy) onto dealers to keep them whole, thereby reducing dealer invoice.
Regardless of the dealer's profit, was this truly a great deal for the market?
Thanks for comments.
1. Does anyone know if it is possible under any circumstances to disable the lock out feature for nav when the vehicle is in motion?
2. Does anyone know the database company's web site to send updates for the map system?
Thanks,
Dale Grant
How much of the $1,500 Value Package reduction does Lexus share with the dealers? I have some experience in the manufacturing/ wholesale industries, and we always kept the retailer whole, or close to it, for mfg originated discounts.
FYI- The dealer requirement for this deal was that I take delivery by Dec 31. I'm not sure if Lexus is going to continue its discounts in 2001.
High Intensity Discharge Headlights and Wood & Leather Steering
Wheel were packaged together on my rx300 without the Navigation Package. I understand from dealers that the two options are usually installed together, but if you special order the car, you can build it how you like.
I didn't want either option, but most rx's that had Premium Package Plus on the dealer's lot had both.
This also begs the question is anyone else seeing these types of deals. I'm working on buying one of these in the Chicago area and have been able to get to $1,150 over invoice.
And by the way, since I've been unable to find an RX300 AWD with HID headlights I'd be willing to fly to the East coast to buy your same vehicle for $882 over invoice.
Do you mind sharing the dealership info ? What color did you get ?
Did they have a big selection ?
That is good information. I also found out the hardware is made by DENSO of Toyota Moter Co. Still want to dump the stupid permission screen and be able to have my passenger enter a destination, rather than pull over and sit by side of highway (waiting to get hit) to be able to enter a destination. There must be a way to either reprogram the firmware or enter a bipass code or disconnect a switch or short something on the board (jumper perhaps). Any technicians out there familiar with this DVD system?
Cheers,
Dale
Thanks for your input!
I spend a lot of time on the road, and will be using the CD changer quite a bit, so I was wondering how people like the 6 CD system. Any thoughts or opinions? Are there any audio after market add ons that have helped to beef up the system?
Thanks for your input!
I am curious what your payments are and
how much out of pocket?
36/39 Mos?
Options?
Thanks!!
Thanks! lab3