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$1005.00 out of pocket and $499.00 a month. 48 months/48k miles.
Is this a good deal? Can I do better? What is the best you think I can do? And is it worth it (do you love your RX300 or do you wish you went a different direction)??????
Thanks for any help.
I really don't know anything about the JGC's newest AWD system.
I would not really recommend the Chrysler AWD series minivans to anyone except as an alternative to the RX or HL wherein great value/need is put on the AWD system.
I'm personally looking forward to my first drive in the new RX330 to see if the VSC/Trac ECU firmware is written to be aggressive enough for actual wintertime adverse roadbed conditions, such as we often encounter on the mountain passes here in the great pacific NW.
djocks...see above.
djocks...residual is? lease buyout?
QX4 feels strong but not as quick. A little noisier/rougher than I espected but not too bad. Its paint quality is not up to that of Lexus'. They say QX4 is a man's car...
If I have to do it over again, and I can only pick one, I think I'd buy RX and rent QX4 for Reno/Tahoe...
That is what I am looking for in my next SUV. That of course with the RX ride. Am I asking for too much? What about the Infinity FX drive system? Keep us informed, as you've been a great help to many of us.
I have been watching the boards and I think that doesn't sound like a good deal, but I am not an expert. If you post what you are looking for over on the Lease board, you will see what Lexus is offering, or you can post and Car_Man will assist you. I know the preferred lease is Zero money down, expect for title and maybe some misc fees. What is the price they are charging you, if its based off of MSRP, then its really not a good deal. You should negotiate to around Invoice and then make the finance deal using your negotiated price as the basis for the lease.
Good Luck
Problem for me is its "Dodge ram-charger (formidable) nose, high-shouldered sides, and chopped top" (SC430 "butt ugly") appearance is such a great turnoff for me that I can't bring myself to even take one for a test drive.
I actually like the styling of it. I really suggest you testdrive it if you wanted to. You won't see the exterior of the FX from the inside anyway.
We aren't crazy about the color but is this a good deal?
2003 RX300 No money down..just first payment and taxes and title...
48 months 15,000 miles per year
$503.00 out the door.
He sold it to us at $400 under invoice at $37,400.00.
Now is the time!!!! I love this car, the touch screen navigation ROCKS!!! Happy Shopping.
Does anyone have opinions on which brand I should get? Please know that I don't really care to have a stiffer suspension put in - just merely get back the "new" car ride I had in the past.
thanks.
Thanks,
Jim d.
I really, really like the deal Hoggrahn got but in my opinion, Aggieque even though the $36K price with Nav is great I think that $4K down for a lease is way too high according to what I've been reading on this site. Of course I could be wrong as I just educated myself on the fine points of leasing this past weekend so please take no offense!
LRISR :-)
JM Lexus in Margate, FL claims to be the largest Lexus dealer. I searched his new RX300 inventory at his website: www.jmlexus.com. He has an unbelievable 248 new RX300's in stock!
I will soon have to carry my parents' large dog
in my sparkling clean 2001 RX300. I am trying
to find a dog guard (metal or other net that is
installed to prevent dog from jumping from the
trunk to the seats), but I don't see any.
Can anybody recommend me the source (store,
internet site, anything) to get one?
Thanks a lot,
brs1.
The Inifini sales rep told us that the AWD reverts to RWD at 25 MPH. I could not find anything about that in their brochure or website. Does that sound right?
My wife also serves as VP of Finance at Strobe and in that role is always conservative on monetary issues, especially in these economic times. At this moment its going to be hard enough getting her to commit to an RX330, if at all.
So I doubt if I can get her into an Infiniti showroom absent some sort of subterfuge.
Keep us posted about what you learn with regard to its drivetrain.
Thanks Again!
The lease board for the lexus has been closed. I am posting this to hopefully get some information of lease opportunities for the '03 RX300's.
I have been quoted to this point from one dealer a lease price of $1005.00 total out of pocket and $499.00 a month.
Please post if this is aggressive or any figures out there that are beating this.
Thanks
Dave
I'll advise where I land on this deal in the next day or so.
Since you also owned a 2000 RX 300, thought you might opine on some of the other recent postings regarding tracking issues with the RX300 which seem to relate to the stock Goodyear tires. They seem to require replacement, with Michelins being the tire of choice, to provide stiffer sidewalls than the Goodyears.
I also live in CT. and I am trying to land an RX300. I have only begun looking and paid a visit to McDermit in East Haven. Again it was a lease of $1005.00 down and $499 a month. I have not looked at other dealers.
Have you had good or bad experiences with any of the four in the state. I live in Wallingford and Hartford is easy but I here the Greenwich dealer might be the most aggressive. Good luck with negotiating and I would appreciate any help.
dj
The following is my previous post # 7153 concerning TRACKING PROBLEMS:
"I too had tracking problems when I bought the 2000 RX300. It came with the Goodyear tires and the car pulled to the right and at higher speeds seem to float around from one lane to another. Fortunately, the service manager tested the car and agreed to put some Michelin LTX M/S tires at no cost to me, and the tracking problem was solved. I chose the Michelins based on postings on this board. I did however have another problem, increased tire noise. The tires were mud and snow tires and they were very loud.
I just bought (3/8/03) the 2003 Rx300 complete, except without the Nav system, at a great discount ($32,673 minus trade) and find the same tires on the car as were on the 2000. At this time I don't have a tracking problem and the car has considerable less road noise than the 2000 with the Michelins and the ride is much smother.
At the first sign of trouble with tracking I'll put the Cross Terrains on it. Based on others' experiences, are the Michelin Cross Terrains as quiet and smooth as the OEM Goodyears? I'm afraid the tires will generate more noise and not be as smooth. Of course I'm sure they will track much better. Please provide some comments.
For those who are interested, my 3000 had a total average MPG after 35,500 miles of 21mp."
At 200 miles I've not experienced any tracking problems, but will let the board know if or when I do have problems.
I'd still like to hear any reports about the ride and quietness of the CrossTerrains compared to the Goodyears from those who switched. I know the handling and tracking will be much better than the Goodyear tires.
The CTXs are, both to my ear and my wifey's, as quiet as the Goodyears. The ride did not deteriorate (again, her car, so a major consideration) and all the wierd tracking issues resolved. For me, the car was actually more comfortable (at least when driving), since the increase in control and steering feel are very apparent. I might add that wifey now almost hates to take her car in for service, knowing that the loaner is going to feel floaty and vague in comparison. No increase in tread noise with the level of wear so far, either.
Highly recommended.
mfullmer "Lease Questions - Ask Here" Mar 13, 2003 11:23am
Pete
thanx
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Pete
brs1.
However, your quote "From my experience......" is certainly as valid as any SINGLE owner's opinion but it is essentially anecdotal evidence. At least TR's owner's ratings represent some sort of consensus. If we want science, I'd say both you and TR fall short.
That said, I have no doubts that almost anything is better than the Goodyear rim protector supplied as original fitment.
I got Cross Terrains when one of my tires got damaged beyond repair and I felt that would be the right time to upgrade. I wish I had done that before. There is no noticable increase in road noise and a BIG difference in handling. The increasing handling (I also run them at 35psi) does make me drive a lil bit more agressively.
I am in the market to buy rx300 with out nav in the boston area...as of now, I am getting quotes starting at 36000 and the dealers are ready to go down little bit. I am wondering if someone has purchased new rx300 recently and what would be a good deal considering rx330 release next month.
Thx
Peri
TIA
Is this a strut issue? Is it covered by warranty?