shatzi, what is the MRSP of your negotiated? $776 Holdback is seems low to me. Is that suppose 2% of MRSP? I am not sure about TDA, but holdback and Whsl. Financial Reserve are definitely dealer's income instead of expense and he is essentailly double dip.
Has anyone compared between the Levinson and the standard audio system in the 2008 RX350? Looking for reviews to decide if it's worth the while to get it. Any input would be helpful. Thanks ahead.
This is actually a special order because I didn't want all the extra options (heated seats, 18" alloy wheels, rear dvd system) that are normally added to a levinson RX. Target delivery date 4-6 weeks.
not bad, i got the rear entertainment, 18 chrome wheels, and heated seats, all an all the msrp hit 51,000
i didnt think they really got up that high, but i believe the dealerhship helped us out with the trade in and sold the rx for 45 or 44,500 cant remember off the top of my head....
i def do think its alot harder when negotiating with a trade it vehicle, numbers are flying around and deductions are coming from the new car and the trade in is increasing and your constantly calculating whats going on
i also believe you can get a better deal when you go in and want to buy as opposed to working with a salesman over time, this is probably debatable. It also does not help that the dealership cant even keep lexus' on the lot, disadvantage to the consumers, if you wont buy, someone else will
I am looking to purchase a RX 350 soon w/ Premium Package in Charlotte, NC. I wanted to know if anyone has had experiences with the Lexus dealership here. (i.e. good pricing, deals, etc.)What are people paying for a 2007 and 2008 in this area? I need some advice as how I should approach it.
xiajiagg, saw your response to the above on dealer fees. I am working on a fully loaded IS250 for $36,337.75 at a San Diego dealership. This includes "standard" equipment listed as optional (high inten lights and alloy wheels) for $1300 plus $393 TDA, $628 dealer holdback and $314 wholesale financial reserve. Dealer Invoice price is $33,403 and Edmunds shows TMV pricing of $33.5K. How much wiggle room do I have here to counter and are the "optional upgrades" and other dealer fees all profit? Thanks, dmartin
I was just given a quote on a 2008 RX 350 awd with nav + dvd drop down, 18-inch 7 spoke wheels with the premium package from manhattan lexus. The term is for 36 months and 12K miles/year. They quoted me at $599/m with $3182.00 down which includes tax, 1st payment, title and reg, inspection, document fee and bank fee. Does this sound like a good deal?
BEWARE OF THIS DEALERSHIP!!! I was quoted an internet price $40,500 + $100 for document fee (+ temp tag, tax) for Lexus RX350 AWD 2008 model with Bradywine exterior color with pemium plus and nav by sales persons (two people) via email. This was going to be an out of state sale. They offered attractive pricing. They also called me several times to tell me that the customer service is extremely good. Several days later I called and left multiple messages for both of them asking them to call me back so that I could put down deposit to reserve the car. They did not call back. Finally, got hold off one of them. He asked me to stop by the dealership. Drove two hours to get to the dealership, could not speak with him. His colleagues told me that they sold all their Brandywine color cars. I told the manager about the extremely unethical behavior of the sales people. Told me that he was sorry, but showed no effort to remedy the situation or interest in changing the behavior of the sales persons. This whole situation cost my pregnant wife and me few hundred dollars for a rental car and four hours on the road.
dmartin5, sorry I didn't reply in time. (I just read your message.) To your question, my research implied that TDA is a legitmate cost for dealer. This one is from Toyota forced onto the dealer. On the other hand, holdback and floor financing reserve are the rebates that toyota gives back to dealer. Therefore, asking you to pay for it is equivalent of double dipping. Regarding to the options, you can ask dealer to show you the window sticker. If it is option, it will have a sperate list/charge. Otherwise, it is standard. By the way, based on my limited experience, edmunds or costco auto's listing of standard/optional features are fairly accurate. Good luck.
Just to follow up, I did pick up a RX350 with MRSP 45,816 for 40,650 plus doc/tax/registration, plus a free lunch, :-), from Ray Catena in Freehold. Very pleasant experience. Very happy about the car, too.
Hi, What options do you have on your car ? I think that's the best deal I hear of so far. I have just gotten a deal from Manhattan Lexus for $41500 with Premium Plus, Heated seats with rain-sensing, Tow prep and Navigation. I didn't take the deal yet.
That's an awesome deal, xiajiagg. How do I get the same deal from this dealership? I have to take a stock car or should I mention your name or something? Is Mark Levinson Sound and Air Suspension no longer available? Thank you for your info.
x3for3, send a message to the inbox @carspace. (If you read a few posts before, I think, you can find how, I haven't done it myself.) I will give you all contact I have.
I had the RX350 (2007) w/ nav and DVD. I loved it and i paid about $38-$39k. The car was great until i got in an accident on June 7, 2007. (I didnt even have the car for a year) Well the accident wasnt my fault. This guy came out of a parking lot without looking. I swerved to avoid killing him. But the whole time i was trying to break and the breaks were not working!!!!!! So i hit a HUGE tree on the other side of the road. And my 2007 RX350 was totaled!!!!! The color was flint mica. (CHARCOAL)
Oh, man, I feel your pain! My accident was similar in my 2002 Maxima. A kid ran a stop sign, ran into the right front quarter panel of my car, causing me to swerve into the oncoming lane, off the road into some three-foot tall poles. It put a big V into the front of my Maxima all the way up to the engine, and cracked the windshield. Both airbags deployed and I got some large contusions on my stomach and my arm and some cut knuckles. The Maxima was totaled. Thus, this is how I ended up getting the '07 RX though. I tell you what. You've gotta put a capital D in "Defensive driving" these days 'cause people are just not paying attention when they drive anymore!
I plan to buy a RX350 later this year. What is the best time to get a good deal? Any example of a good deal from the local dealerships? I live in north Dallas. Thanks!
I was looking at an 08 Rx 350 with Premium Package and Naviagation system. Quoted MSRP was $44216. Dealer discount was $2500 for a net cost of $41,716. This is in the Southeast. Good deal or will the dealer bend a little?
I just got a quote and left a deposit for 2008 RX 350 with navigation. It has MSRP of $45,706, the quote is $41,000 even. It looks like it's only about $240 over invoice and it took me 3 minutes over the phone to get this price as soon as they saw that the car is in stock. Dealer is in New Jersey (10 minutes from Manhattan)
I called South Atlanta too, but found out they have/add a dealer processing fee of $700 :surprise: which is twice as high as anyone else in the Southeast. I bought my ES at Hennessy in Gwinnett after researching numerous dealers in SE. D.C. in internet dept gave me a great price and they have the lowest doc fee I found. Not saying you didn't get a good deal, but South Atlanta fees made their total price higher than others.
So, if I live in NYC, do I get tax on the NJ tax or the NY tax? I'm just wondering, I'm about to make this purchase and the last time Rockville did quote me at 40,500 but then on this forum, someone had a bad feedback on them, so I'm not sure which dealership i'm heading for. =\ If anything, can you you send me the dealer ilya1, thank you.
i had the same car except a 2007 model. That car was absolutely amazing. The nav is great and easy to work. I had one problem with the brakes but it was my fault!! thumbs up great car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi ilya1: Can you please share the salesperson name at Englewood Lexus, NJ. I am planning to buy a 2008 RX350 AWD as well. I know you will not be able to post the name. Can you please email me the info. Many Thanks. -- Pat (cooldba86@yahoo.com)
After driving both vehicles, my wife and I have a difficult choice. Anyone has any comparisons between the two? Acura is offering 2.9% right now, which is very attractive.
Prices on both is very similar.
btw. does anyone know how to create a new discussion?
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Any input would be helpful.
Thanks ahead.
Offer Price: $40,518 (excluding ttl)
Total MSRP: $44,071
Base 2008 RX350 FWD: $37,400
Navi/Mark Levinson package: $6,190
Towing Prep Package: $160
Mudguards: $142
Cargo tray: $110
Wheel locks: $69
This is actually a special order because I didn't want all the extra options (heated seats, 18" alloy wheels, rear dvd system) that are normally added to a levinson RX. Target delivery date 4-6 weeks.
i didnt think they really got up that high, but i believe the dealerhship helped us out with the trade in and sold the rx for 45 or 44,500 cant remember off the top of my head....
i def do think its alot harder when negotiating with a trade it vehicle, numbers are flying around and deductions are coming from the new car and the trade in is increasing and your constantly calculating whats going on
i also believe you can get a better deal when you go in and want to buy as opposed to working with a salesman over time, this is probably debatable. It also does not help that the dealership cant even keep lexus' on the lot, disadvantage to the consumers, if you wont buy, someone else will
http://www.edmunds.com/advice/incentives/holdback/index.html
Sounds like double-dipping on the part of your dealer to me!
Pete
The one I went to didn't charge a fee, only $500 above invoice was ALL I paid (plus tax of course), but others do charge a small fee.
I was quoted an internet price $40,500 + $100 for document fee (+ temp tag, tax) for Lexus RX350 AWD 2008 model with Bradywine exterior color with pemium plus and nav by sales persons (two people) via email. This was going to be an out of state sale. They offered attractive pricing. They also called me several times to tell me that the customer service is extremely good. Several days later I called and left multiple messages for both of them asking them to call me back so that I could put down deposit to reserve the car. They did not call back. Finally, got hold off one of them. He asked me to stop by the dealership. Drove two hours to get to the dealership, could not speak with him. His colleagues told me that they sold all their Brandywine color cars. I told the manager about the extremely unethical behavior of the sales people. Told me that he was sorry, but showed no effort to remedy the situation or interest in changing the behavior of the sales persons. This whole situation cost my pregnant wife and me few hundred dollars for a rental car and four hours on the road.
What options do you have on your car ? I think that's the best deal I hear of so far. I have just gotten a deal from Manhattan Lexus for $41500 with Premium Plus, Heated seats with rain-sensing, Tow prep and Navigation. I didn't take the deal yet.
Is Mark Levinson Sound and Air Suspension no longer available? Thank you for your info.
Thus, this is how I ended up getting the '07 RX though. I tell you what. You've gotta put a capital D in "Defensive driving" these days
'cause people are just not paying attention when they drive anymore!
Was wondering what's the price ppl's been paying
w/ NAV
w/o NAV
I am not in a rush to get. Just wondering when's the best time to buy? thx for all responses in advance...
Are you in the Wash DC Area? Just went to the one in Rockville today.
If so, may I get your salesperson? Also, when you say, 41,500 + tax
is this just tax or tax + processing fee + dest fees ?
thanks
Dealer is in New Jersey (10 minutes from Manhattan)
Ilya.
Total fees:
Car $41,000
NJ Tax 7% $2,870
4 year registration $365
Doc prep fee $199
Tire disposal fee $7
Altogether it's $44,441
Ilya.
Pete
thumbs up great car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can you please share the salesperson name at Englewood Lexus, NJ. I am planning to buy a 2008 RX350 AWD as well. I know you will not be able to post the name. Can you please email me the info. Many Thanks.
-- Pat (cooldba86@yahoo.com)
36month
12k miles
45,800 sticker price, includes nav.
2k out of pocket
649 per month
Prices on both is very similar.
btw. does anyone know how to create a new discussion?