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Lexus RX 330 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Steve, Host
I just purchased a RX 330 with everything but the Performance package, that is:
- RSES, 18" Alumminum Alloy Wheels, Heated Front Seats with Rain Sensing Wipers and Headlamp Washers,
- NAV system with compass and rear backup camera,
- Premium Plus Package,
- Towing Package,
- Cargo mat and
- Wheel Locks
everything for $42,828.00 The sticker price was $45,828.00.
I got a Breakwater Blue Metallic exterior paint with light gray leather interior.
Did I get a good deal? This is my first car purchase after ten years of owning a great Nissan Altima.
Please feedback appreciated it. I'm still nervous about this purchase!
Thanks!
Most folks today are doing well to get $500-1000 knocked off the MSRP, whether its a fully loaded model like yours or a sub-$40k more basic model.
So your $3000 off is extremely good at this time of year - congratulations and enjoy your new ride; nothing to be nervous about - except parking lot door dings!
Steve, Host
JM's best pricing effort rated about a "C+/B-" compared against the other 11 dealers on my list. So while they very well may be the largest Lexus dealer in the country with hundreds of RX330s in stock, I didn't find them to be competitive. Your mileage may vary.
Don't know about the "forced port-installed options' as above because we didn't get that far along to get an out-the-door price - and that's when that little trick would have been noticed.
Jeff
It doesn't handle very well (cornering) compare with a sedan such as Accord (Average for a car), the cargo space is very limited(after my son's stroller, not much room to put lugguage for four adults' one week trip.
It rides quiet for a SUV, and smooth. I think the most I like about the car is the wood, especially those are the radio control (which is now aluminum for the 330).
I sat in the RX330 while I was at the dealership fixing my RX wheel bearing at 28K, and I am impressed by the luminated entrance system, which is a option. I will say the 330 is a improvement from 300, but it doesn't strike me that it improve that much.
So why is this vehicle so hot? I think the monthly sales for 330 is like 8000+, that is 100,000 a year of $40,000 car.
Can some old RX owner share some of their thinking about why they think the 330 is that much better? maybe I should consider a new one too.
Thanks in advance,
Katherine
Click on a user's name by a post to get to their profile, and change your profile with the link on the top left under Account Center.
btw, it's ok to name the dealer & city/state in the boards - it's posting individual's names and contact info that we frown on.
Steve, Host
Thanks again,
Katherine
All these delays got me seriously reconsidering the Murano as I really like the way it rides and costs;0) Granted it will never be an RX in terms of fit and finish but, It's even better than in MDX in handling and comfort..
The minute I deciede on an RX, I shall definitely annoy you again ;0) Yes, Lunch is acceptable ;0) For all the help that youv'e been, that's the least I should do to say Thank you to you, my friend!
Thanks once again! ;o)
There are 3 dealers in the metroplex.
Now i've been told by the salesman i'm dealing with (who i purchased my currently owned lexus from) that he has nor can he find any white Without navigation anywhere around the dealerships, and that none are coming in. He said lexus is now not producing them w/out navigation to send out right now (not sure if he meant any or just White). So my questions are:
Has anyone else heard this??
I'm now looking into lease instead of purchase, and With navigation I think i can get ~$3,000 off (MSRP is $41,700 is what I'm told). Lease would be $2,000 down payment, 15,000 miles per year, 36 month lease - payments (including 8.25% sales tax) to be roughly $570/month. Now this seems a bit high to me, as I was told that my lease payments for the car w/out navigation would be $490 (considering my credit score is over 800 so the best offered). Also, prices/lease payments given to me are still in the Golden Opportunity ending Sept 2nd, I'm told prices/rates/lease payments WILL go up after Sept 2nd, so I'm trying to get it all done before then.
Does anyone have any input/opinions on all this? I'd Greatly appreciate it!!!
Steve_HOST: Did I correctly understand from your post that my e-mail is safer from SPAM when PUBLIC? I assumed the opposite would be true.
Next best is marked public in your profile. It's an extra step someone would have to go through to get your email, and should slow down or stop most automatic spam harvesters.
Worse is to post it in a message. Some people get a throw-away email and use it in forums, and quit using it when it starts attracting spam. Please use a legit one in your profile in case we need to get in touch with you.
Steve, Host
The only thing is - I have postponed my buying decision by a few weeks due to some sudden and unexpected developments. I am definitely buying a lux / near lux SUV to replace my CR-V; There's no question about that. The family is having a new addition and I definitely need those extra comforts AND airbags...
I fully agree with you on the customer service front; Also, no matter how good the Murano rides and feels, It's not the same as parking a Lexus on the drive way ;0)
I'l be very glad if the dealer had sometthing in it for you for a purchase referral, beleive me!!! I should be in a position to buy before the end of september, at any rate.
My personal eMail ID is karthik_ts@yahoo.com. I only check it at weekends. The quickest way to reach me in the meantime, would be thru' this forum. I only check it about 973 times an hour ;0)
Thanks a bunch, once again!!!
--njexpress!
We have the following RX330s either in-bound or on the ground.
2WD IN STOCK
Savannah Fully Loaded
Bamboo Pearl Fully Loaded
Neptune Blue Fully Loaded
Black Onyx Performance Package
Bamboo Pearl Premium Package
INCOMMING
Crystal White Fully Loaded
Neptune Blue Fully Loaded
4WD IN STOCK
Crystal White Mark Levinson/Nav
Black All Packages
Savannah Fully Loaded
Breakwater Blue Premium Package
INCOMMING
Flint Mica Fully Loaded
Bamboo Pearl Navigation
Savannah Fully Loaded
Now might be the time!!
Katherine
Lexus reduced their RX330 lease money factor to 0.0018 (4.32%) for this campaign on 36-month RX lease terms for top tier credit clients and probably offered similar factory contributions for other vehicle procurements.
Of course, the way the auto industry has been adding incentives...it could be BETTER after September 2nd!
I assume that you purchased the vehicle in Maine with a 5% sales tax. At the dealer cost of $36,944 and add for the state tax of $1,847 and guessing the license fees of $200 +/- and $150 doc and prep fees. The dealer sold you the vehicle at $544 below dealer invoice. He still has the hold back of approx. $740. So, this means that the dealer's profit is about $200??? That doesn't even pay for the advertising of the vehicle. Maybe the factory is giving Lexus dealers a cash refund as the MB dealers received in May? I need a better explanation of your "out the door" price. I hope that you really did get a great buy.
Consider yourself VERY fortunate, as that is an awesome deal you got! CONGRATS!
rx4me-- looks like you got a slightly better deal (by a couple of hundred maybe?) given the higher sales tax in CA. Nevertheless, I feel pretty good about getting even close to a California price.
Jeffmust2-- 3 of the dealers I spoke with told me their prices were good only for the vehicles already in stock. One deaker explained this is because of the "turn and earn" manner of the business; that is, dealers "earn" the number of vehicles to be "allocated" to them in a given month by the number they have "turned" in a previous month.
bmwbob-- hope this clarifies
Katherine
These TH boards consist of 99.9% guys and its great to read a female's educated posts and not the ones that start off with "Gee, is 19% interest an OK deal on a 84-month loan on an used Escort?" Ouch!
Jeff
I'm not aware of anyone who's actually tallied membership by gender but we would certainly welcome a better mix!
tidester, host
You're making me feel like Billie Jean King here. But thanks for the compliment. Hope the information is helpful. There may be deals to be had now.
Katherine
Katherine, can you email the dealer's name in Maryland?
Thanks,
Tim
Steve, Host
We purchased a 2WD Premium Plus Pkg w/ 18" rims nearly 2 months ago on June 30th. Don't let anyone tell you the dealers are not willing to negotiate a little further at the end of the month. We saved almost $3200 off MSRP. The negotiated purchase price was $36,228. With the 7.75% sales tax, our final OTD price (with TTL) was $39,094.
I haven't seen anybody lower, but I'm guessing that will change at the end of this month.
I am in SF bay area and was quoted by a local dealer through internet for about 2700 off MSRP (retail 41745). I wonder if the deal is good enogh -- any room for bargaining?
Mike
You could do the same, fly down for $50 and then have a beautiful drive back up the coast for a day...
To get a better price it would have to be on an unsold RX330 either sitting on a lot or about to be unloaded from a transporter.
I got mine from the internet sales dept. I have to tell you that weeks after the delivery I'm still getting emails from the other 11 dealers I surveyed - many of whom would not do a low-margin deal just a few weeks ago.
The best part is when they say..."You ALREADY bought the car? Without giving us a chance?"
Uh...what were those 3-4 emails I sent direct to you stating I would buy this month...plus the voicemail responses etc....if not a chance to do business? Duh.
Good luck on your search and let us know the outcome.
Jeff
I wonder if other Canadians had similar experience or maybe I am doing something wrong.
BYW.. tkanks for this site.. I wish we had similar in Canada
15501 Frederick Road
Rockville, MD 20855
Another poster got a good deal, and I was quoted a good price.
Katherine
So the best i'm being told I could get rith now would be the white With Nav, for $3,000 off msrp (~41,700) - cost to me $38,700 w/out tax/lic/etc - lease payments $530/mo w/$2k down, 15k mi per year. And, I'm also told this price (monthly payments) is good through Sept 2nd, then prices will adjust/raise but that they do not know to what until the 2nd.
I really appreciate your research and input on this, thank you!
Second...would like input on pros/cons of NAV system;is it worth $2350?
Third...So far, 3 dealers have said current inventories have no Prem. Plus now. They are being shipped Basic Prem Pkg with add-ons duplicating Prem. Plus items but without HID lamps. Haven't had HID lights before; is this a "should-be" as an option or not?
Fourth...forgot to check it myself, but can power rear door be opened manually?
BTW, so far best offer is $2500 below MSRP. Local dealer said no more than $600, but mentioned I had lower offer and expect to hear from local dealer today to meet it (well, maybe). How bout one more ?.....is black really that hard to keep clean?