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Lexus RX 330 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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I tseems as though u r a source of inspiration to many (in LA county) on this forum.
It appears there are several forum members seek'g a RX 330 (2WD Base with no premium pkg's). I visited the Keyes/Lexus dealership today. I specifically told them I didn't want ANY bells and whistles. Instead, they presented me with so-called "standard" models. When I challenged them on this, they admitted that, although the lot models were basically "loaded" with @ least three premium pkg's, it was considered "standard to the dealership." I was informed of this after I looked at the requested invoice $38K (yeah right), which didn't have a breakdown. I know that according to Costco, Edmunds, AAA, my Credit Union, and Intellechoice, the base invoice is $31K. But Keyes was reluctant to look outside their dealership or factory order this basic (2005) model.
Happybuyer, do you think I would have a fighting chance with Glendale's Fleet/Internet department? Or, should I just wait to order the 2006 during the "December to Remember" promotion?
Any/All Forum Member support/feedback would be helpful.
I don't think Japan will loose RX production, at least for this life cycle of the vehicle. Maybe by the time the next generation RX comes out, total RX production will move to Canada.
Would you please tell which dealer in which city? It seems to me he got the leather seats since he has the heated seats.
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Did you end up paying any dealer processing fees? Is this for the car with the MSRP of $42733?
"I have a question as to how you are getting a rate of 2.5 % is Canada that much lower than US?? "
Canada has lower interest rates across the board. For example, a commercial mortgage in the US is currently over 7% for a 20 year amortization. In Canada a similar mortgage runs around 5%. It's the same for cars, their interest rates are currently much lower.
Their internet manager is great, and will pick you up from the airport if you fly in. Also, I've no problems bringing the car in to WestSide here in Houston for checkups.
Best of luck to you all in the search....The 330 is worth every penny!
Can you tell which dealer you brought your car?
thanks a lot
Charles
I got it for 36491 plus tax and fees. the only fee is 45 documentation fee. and they add the gas to full
I am in Northern CA, I've contact 4 dealers locally, only one of them have the car I want (the so called standard), so it seems the demand for the car is high but supply is as well.
I also contact several dealer in LA area. so far I think mission vejeo give me the best offer. eventhoug I did not buy from them, I used their quote to bargin with my local dealer.
I don't know about the 2006 model, but I did see a message on this board (may be around the 20th of July ) state that the price will go up and the supply of 2005 will be low because the 2006 will come out soon. that message makes me make the final decision to buy it right now.
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Live in Miami FL. Want to know a good no BS dealer and the best price I can expect for an RX 330 Awd w/navigation (I believe it is listed as 45,083 MSRP). If nec, I don't mind info on an Fwd as I live in flat land USA.
Appreciate all info and comments on experience.
Thanks,
Jon C
I am confused a little bit. You said that you got a very good deal, but the rest of your message is the unhappy experinece with a dealer. You are talking about two dealers in NJ.
Would you tell the which dealer your brought your car?
thanks.
Yes, I'm talking about two different dealers. I eventually bought the car from Lawrence Lexus in Lawrenceville, NJ.
By the way, if you have good credit they're offering about 4.65% financing over 5 years. I didn't use it b/c I got 4.5% from my credit union.
Some other members had suggested Lexus of Glendale and I will do the same.
We really like the car and were thinking of offering $37,000 - I have no idea if this is in the ball park of a good price or not.
Help please!
Thank you,
Kate
Thx!
audreym
The best price for me is 38700 w/o navigation (only premium plus) like kapep said. This drives me away from RX330 but looking for MDX, although RX330 look better-interior (but MDX is roomy). The cost for MDX base model, which has the same features as RX330 w/o navigations is: $34232 (invoice) + $570 (destination) - $1500 (marketing support) = $32,300 or so. A $6,500 less than RX330. Besides, most dealers will give you the invoice price minus $1500 on the phone or by e-mail.
Also noticed 2 years ago that the buyers paid MSRP for MDX and even more but only $500 over invoice for RX300. Is it worth the money and also hassle to buy RX330 instead of MDX?
Give me your reason why you want to buy RX330 instead of MDX!!!
Not sure how rhetorical you were being.. but I will put in my .02. Granted I have not made my final decision yet, but there are a few key points that are making me lean toward the RX..
1) Fit & finish. I have had a Subaru RS where the interior was no value for what I paid for the car ($20K). Staples are showing through the vinyl in the interior, there is no trunk light, etc. We also have an '03 Passat GLX. now we are in the $30K range, and there is still something to be desired - trim still comes off the car here and there. Kind of frustrating. From what I hear, this is an area that Lexus does well in.
2) Customer Service and Repairs. I won't go into the laundry list of the things that have gone wrong with our VW, but let's just say it is unacceptable for a car that is less than 3 years old. Long term durability has risen to one of the top factors on my list, and from all of the major reviewers (CR and JDP) Lexus seems to be on top of that one too..
I am starting to think maybe I should just go with my instincts about this car company and stop trying to over think or over complicate. If you are of the "time = $" mindset, the trips for unscheduled repairs and dealing with difficult dealers is just not worth worrying about $1 or 2k on the initial outlay.
Sorry for the rant.. another thing just went wrong w/ the VW that has left me a little hot under the collar. Best wishes for your decision.
My question is why you should buy RX but MDX?? So your argument does not make any sense.
Sorry for the comment.
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joeyi - I think the price of $36,700 for your mom was a good price.
katep - If you can get it for $37,000 you are very good.
Go on the Lexus web site and you can build your own RX330 with what you want and send for price quotes to the listed dealers in Florida and they will answer you by e-mail with their price and provide you with a contact person.
We dealt with every Internet/Fleet Manager in Southern California. Lexus of Beverly Hills offered $42099 for the car. Lexus of Valencia offered $43300 for the car. I got a call from Lexus of Valencia and told them that I would go the Beverly Hills. They matched the price and beat it by $100. I was still going to buy it from Beverly Hills but they didn't have the color combo I wanted. So we picked up the car on Monday from Valencia.
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invoice: 35, 991
documentation fee: 45
tax: 2,972.97
lic: 286
county: 23
tire fee: 8.75
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Out-the-door: $39, 326.72
Hope that's helpful; please keep in touch on what you end up getting it for!
Look like I have some homework to do, based on the prices other people are getting on this board.
$43,000 for the NAV is way to high, keep shopping........ was the price from Smithtown?
I may be asking too much and it is ok if you don't want to share that information but i thought i will ask anyway.
Thanks
First, the premises are amazing, showroom outstanding!
For my trade in they offered $4,500 more than Rockville Centre Lexus. They really looked over my SUV and appreciated the condition (MINT), as for Rockville Centre, just looked at the mileage. The cost of the 2005 RX330 was a bit higher ($1,500) but the net difference (new car - trade-in) was right were I wanted to be, $3,000 cheaper than Rockville Centre.
A very good experience with very nice people.............. highly recommended.
Thanks.