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Lexus RX 330 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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If you work at a Lexus dealer, you are and will be affected by Lexus corporate policies. Because the owner of your dealership, the person that signs your checks, is affected by Lexus HQ.
What Lexus Customer Service would do, I presume, is contact your dealership concerning the received complaint from any Lexus owner and ask for clarification on why he/she was treated that way, if indeed the incident was accurately reported to them.
Pretty simple. Not mocking...just informing, like you, eh?
"Well, hey now, you really need to buy where you live, 'cause all those times you'll be coming back for service, routine or not, you'll need to get courteous, professional help and a free loaner and we don't offer that level of service on a Lexus purchased somewhere else..."
I'd guess at that point you check the female out first to see if she gives hubbie The Eye to let him know she doesn't really want to shop anymore and gee wouldn't it be great to get that Free Loaner all those times I'll be coming back here...so, bottom line, it's a strategy that works or it wouldn't be used after all these years, right?
Good luck. Have you ever seen how these guys who transfer new cars between dealerships drive other peoples new big investment. They drive like idiots. Like it's a joke. Usually 30mph over the speed limit on the highway and on local roads they treat the gas pedel like it's an on/aff switch.
He had a Bad Experience a few weeks ago at a Lexus dealer, got upset because the salesman didn't like his joke about RX330s flipping over or some such nonsense. Anyway, he got frustrated and and went out and did a Strange Thing - bought a Lincoln LS, the wish-I-had-the-Jag-version-but-this-is-cheaper choice.
Probably the paint is flaking off of it by now so he likes to post on this board about How Bad Everything Is That's Connected to a Lexus Dealer Anywhere, Anytime.
You got a great deal on your new RX330 and I'm sure it will arrive in perfect condition. If by some chance there is a problem, notify the selling dealer and they will arrange to have it repaired at your local dealer. No problem for you.
Enjoy!
Sad.
Not a single problem with the vehicle.
The retired guy they hired to do all the driving was great...and he might not remember where he was that morning...but at least most Lexus vehicles these days come with nav systems!
For the long distances, I agree that trailers are used most of the time.
I have had the transmission update installed and I want my dash rattle addressed but otherwise no major problems.
" ... We are offering all 2004 RX330s with AllWheelDrive and the premium plus package (in stock) for over $3,500. off of the list price!!! List price is $41,688. Your price is $38,168. plus tax, license and documentation ~ Offer good until 11/30/03 ..."
Documentation Fee varies all over the map depending on the state (some have an exact charge, no more, no less) and some allow the dealer to set whatever the market will bear.
Your out-the-door price should include this fee and all others.
That deal would be in the upper 10% of the Good RX330 Deal category in terms of pricing...unless that Doc Fee is unreasonable (anything above $50-$75 IMO).
Good luck! Let us know how it turns out.
The fixed $45 Doc Fee was a nice perk I discovered when I purchased from Crown Lexus (in Ontario) instead of Scottsdale Lexus.
I've been told many times, "It will be in this week, promise." On 10/17, I was told the car would be in by 10/31. On 10/31 I was told the car was schedule for delivery on 11/10. On 11/11 they just didn't. On ll/17 I was told the car was built on 11/12 and scheduled for delivery at the dealer on 11/24. Uhhgg!!!!
If the car was actually built on 11/12, anybody have a good idea on how long it should take to get to the 1 Lexus dealer in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre market?
Gee, you'd think I was buying a Chevy :-(
He had a Bad Experience a few weeks ago at a Lexus dealer, got upset because the salesman didn't like his joke about RX330s flipping over or some such nonsense. Anyway, he got frustrated and and went out and did a Strange Thing - bought a Lincoln LS, the wish-I-had-the-Jag-version-but-this-is-cheaper choice.
Probably the paint is flaking off of it by now so he likes to post on this board about How Bad Everything Is That's Connected to a Lexus Dealer Anywhere, Anytime.>>>>>>>>>
Cheap shot little Jeff. I never knocked the Lexus. Only the dealer's attitude that I had an experience with.
Your post tells how little you know about the LS vs the Jag. I bought the version I wanted and I could have bought either. I only cross shopped against a BMW 540. I never lookwed at the Jag. The LS was the car they made to handle. The Jag is the cheaper version that floats down the road. As far as the paint flaking off that's funny considering most reviewers state the car is near German quality. Something the Lexus has never been acused of.
By the way if you had any reading comprehension you would know that I never made a joke at the dealer.
I'll bet your a skinny little guy who keeps his mouth shut in person. But your hell behind the keyboard.
tidester, host
What I do care about was the bullying tactic you used to scare the lady in No. CA that just happily purchased her RX and was waiting for the trailer from Washington State to unload it.
Telling her it would likely arrived damaged wasn't called for and it was plain erroneous. Do you now need to spoil everyone's excitement at buying a new $40k vehicle?
I understand that the Lexus sales rep decided to take the next in line and you got upset; happens all the time and it's happened to me. But is it now your responsibility to track Lexus boards and deride everyone that's made a recent purchase of the marque that caused you embarassment?
Waste of time...you've never owned a Lexus so go back to the Ford/Mazda/Lincoln board and talk about it's race-inspired suspension. Zoom zoom zoom.
What I do care about was the bullying tactic you used to scare the lady in No. CA that just happily purchased her RX and was waiting for the trailer from Washington State to unload it
<<<<Telling her it would likely arrived damaged wasn't called for and it was plain erroneous. Do you now need to spoil everyone's excitement at buying a new $40k vehicle? >>>>>>>
Once again you seemingly can't read. I never "bullied" the lady. I only posted my 25 years experience being on the road and being passed by new cars with dealer plates on them like I was standing still. And I drive pretty fast on interstates. Bullying would have been to make suggestions telling her what to do LIKE OTHER PEOPLE DID.
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I have no idea what your talking about here. A "Lexus rep deciding to take the next place in line" I don't know any Lexus reps.
As far as going to the Ford/Lincoln board I enjoy reading various boards to see what's going on with different cars. Maybe if you did that you would drive a better one.
Whichever one it is, I certainly don't need to drive one advertised to the unknowing as containing a "race-inspired suspension" as a pseudo ego boost. Zoom zoom.
But all this is beyond the point you originally raised...so the next time you decide to let a dealer's sales rep make your car-buying decision for you, let me know as I find it highly amusing.
Perhaps your newspaper boy or crossing guard determined which house you live in? Gosh, a world in which all the major purchasing decisions are determined by the good or bad actions of others.
One last note - in those 25 years of being passed by dealer-plated cars...did it ever occur to you that not all of them were being delivered to new owners?
I think we mostly agree that any long range vehicle transfer, such as the one in question between these Oregon and California Lexus dealerships, would be performed via trailer, not by a joker with a lead foot who is racing the RX at the speed of sound. I tend to agree with Jeff that the initial post had some unnecessary scare tactics to it. Regarding the guys who DO drive a bit recklessly, don't forget that each dealer will have several demo, loaner, and program cars that are always out and about.
I didn't see the original poster mention the long distance transfer. I agree anything over about 75mi is done by trailer. I guess since I live in an area that has a few state lines within an hours drive in any direction is why I always see new cars with out of state dealer plates bombing down the road. They can't be out for a test drive. If I put any fear in the original poster's mind it was not intended.
I absolutely love my new Lexus!
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SYK, may I know what is the dealer in the Bay Area that you purchased the car from? I am still looking but haven't decided yet. Thanks.
Alouth that internet price is quite good, I can't just accept it. I said you guys make $1300 over the invoce.( I actually forgot the destination $625 in my calculation, actual profit is some over $700). The sales manager showed me right away the invoice price from Carsdirect.com which shows that the dealer only has $300 bucks over the invoice. I said, I want you make more than 300 bucks for sure. I never used carsdirect.com, I didn't know why their invoce is different form mine that I got from Kelly Blue Book. I said I need to find out why the difference and come back tomorrow. I was happy they didn't push me to stay. Late that night, I found out that the invoice price of carsdirect.com includes local and regional fees from the manufacturer to the dealers. I can't find the exact figure for that particular dealership. It is something over $400 in average from carsdirect.com. I kind of believe it. Even there is no such fee for this delear, overal 700 something is about a little below 2% delear profit. I guess it is qite fair price.
Yesterday, I walked into the delear and offered a price slightly below their asking simply to round the number to my lucky number. Whole process was quite smooth before and after the deal. I am a happy customer.
Today is my birthday. I always buy bithday gifts for others, relatives and friends and couldn't remeber I ever did to myself. I did this time, a Lexus RX330 for my birthday. Happy birthday to me !
Yesterday, I went back to the delear
I guess these are fees manufacture charge the dealer such as advitising fee. So, its invoice price is higher than the bare-bone price from Kelly Blue Book.
I am not talking about manufacture's incentive to the delearship which I think none for Lexus.
Happy driving Lexus !
In addition, it was hard to find one with the DVD Rear Entertainment with out having to get Nav too which I did not want.
Good? Bad? Average?
Second, if you are in Florida, don't compare with the price in California. Demand and supply could play some roles.
Third, if you tried many emails back and forth with multiple dealers and can't get lower price, common sense tells you got a quite good price.
Last, forget about the deal, enjoy the new car!
Thanks for your help.
you got 2 prices posted. thanks
tvkw, doc. fee is $45. Haven't bought new car for a while before this one. I was concernced about all hidden cost. But, it turns out not bad at all. Tax,Doc.Fee, Lic. Fee, and CA Tire Fee, that's it.
I did plan to trade-in my old car, but the deal was so bad that I had to decline. Now, I have to deal with the hassles I might encounter during the sale of this car by myself.
There is never an absolute good deal. Life is full of trade-off except winning lottery. That is luck and the luck is outof our control any away.
I purchased my car from Lexus of Serramonte. They were the only one in the area who had the specific color/configuration in stock and price I was willing to pay. Other dealers responded to my email inquiries with (1) $41K+ offers (2) offer lower than $40K if I purchased the current color/configuration in stock and (3) offer met my price but needed to special order.
Could you please give us some more details as to the deals that are being offered at Naperville? How much above invoice? For what kind of vehicle? Loaded(Mark Lev/NAV/RES), base or any kind?
Any info is greatly appreciated.
we have a dealer inventory tax around 80.00, state tax, license around 70.00, title fee around 28.00, state inspection around 22.00 and documentary fee at 50.00.
Im not sure about the DEALER INEVENTORY TAX and we are in Texas.
thanks for any input.