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Lexus RX 330 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Here is what I was told:
The dealer had a board with a bunch of these square pieces of paper. The orange ones were for the RX. She just found one for AWD (it is hard to get AWD here unless you order it) with the soonest "Build Date" (3/8/04). We decided what I wanted (every option except the DVD Entertainment System, Savanna Exterior/Ivory interior) and they uploaded those specs for that car. If they cannot find the exact car around the Southeast sooner, then that car will be built on 3/8/04 and they should get it about two weeks after that. (Rail from Canada.)
By the way, I've heard talk of Japan/Canada builds. I wonder what the deciding factor is?
2004 RX 330 AWD
Car MSRP: $36,575
With the Premium Plus Package & Destination Charge - Total MSRP: $41,838
Exterior Color: Neptune Blue Mica
Interior Color: Ivory Leather Trim with Golden Bird's-Eye Maple
After a few days of trading prices I got them to $38,000 before taxes.
I also did a trade-in which they eventually got to a fair price. It will have to be a dealer trade for the color I wanted so I didn't think the overall purchase price was bad. A previous post told me to get there so I did.
Never did this alone before but I went in and test drove the car a few weeks ago so the salesman was familiar with me and then I handled the rest of the transaction by fax and phone. It took out the emotion of the purchase (not looking at someone or sitting in a showroom) and I was able to negotiate a little better (at least I think so...).
Thanks for all the info!
- Nav.System with rearview camera is a separate package (Code : NV)
- I got the exact color I wanted : Bamboo Pearl.
Bought one with an MSRP of $39,075 for $35950. I won't be calling "Ripley's Believe It Or Not" over the deal; but, I ultimately decided buying local and insuring that very, very nice service relationship was worth the extra 6,7,8 hundred I'd save buying from a dealer half way across the state. I'd say 75% of my Lexus choice is the vehicle, and 25% is great service I've not experienced with any other car.
For the person in Orlando that was looking for a good place in or around Central FL, I just bought an RX from Lexus of Tampa Bay about 3 weeks ago. Everything was real easy going; took a test drive, then contcted the internet guy through edmunds and he gave me a pretty good offer.
Black w/ Gray Interior
Premium Package
18" Wheels
Power Rear Door
Wood Steering Wheel & Shift Knob
HD Alternator and Tranny Cooler (I guess it's a FL thing)
MSRP was $39,363
He offered me $37,000 and I accepted. Ended up paying $38,000 something out the door with taxes and all that. Overall the whole experience was great, we were treated better there than at other "Luxury" dealerships. Good luck with your purchase!
2004 RX330 FWD
Premium Plus Package
Preferred Accessory Package
18" Wheel
MSRP $39,613
Quoted Invoice $35,211 + $300 = $35,511
windy6
Premium Plus Package
Heated seats and rain sensing wiper
Preferred Accessory Package
18" Wheel
Park Lexus quoted me $38,338 before tax. Is it a good deal?
http://money.cnn.com/2004/03/08/pf/autos/CR_best_cars/index.htm?c- - nn=yes
What is the lowest out-the-door price possible for the following configuration?
AWD
Premium Plus Package
Preferred Accessory Package
18" alloy
Towing Package
Reading the archieve, I figured $38000 may be best deal. Anyone has paid less than $38K for the above configuration?
Thanks!
to get the same deal as yours? If so, pls email me dhanushika at hotmail dot com. thx! appreciate it.
car mats
heated seats
rain sensing wipers
for $37,600 in the SF Bay area. I have heard of people getting the RX for even less, by a few hundred dollars. Start at invoice and negotiate by e mail with dealers in your area. After you get some responses, e mail them counter offers and go to the ones who gave you the best quotes and start all over again. Go to the showroom and offer them invoice and start from there! The invoice on my package was $36,994.
You will get the best pricing if you wait till just before the end of the month to make your final deal. Dealers are scrambling to make their month end quotas. The only drawback might be that they will require you to take delivery from their existing inventory. You might have to be flexible on the exterior/interior color if they don't have exactly what you have in mind. Good luck and let us know how you do.
Rx330. Thanks and you're welcome. Those are outrageous prices the dealers in your area are quoting for used RX's. I seem to recall a post from the Portland area that sounded very reasonable. The larger dealerships tend to be the most willing to deal. I am posting a couple of more tips below. Good luck to you.
Henry, the price you quoted is pretty close to mine, except I think yours did not include tow. Mine is:
AWD
Premium Plus
Heated Seats w/RS
Preferred Accsy Pack
Tow Pack
18" Wheels
Floor Mats
Invoice Price $36,994
MSRP $41,688
Negotiated Price $37,600
Total Discount $4,088 or 9.8%
If you can get them to throw in the tow pack, then the pricing might be fine for your area. Generally, I feel you can get $1,000 to $1,500 less than the Edmunds TMV price if you go to the dealer prepared, and with some clear numbers in hand. Was this your dealers first, second, or third quote? Did you counter offer? If it was his first quote, there is definitely wiggle room. Don't let him use that "AWD is rare in these here parts" line. That AWD will come in handy in that next Texas rainstorm when the drops are the size of buckets! Offer them invoice via internet quote so you can print it out and get it in writing. You can then take the lowest quote and see if another dealer will come down even more. Depending on how much time and effort you want to expend, you can get these dealers to try and underbid each other. I like using internet quotes first because there is no pressure. If you can wait until the end of the month, that is when better pricing is generally available as dealers try to fill their quotas. Good luck.
Lets wait & see. Hopefully, it will be end of the month and like you said, they will be willing to negotiate at that time.
thanks!
We are looking to buy an RX330 or ES330 and wanted to find out if there are any Orlando guys out here who've had good/bad experience with Lexus of Orlando, the sole dealer in the area.
Even information about other dealers in the area (Melbourne, Tampa/Clearwater etc) are welcome.
If you worked with a particular salesperson, I'd appreciate if you email the name to pulisubs@yahoo.com.
Sales Tax
TTL/Destination
Performance Plus Pack
18" Alloy Wheels
Transmission Cooler
Tow Package
Car Mats
Rain Sensing Wipers
Heated Seats
and more
After 3 hours of negotiating Price $36k even.
Remember, your moniker is ladyofluxury, not utility! Anyway, it's great to hear from you again. Take care.
I have a 1997 4Runner Limited 4WD. Love the truck. When we lived in Cleveland, I would get the truck out specially in snow, just to get a kick out of the way it handles. Arguably one of the best off-road vehicles available this side of 40K. I drove a Pathfinder and a Montero Sport and felt very insecure with their handling :-(.
But unfortunately, its a truck. I get about 15 miles to a gallon in city and about 19 on the highway. I know the new one has a newer engine (4.0L V6 as opposed to my 3.4L V6) and better fuel efficiency but still, its a truck. It will ride stiffer than the RX330, undoubtedly. If you are looking for a family car, RX is the better option, IMHO.
2WD with
Premium Plus
Navigation w/rv camera
18 inch wheels
Heated seats w rain/s wipers
Towing pack
Cargo mat and Wheel lock
MSRP: $42,788
He offers to sell for $38,170
Do you think it could be any lower? Any thoughts?
I also have the trade-in which we agree to price based on KBB web site assessment. I sent the summary to the dealer on fax and he congirmed the appointment.
2WD Bamboo Pearl with
Premium Plus
Navigation w/rv camera
18 inch wheels
Heated seats w rain/s wipers
Towing pack
Cargo mat and Wheel lock
MSRP: $42,788
Final price $38,170 +TTL
I had a tade in 2002 Toyota RAV4 L package 24,000 miles for $12,400
vandeedt@yahoo.com.
The one salesman who called would not even mention an amount.
Thanks!
We did our deal in about 30 minutes, they bought our lunch while they prepped it. We didn't save as much dollar wise but ours was just a premium package, 18" wheels, towing, cargo mats and wheel locks. IOW what passes for a stripped down RX 330. MSRP was 39233, we got $3500 off.
Contact me for salesman's name if you want
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