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Lexus RX 330 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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You had mentioned that u picked up an RX330 AWD with Premium + and 18" wheels for 40,600. Is this before or after taxes?
If that is your on road price, that seems to be the best deal anyone on this forum has reported so far (~$1785 over invoice, $3450 below sticker!)
Could you please eloborate?
Thanks!
The $40,600 price was before taxes. We got the RX 330 AWD Premium Package Plus in Bamboo Pearl(cream/maple interior), 18" wheels, heated seats/rain sensing wipers, alleged tow package, and cargo mat. There was a trade involved -- but, we did OK on that, too.
One thing that may have helped was timing. We had gone to the dealership in mid-June only to check things out. Then we went back at the end of the month to negotiate. Had the car by mid-July. We bypassed the deposit and all of that, but it took some negotiating. Basically, we specified the vehicle we wanted, what we would pay, and what we would take for our trade -- and asked them to give us a call when and if they had what we wanted. In the end, the salesman was very professional and fair, although there were some bumps along the way. We are very satisfied with the deal.
600 flawless miles so far. Will give a progress report after 1000.
BTW, I was window shopping in one of the dealership lots in South Jersey, near this "affluent" town ;0) Don't wanna get any more specific..
I counted at least 12 RX 330s with stickers still on. 4 Whites, 2 silvers, 2 0r 3 blacks, 1 flint, 1 break water etc...
The white was kind of crystalline and looked really good against the sun.
Supply does seem to be catching up with the demand, after all. 12 visible (how many more in stock?)is not a big number for a voulme seller, but I would say it still is for a 41K car..
Oh, and, they were all either Premium plus with washer jets or Premium+, washers AND NAV, ALL AWD, no 2wds....
Cheers!
Do tell us more about your color, specific options etc.. How do the 18 inchers feel?
Premium Plus Package with Additional Options
$4,478.00
Premium Plus Package with Leather-trimmed Interior, Power tilt-and-telescopic Steering Column with Memory, Illuminated Entry System, One-touch Open/Close Moonroof. Also includes: 6 Disc In-Dash CD Auto Changer, High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps, Power Rear Door, Roof Rails and Roof Rack, Wood & Leather Steering Wheel and Shift Knob
Additional Options:
- 18" Aluminum Alloy Wheels
- Cargo Mat
- Two-Level Heated Front Seats w/Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers and Headlamp Washers
- Wheel Locks
It might be timing since it was close to end of month. I should get the car in about another week. I test drove their demo which had 18' tires. I have drivin the RX300 and I would say the ride is about the same. Its hard to judge I would ask someone that owned RX300 and RX330.
For the one about where. I called the internet department at Sewell Lexus. Said I can get about 2800 - 3000 off sticker at Plano. So Sewell quoted me between 37,000 - 37,300 if I would come in and do business with them. I said I would come in. But first I went to Plano and asked if they could beat the price. If not then I will go back to Sewell and but it there at the internet price they gave me. Plano ended up selling for 36,887 ($3200 off MSRP). Actually it was the fastest deal I ever made on a car. Usually spend at least 1 or 2 just haggling over price (Toyota). I guess got lucky or Lexus dealers are more straight forward with their customers. Lexus so far in my buying experience has been great. Lexus after the sale should be evening better from what I read. So good luck. I think with end of the month and more supply of RX's deals like this probably just get better. (BTW, my wife thinks we still paid too much)
Steve, Host
Good luck with your new lexi!
The best deals I've gotten are in Florida and Georgia $2,428 off MSRP and that was their first offer. I'm hoping I can do a little better. I'm planning on going to Myrtle Beach in December, so Georgia will not be a problem. I'm planning on dropping my current lease off in December and picking up the Lexus. A one way ticket to Florida is about $110, I can always take the time and drive back, mini vacation...
Lexus of Wilmington only offered $828 off.
Although, the West Coast is a little far they seem to have better deals. It cost about $700 to have it shipped to New Jersey if I wanted to go down that road.
Good luck.. Let us know if you find a decent deal in the area.
I will be in the market for the RX 3 months from now.. JJSani, did u just buy an RX? Do you live in Jersey? Could you share your buying / homework experiences?
Thanks in advance!
with all the options and got $19,000. This was at Lexus of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The unit came in on the truck in the morning and we bought it that afternoon. Be aware that the tow package for $160.00 doesn't get you a receiver, just heavy duty components and some basic wiring. My last RX 300 came complete with a receiver, etc. ready to go.
with the Navigation system with Mark Levinson Audio package (includes the premium plus package items), Two-Level Heated front seats with rain sensing wipers, 18" wheels, cargo mat and wheel locks,MSRP $43,408. He's charging me $41,042 plus tax, tags, etc.. I asked about additional cost and there isn't anything except the tax and tags. Basically, he's discounting $2,366
I live in South Jersey and tried all the local dealerships in NJ,PA and DE. Wilmington was the only dealership to even offer a discount, $828, the rest of them was MSRP and that's it. After not getting enough of a discount I decided to just send dealerships the same email, telling them what I wanted and asking for their quote. I sent the email to dealerships along the east cost, as far as Florida. Since I was going to be in South Carolina in December, driving to Georgia wasn't a big deal to pick it up. I'm being told the RX will take 90-120 days, which takes me into either late November or early December, which is perfect for me since I need to turn my lease in in December. For a $2,300 discount, I would of taken a one way flight and picked it up anyway.
I can drop my lease off in Georgia, so it works out for me. I would of prefered to purchase it locally, but they didn't want to discount it a penny. It' tough to get any discount in this area, South Jersey or PA. Good luck and I hope this helps.
I guess I will either have to wait till next year or settle for an FX35, if I want decent deals.. Even if I did get one, it looks like it is going to be from out of state. Don't know how the ales tax thing works - I think I saw in this board that you still pay taxes ONLY for and IN the state the vehicle will be registered. eed to go to the (un)friendly neighborhood DMV to find out more, I guess...
Thanks a bunch and best of luck!!
i went to a local dealership here in nevada. i wanted an AWD lexus rx 330 with premium plus package.MSRP $41,600. the guy would only go as low as $39,600 i only wanted to pay $38,500 so i walked. did i make the right decision? he said the reason why he couldn't give it to me for that price was because he needed to order the color that i wanted (i wanted a bamboo pearl/ivory interior). anybody had the same experience? i figured i would call other dealerships in southern CA to get $3,000 off MSRP. any thoughts? BTW, thanks for posting all your buying experiences. it has helped me a great deal esp.since i'm new at this.
I was told one of the reasons is that the color that I want Bamboo/Ivory is one of the more difficult to get, and the other reason is the area we live in.
Do you all think I would be better off just going out of the DC area maybe to FL to find the car at a better deal or just take the price above?
1) Can I expect to find a car with only PM and HH on the lots or will it have to be special ordered?
2) If the car has to be ordered, will I be able to negotiate the price down as effectively if the car was on the lot (-$3000)?
3)Anyone buy recently in the Chicago area? I am willing to travel anywhere if it means I can save $$$.
4) Finally, when you email dealers, do you suggest a price (eg MSRP-$3000) or do you simply ask for best offer?
Thanks.
I am in LA. I called a few dealers in my area to see if anyone could discount >$ 2,500 (the quote I got from one dealer). Nobody could. The dealer where I got my RX330 from told me if I would take Bamboo pearl, silver or black ( which they had plenty in stock), they could give me a better discount, but not the color ( breakwater blue) and the configuration ( NAV w/o DVD and Mark Levison)I requested. Anyway, I had to reserve mine(no deposit required). I got it within a week. It wasn't a bargain , but I am very happy with the car. I suspect maybe after October 1, there will be better deals around since CA car tax ( license fee) will be tripled ( ouch!) and that people would probably rush to get their car before the clock strikes. I could be totally wrong on this though... Maybe Lexus buyers don't really care about that extra few hundred dollars.( it would have cost $600 more in my case.)
Gave them the deposit, next day found out husband had Cancer, Called and Faxed Bob Baker saying I wanted deposit back. At this point of the story had decided NOT to buy, BUT, the next day Albuquerque of Lexus called they HAD the car. Had long discussion with husband, and he decides he wants me to have that car no matter what happens to him. Give Albuquerque dealership $2,000 for deposit. It takes 4 days to make arrangement to get over to Albuquerque, got to Credit Union pick up check, start driving over there. No response from Bob Baker. This is upseting me, I call Lexus home office (cell Phone) and tell them I want my deposit back period. Get the car, stay one night drive back to Vegas next morning. Get home, bone tired, worried about husband, excited about car and get call from Bob Baker, they are going to refund money but know I have just bought car in Albuquerque, indicate they think I lied to them about husbands cancer and that phone call ended abruptly. NEVER, have I had such trouble buying a car but I have to tell you, we love this car. We just drove 568 miles from New Mexico to Vegas and it handled like a dream. Husbands new favorite joke is that at least his widow will drive to grave yard in style.
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We are having a special today on in stock RX330 units. We have a few available and are doing $2,500 off the MSRP today to close out our month. This is our lowest price so far. If you have not already purchased a new vehicle, give me a call to discuss color and options for this
great deal.
Steve, Host
I got the car from Lexus of Wilmington and the guy said that he should be getting some Rx's in either today or Monday.
Now comes the REAL fun part w/looking into financing for this thing.
(that's 30 minutes, not 3,000. Yep, I'm trying to lowball you <g>. Better luck w/ the next dealer!)
Steve, Host
Would this mean that we should see prices dropping a bit soon? I hope so...
Any thoughts, folks? ;0)
Thanks
Good Luck.
The offer I have is from another dealer.
I checked your profile and I cannot see your email address. My understanding of the Town Hall rules - I am not allowed to post dealer coordinates.
2004 RX330 AWD with Premium Plus Pkg.