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Lexus ES 300/ES 330 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Edmund's TMV is probably a good indicator. The problem with using it on this thread is that posters barely take the time to compare the simple MSRP on quotes. Asking them to run an Edmund's TMV on all their quotes would be 'way too much to ask. Ditto for invoice.
Based upon what I have seen over the past two years, there is no way I'd pay MSRP for an end of cycle body style where the new one will be out in a few months.
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CJR
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I suppose that Edmund's TMV might be a realistic price because it is based on actual sales.
Perhaps the dealers are not receiving as many as in the past. And they fear people will not like the new design while they have a shortage of 2006s.
So, if you really like the car, get it any price because it may be your last opportunity to get this current body style in a new car.
If you are really concerned about price, join Sam's Club and ask the folks at Sam's what the story is. They will give you a good scoop.
After all, when this body style was new in 2002, cars were going for 95% MSRP.
Tell me a Town Car for $44k is dumb, I'll agree. . . but a ES330 @ $35k+ with exactly the same content is not bad even at MSRP. For $32,400 ($1000 over invoice) it's a bargain. My point is that these cars are cheap and their MSRP's are not artificially inflated as are the American brands.
Region So. CA.
The interior is cashemire. Nice, but will be hard to keep clean, so thinking if there are any nice all weather mats for this car? Any information on this will be appreciated!
In any event, I felt my tranny was "lazy" in downshifting. i.e., come to stop sign, quick stop and then go. Tranny seemed to take an inordinate amount of time to hunt the lower gears resulting in a jack rabbit start after above stop sign scenerio It seemed the tranny was going down from 4th to 3rd, to 2nd S-L-O-W-L-Y and was still hunting for 1st gear when I accelerated resulting in the jerking sensation when it finally grabbed first gear.
No biggy, but certainly annoying.
Last oil change I mentioned the TSB and they did the reprogramming and it made a WORLD of difference. No more hesitation.
My advise, "GET 'ER DONE."
1. Would anybody comment on if buying a 'corporate fleet vehicle' is an okay idea?
2. What should be the right price for this car considering the 'corporate fleet vehicle' history?
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Dont forget get the tire hazard for $350. It is worth every penny. Nails, crack rim, unusual wear they will replace your tire or rim no questions asked. At $125 a tire and $400 a rim, you do the math.
Dont get the 2005 go for the 2006 for the same price. Just haggle more and if they dont move on.
Many features like Knee Airbags and possibly Push Start Button will be standard or options. I also suspect a more powerful engine in the 2007 as well.
For the 2005 and 2006 though you should be getting at least 3K off MSRP.
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Great story. I am just wondering if you traded in your old car in this deal. It is hard to believe you can buy a Lexus below invoice price if you don't have a trade-in. Thanks.
Anyone experience the same problem and what can be done?
No, I didn't have any trade ins. I did all negotiations by e-mails and found it easier and more efficient for myself. Once they agreed on the price I called the dealer and last thing was to get the right ext/int colors. They located one at a different dealership and had to put some miles on to get it over. They wouldn't deliver the car to me as well, but it's OK.
This forum helped a lot to figure out the % of MSRP that was reasonable to pay at this time, so wanted to share the experience and thank others here.
Regarding my old car: trying to sell my 1996 Ford Mustang with only 47K miles on it. Don't have experience with this, so not an easy task for me.
Looking at a 2006 ES330 without navigation. Would like a 48 month lease with 20K miles. Can you give me a sense for the buy price, money factor, residual, and monthly payment I should expect with no money down?
Can't find any info on "sale prices" anywhere.
Cardirect.com does not give a price that looks like a deal.
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Thanks, any help appreciated.
You could try posting a full description of the car here:
Real-World Trade-In Values
Someone there may be able to give you an idea on a fair price..
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MSRP $35,279
Selling price $33,279
Miles 20K
Residual $13,228 (38%)
Money factor 0.0031 (7.43)
In addition, I have approximately $10K I need to roll in from my current lease - I'm assuming that's why they are quoting such a high money factor (they know I have excellent credit so that is not the issue). Also, they are offering to pay for the taxes as a "December Special" which would be 8.25% otherwise. Thoughts?
JTbooze
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Does this sound like a fair price? I thought it would be much lower.
I just bought my ES330 '06. Sticker was $37,595 and I paid $34,000 flat. Includes everything you listed and the navigation system. I think you can get them lower.
I stopped by to look at SUVs. I told them I'm buying the Acura TL but wanted to look at a Lexus SUV first (which I was). I drove 2 SUVs, told him I think I prefer a car. He showed me the ES330 and I said I can't afford a Lexus and felt the Acura was better looking and a better value. He then offerred $34000 to be more in line with the Acura. I said sold.
The Acura is nice, but there is nothing like a Lexus for quality and comfort. It is an amazing car!
Planning to lease a lexus ES 330 end of feb in NJ. Want
- Navigation System, Mark Levinson Audio
- 17" all weather tires
- Heated & Ventilated Seats, High Intensity Headlights
- interior/ext color does not matter
Wanted to put down as little as possible.
Will return car at the end of lease.
Any suggestions on what a decent monthly lease payment should be?
Thanks in advance - Sanjay
- 36 mos, 15k/year
or - 24 mos, 15 k/year
Thanks again. Sanjay
I'm from LI, but got my best lease deal in NJ. 2005 ES330 very closely equipped as you mentioned. MSRP $35,707. I took 36mo. 15K. TAS approx $1,400. $417 per mo.incl tax.No dealer on LI would meet the deal. However.....it's a good thing I got the deal in writing beforehand, as when I went to pick up the car, they told me they made a mistake and wanted $1000 more. I held out and threatened to call Lexus right there and then if they didn't give me the car. They then gave it to me. I got it at Prestige. Good luck......
Thanks a lot for your response. Couple of quick questions:
- did you negotiate via email ?
- did you put any downpayment in addition to the $1400 for TAS ?
- anything else I should know, before I contact prestige ?
(My current lease for my BMW is from Prestige - in Ramsey, and it is running out on Feb)
Thanks again - Sanjay