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I leased the same exact car here in California in Black Sapphire for $70 more per month. It looks like most of the difference is the $1,000 from LFS (+$28/mo..they wouldn't give it to us unless we were ES to ES. We own an RX.), the .00080 MF (I got 0.00115. +$22/mo) and our sales tax is higher (+$10/mo). Enjoy your beautiful red ES!
PT Premium Plus pkg
NV Navigation/Bluetooth/Backup Camera
WU Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
HL HID Headlamps
PA Park Assist
HN Power Rear Sunshade
BE Rear Seat Side Airbags
FS Full Size Spare Tire
Z1 Preferred Acc. Pkg (Whl Locks,Cargo net, Trunk Mat)
MSRP 42,235
Internet Price quote received 39,675
Price we paid 37,700 (not incl TTL)
Driveout 40,319
From what we've seen, most of the 350s appear to be configured with certain options and packages. It's difficult to find one with only the options that you want.
I did review Edmunds TMV (seemed high) and Consumer Reports but I'm not sure what invoice is anymore. I ended up starting with the CR bottom line price and dealing from there.
Hope this helps in your research.
I was set to buy the ES with premium package and Nav. Then I calculated that the UL package (with ML audio) would only cost me about $40 more per month (buying, not leasing) so I went for it.
I'm very glad I did as these options made the ES a completely different luxury experience. You get much softer upgraded leather, powered rear window shade (great in hot weather) much nicer wheels, parking assist, 2 sun roofs which really brighten the interior on nice spring/summer days, ML audio, Nav, and probably other things I don't recall. The glass roof and upgraded wheels really stand out (in a good way) from a standard ES.
Definitely drive a UL equipped ES before making up your mind.
I think you got a great deal! Last year (August 07) when I was looking to buy I could not get any of the Houston dealerships to deal. They would not budge so I bought from North Park in Plano. When I went back and told them what deal I was getting from North Park one of them told me I should take it....no counter offer, nothing. So I did.
2007 Lexus ES 350
Dark Blue (Blue Black mix if you will) Exterior/Tan Interior
9100 miles driven
Premium Plus Package w/. Rear Spoiler
Bluetooth, Heated and Ventilated Memory Front Seats
Aftermarket Tinted Windows (I specifically wanted this in the deal)
No iPod Adapter
Balance of Factory Warranty
Asking Price: $33900
My Offer: $31600
$64k to all you Lexus afficionados out there: Deal or no deal? :confuse:
Thanks for your input in advance. :shades:
Sunil
In the end ...she is happy so I am happy. Ironically I have not driven it yet
To me this sounds reasonable but still the insight from all of you is very valuable to me. Thank you all in advance.
Last month I bought a 2008 ES350 in Houston for $32725 plus TTL
It was a Lexus Dealer Loaner with 4000 miles on it, Silver Exterior and Gray Interior.
It had the Premium Plus Package which included:
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Driver's seat power cushion extender
- Electrochromic outside mirrors with tilt-down in reverse
- Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle
- Audio Bluetooth® technology
- Full-size spare tire with 17-in alloy wheel
- Rear seat side airbags
- Wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob
- Power rear sunshade
- Preferred accessory package (includes Cargo net, Trunk mat and Wheel locks)
- Tinted Windows with Transparent Edge on the hood.
It is give you some comparison. I think I did OK for Houston market but then there is always someone doing better. No Trade in....I sold my old one myself using Craigslist.
Cheers
H
I spelled out my requirements firmly for the dealership in hopes that I may get something more reasonable in the near future.
Cheers!
Looks like I may have to go to DFW to buy - their economy is not as good as here.
A friend paid 39000 OTD last Nov - that's the kind of people dealers are looking for. And they can find enough in the past, but still need to see that's the case next.
Can someone tell what reasonable numbers (Negotiated price, residual, money factor) I should expect to receive while at Lexus? I am here in Lake County, IL, my credit score is above 800. I spoke with the dealer who I leased my current car from and they say I will not be paying more than what I pay now ($500 w/ tax). However, w/o any supporting numbers this amount is useless.
Also, as I a current ES owner, I qualify for $1000 cash incentive. I also received $500 cash incentive from Lexus. I wonder if I can combine both.
Your help will be appreciated.
2008 es350
$399/month 36 months $3499 at signing -
fine print:
Offer ends 7/7/08. On approved credit. Excludes official fees, taxes, and dealer charges. No security deposit required. *Available on approved credit to qualified customers through Lexus Financial Services and participating Lexus dealers on new 2008 ES 350. Offer based on MSRP $37,770 including delivery, processing & handling. Monthly payment may vary depending on final price of vehicle & your qualifications. See dealer for lease program details. Offer not available outside of the Eastern Region. Must take delivery by 7/7/08. Vehicle shown with optional equipment 2008 Lexus.
In 2000 I was trying to buy the Acura CL 3.2 (what I have now). I ended up buying it in DFW too.
Thanks!
2008 Lexus ES 350 (Balance of Factory Warranty)
Exterior: Black Obsidian
Interior: Tan/Ivory
Mileage on the car: 4390
Package: Premium Plus (Memory Seats for both in Front, Power Rear Sunshade, Heated and Ventilated Seats, Sunroof, etc)
iPod Kit
Aftermaret window tints (35% on Front, 20% or darker on the back)
Price (prior to TT&L) = 32700
OTD = a little more than $34k
Hope this helps!
The Lexus dealers here are spoiled.
I absolutely LOVE this car. I now have 12k miles and have not had to go back to the dealer for any problems.
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Price I paid for ES 350 Lexus in Dallas
Bought on 07-28-2007
I paid $34,500.00 for my ES 350 at Sewell Lexus Dallas. The only thing it did not have is Navigation, High Intensity Headlamps, Mark Levinson Audio, Park Assist, Panoramic Sun Roof and Chrome Wheels.
Sewell wanted $1,700 for Chrome wheels; I got the same wheels for $750 shipped to my door from L.A. Wheel and Tire.
My experience with Sewell was absolutely wonderful; I did all my negotiating by e-mail with both Park Place Lexus Grapevine and Sewell Lexus of Dallas. Park Place also offered me the same price of $34,500.00 but did not include Window tint, Hand painted pin stripes and All weather floor mats. Park Place did include the plastic stone chip hood protector though, Sewell did not.
E-mail me if you want the sales managers name, he was fantastic, it only took one hour to sign all paper work and purchase the car. My interest rate with Lexus was 5.99%.
Things I don’t like about the car so far: Engineer who designed interior lights should be fired (Cannot see a thing, very dim), driver side Ventilated front seat works better than passenger side, ceiling is a little low, not much head room (I am only 5’-10”). Other than that I love the car, my previous car was a 2000 E320 Mercedes.
Package I – “Premium” - $38,157
- Premium leather trim interior with real wood accents
- Heated and Ventilated front seats
- Driver memory: Seat, Steering Wheel, Outside Mirrors
- Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel
- Bluetooth Compatibility
- 6 Disc, Single feed in dash CD player in the console
- Rain-sensing Wipers
- Driver Seat Extender
- Carpet Cargo Mat
- Wheel Locks
- Power Rear Sun Shade
- Body Side Moldings
- Smart Key
They also threw in the following:
- Window Tint
- Rear Spoiler
- Hand Painted Pin Stripes
- All Weather Floor Mats
Total list price of car was $39,100.00 .I only paid $34,500.00.
Sale Price - $34,500.00
Sales Tax - $2,156.25
Dealer's Inv. Tax - $80.07
Documentary Fee - $50.00
Deputy Fee - $5.00
License, Trans, Title - $103.80
Inspection - $23.75
Sub-Total - $36,918.87
Good Luck, John
E-mail – jm_proe@yahoo.com
P.S. I followed this web-sight in buying a car and it absolutely works: How to save money buying a new car in 5 quick steps.
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The key is to get an internet quote from the Dealer through Kelly Blue book or Nada.com, this will cut out the middle man (the salesman) and you will save by not paying commission to the salesman. Internet price will always be far less than walking through the door and getting a price.
I'm shopping for a 2008 Lexus ES350. I was wondering if you can let me know your point of contact (with phone #) with the 4 SoCal dealers who will sell $1k below invoice. You can email me at cal00friend@yahoo.com. Thank you!
$41,000 out the door for ES350 w/factory loaded Premium Pluse Package. Is this a good deal in DFW?
It is stiff, but not much noisy to me. The dring is OK - a bit sporty, not as smooth as I thought.
B4 I went to the Champion's, I called Clear Lake Lexus for a quote of 2008 Lexus ES350. I mentioned that people getting around 34k OTD, the salesman said it is impossible for them to offer the price... Just don't understand the Houston Lexus dealers, looks they are not affected by the national sale slump, so no discounting.
2008 Lexus ES350 ($34120/$30253)
Color: Tungsten Pearl /w Black interior
Mileage on car: 5 miles
Options (list/invoice based on edmunds):
BE ($250/$200) Rear Seat Side Airbags
HH ($640/$512) Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
NV ($2650/$2230) Navigation System /w Voice Activated DVD Nav + Rear Camera + Bluetooth
PM ($1280/$1098) Premium package
WU ($330/$264) Wood & Leather Sterring Wheel
Z1 ($210/$168 assuming 80%) Preferred Accessory Package (Trunk Mat, Cargo Net, & Wheel Locks)
List price total: $40,245
Price (including destination charge but excluding TT&L) = $34,458
OTD = $37,657
Hope this helps...
That is a great deal! I bought the same package and paid $37000 before TT&L and that was a good deal. I hope you enjoy your car. I am spoiled by how well it drives. I had to drive another vehicle not long ago and it felt like I was driving a truck compared to how my Lexus drives
Premium Plus Package Includes:
- Leather-trimmed interior
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Driver's seat power cushion extender
- Lexus Memory System to control power driver's and front passenger's
seats (except lumbar), outside mirrors and steering wheel
- Electrochromic outside mirrors with tilt-down in reverse
- Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle
Additional Options:
- Audio Bluetooth® technology
- Full-size spare tire with 17-in alloy wheel
- Rear seat side airbags
- Wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob
- Power rear sunshade
And by the way, I've already checked the pricing and found his offer to be exactly equal to the invoice on the car.