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Did the 36900 include destination/ processing? Surely wasn't the OTD price, or was it?
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My Starfire Pearl is an attention-getter, especially with the redesigned front end. The car is fast, quiet, and loaded with many subtle electronic surprises. You have to be somewhat of a gadget geek (like myself) to comfortably dive into the Nav Package' extensive feature set. There are many user settings that can be personalized if you take the time and trouble to explore all of the screens. Heck, the manuals that came with the vehicle are 4" thick. Most people will throw their leatherette manual holder in the trunk--and forget it. I read the books and loved the little 'hidden' features that are sprinkled through out.
I agree with others that the lack of a cell phone storage area is a gross oversight, especially considering the extent to which Lexus has integrated your cell phone into the car's electronics (voice activated calls, Bluetooth streaming of music and audio books, contact lists, iPhone Apps, etc.) This brings me to a potential issue for any buyer with an incompatible Bluetooth-equipped cell phone. My new iPhone connected quickly and flawlessly. My wife's year old LG was incompatible! I was shocked when I determined she needs a new phone if she wants to enjoy the ES's cell phone features. Not a big deal, but still a potential hiccup when you go to program your new car. Have Dealer make the connection and use the incompatibility as a small negotiating tactic. Lexus has a website (http://touch.lexus.com/lexus/mobilelink/) to check compatibility; however, you may find that your phone has 'not been tested.' So, in real terms this site's usefulness is questionable. Interestingly, I test drove a used 2009 ES that had no trouble connecting to my wife's LG. Something has changed on the Lexus-side that affects compatibility...not good!
I'll update my Post as I get additional driving time in my new ES.
otd $26,850 + tax + tag =$29k otd
is this good price? ... please comment
All the 350's I saw there came with the Michelins instead of the Bridgestones. Super quiet tire.
2013 ES300h, luxury and nav packages
$46,300 MSRP
$45,300 selling price
27 month, 10k miles
71% residual, .0017 MF, $700 bank fee
Taxes (8.625%) and fee rolled into payment, only 1st month + DMV at delivery
$682 per month
I am told that the hybrids are not eligible for Lexus first month waiver, applicable to most other Lexus models.
I know the only flexible item in this deal is the selling price. Is 1K under MSRP (2K over invoice) fair at this time?
i was upside down on my 2009 ES 350 - owe 21700, Trade in 18000, CarMax print estimate for 19000.
So, i trade my ES with upside down, no money down what so ever. Only first payment 500$
Lease 36 month /10000 miles per year
Package 39400 ( pretty much everything except GPS.. who would want that crap anyway this days.
$500 per month ( including taxes)
At closing all i paid was first payment $500 since i had to pay for my old lexus 560 anyway.
36 month, $500 per month and they took my upside down 2700 ES350 and 0 down ( no fees, no delivery charge , nothing)
I don't know how much dealer made on this but i think i got a good deal.
I talked to 5 dealers station and this was the best i could get.
If you want, email me and I will share my experience and recommendations with you. My mail is todds911 at yahoo dot com.
Went into Lawrence Lexus and made the following deal. Traded in Infiniti M which I paid 45k for and used for 4.5 months for ESH loaded up with sticker 46300. I paid 3k plus tax and doc fee for an out the door prices of 3480 dollars. I think that I did not get hurt to bad on this one as the ESH could not have been had in August or September for anything but MSRP. Would have cost more than the M which had huge discounts.
Easy deal I drove car and then negotiated over email.
Thanks for the info - you got a GREAT deal! Was it in the NY area??
GREATgreat deal. Is it in the NY area???
I am in Nj can you let me know which dealerships were willing to play ball at that price. Been tough with getting more than 2k off msrp thanks.
A sufficiently loaded ES (for me) is $42,500-ish + TTL.
A sufficiently loaded TL (Tech) is more like $35,500-ish +TTL.
Personally, I have a high opinion of both Lexus and Acura in terms of reliability. I may abstain until I get a look at the 14 TLX, which should debut in New York later this month.
can you tell me what county in nj...would be happy to let them know you referred me.
Thanks much.
Looked at TL, felt it was a bit dated. Even though we can save few $'s, ES is my choice now.
Sent few emails to dealers and am waiting for their reply now.
Thanks again.
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However Acura handles better.
My 2008 MDX (a SUV) handles better and has better "planted" feeling then my ES (a car)
My ES has less road noise and more refined.
Have you looked at the crash rating of TL and ES.
TL and Volvo were the only ones that good rating.
2012 ES was rated poor.
http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2012/08/14/many-cars-fail-in-new-tougher-iihs-- crash-test/.
New 2013 camry has failed miserably.
New Avalon and ES has not been tested.
It's rated a TOP SAFETY PICK by the IIHS. Period.
http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=291
Did it perform poorly in the small overlap test? Yes. Everything else? It was solid.
But compare the ratings of TL with ES in the link you provided.
All good Vs. all but one POOR
In an accident all you need is one small edge that can help you walk away...however infinitisiminally small.
Look at the test video on you tube and you will see what i mean by miserably.
For the records I have 2011 ES that was bought before small overlap test was done. If i knew the results i would not have bought the ES...now i know the results i am not going to get rid of ES and get a TL or volvo.