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The paperwork arrived Monday by Fedex and will be back to them this morning, so officially the car is mine! (as is the debt).
jrnyman6 - although it looks like options are a-la-carte, it is typical for factories to bunch them into certain configurations. If everything were possible one-by-one, there would be thousands of possible ways of putting the car together and they would have to predict what people want (plus manufacturing would be more complicated). When I got my Corolla 12 years ago, there were no options, it was VE, CE, or LE, (low, middle, high) and that was it. It looks like there are 3 main configurations (no package, package A, package that they are coming in, with some variability with the little stuff (remote start, cargo package, etc.). The packages however seem slightly different for different parts of the country (if you go to the website and put in different zip codes you can see how they are shipping them to different areas) - I noticed that the package B for my dealers here in Cincinnati is different than the package B from the dealer in Boston where I'm buying the car (a little).
You'll have to look back, but sgb2003 paid $37,995 for I think the "package A". He said the MSRP was $44k, so you can figure out from that roughly his configuration (since there's only about 3 ways you can get them). I'm guessing from memory he got the base with comfort and premium but no nav. (plus some little stuff on the side).
Mine was $41,525 fully loaded (comfort, premium, nav, and a few extras (remote start, etc.). The title is on it's way to me!
thx
oh...did you get at that price the premium package, wood trim also?.....according to what I have seen for that price it is also included no remote starter though..
I could not see a supplied rear dvd entertainment system mentioned, however that may be a dealer installed option. You can go on to the website and configure your required package and options, and it will calculate a msrp for you.
Cheers,
Jim
AWD with prem pkg,comfort pkg, navi, pref access pkg, wood steering wheel, tow pkg
MSRP 47,625 Price 40,900 + $249 doc fee (pure profit but oh well) +tax + DMV fee
This forum has been so much help that I wanted to share my two cents....Hope this helps you get a better deal!!!
premium package, comfort package, but no nav. You can't even build this car on the website with this configuration. The only thing it doesn't have on it besides the nav is the back-up camera in the mirror and the rear park assist. I'm loving the HID lights with the adaptive front lighting system! It also has my beloved rain-sensing wipers and heated and ventilated seats and the 12-speaker sound system.
I'm leasing again, so my lease will be 48 months/15,000 miles, and my drive-offs were $2,000. I also purchased the 19 inch chrome wheels to be put on the vehicle to replace the 19 inch alloys.
Payments will be $560 per month, including tax.
Price of the vehicle before adding the chrome wheels was $45,000 even, and the selling price is around 38,000 or 39,000.
(For some reason they didn't give me my lease papers when I went to pick up the car. I guess I'll get them in the mail??)
I'm enjoying driving the vehicle.
The $41,525 was without sales tax (since I was buying in MA and I live in OH). I paid the sales tax here when I went to get my Ohio title.
Someone else asked about my shipping company. It is American Auto transporters 1-800-800-2580. They've been a little flaky/vague about pickup and delivery estimates. Every time I call they seem a little confused. I called over a week ago to tell them that I knew the car would be ready by Friday (tomorrow) at the latest and set up a pickup for then. Well, the car is ready today (Thursday) so I called and said they could pick it up today instead if they wanted, and they said it was scheduled for a Monday pickup with 4-5 days to deliver. I pointed out that I was going out of town late next week, and when I originally called I was told 2-4 days to deliver (which is why I rushed to have it ready by Friday at the latest). They still promised to have it to me by Wednesday although 5 minutes earlier he said 4-5 days. What gives? I let the dealer know it would be Monday, and he emailed back saying that they had just called him and said they switched it to tomorrow afterall.
I will say that Lexus of Watertown has been amazing - quick to respond to messages, always picks up the phone right away and the woman picking up the phone there has a handle on everything.
Someone said that their local dealer said "there must be something wrong with the cars" from MA. I worried about that too, but as I posted before, I got the VIN from the dealer and called the main Lexus number and they verified that the car had left their factory just a few days earlier straight to this dealer. It's not something that's been passed around, used as a loaner or test-drive car, etc. It has 25 miles on it. That made me feel much better about this transaction. When I told a friend this story, he said "if they can consistently sell cars before they even arrive, they're making money even selling below invoice" (dealer holdback I assume).
I would be curious what kind of deal you ended up with in NC and what part of NC. I bought in Va. about a month ago. I couldn't get much better deal than what they qouted you initially. They 5 dealers I worked with in Va and NC were selling them so fast it was tough to make a good deal.
Thanks
All said, Catena is really quite ok. Think it was just a bad salesman. However, let me poing out the following. When I drove my car home from the dealership the light wasn't shining on it -- it was late afternoon and I saw some "nice" scratches on my door I hadn't noticed. The light shining on them made them impossible to see. when I picked up the car. Had I gotten the car in MA that might have been a problem. Don't know how a local dealer would have accommodated me. Catena was great about it and they are local.
PM me if you need more assistance.
We decided to pass on the RX350 this time around. Best offer I received was $41,800+tax and fees from dealer in Alexandria, VA.
In this case subtracting 9.5% off MSRP will put @ $135.00 over invoice ..
If anyone is interested in finding out the sales person and dealership just email me. I did all of this deal over the phone. Hope I helped.
18186 VEHICLE INQUIRY REPORT DATE: 07/20/10
DCV920 TIME: 10:04
Model Number: SERIAL # Check Code: 2
Model Description: RX 350 5-DR SUV Category ..........: G
Year ............: 2010 Current Dealer ....: 320-61230
Interior Color ..: LB20 BLK Wholesale Dealer ..: 61230
Exterior Color ..: 04T5 TRFLE Previous Dealer ...: 00320
Body ............: 5-DOOR SUV 4X4 Invoice Date ......: 06/07/10
Number of Cyl ...: 6 Ship Date .........: 06/07/10
Allocation Number: 051 Retail Date .......:
Engine Number ...:
D609475 Date of First Use .:
Vessel Number ...: 720 LDRC ..............: NO
Vessel Name .....: TMMC CAMBRIDGE Damage ............: NO DAMAGE
PDI ...............: YES
Fleet .............: NON-FLEET
Port PDS Complete .: NO
VIN .............:
Ignition Key.....:
Factory Installed Accessories: CP EK NV PA PM TO WU
Port Installed Accessories ..: V4 Z1
Retail
Vehicle Base Model ....................: $ 39025.00
Total Accessories .....................:
$ 8600.00
# PERFORMANCE FEATURES
* 3.5 Liter 275HP Four Cam 24-Valve V6 Engine
with Variable Valve Timing (VVT-i)
* 6-Sp Automatic Transmission w/"Snow Mode"
* Full Time Active Torque Control All-Wheel Drive
* Column-assist Type Electric Power Steering
* 4-Wheel Power Assisted Ventilated Front & Solid
Rear Disc Brakes
* 18" Aluminum Alloy Wheels
# SAFETY FEATURES
* Dual Advanced Front Airbags, Driver & Passenger''s
Knee Airbag, Front & Rear Side Curtain Airbags
Front & Rear Seat Mounted Side Airbags
* 3-Point Safety Belts for All Seating Positions
* Front Seat Belt Pretensioners w/ Force Limiters
and Manual Height Adjustment Anchors
* Front Active Headrests
* 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Brake
Assist (BA) / Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
* Energy Managing Crumple Zones, Side Door Beams
* Vehicle Theft-Deterrent Sys w/Engine Immobilizer
* Automatic On/Off Headlamps / Integrated Fog Lamps
* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
* Variable Front Intermittent Wipers
* Safety Connect with: Automatic Collision
Notification, Stolen Vehicle Location, Emergency
Assist Button (SOS), and Enhanced Roadside
Assistance (1-year trial subscription included)
* Tire Pressure Monitoring System
* Tool Kit and First Aid Kit
# LUXURY AND CONVENIENCE FEATURES
* Lexus Premium Audio System, Automatic Sound
Levelizer (ASL), and In-Dash Single Feed 6-Disc
CD Auto-Changer, In-Glass Antenna w/FM Diversity
System,
Bluetooth Technology, XM Satelite Radio
(includes a 90-day trial subscription)
* Auto Dual Zone Climate Control Sys w/Rear Vents
* 10-Way Power Driver''s & Front Passenger''s Seats
* Power Tilt-and-Telescopic Steering Column
* Height Adjustable Headrests for All Seats
* Reclining/Sliding 40/20/40 Split Rear Seat
* 3-Spoke Steering Wheel with Audio Controls
* Cruise Control
* One-Touch Up/Down Pwr. Windows w/Jam Protection
* Power Door Locks with Anti-Lock Out Feature
* Lexus Homelink Universal Transceiver
* SmartAccess Passive Entry System
* Rear Black Privacy Glass/Integrated Rear Spoiler
* Genuine Wood Interior Trim
* Premium Roof Rails
* LCD Screen for Ventilation, Audio Settings
* Multi-Information Display with Lexus Personalized
Settings, Trip Computer & Outside
Temp Display
* Tonneau Cover
* Carpeted Floor Mats
Retail Total
Vehicle Base Model ..........................:$ 39025.00 $ 39025.00
Comfort Pkg: Bi-Xenon Headlamps, Adaptive Fro 1950.00
Lighting Sys, Intelligent High Beam, Rain-sen
Wipers, Heated & Ventilated Driver/Pass Fr Se
12-speaker Premium Audio System, Auto Sound 110.00
Levelizer, In-Dash 6-Disc CD Changer .......
Navigation System Includes:
Hard Disc Drive 2465.00
Navigation System, Lexus Enform with Destinat
Assist and eDestination (includes 1-year tria
subscription), Lexus Insider, Voice Command,
XM NavTraffic, XM NavWeather, and XM Sports &
Stocks (includes 90-day trial subscription)
Intuitive Parking Assist ................... 500.00
Premium Package Includes: Leather Trim Interi 2400.00
One-Touch Open/Close Moonroof, Auto-Dimming
Electrochromic Power Heated Outside Mirrors,
Power Rear Door, MP3 Mini-Plug w/USB Audio Pl
Tow Prep Package: Transmission Cooler, Heavy 238.00
Alternator & Radiator (ball mount not include
Wood & Leather-trimmed Steering Wheel & Shift 330.00
Remote Engine Start ........................ 375.00
Accy Pkg: Cargo Net, Cargo Mat & Wheel
Locks 232.00
--------- ---------
Total Accessories ...........................: $ 8600.00 $ 8600.00
Destination Charge ..........................: $ 875.00
Total .......................................: $ 48500.00
PURCHASE PRICE $43,892.00
Checkout this article. Not much changes except break overwrite and some colors. Alright, when are we going to see a bit more discounts on 2010? LOL
http://www.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1047275_lexus-reveals-updated-2011-li- neup-small-changes-for-all/page-3
I thought I'd relay an interesting story ... when I was trying to buy around Cincinnati/Dayton, I couldn't get nearly the deal I was getting from Massachusetts. One saleslady in Dayton was particularly rude, saying that I was lying for claiming I could get the car for what I was getting it for, and implying that everyone else here was lying too about buying below invoice. So once my deal was closed, I e-mailed her the VIN and my purchase price and said (basically) "stick it!"
Well, a few days later I had a voicemail from the dealer here in Cincinnati, and he said "You'd better call me, I have some bad news for you about Lexus of Watertown. I think you're going to be unhappy to hear this." I had a brief moment of panic. I called him back, and he said that the dealer in Dayton contacted him and then he looked up my VIN and said "They sold you a car without the nav package, that's why it's so cheap." I told him that I had the window sticker as well as a bill of sale which both listed the nav package/NV, so if the car came without it I certainly had grounds to go after Watertown, and he said "fine".
I then went back to look at my e-mail to Dayton an noticed that I mistyped the VIN (the last 6 numbers are one number off from an important date for me, so I typed that instead).
Funny that these two dealers a) talked to each other, b) were so concerned about whether I was getting the right car or not, c) didn't make one effort to try to match Watertown's price, and d) are obviously scratching their heads trying to figure out how Watertown is doing it!!
I'll post again when I have my car between today (Sunday) and Tuesday.
Thanks,
cap58
All the info about my specifics are earlier in this board. We're not supposed to post names, but I just called Lexus of Watertown and asked for their internet sales person.
TIA.
The one thing they were quick to do however was to charge my credit card!
I didn't shop around but used the recommendation of the dealer. Other's should shop around.
Msrp $47,250
Negotiated price:$42,000, which will make the following lease terms:
36 month at 10k/year, through Lexus bank,
$555 a month with tax already
No money down just first payment, bank fee($700) and registration fee, Total at signing just over $1500.
This is my second rx 350 through Ray Catena, always beats any price, let me know if you have more questions.
What is the money factor for this vehicle without nav (36 months, 10,000 annual mileage). Please assume top credit. This vehicle (that I am looking for) has an MSRP of $44,465 and includes the premium package, towing prep, heated seats, wood and leather wrapped steering wheel, backup monitor, remote start, wheel locks, cargo mat, and cargo net. What is the residual value (in %) as well? Are these numbers good through the end of July and then will they change? Should the money factor be the same regardless of where I lease it?
What is a GREAT price for this vehicle? PLEASE help as this is new to me!
THANKS!
THANKS!
Im in the Chicagoland area and looking for the same packages you received. Can you let me know who you dealt with in the area? Thanks!