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Hi all, I'm looking to pay a fair price for 2005 AWD Premium Plus package (Navigation included) in the DC metropolitan area. Can anyone share their buying experience with nearby dealerships and what is considered a fair price? I have been quoted $42K, not including tax&tag or other fees. I think that's too much -- I just want to pay what's fair. Thanks! |
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I am about to commit to a lease on a 2005 RX330 AWD w/Nav, includes the Premium Plus Package plus Heated Seats, Rain Sensing Wipers, 18-in Alloy Wheels, Towing Prep Package, In-dash CD changer, Wheel Locks, and Cargo Mat. MSRP $45,083. Pretty much the standard build for this area in this model. Dealer is offering $800 over Invoice. But here is the "catch," their Invoice includes a Lexus Dealer Advertising Fee or LDA for short. Has anyone ever encountered this recently? Is this, like in the mortgage industry, a "garbage fee?" The Invoice including this fee is $39,881, and my best estimate is that without the fee, the Invoice would be around $39,379, so the LDA adds $502. Thus, if I use the upper range of $1,000 over the Invoice that I see discussed in this forum, I would be at roughly $1,300 over the "car's" Invoice. Thank you for any input. BTW, the I obtained quotes from two Bay Area dealers, and the one I am zeroing in on, started out about $1,300 lower than the other one. The "Internet Sales Manager" is very easy to work with and appears to be transparent and easy going.
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Replying to: sjeed (Mar 03, 2005 7:24 am) kirstie_h Roving Host Host, Future Vehicles & Smart Shopper discussions
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Replying to: kirstie_h (Mar 03, 2005 10:01 am) Thanks for the advice. It looks like the posts on those forums are informative but very dated. Fast forward to the current market I still wonder if looking at the whole picture of my particluar deal as proposed is as good as it gets, or would I be piggish to push for more. Afterall everybody deserves to make a living even car dealers and their employees. Thanks again for the tip. |
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I'm going to be looking at a used 2004 RX330 AWD with Nav/DVD/Loaded. 10,000 miles. I live in Minnesota and wanted to know what a decent used price is? Please help!
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Replying to: jeff5144 (Mar 03, 2005 3:52 pm) kirstie_h Roving Host Host, Future Vehicles & Smart Shopper discussions |
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| I just had the best car purchasing experience I had ever had. As part of the Costco Auto plan I was directed to Woodfield Lexus in Schaumburg Ill. I was told the Costco program was $675 over factory invoice. When I arrived and choose the vehicle I wanted they showed me the invoice which was $36952 on a vehicle with a list of $41453. Then I was told as an incentive they would sell me the vehicle for $37152. This up front approach was well appreciated. In talking to the salesperson I understand they do a large number of out of state sales and also leases. Well worth the one way ticket he told me. Love my new Lexus,Love my dealership! | |
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Replying to: pfalcor (Mar 04, 2005 2:17 pm) What is the option on your new RX330? I'm in San Francisco bay area, I have tried the Costco program. However, I never got response from Costco authorized dealer. No phone call, no e-mail. I just received one e-mail from Costco auto program asking me how thing going. I told them I heard nothing from the dealer. Then, guess what, I heard nothing from Costco either! Do any RX330 shoppers in bay area have the same experience? Anyway, enjoy your new car! |
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