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Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Lexus RX 330 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Thanks to everyone who takes the time to post here. I purchased my RX330, AWD, Prem+, Nav, 18", etc. on 6/25. I contacted four Northern CA and Bay Area dealerships through edmunds price quote system and these were my experiences: All dealers responded immediately and quoted an MSRP of 45083. 1. Freeman Lexus of Santa Rosa did not have the color/pkg I wanted on the ground - said it could be a week or more wait. The salesman quoted 41388 - what he said was 1500 over invoice. Came down to 40888 and then stated that he didn't have to sell the car for less than that because he could get more from "walk-ins", cited popularity in our area, etc. After I secured a better price from another dealer, I called him back and offered to purchase the car from him if he could match. (I am Sonoma County business owner and like to do business here.) He said he'd see what he could do and call back in an hour - never heard from him again. 2. Concord Lexus offered 41388 as well to start. I decided they were too much out of my area and did not pursue. 3. Lexus of Marin offered same 41388 then came to 40888. They did not have the color/pkg I wanted and could not give me delivery date. They sort of double teamed me on the phone with two salesman and implied they could do a better deal, match my other offer - maybe - if I could wait maybe 3 weeks, maybe more... Honestly, I expected better from this dealership, it all seemed a little greasy. 4. Coliseum Lexus of Oakland - the winner! Initially offered 40888, ultimately came to 40638 + TTL. I think that between my trade-in and final price I may have left a couple hundred dollars on the table, but they were the only one with my color/pkg on the ground and the Internet/Fleet Manager there was absolutely great - no greasy maneuvering. He managed to hold the car for me without deposit from Thursday to Saturday morning (maybe nobody else wanted it? Who knows, I appreciated the effort anyway) and he was very straight forward, professional, and likable. I wish I could name him here, but ask for the Internet/Fleet Manager and you should get him - I hope it's OK to say that. His "style" of selling does not leave you feeling like you've been "sold". Coliseum Lexus should be happy to have him. BTW, love the RX. Have never owned an automatic before, so I am really happy. I know others on this forum are disappointed with the "transmission hesitation" and I was very wary. Have had the car for over 2 weeks and honestly, it's not an issue for me - maybe because this is my first automatic I just don't "get" the problem?? My RX is really a dream to drive and I have no regrets! Sorry for the length of post, but I hope it helps someone as I was helped by everyone - thanks again... |
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Replying to: vtc (Jul 13, 2005 11:33 am) Dealers do not negotiate anything lower than that over internet as I tried. You may get ~500 less than invoice if you get it from S. CA, if you want to pick up your car from there. The internet buying process is the same regardless. |
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Replying to: chengr (Jul 12, 2005 8:26 am) I am in So. CA, and I got mine about six months ago. 05 RX330 AWD w/NAV, Pre. Plus and 18'' RIM HID RES (DVD) MSRP of $47653 from Lexus.com and KBB.com and I got it at Invoice price $41,876 + tax & license Color Breakwater Hope that help.  . |
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Hi everyone, I have 2 questions. First, does anyone know if heated seats are standard on the Premium Plus package? Do you have to have the Premium Plus Package to get the heated seats or can you get it with the Premium only package? One dealer told me heated seats wnet only with premium Plus but he didn't specify if it was standard or if it was an optional feature. Second, what kind of prices have you guys gotten on the FWD Premium Plus without Navi? Everyone seems to get the AWD, but I live in Miami, so I am not sure that I would really need the AWD here. (And yes, I know that heated seats doesn't make any sense in Miami, but I relly like heated seats for my back.)  Thanks for any advice you all can offer! 
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Replying to: yyy (Jul 13, 2005 2:39 pm)
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Replying to: vtc (Jul 13, 2005 11:33 am) |
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Replying to: vtc (Jul 13, 2005 11:33 am)
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Yo Yo, Going to purchase a RX330 AWD, no navigation. Who has the best deal in Denver? Any comments to share on dealerships in the Rocky Mountain area? Thanks! |
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Thanks to this forum I paid invoice + $600 + tax + tag (nothing else) for the 330 w/Nav and Prem Plus. I took the invoice price from edmunds.com and emailed the specs of the car to 4 dealers mentioning edmunds and requesting a quote. I said that I would visit the dealer only after agreeing the final "OTD" (out the door) price in order to pick up the car. I was polite but requested no calls. I was clear that I would shop the price around. To those who wanted to call me or so I asked if they would not quote me and some did and others not. 2 of the 4 dealers engaged. I repeated that I wanted an "all-in" OTD (out the door) price. Be sure to mention the processing fee and Lexus Dealer Advertising fee as something you will not pay later. They will bring it up when you go. Got me best deal and then reconfirmed that they had the car in stock, got the name of the person, and reconfirmed that were absolutely no other costs, charges or fees. Printed the edmunds page, all emails and went and picked up the car. Best car deal I ever made. Thanks LCB |
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Replying to: borisyan (Jul 17, 2005 12:25 pm)
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