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Re: 2006 RX330 [ssabarringer] by newmowner
Oct 24, 2005 (5:48 am)

Replying to: ssabarringer (Oct 23, 2005 1:15 pm)

Sounds like the sticker on that vehicle is 41,540, is that right? If so, Edmunds has the invoice at 36,571. So I think 37,350 sounds like a good deal.
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Re: 2006 RX330 in DFW [newmowner] by newmowner
Oct 24, 2005 (8:02 am)

Replying to: newmowner (Oct 22, 2005 5:17 am)

So I went into the dealership this weekend to price the vehicle. It seems Edmunds's invoice pricing and the dealer's invoice pricing is slightly off. I did not see the actual dealer invoice pricing, partly because I already had specific dollar offers from other dealers, and when my sales person came back with less than a couple hundred dollars above my best offer, I was content with that, since this sales person and dealership did all the work. So I am not sure whether higher dealer invoice price is because of the advertising fee, and I don't know for sure how much the advertising fee actually is, but like I said, after it was all said and done, I was not going to bicker about the extra couple hundred. But I still feel as though I did not "pay" the advertising fee. Silly, I know. Hahhahaa!
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Re: 2006 RX330 in DFW [newmowner] by mo6
Oct 24, 2005 (8:12 am)

Replying to: newmowner (Oct 24, 2005 8:02 am)

So what did you pay? What was the msrp and actual price you paid? If you bought in Texas what was your total drive out price including tt&l.
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Re: 2006 RX330 in DFW [mo6] by newmowner
Oct 24, 2005 (10:06 am)

Replying to: mo6 (Oct 24, 2005 8:12 am)

I am paying $43K for the $47,548 vehicle (2006 RX330 AWD, Nav and RSES packages included). I think it is similar to the deal (although not quite as good) the member above who paid $43,300 for this equipment, but plus the Mark Levinson option. I think the main difference is that my vehicle is not on the dealer's lot, and instead will have to be located and brought into inventory, while that member's vehicle was on the dealer's lot (but I commend his/her nice negotiating as well). So that accounts for the extra couple hundred in my rough estimation. I am on the Northeast, so I apologize I cannot give you more assistance.
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Re: 69shelby1 [69shelby1] by newmowner
Oct 24, 2005 (10:29 am)

Replying to: 69shelby1 (Sep 05, 2005 6:25 am)

69shelby1, it seems you did well. $4K off the sticker is good. Although it seems some people are getting the same deal for the 2006 model a month later. But who cares, in the end, you got what you wanted at a good price, so don't feel bad and enjoy your new vehicle!
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advertising and other costs passed on to the customer by highlander7
Oct 25, 2005 (11:31 am)
Last week I began shopping for an RX for my wife. She will take her time and decide what options are best for her. If she does not go for the NAV/Levinson package then she will accept the Premium Plus with a usual package found in our area that MSRP’s for $43256.00. From Edmunds pricing this vehicle cost the dealer $38041.00. Without me saying I will buy this car today for $______, the best this dealer is offering is $1500.00 over invoice. Then they add $590.00 for advertising, $299.00 for processing papers, a $90.00 messenger fee, and another $20.00 for miscellaneous paperwork???????? That is an additional $999.00 for what? The Lexus advertising cost may not be avoided, been there with 3 new Toyota’s the past 2 years. If this extra ($409.00) over the advertising costs is usual for a Lexus dealer, I now will be looking for a RX at invoice, and no more than $500.00 over.
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Re: advertising and other costs passed on to the customer [highlander7] by mo6
Oct 25, 2005 (12:28 pm)

Replying to: highlander7 (Oct 25, 2005 11:31 am)

I hope this helps. I am in Texas and purchased my wife a 2006 Rx330 with premium package last Friday, MSRP $41,143. I settled on a price of $39500 over the internet. When I bought the car they itemized the invoice at $36950 for the car, $2310 for tax(6.25), and $240 for other items such as doc fees, title, and license. The Edmunds invoice is $36100, so I figure Edmunds plus $440 for advertising(Texas), and about $400 above invoice is what I paid. I maybe wrong but I think I got a good deal on the 2006 model plus it is a Japan made car.
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Re: advertising and other costs passed on to the customer [mo6] by highlander7
Oct 25, 2005 (1:40 pm)

Replying to: mo6 (Oct 25, 2005 12:28 pm)

Thank you mo6, this is really helpful.
 
About $400.00 over invoice and another $440.00 for advertising and whatever else they lumped together sounds like an excellent price. My wife will not be ready to buy for about 3 weeks so I am doing the homework now. If I can lock in a deal like you had I most likely will give them a deposit and ask when the color/package she wants will be arriving per her time frame. Did you shop more then one dealer for this price?
 
It always helps if the dealer has in stock the exact vehicle you want and you say “I will buy today for $XXXX.00 dollars.” At that point the dealership starts jumping, they do not want you to walk and will do most anything within reason to make a deal.
 
With minor if any changes from 05 to 06, looks like they are dealing close to invoice on this model. So far I have only shopped Lexus of Cherry Hill (New Jersey) and Lexus of Wilmington (Delaware). Looks like they are only getting RX's from Canada, I really do prefer Japan. When I make the deal, I will advise all numbers on this forum.
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Re: advertising and other costs passed on to the customer [mo6] by newmowner
Oct 25, 2005 (1:42 pm)

Replying to: mo6 (Oct 25, 2005 12:28 pm)

Is it better to have a Japan made car for the 2006 model? I understand the plant in Canada is identical. Does it matter anymore? Also, do you specifically request a Japan VIN when you do your shopping?
 
Highlander7, I think those fees are a bit egregious. I am getting an offer of about $1500 over Edmunds invoice, and the miscellaneous fees, including registration and title, are coming to about $130.
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Re: advertising and other costs passed on to the customer [newmowner] by mo6
Oct 26, 2005 (6:39 pm)

Replying to: newmowner (Oct 25, 2005 1:42 pm)

I did shop around on the internet at the local dealers around my house. I did not have much luck other than quotes of $2500 off MSRP. I gave one dealer a qoute to buy that week, he said he could do it so I then shopped around with the two dealers in my area and told them I would be buying the car the next day. The next morning I was given a better deal at the dealer closest to were I live and I purchased the car.
As for the Japan made car, the only information I have gathered is from reading these post on this website and it seems that some people think the cars made in Japan are better. I don't know if it is true but the salesman I purchased my car from sure thinks the Japan car is a much better car, plus it comes with Michelin tires instead of Goodyears.

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