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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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Re: advertising and other costs passed on to the customer [mo6] by newmowner
Oct 27, 2005 (6:16 am)

Replying to: mo6 (Oct 26, 2005 6:39 pm)

mo6, good work. so did they happen to have the Japan model on the lot for you?
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Re: advertising and other costs passed on to the customer [newmowner] by mo6
Oct 27, 2005 (6:46 am)

Replying to: newmowner (Oct 27, 2005 6:16 am)

Yes, they told me it was one of the first 2006's from Japan they received.
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Looking for information.... by woody11
Oct 28, 2005 (4:14 pm)
I'm ready to buy an AWD 2006 RX330 with premium package, but I'm having trouble finding what I want. In my area (Oregon / 2 Lexus dealers) the dealers only stock RXs with premium plus, plus many additional options I don't want. Does Lexus actually make RXs with "just" the premium package? If not, why bother listing it as an option? I called the Lexus 1-800 information line and was told it was up to the dealer whether they would special order or not. If I find a dealer who will order the car I want, is it still possible to negotiate a good deal? Edmunds says the invoice on the car I want is $35,791. How much over invoice is a reasonable offer on a car that must be ordered? I appreciate all help.
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Re: Looking for information.... [woody11] by newmowner
Oct 28, 2005 (6:52 pm)

Replying to: woody11 (Oct 28, 2005 4:14 pm)

I think you should be able to get a pretty good deal if you order a vehicle because it is a guaranteed sale for them with little cost related to stocking the vehicle, etc.
 
I would go into one of the dealers and offer a little over invoice for doing it, say around $500 or so, and see how that goes. It does take a few months tho, right?
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Re: Any deals in the Northeast? [katep] by kitei4
Oct 28, 2005 (7:30 pm)

Replying to: katep (Aug 24, 2005 3:16 am)

Dealing with Lexus of Lehigh Valley. Can u tell me what u paid for your car
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Re: advertising and other costs passed on to the customer [mo6] by newmowner
Oct 29, 2005 (7:46 pm)

Replying to: mo6 (Oct 27, 2005 6:46 am)

Now got an offer from a NY dealer for $1200 over Edmunds invoice on the $45,708 stickered AWD 2006 RX330 (includes the navigation package).
 
Anyone doing better on the Northeast? Also, did they move the ballasts on the HIDs for 2006, I know they are coming with factory installed brackets and data dots.
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Re: Any deals in the Northeast? [katep] by kitei4 by mvd1
Oct 30, 2005 (6:51 am)
I bought my 2004 RX330 at Lexus of the Lehigh Valley about 2 years ago shortly after the new model was introduced. I payed $1.5K under list (~$42K). They did give me above NADA average trade for my 2000 Infinity I35t). I just bought my wife a 2005 Toyota Highlander Limited from Thompson Toyota at invoice minus the rebate. Thompson has a very repsonsive internet sales department and also sells Lexus'. I closed on a price in two emails. They have a large Lexus inventory and will deal. If I were you I would check them out. They are about 25 miles south of Allentown, PA.

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