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3130 messages, Last post on Oct 08, 2008 at 6:33 AM
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Replying to: newmowner (Nov 01, 2005 1:51 pm) |
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Replying to: ny941932 (Oct 31, 2005 4:51 pm) This was a $44,148 MSRP ($39,037.00 invoice) configuration (NO ML sound & NO DVD) $500.00 (DC) 6-Disc In-Dash CD Changer $495.00 (FT) 18" Alloy Wheels $665.00 (HH) Heated Front Seats and Rain-Sensing Wipers $2,350.00 ( ) Nav w/ blu tooth $2,960.00 (PT) Premium Plus Package $158.00 (Z1) Preferred Accessory Package = cargo mt + whl lks $7,128.00 options total + $36,370.00 base price = $43,498.00 + $650.00 fee = $44,148.00 MSRP I paid the following: $38,458.02 roll bk $3,541.98 CA tax & lic $42,000.00 out the door ($5,689.98 below MSRP / $578.98 below invoice)
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Replying to: losfelizca (Nov 01, 2005 6:24 pm)
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Replying to: losfelizca (Nov 01, 2005 6:24 pm) I agree with newmowner's comment and ask the same: how did you do that? Maybe our host can offer an explanation of how this once very popular vehicle may now be selling for almost $600.00 under invoice? Just a few ideas: > Over supply. > Americans do not want to buy Canadian. (prefer Japanese RX's) > Hidden incentive to Lexus dealers. > Automotive sales slowing down, dealers dumping inventory. > The dealer really likes you. > Everyone is reading Edmunds and asking the dealer - can you beat this price. losfelizca, please share you buying experience. How long have you been shopping, did this dealer beat another's best price, was this an easy purchase for you? Maybe other folks have been able to get deals like this, sure hope I can. thank you for your posting.
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Replying to: newmowner (Nov 01, 2005 7:05 pm) Second, I targeted one dealership that I thought would most likely make an end of the month deal. (Large inventory & larger new building that will predictably need an even larger mfg allocation in the future) Then on Sunday Oct 24 I made an offer with the target dealer departing the dealership immediately instructing them to call me if and when the mgmt / owners approved (that number was $42.5k out the door). During the week I called all other area Fleet mgrs again looking for 05 models but making sure to mention that the large dealer was offering an 06 at $42.5k (two dealers said that they would better that price it and one said it would match it). When the original dealer called me on Saturday Oct 29 I told them about the other dealers offer to beat the 42.5k offer. They then called me back on Sunday offering the $42k out the door. |
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Replying to: highlander7 (Nov 01, 2005 7:38 pm) -This RX330 is a Japanese make (is that good?) -I always assumed that the dealer was getting a mfg rebates and now with the price that I was given I am convinced that this is true. -Yes the dealers and I did get along very well. -This was an easy purchase but it required effort, timing, and luck. One question to those in the know... Did I screw up in not getting the Mark Levinson sound? The FM sound quality is not up to my other car. I have not played a CD yet... |
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Replying to: losfelizca (Nov 01, 2005 10:14 pm) Great plan and excellent execution. But is there any way to confirm for the rest of us that there is or is not a mfg rebate on the 2006 RX, maybe with your sales person? I am sure s/he is more than willing to tell you now. By the way, there seems to be very few Japanese make RXs out there for 2006, and I think it is great if you got one. The ones I have been shopping are all Canadian make.
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Replying to: losfelizca (Nov 01, 2005 10:14 pm) Both dealerships that I have visited have been very easy to work with, they just want to sell me a car. You really did your homework and it has paid off, and like you said, timing and luck may have played a part. I do have plenty of time so if offered a price anywhere near yours, they will get my deposit. The Mark Levinson sound system is outstanding just not sure of availability in the RX. My dealer also advised that the Naviation System / Mark Levinson package is not available at this time, I have no other data (from other dealerships) to confirm this. They probably want to sell what they have in inventory rather then special order. I would prefer the Levinson if available but my wife said she is satisfied with the stock Pioneer system. The sound does improve with a CD but it is not up to the standards of even the JBL upgrades system offered in the Toyota Highlander.(again just my opinion). Why do they do this???? People are spending mid-40's for a vehicle, and like you, may want the choice of a better sound system. Appreciate your reply, good luck with your RX.
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Replying to: losfelizca (Nov 01, 2005 6:24 pm) I want to follow in your footsteps. I also live in CA. Can you give me the dealer and city? I want to buy a: -RX 330 2006 AWD Flint Mica with Black INT -Premium Plus Package -Heated seats with Rain Sensing -Towing Prep Package -Navigation -Rear DVD Thanks! |
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Replying to: losfelizca (Nov 01, 2005 6:24 pm) |
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