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| I have a 2003 RX-300 whose 39 month lease ends in about two months. I leased the car at just before the 330s came out, and got a really good lease. The car is in good condition, with only 32,000 miles on it; it will be about 5,000 miles short of the mileage allotment at lease end. This is a fwd with just a few options (including wood steering wheel, self-dimming mirrors, sunroof, cassette changer). The purchase option is $20,500. It seems to me the car is worth more than that (KBB trade-in value is almost 23,000, and local Lexus dealers are advertising similar cars for 28,000+). If it is truly worth more than the purchase option, is there any way that I can take advantage of that on a trade, either with a Lexus/Toyota dealer or, say, an Acura dealer? Or would I have to buy the car and trade it (and thereby pay NY sales tax which would likely eliminate any advantage.) Any thoughts appreciated. | |
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Replying to: sabiob (Feb 05, 2006 1:49 pm) Anyone have any thoughts? This is the first time we've actually priced the 330. Also, if anyone has any input on carsdirect.com it's greatly appreciated! |
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| Just concluded a deal for a 2006 AWD with premium package, cd changer, heated seats, mats, and wheel locks for $300 over invoice. Probably could have wiggled a bit more, as I read someone got $1800 below invoice. I can tell you that they are NOT selling them for that here in Kentucky; of course, each major town here has only one dealership and so they are not motivated to try to be competitive. The wife loves the truck, and at the end of the day thats what matters the most. Good luck to all. | |
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Replying to: 10scoachrick (Jan 20, 2006 8:50 pm)
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Just wondering if anyone has received any steep discounts on the 2006 RX 330 models with the 2007 coming soon. I just visited the dealer here in Chicago and they mentioned they are going to start clearing their inventory and possibly could be offering firesale deals. I'm interested in the Premium Package and heated seats which invoices for just above $36K and MSRP roughly $41K, only problem is the inventory they have includes more bells and whistles than I need. I know a friend of mine picked up a steeply discounted Land Rover Discovery and way below invoice when they came out with the LR3. I'm hoping that might be the case with Lexus. Any thoughts or experiences would be appreciated. I figure the best deal would be after the 2007's arrive and they still have 2006 inventory but don't know if I can wait that long. Thanks!
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Replying to: tsmiejek (Feb 22, 2006 9:22 pm) I just picked up my 2006 Neptune Blue RX330 last night from Lexus of Massapequa. The lease on my 2003 RX330 from the 2002 "December to Remember" (the end of the 300's) was up at the end of March. The vast majority of the 330's in inventory had the "Premium Plus Package with Additional Options": Premium Plus Package with Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) with High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, Roof rack with rails. Also includes: Leather-trimmed interior, Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column with memory, Illuminated entry system and Power tilt-and-slide moonroof with one-touch open/close and sliding sunshade. Additional Options: - Two-level heated front seats (includes rain-sensing variable intermittent wipers and headlamp washers) - In-dash, single-feed, six-disc CD auto-changer - 18-in alloy wheels (235/55VR18 and full-size spare) - Towing prep package - Cargo mat - Wheel locks The MSRP is $43,403 and I got them to do the deal at $38,537 (probably could have gotten them lower) plus $600 doc fee. Invoice on the car according to Edmunds is $38,015 and TMV (which I assume hasn't been adjusted yet for the 350's coming out) is $40,854. I rolled everything including the sales taxes but not the 1st month payment and plates into the monthly payment with a money factor was .00109 (either due to President's Day or the 350's but was good for any delivery date before 2/28) and a residual of 57%. The salesman said the 350's would be out in mid to late March and was taking orders, but they wouldn't have final money factors and residuals until the 1st week of March. He said the residual should be about 70%. He also said the word on the 400's was they weren't selling due to the price differential. Lexus is looking to bring out a few new hybrid models for 2007, so they may need to start moving the 2006 400's. If you want an '06 330, now is good time. |
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Replying to: soccerpws (Feb 23, 2006 10:27 am) Premium Package Heated Front Seats/Rain-Sensing Wipers 6 CD changer Towing Prep package Cargo Mats Wheel Locks Since you're getting about $1,300(MSRP) more in options for less than my quote, I think there's definitely room to negotiate. Who's kidding, I'd love to get it at or below invoice but I'll just have to wait and see. I'm in no rush so that could help too. I'm talking with some other dealers tomorrow so hopefully I'll get it down. But much appreciated feedback and thanks for the info. One specifically mentioned they are trying to clear inventory now, so maybe they'll be willing to deal a little better. |
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| Was talking with a dealer in Memphis this week about purchasing a Lexus RX... some 2005 models are available in the $34k range (dealer loaners rolling out of service), but they then offered me a "new" one for 37,700, which includes the basic premium pkg) (MSRP $42,090). I am wondering if they were referring to a 2006 RX330 or a 2007 RX350 when they made this offer. Is it likely that they'd let a 2007 out the door for 37,700? | |
| Buying 2007 rx350 with Sat Radio. Lexus site refers to a "Sat ready" radio. Dealer will install radio. What will I get-an add-on type or fully intergrated like most other brands? | |
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