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Snowgirl1,unfortunately, the 18" wheels do not make for a smoother ride, they are stiffer and bumpier, especially on uneven pavement. The 18"ers are purely for looks and improved handling. They are worth the slightly stiffer ride because they look awesome. IMO they are fine for snow, if you get some good snow tires. I heard Dunlop and Michelins make some good ones. Don't know the exact models. About the CA dealers, you are right. They give bigger discounts because of the large volume they deal in. Also, because of the competition. I have seven dealers within a 100 mile radius of where I live! Rx330. Thanks and you're welcome. Those are outrageous prices the dealers in your area are quoting for used RX's. I seem to recall a post from the Portland area that sounded very reasonable. The larger dealerships tend to be the most willing to deal. I am posting a couple of more tips below. Good luck to you. Henry, the price you quoted is pretty close to mine, except I think yours did not include tow. Mine is: AWD Premium Plus Heated Seats w/RS Preferred Accsy Pack Tow Pack 18" Wheels Floor Mats Invoice Price $36,994 MSRP $41,688 Negotiated Price $37,600 Total Discount $4,088 or 9.8% If you can get them to throw in the tow pack, then the pricing might be fine for your area. Generally, I feel you can get $1,000 to $1,500 less than the Edmunds TMV price if you go to the dealer prepared, and with some clear numbers in hand. Was this your dealers first, second, or third quote? Did you counter offer? If it was his first quote, there is definitely wiggle room. Don't let him use that "AWD is rare in these here parts" line. That AWD will come in handy in that next Texas rainstorm when the drops are the size of buckets! Offer them invoice via internet quote so you can print it out and get it in writing. You can then take the lowest quote and see if another dealer will come down even more. Depending on how much time and effort you want to expend, you can get these dealers to try and underbid each other. I like using internet quotes first because there is no pressure. If you can wait until the end of the month, that is when better pricing is generally available as dealers try to fill their quotas. Good luck. |
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There is only one Lexus dealership in Portland area. The only other dealership is in Eugene which is 110 miles away. I asked quotes from all the 4 dealers in Seattle, no response yet. Lets wait & see. Hopefully, it will be end of the month and like you said, they will be willing to negotiate at that time. thanks! |
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Hi, We are looking to buy an RX330 or ES330 and wanted to find out if there are any Orlando guys out here who've had good/bad experience with Lexus of Orlando, the sole dealer in the area. Even information about other dealers in the area (Melbourne, Tampa/Clearwater etc) are welcome. If you worked with a particular salesperson, I'd appreciate if you email the name to pulisubs  yahoo.com.
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| I know there was discussion in here before about JM Lexus. I called today inquiring about delivery charges and was not given an exact figure but was told delivery from their dealership to NY was around $500 so to VA it should be cheaper. I was then told that their pricing is extremely "aggressive" and they would really be willing to work with me. Seeing as how we are basically given only 2 configurations for the Central Atlantic region and I have 1 delearship within driving distance and another within about 120 miles I figured I'd expand my reach so to speak and see what kind of prices I'd be working with. Has anyone dealt with JM Lexus before? And has anyone had a car delivered to them before? I am afraid of it arriving with dings/dents. Please advise on your experiences/opinions, thanks! BTW I'm still torn between 4Runner Limited and RX330. Leaning towards RX seeing as how gas prices are creeping back up, but am wondering if it is really worth the extra $30 monthly payments lol | |
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FWD Sales Tax TTL/Destination Performance Plus Pack 18" Alloy Wheels Transmission Cooler Tow Package Car Mats Rain Sensing Wipers Heated Seats and more  After 3 hours of negotiating Price $36k even. |
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Ladyofluxury, yes it is, every penny! Remember, your moniker is ladyofluxury, not utility! Anyway, it's great to hear from you again. Take care. |
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lol I guess you are right. I will definitely post after my back-to-back test drives which will ultimately be the deciding factor for me. I am still concerned with what appeared to be large blind spots in the RX but I will know more once I drive them. I can't believe over a year of research and I'm still undecided! Will it be ladyofluxury....or ladyofutility...
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The regular RX330 board may be the right one for this kind of response but here goes... I have a 1997 4Runner Limited 4WD. Love the truck. When we lived in Cleveland, I would get the truck out specially in snow, just to get a kick out of the way it handles. Arguably one of the best off-road vehicles available this side of 40K. I drove a Pathfinder and a Montero Sport and felt very insecure with their handling  . But unfortunately, its a truck. I get about 15 miles to a gallon in city and about 19 on the highway. I know the new one has a newer engine (4.0L V6 as opposed to my 3.4L V6) and better fuel efficiency but still, its a truck. It will ride stiffer than the RX330, undoubtedly. If you are looking for a family car, RX is the better option, IMHO. |
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