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#7 of 148 2004 GX470 by lok888 Sep 03, 2003 (10:33 am)
I saw the 2004 price (base model) is about $200 more than 2003 model from Kelly Blue Book website. And no big price increase on options. One dealer (in MA) told they presold all of their 2004 silver pine and has to allocate at the end of September or early October. It could be the best time for a best deal on 2003 models.
#8 of 148 2004 update from my dealer by rjmespn Sep 11, 2003 (12:09 pm)
Just got a call from my lexus dealer. He said he just finished a meeting with the district rep. September builds on the 2004 version will have GSVW of 6150lbs.(I will believe it when I see it). November builds will have KDSS as an option and the back-up camera will be included in the ML/NAV option. It looks like with the builds in Sept. & Nov. and shipping time we will be up against the tax wall to qualify for the 179 deduction in 2003. I hope this info helps.
#9 of 148 re: 2004 update by bjoye Sep 11, 2003 (12:41 pm)
rjmespn, Did your dealer have any idea what the actual ETA of those models might be? I think I'd like to have the KDSS, but not at the expense of missing the year end tax deadline. I can wait as close to December 31st as necessary, but I won't miss it.
#10 of 148 2004 gx470 update from my dealer by rjmespn Sep 11, 2003 (3:09 pm)
bjoye The dealer would not be specific on the KDSS option, only that it would be offered starting with the November builds. He advised me to get an order in if I wanted KDSS so he could get a VIN# assigned and then we could get an idea of a arrival date. Remember, they are built in Japan (slow boat to U.S.) I think Lexus is missing the boat with the bits of information pipeline. I need hard dates and accurate information to make a 50K decision not the BS we have been getting. I would have a plan B ready. I will not miss the deduction this year either.I would bet it will be re worked by next year like 8000 to qualify. The one good thing is the government works slow, kinda like the Lexus information pipeline...
#11 of 148 KDSS Arrival and Other Stuff by tony50 Sep 11, 2003 (4:33 pm)
I just got off the phone with Lexus. The lady said Japan will start producing the GX's with the KDSS in November and start arriving late January 04 in the US. She said Lexus gets weekly requests from the dealers and produces to meet that need. Lexus tries not to over-produce, leaving a lot of excess on the dealers' lots. She also mentioned if I wanted a specific and not typical order of options (like a GX without the roof rack), it would take up to 4 months for Japan to make and ship it here. Apparently, Lexus does the majority of option installations at the factory versus a regional facility or dealership.   I asked about plans to offer the xenon headlights in 04. Unfortunately, she said Lexus has no plans to do that for the 04 model. But, if customers complained and/or requested xenons, then Lexus would offer the option next year. (Hint! Hint! People.)   Lastly, I asked about the optional alloy wheels shown on Lexus.com under GX Accessories. The 10-spoke rim looks great, but, by mistake, it is not being offered for the GX as a Lexus-installed option...got to talk to the dealership to do an aftermarket add-on...bummer!
#12 of 148 2004 Update, etc. by redhawk2 Sep 11, 2003 (7:41 pm)
Visited lexus dealer today, picked up 04 brochure which states that KDSS, Tire Pressure Monitor System, Rear View Backup Camera and Roll Sensing System would all be available Nov.03. So, I ordered a GX with EVERYTHING on it(including the kitchen sink) for $2K over dealer invoice. Said I should have it by late Nov. or early Dec., maybe earlier since lexus usually produced a little earlier than what they say. Ready for a new wrinkle? Dealer said that an enhanced NAV system would be offered in Jan 04 that was FAR superior to existing one-----well worth the wait. I got the impression it was the same one they put in the new LS400.
#13 of 148 2004 Update, etc. by redhawk2 by andrewtran71 Sep 15, 2003 (4:50 am)
How did you get that kind of deal? $2K over invoice on a fully loaded GX means at least $6K off MSRP. That is great. You should be very happy with that deal! And it's even a hot 2004 model with all the upgrades!
#14 of 148 how 'bout that deal? by bjoye Sep 15, 2003 (6:45 am)
redhawk, please tell us which part of the country you're in and how you negotiated such a great deal on a new model. So are you getting the KDSS, camera and all those new features? And they think you'll get it before year end?   I'd love to know, because if you can get all those before year end by placing an order now, then I'll head to the Lexus dealership this weekend.
#15 of 148 www.lexusus.com by donovan8 Sep 24, 2003 (10:57 am)
i just purchased a 2004 GX470 with everything (rear entertainment, nav system w/Levison, 3rd row seat,tow package, cargo net, spoiler) for $48,700 through lexusus.com. I had done a lot of internet shopping and talking with a couple of local dealers here in San Diego and they were $1,000 off anyone else and $3,000 off MSRP. They located the car at a dealership just north of me (75 miles) but will deliver it to my work. The complaint I have is most of the sales people were telling me that you basiclly have to take 2 or 3 of the packages if you don't want to wait several months for your car. I wouldn't have bought the nav system but for the price I think I got a good deal.
#16 of 148 donovan8 by andrewtran71 Sep 24, 2003 (11:03 am)
So they brought it to your work and you got to test drive it before buying it or did you buy it first and then they drove it to your work? I guess you got about $4K off MSRP, which is a pretty good deal on a 2004. Oh, you will be very glad you got the NAV. After you spoil yourself using the NAV, you will love it forever.

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