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Re: used 330 [seabush] by beemertime
Oct 12, 2005 (8:12 am)

Replying to: seabush (Oct 11, 2005 2:01 pm)

seabush, I think your price is fair, I was thinking about around 27k would be fair as an asking price. I just couldn't "prove" it to the dealership as edmunds.com listed around 28k (i think).
 
When I asked the dealers (3 that i checked), they pretty much all laughed at my offer (27000 to 27500, depends on mileage).
 
I am thinking if i am going to pay for the amount that the dealers are willing to seel for an used 2004, mind as well wait for the 2005 in 3 more months for them to drop.
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Re: used 330 [beemertime] by beemertime
Oct 12, 2005 (8:23 am)

Replying to: beemertime (Oct 12, 2005 8:12 am)

seabush, by the way what do you think is a fair price for a 2005 es330 with 110 mileage on it?
 
Would I be better off and wait til 2006 for 2005 vehicle?
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Re: used 330 [beemertime] by dshahs
Oct 12, 2005 (12:15 pm)

Replying to: beemertime (Oct 12, 2005 8:23 am)

I just wanted to tell you that when i test drove the 05 es 330, i noticed that there was a hesitation in the transmission while on the 06 es 330 i couldnt detect it at all so i would in my personal opinion go for the 2006 rather than the 2005.
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Re: used 330 [beemertime] by seabush
Oct 12, 2005 (2:24 pm)

Replying to: beemertime (Oct 12, 2005 8:23 am)

I think between $29,390 and $29,960 is fair for the 2005 car. Here's how I came up with the figure.
 
Invoice Price
 
Base Price: $28,528
Destination: 650
Total Price: $29,178
Less Dealer
Holdback (644)
 
Actual Dealer $28,534
Cost
Dealer Profit 1,427
(5%)
Offer Price: 29,961
 
I would get the 2005 model over 2004. As it relates to buying a 2005 versus 2006, it depends on if you want to purchase something that has been sitting on the lot for awhile versus a spanking new car. According to Edmunds.com, with the exception of satellite radio there are differences between the 2005 and 2006 ES330 models. In addition, there's little difference in the invoice cost between 2005 and 2006. If you can get a base model 2006 for $30K, I would buy that over the 2005 model. If you have a price in mind that you consider fair and reasonable, then hold firm. The prices will eventually drop on the 2005 models to make room for new inventory.
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Re: buying experience [dshahs] by x021627
Oct 12, 2005 (5:01 pm)

Replying to: dshahs (Oct 11, 2005 2:38 pm)

i bought a 2005 es 330 blue onyx with silver with everything but navi and no mark levinson. Cost was 32500. Satellite radio was free ($400 value).
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Lexus ES330 Pricing by koolbond
Oct 13, 2005 (3:05 pm)
Hi Guys, Please suggest me on the Lexus ES 330 + Nav for $33, 895 price with 36 month warranty.
 
Please review the price below in detail , and let me know is it a good price? Where can I negotiate to bring the price down , I am seeing the invoice price higher than the Edmunds site Invoice price.MSRP is same.
 
2006 Lexus ES330
Exterior Color: Oasis Green
Interior Color: Ivory
 
Options:
17” Summer Tires w/Alloy Wheels
Heated & Ventilated Front Seats
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps w/Rain-Sensing Wipers
Power Rear Sunshade
Navigation System Package
Wood & Leather Steering Wheel & Shift Knob
Cargo Net
Trunk Mat
Wheel Locks
 
 Total MSRP Price $37,524
 
Total Dealer Invoice Price $33,397
Dealer Mark Up +$500
 
Selling Price $33,897 Plus Fees
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Re: Lexus ES330 Pricing [koolbond] by seabush
Oct 13, 2005 (5:41 pm)

Replying to: koolbond (Oct 13, 2005 3:05 pm)

I'm seeing the invoice price as $32,993. With an invoice price of $32,993, here's a recommended fair dealer offer.
 
Total invoice of $32,993
(Less holdback) (650)
 
Actual dealer cost 32,343
Plus Dealer
Profit 3% to 5% 970 to 1617
 
Dealer offer range $33,313 to $33,960 plus taxes, title, tags
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Re: buying experience [dshahs] by seabush
Oct 13, 2005 (6:46 pm)

Replying to: dshahs (Oct 11, 2005 2:38 pm)

Between $33,890 to $34,548 would have been a good range to shoot for. $34,700 isn't bad either.
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Re: buying experience [seabush] by dshahs
Oct 13, 2005 (7:43 pm)

Replying to: seabush (Oct 13, 2005 6:46 pm)

I first tried $34,000 for a fully loaded 06 es 330 and all the dealers laughed in my face and the best i could have done was 34,500 but that dealer was over 1 1/2 hour away so i took the $36,700. When i price the car here on edmunds with all the options the Invoice price is $34,000 and MSRP is $39k. Am i doing something wrong. The lexus website shows MSRP on the car to be $38,194.
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Re: buying experience [dshahs] by atoews
Oct 13, 2005 (9:04 pm)

Replying to: dshahs (Oct 13, 2005 7:43 pm)

Actually, you are not doing anything wrong. If you look at TMV for 2006es, you will see that they are going for much more than 2005s. 96% MSRP, which to me is outrageous.
 
My prediction is that if you wait a couple of months, you will be able to get 2006s for 88-89%MSRP, which offers you a considerable savings, for example, over $2000.
 
I would refuse to pay 95-96% MSRP for a 2006, especially when the brand new body style will be out in less than one year. If I needed a car right away, I'd look for a new 2005.

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