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#1294 of 1357 Re: Prices in Phoenix area [az2004] by dholmes Feb 27, 2006 (8:26 am)
Replying to: az2004 (Jan 20, 2006 1:07 pm) I just bought an ES330 BDE from Bell Lexus with Nav, the upgraded seats and some other upgrades...sticker 37.9, paid 34.7. We bought a certified RX300 early last year also from Bell and at this point I don't see why I'll go anywhere else in Phx. They're still a car dealership trying to make money of course, but we feel we get great service and straight up treatment all around. Replies to this message: az2004 (Feb 28, 2006 7:05 am) dholmes (Mar 01, 2006 9:31 am) atoews (Mar 01, 2006 10:17 pm) az2004 (Apr 09, 2006 9:16 am)
#1295 of 1357 Re: Prices in Phoenix area [dholmes] by az2004 Feb 28, 2006 (7:05 am)
Replying to: dholmes (Feb 27, 2006 8:26 am) Thanks "dholmes" for the information. I am still debating on whether I should buy the ES330 now or should I wait for couple of months and buy the 2007 model? I've been told that dealers will have great discount on all 2006 ES models in May when the '07 models come out. Replies to this message: dholmes (Mar 01, 2006 9:31 am) atoews (Mar 01, 2006 10:17 pm) az2004 (Apr 09, 2006 9:16 am)
#1296 of 1357 Re: Prices in Phoenix area [az2004] by dholmes Mar 01, 2006 (9:31 am)
Replying to: az2004 (Feb 28, 2006 7:05 am) Some thoughts for you on the give and take in your decision. In 2007 you'll be getting a 350 (larger engine) but an accompanying price bump (dealer told me about $600). To some extent the deals have already started since the 2006s are already out of production. Thus, to me, the real key is the balance among 3 possibilities: 1-a somewhat lesser deal now among a larger selection of available colors and feature sets, 2-a somewhat better deal in 90 days but likely compromising on color and option choices, and 3-a complete set of choices on a 2007 for a higher price with a relative general unwillingness of dealers to haggle when demand is probably high(er). I (obviously) chose choice 1. How long will you keep the car and how important is it to you that you get the color and features you want? I guess purely based on color and options I’d by now (or at least go look). I didn’t see the point in waiting for the 2007s when a great car was right there in front of me (the larger engine just isn’t that important to me). I plan to keep this car at least into the 7-8 year range and didn’t want to keep looking back because I compromised a little too much. Hope this helps.
#1297 of 1357 Re: Prices in Phoenix area [az2004] by atoews Mar 01, 2006 (10:17 pm)
Replying to: az2004 (Feb 28, 2006 7:05 am) Don't forget that as the model year comes to an end, vehicles with the features you want may become in short supply.   For example, my boyfriend bought a 2005 after the 2006s had come out. He wanted a Nav system but could not get it in the color he wanted, so he compromised on the color. Navs were in very short supply in the older year model. I suspect that they may also be this year. Replies to this message: az2004 (Apr 09, 2006 9:16 am)
#1298 of 1357 Re: Buying 2005 ES 330... please help with numbers [roachbugg] by jsceaj Mar 05, 2006 (2:03 pm)
Replying to: roachbugg (Jul 17, 2005 5:18 pm) rockvill lexus
#1299 of 1357 Deal on 2006 ES330 by carlanj Mar 09, 2006 (5:11 am)
I feel we got a great deal in central NJ on a new 2006 ES330. We ended up doing a MSD (multiple security deposit)lease with a price of $32,500 off an MSRP of $36,454 with heated seats, 17" wheels, prem. accessory pkg, before adding the nav system, which was about $2000 more.    The cost of doing an MSD lease vs. buying with $10k down and leasing outright for 36 mos with 20k miles per yr. saved us a few thousand dollars in the long-run.    The ES330 is being completely redesigned for the 2007 model year which is due out in mid-April and it looks sharp! But, for the price, I don't think I can beat the deal we got! Replies to this message: atoews (Mar 11, 2006 6:39 am)
#1300 of 1357 Re: Deal on 2006 ES330 [carlanj] by atoews Mar 11, 2006 (6:39 am)
Replying to: carlanj (Mar 09, 2006 5:11 am) Need clarification.   1. Does the $36454 include the Nav or not? 2. If not, is the price of the Nav added to $36454 or to the $32500? Why not just provide the numbers for a package that includes Nav? The $2000 you mention is very confusing in analyzing your deal. 3. When you compare buy versus lease, did you assume that the car would be sold in 3 years in the case where you bought the car? (Just FYI, a three year lease usually comes out better if you compare to buying and then selling after three years. Where leasing becomes costly is over a longer time period of continual leasing.) 4. What is the basis for feeling that you likely could not beat your deal?   Thanks.
#1301 of 1357 I am looking into a lease for a 2006 ES 330 with navagation by hotjohn Mar 13, 2006 (10:12 am)
Replying to: rodc1 (Sep 28, 2003 8:01 pm) I am looking into a lease for a 2006 ES 330 with navagation.My local dealer (las vegas) just ran the following ad and I would appreciate your comments on it...it looks good to me. 2006 ES300, navigation,leather,sunroof,6 disc CD changer,PW/LOCKS/Seats, power sunshade,Heated and cooled seats. MSRP 37,569...36 mo, $399, $2000 down + first payment+TT&L due at signing. Is this too good to be true?  Also, what about MSD (Mutiple Security Deposit? Is it something to consider...how does it really work? Thanks in advance.
#1302 of 1357 overpriced and bad service by jeff43 Mar 15, 2006 (2:36 pm)
A friend of mine had a 2002 Lexus ES300, liked it the first year she had it, but had annoying brake problems. They would squeal and grind when she was stopping, she paid rediculous amounts of money for new brakes from the dealer(supposed to be red carpet service), and it didn't stop. She was fed up with this, and other things, so she traded it in for a 2006 Toyota Solara SLE convertible, said she got way better customer service from them. When she and I went to look at Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Infinity. At Audi, we had no help whatsoever, same story with the other three brands, totally ignored! Even when we were standing next to a sales man, I made comments on how poor we were treated, the guy just kept playing with his cell phone! AARRGGHH!
#1303 of 1357 Indiana/Chicagoland ES330 purchase... by drivered06 Mar 19, 2006 (9:23 am)
First time poster here..have been looking at the '06 ES330 with the MSRP of $36,164 and have an offer from IN dealer for $34,700. With the '07 model here shortly any thoughts on good price to shoot for and/or any good recent transactions with dealers in the Northern Indiana/greater Chicagoland area? Have also seen a couple of '05s with 6-12,000 miles on the web for around $29,000 or so. Thanks for any and all input. Replies to this message: jeff43 (Mar 19, 2006 5:10 pm) fredvh (Mar 19, 2006 8:27 pm)

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