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The ES 330 was a close 2nd to my purchase of an 04 TL. I had the same experience with the ES 330. It felt as though the parking brake was on. Similar to the Acura it will pick up on the way you drive, slow and easy off the line or like a jack rabbit. It just takes a little time. So enjoy the Lexus, nothing but praise for it. For me it was more biased toward the luxury than the sport side of the equation. |
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Did you say that you bought the TL instead of Lexus? Are you satisfied so far? I've a dilemma which a lot of people would love to have. I have very good offers from both dealership because of the end of month rush. Both cars are fully loaded except for the NAV. Lexus offers $30900 with 3.49% financing,TL offers 30,000 with 2.9%. I like the comfort ride of Lexus but like the pick up and handling of TL,it looks like TL has the better deal here but I'm biased towards the Lexus because it's better known to me. I have to make my final decision in 2 days. My concern with the TL is the type of gas it needs(91) while the Lexus only needs regular. Does anybody have any opinion to share? |
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Lexus recommends 91 for the ES300. They say regular is OK, but you'd hate to get the car based on that and then find that you prefer premium gas. I use premium in my car. I'd wager that most people use the premium in their ES300s, even though Toyota advertises that regular is usable. |
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The Colorado dealer E-mailed me yesterday to tell me that my new car was shipped and that I should receive the car at my home sometime after 1:00 pm tuesday. The communication from Stevinson Lexus has been terrific. The best price quote that I could get from Bellevue Lexus was $32,900 and that quote was from the General Sales Manager who told me that he didn't have a mid level Black Garnet Pearl car in stock. If you continue to deal with Bellevue Lexus, my advice is to skip working with anyone except for the General Sales Manager. Working with anyone else is simply a waste of time. Also, you should insist that the price include everything except for retail sales tax and license and there be no documentation or other fees. I'll post again when the car is delivered. |
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Phkck, where did you get the best price on your TL and Lexus. I am in SF Bay Area and trying to decide which car to buy. The Bay Area are quoting higher prices. Best price so far for TL w/o nav. is $34,500 OTD including T&L. Which is about 31,600 for the car. What price did you get and what dealer for Lexus and acura. Also, what options did you consider for your Lexus? I am ready to buy now because the end of month is in a few days. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks |
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| $30K for TL? Either you live in an area where few buy (near) luxury cars, or you are a super negotiator, or salespersons all hit on you. I might pay you to get a deal for me! In choosing one the other person said it right. TL is sportier while ES is more luxy. Lexus might have a better brandname if you care about that. Good 'deal' either way. | |
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| Mike, the driver of the truck that is delivering my car, called me today to confirm directions and to coordinate delivery. I asked him to "be gentle with my baby" and he told me that my car was on the top rack where it would be away from the road dust and debris. Mike will be in Portland, OR this evening and will see me tomorrow afternoon. So far so good. | |
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| I got a fantastic quote from a So. Cal dealer today on a mid level ($34,734) ES330. The price quoted was $30,270 (87.1% of MSRP) plus tax & license. | |
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All I can say is WOW!!! That is approximately $400 below invoice. I do not know how they can do that. If I lived in Ca. I would take that in a minute. I just do not understand how they can sell that car for such a low price unless they just want to add a sale to the month of March. If the ES330 is what you want I would grab it but be sure to double-check all of the figures before you sign. Remember- if it sounds too good to be true... Please let us know how you came out.
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