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Kumar, $1500 off MSRP is some-what fair for a car that just came out. If you shop around and see what's in stock at other dealerships, you may have better bargaining power, just don't make the mistake of frequent visits to the same dealership and saleman since they'll know you want the car. I'm sure the dealers will deal a little more when they sell all of their 2003 models. As far as buying experience: I've mentioned in another forum that Roseville Lexus LAUGHED at my offer of $2000 below MSRP, while the salesman at Fulton RD Lexus stated "I can sell you the car for $1500 below MSRP", and Fulton RD Lexus COULD NOT DELIVER as stated - What a waste of time! I then called Colliseum Lexus in Oakland, CA that I did not want to pay the $39,000 MSRP for the car, and they offered to sell me the car at a respectable discount. I then left a $1000 refundable deposit to order mine, but my wife was in a rush for my new car since licensing fees will triple in CA on October 1, 2004. I was happy with the price they gave me, but my wife really pushed me to buy the car in the next week or two. I then discovered that the Number 1 West Coast dealership was in El Monte, CA - Longo Lexus. I called them at 3:30pm and told the salesman what I was looking for and he offered to sell me the same car at the $39,000 MSRP I found in Sacramento at an Awesome discount! (Needless to say, I received a discount greater than the standard disounts off MSRP many dealers offer.) At 4:00pm, I bought my plane ticket and guaranteed the salesman I was going to buy the car. My plane landed at 8:35pm and the salesman was outside ready to drive me to his dealership. We arrived around 9:15pm and drove up to my car for an orientation. I then signed all of the prepared documents and wrote out the check for the total we agreed on, and I was on my way out the door in my new car at around 9:45pm after a facility orientation. There was a lot more that the salesman did for me, and he totally went out of his way. Bottom line is buy the car for what's it worth to YOU and learn from my mistake of frequent visits to the same dealership. Lastly, don't make buying a car an emotional decision. I will not post the discount or price I paid since the deal sounds too good to be true for this time of year for a 2004 ES330 fully loaded. |
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"I will not post the discount or price I paid since the deal sounds too good to be true for this time of year for a 2004 ES330 fully loaded." Stop being SILLY and post the price you got! That's what the internet and this forum is for! To exchange information! |
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Looking to possibly purchase ES330 priced at $34,700. Have the flexibility to check at least three dealerships in the middle TN - northern AL area. What should be the minimum price off MSRP I should negotiate for? Edmunds has not listed invoice prices yet for this model.
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...... They make some beauties and I love em', but it seems the new body style isn't flying off the shelves .. 03's with 6/7k with all the stuff are only doing the $27's at the auction .. I got a feeling (if properly handled) you can snatch one for around $1,0/$1,5 over invoice, dealers seem to have bunches of them in stock and the ES330 is here .. Terry. |
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The dealers in NJ are Difeo Lexus and Lawrence Lexus. I have sent request for quote to dealers thru the internet in Central Jersey and most of them quoted between $1000-1500 of the MSRP. Both of them were professional to deal with. I did most of my negotiation over the phone and it didn't take me long for them to accept my offer. I am buying my car from Lawrence Lexus since they have the color I wanted. If you want the salesperson name email me at venkat_kumar03 yahoo.com.
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I have to admit that I stand with gekko2 on the question of price disclosure. After taking up a substantial piece of the board with your song and dance about what you did and why, why are you so cutsey about disclosing not your price, but your discount under MSRP? It feels like 2nd graders on the playground. Stop being such a dweeb.
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nj03, You didn't check out Ray Catena in Oakhurst, NJ? Usually they flatten everyone else's numbers because they are the biggest lexus dealer in NJ. |
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I will not post the discount or price I paid since the deal sounds too good to be true for this time of year for a 2004 ES330 fully loaded. that guy probably works for longo. haha. anyways, i was quoted 32852 for a BASE 330. what are some techniques i can use to lower the price? thanks. |
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| Is no one buying '04 ES 330's at this time, are they unavailable, or is it that no one in all 50 states is willing to discuss what they bought, what they paid, and what they paid under MSRP or over invoice? Help! | |
| Came across internet website "www.lexusus.com". Got a price from them for ES330. looks good. anyone heard of the company or any experience dealing with them in the past.MSRP just under $39000. selling price $35900 fully loaded with Nav & MarkL pack. | |
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