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Re: How does this lease price sound??? [billod] by wasabi911
Dec 01, 2004 (1:56 pm)

Replying to: billod (Nov 30, 2004 6:06 pm)

I'm looking for a 2005 ES330 in LI area and the lowest quote I got so far is exactly the same as yours $405/mo w/ the same lease terms. I haven't been able to get better than that, so we'll probably complete the transation later this wk. Let me know if you're able to do better and with which dealer.
 
Can't wait to get the new car.
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Re: Good deal? [maddgoo] by wco81
Dec 02, 2004 (5:06 pm)

Replying to: maddgoo (Nov 30, 2004 9:28 pm)

Yeah the dealer claimed they were losing a few hundred on invoice and that Lexus has no dealer incentives.
 
I know it was about 2-3k better than another local dealer was offering.
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Re: How does this lease price sound??? [billod] by carnut7
Dec 02, 2004 (5:15 pm)

Replying to: billod (Nov 30, 2004 6:06 pm)

Could you please tell me what dealer gave you this price ? Thanks.
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Re: How does this lease price sound??? [carnut7] by wco81
Dec 02, 2004 (5:20 pm)

Replying to: carnut7 (Dec 02, 2004 5:15 pm)

Putnam
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2005 Avalon vs 2005 ES330 by motownusa
Dec 02, 2004 (7:53 pm)
Have any of you considered the upcoming 280 Hp Avalon before buying the ES ? The new Avalon's spec looks much better than the ES 330.
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Re: How does this lease price sound??? [wco81] by carnut7
Dec 03, 2004 (7:23 am)

Replying to: wco81 (Dec 02, 2004 5:20 pm)

I went on the lexus site and could not find a dealership in Putnam Ct. The only ones that came up were Hoffman Lexus, David McDermott Lexus, Lexus of Greenwich, Lexus of Westport. Was it any of these ? Also was that deal for a brand new car or was is it a demo with some miles on it ? Thanks again.
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Everyone - Please help - is this a good deal in Southern California? by dwarnacutt
Dec 03, 2004 (11:56 am)
I have asked for a quote via email from a total of nine dealers in Southern and Northern California over the past week. As of today, three have responded.
 
One dealer called me with a quote that was more than $2600 over CarsDirect cost and started giving me a song and dance about how the options I wanted were after market. (Keyes Lexus)
 
One dealer emailed me a very long post about how good their dealership was and how long they had been selling cars but never provided a quote (despite my several requests). (Lexus of Glendale)
 
The other dealer (Thousand Oaks Lexus) provided the following quote for a 2005 Lexus 330ES with the following options:
 
Black onyx exterior (Mfr Code E202)
Black leather interior (Mfr Code I21L)
Nav system/ML audio pkg (Mfr Code NL)
(PIO) Wheel locks (Mfr Code WL)
VSC (Mfr Code VV)
(PIO) Gold Package (Mfr Code GP)
Xenon HID Headlights (Mfr Code HL)
Wood Steering Wheel (Mfr Code WU)
Burled Walnut Trim (Mfr Code #BW)
(PIO) Carpet Trunk Mat (Mfr Code LM)
Heated/Cooled Front seats (Mfr Code HH)
All Season Tires/Chrome wheels (Mfr Code FK)
Power Sunshade (Mfr Code HN)
 
His selling price = $35,570 + tax and license fees
 
He gave the MSRP of $40,076.
 
According to my calculations for MSRP from CarsDirect, I get a MSRP of $39,975 (includes dest chg). This makes the dealer's quote $88%. Is this a good deal considering it is end of the year and I do not know what the dealer incentives/holdbacks are?
 
Also, why have I only received 2 real responses to my quote request? What am I doing wrong? Is it too early in the month? Do the dealers' internet departments trade information about people requesting quotes via email? From reading this board, especially in 2003, people did not seem to be having problems getting email quotes.
 
Very discouraging.
 
Thanks for your response and happy holidays.
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Carnut7 by dwarnacutt
Dec 03, 2004 (11:57 am)
I think Putnam Lexus is in California. Good luck to you.
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Re: Carnut7 [dwarnacutt] by wco81
Dec 03, 2004 (4:55 pm)

Replying to: dwarnacutt (Dec 03, 2004 11:57 am)

Yes it's Putnam Lexus in Redwood City, CA, with is 30 miles south of San Francisco.
 
putnamlexus.com
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Re: How does this lease price sound??? [carnut7] by billod
Dec 04, 2004 (8:17 am)

Replying to: carnut7 (Dec 03, 2004 7:23 am)

The deal I got was from Lexus of Greenwich (Conn). It's for a brand new car that came off the truck on 12/2. Stay away from McDermott Lexus in New Haven. The put on the full court press the moment you walk in the door. They try to pressure you to buy that day. It was the most uncomfortable experience I ever had at a dealership. They try to get your SS# to get credit info even if you are just "shopping." They were nearly impossible to get a price from if you weren't going to buy immediately. And when pushed for a price all they said was MSRP. In Hartford, Hoffman Lexus was a pretty good store but their prices weren't the best. Lexus of Westport didn't impress me. One other thing. The service departments at all the Lexus stores in Conn are trying to push 5K mile service intervals. However, the Lexus website showes both a 5K and 7.5k interval. Basically what it means is about 3 additional service visits during a 3-year 45K ownership. That could be over $1000 out of your pocket. It should be an interesting experience because the ES330 has an idiot light that (I believe) is programmed to come on at 5K intervals. I wonder if it can be reset for 7.5K intervals. Anyone have any experience with that?

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