You are here: Forums Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Prices Paid & Leasing Experiences Archive Lexus ES 300/ES 330 Prices Paid and Buying Experience 

Lexus ES 300/ES 330 Prices Paid and Buying Experience - READ ONLY

1357 messages,  Last post on Jun 16, 2008 at 7:37 AM

You are in the Prices Paid & Leasing Experiences Archive Forum. Your Hosts are car_man & kyfdx

What is this discussion about? Lexus ES 300, Lexus ES 330, Sedan

Messages Page 76 of 137 1 ... 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 ... 137 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#746 of 1357 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.
#747 of 1357 Carnut7 by dwarnacutt Dec 03, 2004 (11:57 am)
I think Putnam Lexus is in California. Good luck to you. Replies to this message: wco81 (Dec 03, 2004 4:55 pm) fredw (Dec 11, 2004 12:58 am)
#748 of 1357 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
#749 of 1357 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? Replies to this message: wasabi911 (Dec 06, 2004 6:27 am)
#750 of 1357 Re: How does this lease price sound??? [billod] by wasabi911 Dec 06, 2004 (6:27 am)
Replying to: billod (Dec 04, 2004 8:17 am) The best quote I got was from Ray Catena in Westchester, NY. I haven't gone to any dealers besides the one dealer where I test drove the car as I've been getting quotes via email.   I hope Ray Catena is a good, honest dealer.
#751 of 1357 2005 Lexus ES330 by fredvh Dec 06, 2004 (7:33 am)
Is it possible to purchase an ES without the 17" tires? It seems like they all come with packages that have the 17" tires.
#752 of 1357 2005 ES 330 by bzm3j8 Dec 07, 2004 (3:09 pm)
This site gave me great information on figuring out how much I should pay for a new car. The 90% of MSRP is a great rule of thumb!   I just bought a 2005 ES 330 and I'm ecstatic with it. I was looking for Navigation System, Smooth Ride, HID all in a nice package. Looked around a long time, sat in a Honda Accord, loved it, but hated it after the first 15 seconds of my test drive, extremely rough!   Still a little disappointed with the ES ride, for some reason, my Taurus SE (117k miles) seems to give me a smoother ride. But I've heard that the variable suspension on the ES has more problems over time than it's worth.   Now for the good stuff... Loaded Option...Navigation System, Mark Levinson, 17" all season tires, heated and ventilated seats, HID, Power Sunshade, VSC, TC and Brake Assist.   MSRP: 38469 Got it down to: 35000 Qualified for a new grad discount: -750 Paid: 34,250!   Great Service from Lexus of Watertown, MA.
#753 of 1357 fredvh by edabramson Dec 07, 2004 (8:10 pm)
Purchased mine with 16" wheels because I value better and quieter ride more then the slightly improved handling the 17" tires provide. Dealer changed wheels for me. Ask your dealer, I bet he will do the same for you. No charge and deducted the cost of the 17" wheels ($64 cost). Incidentally, the change will not affect the drivability in any way as the 16" tires aspect ratio is higher, ergo, the diameter is essentially the same. Good luck. Replies to this message: fredvh (Dec 07, 2004 9:54 pm) maxhonda99 (Dec 08, 2004 8:07 am)
#754 of 1357 Re: fredvh [edabramson] by fredvh Dec 07, 2004 (9:54 pm)
Replying to: edabramson (Dec 07, 2004 8:10 pm) Do you mean the ONLY difference between the ES with 16" wheels and 17" wheels is the rim and the tire size? There is no difference with the brakes, discs, etc? What alloy wheels do you get then? ( the same alloy wheels as the 2004 ES)? Replies to this message: maxhonda99 (Dec 08, 2004 8:07 am)
#755 of 1357 December Lexus Sale by fredvh Dec 07, 2004 (9:56 pm)
What exactly is the Lexus "December Sale"? Replies to this message: kirstie_h (Dec 08, 2004 6:51 am)

Messages Page 76 of 137 1 ... 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 ... 137 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Prices Paid & Leasing Experiences Archive Lexus ES 300/ES 330 Prices Paid and Buying Experience