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Re: Good Deal? [espo1] by rcole714
Nov 27, 2007 (10:01 pm)
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Replying to: espo1 (Nov 27, 2007 2:52 pm)

OK. Thanks very much.
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2008 GS 350 AWD target price? by rumble1
Nov 29, 2007 (4:08 pm)
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I'm looking for a 2008 GS 350 AWD with the following options: ML+Nav, Rain-sensing wipers, Intuitive park assist, Wood& Leather steering wheel, power rear sunshade, rear spoiler, and ventilated front seats.
 
The MSRP from Lexus website (with options and destination charge) is $52,460. The invoice price (including options and destination charge) is $45,884. This does not include the additional $500 or so that I've heard (on this forum) dealers charge as advertising fee etc.
 
What would be a good price to pay for this?
I'm in Washington state but can buy from other states if I get a good deal out of WA. Thanks in advance for the help.
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Re: 2008 GS 350 AWD target price? [rumble1] by sentinels
Nov 30, 2007 (12:11 am)
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Replying to: rumble1 (Nov 29, 2007 4:08 pm)

For 2008 GS350 AWD with ML + NAV I was able to get a price for 47,500 in NJ.
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Re: 2008 GS 350 AWD target price? [sentinels] by rumble1
Nov 30, 2007 (5:28 pm)
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Replying to: sentinels (Nov 30, 2007 12:11 am)

Thanks. Which dealership was this. And did it have any other options apart from ML+Nav?
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Re: 2008 GS 350 AWD target price? [rumble1] by rcole714
Dec 01, 2007 (7:15 am)
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Replying to: rumble1 (Nov 29, 2007 4:08 pm)

Hi 2 days ago I completed a deal on virtually the same car here in NJ. MSRP was $50,880. I was able to get it for $46,000, after dickering for 2 days. Other nearby dealers either didn't have '08s or were asking for $3000 more, even tho I told them that I had already been dealing with their competition.
 
I wound up leasing the car for $600 a month. I traded in a 10 yr old Explorer with 121,000 miles. While I didn't get what I hoped to for it (I got 1250, as they claimed some impending mechanical failure (?), they did take an additional $400 off the sale price to get me to the $600 monthly payment. I didn't pay any additional cap cost reduction - just tax up front (that's how it's done in NJ) and other banking / admin / state fees totaling $3750.
 
This dealer (Prestige) claims to be the 3rd or 4th largest in the country and had the largest supply of '08s and were the most aggressive negotiators (meaning they took the most off to close the deal.) And I drove away with the car several hours after the hand shake.
 
LOVE the car. Fabulous toys inside, and a wonderful ride.
 
Many thanks to all who contributed info to me this past week. Couldn't have know I was getting such a good deal without the knowledge gained here.
 
Good luck. Let me know how you make out.
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Re: 2008 GS 350 AWD target price? [sentinels] by rcole714
Dec 01, 2007 (7:20 am)
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Replying to: sentinels (Nov 30, 2007 12:11 am)

What dealer? I just bought one from Prestige in Ramsey (northern NJ) for $46,000. MSRP $50,880.
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Re: 2008 GS 350 AWD target price? [rumble1] by rcole714
Dec 01, 2007 (7:24 am)
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Replying to: rumble1 (Nov 30, 2007 5:28 pm)

See my earlier post for list of options.
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Re: 2008 GS 350 AWD target price? [rcole714] by rumble1
Dec 01, 2007 (11:58 am)
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Replying to: rcole714 (Dec 01, 2007 7:24 am)

Thanks for the details. I saw your original post and it looks like you've got among the best deal yet on the '08...Congrats! Dealers here don't even have a GS 350 AWD with ML in stock, which I find surprising. I contacted a few dealers in Oregon and California and their price quotes are not too good (ranging from $2500 off MSRP to $3500 off MSRP).
After reading your post, I've contacted Prestige but they aren't providing quotes in email and want to talk over the phone. I'll see how that goes.
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Re: 2008 GS 350 AWD target price? [rumble1] by rcole714
Dec 01, 2007 (1:49 pm)
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Replying to: rumble1 (Dec 01, 2007 11:58 am)

Good Luck. My salesman was Bill Lamb. FYI, my car did not have the Mark Levinson audio.
 
Hope it goes well for you. Where are you located, and what will it cost to ship the car your way, or would you fly in and drive back?
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Re: 2008 GS 350 AWD target price? [rcole714] by rumble1
Dec 02, 2007 (2:21 pm)
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Replying to: rcole714 (Dec 01, 2007 1:49 pm)

Thanks. I'm in Seattle. I'd rather not do the cross country drive myself, so shipping would be preferable. I haven't shopped around comprehensively for shipping, but based on a couple of online quotes, I'm getting $1700 to $2200 (+tax) for insured door-to-door enclosed shipping, which will probably dilute most of any gain from buying it in NJ . I'll still wait for the quotes and evaluate it.

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