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Lexus RX 450h Prices Paid and Buying Experience

551 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2009 at 4:18 PM

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What is this discussion about? Lexus RX 400h, Lexus RX 450h, Hybrid Cars, SUV

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#248 of 551 Re: Pricing Update plus XM Info [apg97ss] by eshapir Jan 16, 2007 (7:48 am)
Replying to: apg97ss (Jan 16, 2007 7:32 am) It shouldn't make the least bit of difference. For my lease we first discussed purchase price and then calculated monthly payments, etc. The best I found was $44,549 and don't buy from any dealer who says that these things have been going very near retail price because they're so hot. Call around or submit pricing requests on this site and only ask to speak to the internet sales manager. Good luck. Ethan Replies to this message: apg97ss (Jan 16, 2007 10:57 am) rockville1 (Jan 19, 2007 6:15 am) apg97ss (Jan 19, 2007 8:02 am) and 1 more... apg97ss (Jan 19, 2007 8:34 am) apg97ss (Jan 18, 2007 5:36 am) eshapir (Jan 18, 2007 5:50 am) daloosh (Jan 18, 2007 8:38 am)
#249 of 551 Re: Pricing Update plus XM Info [apg97ss] by merick Jan 16, 2007 (8:53 am)
Replying to: apg97ss (Jan 16, 2007 7:32 am) for a 2007 front wheel drive 400h with navigation, i paid 42,687. I had my XM radio installed with a recharging auxilliary direct ipod connection at HB Auto sound for $500. xm radio goes right through the navigation screen and works great, including live sports scores updated almost instantly on the screen. i would avoid the dealer cause you won't get the ipod hook up as far as i understand.
#250 of 551 Re: thx tim [pman7] by merick Jan 16, 2007 (8:54 am)
Replying to: pman7 (Jan 05, 2007 12:52 pm) 42,687 was final price for purchase, not lease........front wheel drive. i just bought cables for going in the snow..$70. Replies to this message: suvnow (Jan 16, 2007 10:30 pm) apg97ss (Jan 17, 2007 6:28 am) eshapir (Jan 17, 2007 6:43 am) merick (Jan 19, 2007 8:27 am) gtoph (Jan 17, 2007 1:13 pm) suvnow (Jan 18, 2007 8:50 am) and 1 more... merick (Jan 20, 2007 3:48 pm)
#251 of 551 Re: Pricing Update plus XM Info [eshapir] by apg97ss Jan 16, 2007 (10:57 am)
Replying to: eshapir (Jan 16, 2007 7:48 am) Thanks Ethan I submitted bids through Checkbooks CarBargains service. They are supposed to shop the deal to 7 local dealers and come back w best price. I will post on site what they come back with to help others (assuming it is good deal). My first pass w salemen at $600 over invoice got nowhere, so appreciate your advice to work w internet sales mgr. Replies to this message: rockville1 (Jan 19, 2007 6:15 am) apg97ss (Jan 19, 2007 8:02 am) rockville1 (Jan 19, 2007 10:21 am) apg97ss (Jan 19, 2007 8:34 am)
#252 of 551 Re: thx tim [merick] by suvnow Jan 16, 2007 (10:30 pm)
Replying to: merick (Jan 16, 2007 8:54 am) Hi Merick! I'm talking with Westminster, among others, for an AWD RX400h, Nav, Mark Levinson, 18" alloy, tow prep, wood trim, etc. Did you say that $42,687 was what you PAID? That means that Tax, Title and License were included in that price? I'm only getting around 46,000 offer price, and then it's another 10% roughly, for TTL. Is that any good? I'm looking at a color that is hard to find! I'm also looking in the Bay Area, since we spend time north and south. Replies to this message: apg97ss (Jan 17, 2007 6:28 am) eshapir (Jan 17, 2007 6:43 am) merick (Jan 19, 2007 8:27 am) gtoph (Jan 17, 2007 1:13 pm) suvnow (Jan 18, 2007 8:50 am) gtoph (Jan 18, 2007 9:52 am) merick (Jan 20, 2007 3:48 pm)
#253 of 551 Re: thx tim [suvnow] by apg97ss Jan 17, 2007 (6:28 am)
Replying to: suvnow (Jan 16, 2007 10:30 pm) i think Merick's price is for FWD not AWD. Closest compare is Ethan's at about 45,500 but that is without Mark Levinson, so 46,00 may not be bad? Maybe Ethan will clarify Replies to this message: eshapir (Jan 17, 2007 6:43 am) merick (Jan 19, 2007 8:27 am)
#254 of 551 Re: thx tim [apg97ss] by eshapir Jan 17, 2007 (6:43 am)
Replying to: apg97ss (Jan 17, 2007 6:28 am) The thing about TTL is that you can't get around having to pay for it and its included in both leases and purchases/finances. Its a forgone conclusion, so most people just refer to their purchase price + TTL. I live in NY so our sales tax was 8.0375% plus the registration of $129. Thats probably the only stuff a purchase would have in addition to the purchase price (there may be dealer prep fees but check out (http://www.carbuyingtips.com) to see if its a BS fee. FWD is not as expensive as AWD by the way and they can be bought for a few thousand less. If we're talking about the car with a MSRP of $49,886 then we're probably talking about the same options, AWD, Premium Plus, 18" alloy wheels, Nav, Heated Seats/Rain Wipers, NO Mark Levinson, etc.... If you're getting Mark Levinson, u got to figure thats worth an additional 1-2k so I would compare your deal with the $49,886 MSRP car. Good Luck, Ethan
#255 of 551 Re: thx tim [suvnow] by gtoph Jan 17, 2007 (1:13 pm)
Replying to: suvnow (Jan 16, 2007 10:30 pm) suvnow, What's the actual MSRP for the one you are looking at? Replies to this message: suvnow (Jan 18, 2007 8:50 am) gtoph (Jan 18, 2007 9:52 am)
#256 of 551 Re: Pricing Update plus XM Info [eshapir] by apg97ss Jan 18, 2007 (5:36 am)
Replying to: eshapir (Jan 16, 2007 7:48 am) Hi Ethan. you seem to have gotten best price i have seen in this space. I am ready to get serious about purchase of 400h AWD/NAV over weekend. Where did dealers first open over invoice, how many iternations did it take to get near invoice, how many dealers did you play off against each other, and any other tactics you used would be appreciated. i made note of your advice of only dealing with internet sales mgr. Thanks Replies to this message: eshapir (Jan 18, 2007 5:50 am) daloosh (Jan 18, 2007 8:38 am)
#257 of 551 Re: Pricing Update plus XM Info [apg97ss] by eshapir Jan 18, 2007 (5:50 am)
Replying to: apg97ss (Jan 18, 2007 5:36 am) I submitted pricing requests through edmunds.com first but of course all the dealerships called as opposed to emailing their quotes like I requested. The lowest offer I got was $45k from Prestige Lexus of NJ. I next called Ray Catena in NJ and asked if they'd match or beat the deal I received (didn't mention other dealership). If they wouldn't I was still happy with the price I was given. Surprisingly when you deal with the Internet Sales Mgr, they don't play games because they assume that you're an educated consumer. As a result there were 0 iterations before they gave their best price. Compare that to my experience when I walked in and test drove at Lexus of Manhattan. The sales rep. had the audacity to say that these cars were going for retail and that he was doing me a favor by knocking $1,500 of the retail and giving me a MF of 0.00175. No thanks, I'm not an idiot. Good Luck, Ethan Replies to this message: daloosh (Jan 18, 2007 8:38 am)

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