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Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Lexus IS 250 / IS 350 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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"Too many consumers see AWD as a "snow thing", when in reality it is an excellent safety feature and great for rainy weather." I've driven many AWD,FWD and RWD cars and sport utes in all kinds of weather in the upper midwest. If I didn't expect to drive much in slippery conditions I don't think I would go for the AWD version. AWD requires additional maintenance and a potential expensive negative is the tires. To prevent damage to the system you must keep all tires identical. So, if you damage one tire you could be looking at replacing all 4. Also, remember that while providing excellent traction and "go power" when streets are slick, the AWD does nothing to slow you down. The VSC, Brake Assist, and VDIM systems are what prevent you from crashing into something. Those systems are available on non-AWD models. Good tires can also make a FWD or RWD car perform much better in slippery conditions. I know of several LS430 (RWD), SC430(RWD), and ES330(FWD) owners who just use snow tires or good "all-weather" tires and seem happy with the traction they need to negotiate winter in the "snow-belt". I currently drive the IS250AWD, and couldn't be happier, but if I lived in a southern climate, I think I would go for the rear-drive. |
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Hi, I asked for $34K OTD at Sewell Lexus for a IS250 w/ Premium Pkg, preferred acc. pkg, HID lights and 18" wheels. The internet dealer said the price is acceptable and she is ready to close the deal. I am sure you could try a lower price and would have a positive response. Park Place Grapevine didn't reject the $34K offer but said I need to come in to the dealership to get an answer on my offer. I think $33~33.5K would be a good starting point to bargain.
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Replying to: mail_junky (Dec 30, 2006 7:08 pm)
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Replying to: jen17 (Dec 30, 2006 7:59 pm)
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Replying to: xchicagoan5 (Jan 01, 2007 10:11 pm)
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Replying to: pangy23 (Jan 01, 2007 9:27 pm) When you say their internet department was a bit weird, what did you mean by that? BTW, did you get any freebies from them? Free floormat, trunk mat, keychain or anything? Just curious. I also live in the Bay Area. |
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Replying to: uncmikel3 (Dec 27, 2006 12:17 pm) bill |
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I went to my local Lexus dealer, Lexus of Nashville. The same family owns both dealerships here in town. We had been dealing with the internet sales guy by phone and email. I told him about the deals I had seen around the US and laid the numbers on him. He told us right away that he couldn't sell us a car at or below invoice. He said he wanted us to make an offer $500 or $1000 above invoice because they don't sell cars for under invoice. He said if we wanted to buy the car from somewhere else that we were more than welcome to do so. I told him travel to get the car wouldn't be a big deal because I travel all the time anyway. He reiterated his position. I said thank you, shook his hand, and we left. My wife said to me as we were walking out, "you knew they were going to be like that". I told her that I needed to remind myself that we don't have to do business with them. We then went next door to the Acura dealer, and I got a call no less than 5 minutes later. It was them, willing to sell the car at invoice. I am going to continue to shop. I don't have to do business with them.
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In the market for a new lease. Bmw lease is up end of January. Just saw the IS250 AWD and love it! Anyone have any idea where I should begin with negotiating base price. Looking for premium pkg, 17inch wheels, no NAV, heated seats. Also salesman wouldn't give me the money factor, stated we can work the numbers (HAHA). Also said Lexus does not have any special lease programs (true/false?)and that they do not have maintenance program like BMW. Said BMW is phasing it out (hard to believe) and that Lexus owners find they pay less in maintenance than BMW owners. I've had 2 BMW's(never paid a dime in maintenance fees). Please help. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I hate car shopping, and want to learn as much as I can. By the way, I'm in the Balto. Washington Metro area. Only 2 Lexus dealers nearby.
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