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Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Lexus IS 250 / IS 350 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Replying to: md_rocks (Jan 18, 2007 2:44 am) Very helpful info. I bought a gs300 in 2000 at longo, the sales(big korean dude,was their fllet manager) later went to westminster but is no longer there anymore. Anyway, I went in with the cardirect price thinking that will be my goal, he gave me $500 lower on the spot. But they didn't have the right color(silver), but one was on the way in 2 weeks. I picked up the car 2 weeks later and he knocked off another 500 on the spot for the wait. My point is I think there is still room to work with under under the cardirect price. Gosh, I wish I find that guy and then, I wouldn't have to work so hard now trying to get pricing |
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Replying to: prancinghorse9 (Jan 18, 2007 7:05 pm)
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Replying to: fumanchu00 (Jan 15, 2007 9:47 am) |
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I have recently ordered a 2007 IS 250 and impatiently await its arrival. When it's ready to be driven off the lot I know that I should scrutinize the car before taking ownership. Between the months of waiting and my excitement about the car I just know that I will not see anthying wrong with it short of bullet holes or a smashed winshield. Its my first new car. My anticipation is palpable. I am asking "What should I look for?" or more importanly "What are the minor details the dealer hopes I will overlook?" I recognize that its under warranty and I can return anytime for service. Some things are best addressed prior to driving off the lot. Its a Lexus so I expect nothing significant to appear. I am interested in hearing about your experiences. What were the minor details you overlooked and wished you hadn't?
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| Hi I am about to get an Lexus IS 250 AWD without Nav, the dealer offers me price 36,500 OTD price. Is it a good deal? I am not sure if it comes with a luxury package or just basic, I haven't talk to them about this issue. But I believe it is just the basic, the MSRP on the AWD is about 34,280. I live in NY and the tax rate is 8.375%. Am I getting a good deal? | |
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I am considering purchase of an IS250 AWD but balk at expense of premium fuel. My current car is an Infiniti G35 which runs great on regular fuel and before it, I owned 2 Audi A4s, both of which I ran on regular with no problem - one of them for more than 100,000 miles! The IS250 already gets fairly poor mileage as is, so need to run premium really adds to total fuel costs for this vehicle when compared to A4 or G35 with AWD. Anyone out there who has run with regular fuel or who can comment? Thanks!
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Replying to: smoothsailing (Jan 19, 2007 3:12 pm) Drive-off Checklist 1. Look at it in the sun. Check for defects in the finish and scratches. 2. Get down on your hands and knees and check the panels below the doors and the front skirt to make sure nobody has whacked the front of the car taking it off the truck. 3. Look at the exhaust pipes and make sure they are not dangling well below the car. 4. Check the tire pressure. 5. Be sure they give you a full tank of gas. 6. Make them give you the baseball cap. 7. Carefully listen to each speaker at moderate volume to assure they are all working. 8. Drive it over some speed bumps with the salesperson ro make sure the dash doesn’t rattle. 9. Check all dash components for fit and finish. 10. Rub your fingers over the steering wheel to make sure it is smooth. 11. Assure that you have the cargo net, floor mats, and leather key fob cases. Test everything by turning it on or briefly using it - wipers, washers, a/c, heater, lights, turn signals, trunk release, gas cap door release, hood release, rear shade, backup camera, all audio modes, visor lights, seat movement, seat heaters & fans, mirror movement, all doors including ashtray and glove box, window operation, doorlock operation, some basic nav functions, climate & nav voice commands, horn, sun roof, parking brake, etc. This is just a check to see if anything is obviously broken. Look under the hood and in and under (spare tire & tool set) the trunk. Note anything suspicious looking. Ask questions if you have any. Driving: check noises especially, guage operation, cruise control, braking ability, smoothness of turns, compass & nav accuracy. It would be a good thing to sit inside with a knowledgeable salesperson and go over features like how to set the climate controls or choose a nav location or reset display options. That is, if by this point you aren't jumping out of your skin wanting to just take off for home in your ruby red dream machine! 12. DON'T MOUNT FRONT LICENSE PLATE IF YOU CAN |
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Can someone tell me if I am getting a good deal 
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Replying to: jimjai (Jan 21, 2007 9:23 pm) |
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The dealer offers me price 36,500 OTD price. Is it a good deal? I am not sure if it comes with a luxury package or just basic, I haven't talk to them about this issue. But I believe it is just the basic, the MSRP on the AWD is about 34,280. I live in NY and the tax rate is 8.375%. Am I getting a good deal?
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