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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: jerry k (Mar 13, 2007 12:04 pm) 1) Is this possibly the last year before a redisign? This is only the 2nd year of this design, right? So actually I'd expect at least one more year with this design... 2) The new 2007 Infiniti G35 offers 100 more horses than the IS250 at a slightly higher price. The G35, in other words, offers IS350 performance and is priced much lower than the 350. So the 250 is "overpriced" and I think the market is reflecting this. |
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Replying to: jerry k (Mar 13, 2007 12:04 pm) it's a supply and demand thing. the 1st year(2006) there was a huge demand on the IS, since it was it's 1st year, and brand new design. everyone wanted to get one, but since it was the 1st year, they didn't have enough to supply. I shopped around for a IS250 in June/July 2006, it was on shortage!!! everyone was low on the IS250, and what they had in stock was $36000MSRP to $38000MSRP. So, they were not willing to make deals, it was either take it or leave it. Now for 2007, since they had a great year in 2006 on the IS250, I assume they prepared, and produce a lot more hoping to meet the high demands they had last year. I guess they over estimated the demands. Because almost any Lexus Dealer I call this year in SoCal area, they all had tons of IS250 in stock, and they almost got any color you wanted. That tells me they got tons in stock, you can pick anything you want. I got that reply from like 90% of the Lexus dealers from SoCal area. I am just hoping IS250 is not going to be all over the street, like my 350Z. ;-( |
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Replying to: buyingmdx (Mar 13, 2007 9:45 pm) In any case, I’m grateful to this thread and to you and onlinespending for posting your deals. I was about to buy used from a private party when I saw your posts and started calling dealers. I got exactly the '07 I wanted for about $1500 more than I would have paid for a year old '06. I’m actually NOT surprised people aren’t getting better deals currently, because several sources indicated that there were special incentives in February. Prices definitely seemed to firm up in the course of my negotiations during the first week of March. Whether the end of March (and the quarter) will soften prices again, as onlinespending predicted, or whether they’ll stay up for a while as several dealers predicted is an open question. Watch this thread... |
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Replying to: webjeff (Mar 11, 2007 8:26 pm) Thanks for the replies. It appears the IS350 is a tougher model to get. One of you said you got close to 10% off MSRP, I'm curious if anyone else who may have purchased one got any similar prices? I'm from IL, from what I gather, the McGrath Lexus Dealership is stingy, I don't think I will get a good deal with them, but I will try. I'm pretty specific on the options I want, the MSRP comes to $45,160 w/ (VN,ST,XF,HW). If I got 10% off that, it would come down to a price I would purchase for, $39,530. Although thats just a little above invoice ($39,235). Will the dealerships laugh if I ask for that price? What should I do if they won't go that low? Thanks Jeff.
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| I'm looking for an IS250 AWD in the Denver area. So far I haven't been able to come close to the reports of $1,000 below invoice. Can someone tell me why the dealer could sell at these levels? I know that dealer holdback for the IS250 is $600 - $700 and I can't find any dealer incentives that are currently in place. So, wouldn't the dealer be losing money if they sold at $1,000 below invoice? Please let me know if I am missing something. Any help would be appreciated. | |
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Internet Quote Lease IS250 AWD Base Model with Nav 36 months 12,000 miles No money down 479.00 plus tax with only first payment,bank/doc/plates fees due at lease signing MSRP $39,171 internet price $36,386 Told salesmen I read better deals, he said because of location,(Cleveland, Ohio). That is what he can offer. I see a lot buys in California, Texas, and Arizona. Does location matter with sales price? Has anyone in Ohio, received a good deal, Dealership? I am Not really a good a negotiator. Thank you!!
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Replying to: mmmc (Mar 13, 2007 12:07 pm) |
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Replying to: buyingmdx (Mar 13, 2007 9:45 pm)  $45.00 In other states, it varies In Florida, it can be as high as $500 to $600 All it is pure profit for the OWNERS of the store .. the salespeople & mgrs get NOTHING of this "junk" fee
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Replying to: benzserviceguy (Mar 15, 2007 7:47 pm) |
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From out-of-state and bought from Socal. Got quoted 32000 (car only) from Glendale a few days before end of Feb. Come the 2nd of March as we were about to close, the nasty dealer raised the price to 33500. I hung up. Got in touch with Westminster instead. Professional and friendly. Hassle free. Bought at 32500 with approx. 50 dollars of documentation fee. Not the best deal but still bang for the buck (I am in the North West). 600 for shipping (arranged by myself). Great car. Not as atheletic as the 3 but it sure is fancy! This forum helped a lot in my decision making process. Just wanted to contribute my share and say thanks to everyone! Good luck to all!
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