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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: kingthumper (Jul 27, 2007 3:39 pm) Thanks so much for the info. I am in the Midwest region, specifically Des Moines, IA. I know dealers on the East/West coast are very willing to deal. But in the Midwest, it is difficult cause every dealership is a few hours away. I've been getting quotes from dealers about 3-4 hours drive away and they are priced pretty much the same range. I told them about people getting a a model with navi for $35k and they told me they believe it, but it is only happening on the coast. In the Midwest, it is just not happening. The dealership at my city ran out of the IS250. I thought about buying it from somehwre like Boston but with the shipping and hassle, I don't think it's worth the $2k, plus if anything goes wrong, they are out there and I am in the Midwest. The dealer at my city is giving me the best offer so far (to keep me in town). I am getting the IS250 AWD without Navi (I figure navi is too much to pay, it seems cool but I barely use it) for $32,746 + TTL So I am paying: Price $32,746.00 Tax (32,746-$10,500)*0.05 $ 1,112.30 Doc Fee $ 175.00 Total $34,033.33 They offer me $33,212 at first...I haggle for the extra 500 off......I will try to get it for $34,000. I don't include Title and Licensing cause that is something we pay annually, so i dont see that as a cost to the car, which you might think is silly. Insurance: I have checked Progressive and it is: $92/month 100/300/100 Liability 100/300 Uninsured 1000 Deductible for both Collision & Comprehensive I am 24 soon. let me know what you think. |
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Replying to: happywisher (Jul 26, 2007 8:34 am) 
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I have a question...I've seen other cars like Nissan and Infiniti promoting their Intelligent key...but even though you don't need to take the key out of your pocket, you still have to press the black button on the handle to unlock the door. Does Lexus's smart key work the same? I thought it has a sensor on the handle that unlocks the door once you grip the handle (automatically, without pressing a button) does anyone know?
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Replying to: kcleuk (Jul 27, 2007 9:15 pm) (Door) To lock have key near and press button on handle. To unlock, have key near and touch inside metal part of handle. The door wont lock if the key is inside. It also has a valet when you remove the metal standard key from the fob. (Engine) to start car, have key inside car and press button while holding brake down. To turn off put in park and press button. To turn on power (but not start engine) do same minus brake. A light on button shows what will happen via color. Green will start, orange will turn on power. Did you get the So Cal price sheet? Get the maintenace prices from your dealer (IA) in writing before you buy. Including brake service and tires. Make sure they don't lie to you. I am not the only one I have found that several Lexus dealers have mislead. I am here to help consumers not get the shaft like I and the others I've spoken to got raw deals. Make them put the everything for the next 100k including prices in writing. I know that it may seem that I am going on about it, but the VP of Opers for the Western region lied in front of me to NCDS (the dispute arbit.) that to me was jolting. Please be careful.
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Replying to: dontbuylexus (Jul 27, 2007 10:05 pm) i've seen the maintenance guide on Edmunds and nothing is like what u said. So, I dont understand why you get charge few hundred bucks for maintenance service each time. UPDATE: I called to ask about 5000 miles service, which is Oil change...and tire rotation....$85
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Replying to: kcleuk (Jul 28, 2007 6:24 am) Each dealer (not only Lexus) usually recommends their own items (sometimes very pushy too), in addition to the items on the mfg maintenance schedule. You are not required to follow the dealers schedule, only the mfg one to adhere to warranty. You can always do your scheduled maintenance a-la-carte to get the exact items prescribed by the mfg schedule. If that dealer won't do it, then take your business elsewhere. I think what dontbuylexus has encountered is a dealer that strongly pushes their own maintenance schedule, and a very pricey one at that. -Brian
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Replying to: subearu (Jul 28, 2007 8:14 am) I've asked a few dealers about maintenance and they tell me it's somewhere in the $100 for maintenance. Only major ones cause maybe few hundred bucks which is pretty much the 30k miles. I've tried considering an Acura TL, and it might be slighty cheaper than the lexus, but somehow I just don't like the TL. I've seen other cars and I still like the Lexus better. I been quoted $32,746 + TTL so far and that's the best I can get in the Midwest region. It's an IS250 AWD without Navi.
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Replying to: kcleuk (Jul 28, 2007 8:29 am) I'm waiting to see what info comes out on the '08's. Personally, I'll probably go with a 250 automatic RWD w/ the luxury pkg and get snow tires. -Brian
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Replying to: subearu (Jul 28, 2007 8:40 am) My friend's bf have a BMW 3 series (RWD) and they live in CT. My friend told me that it was like a fish in the water when they drove the car. The 2008's info are out. The different is mainly: a) adding a coin box b) illuminated scuff plate c) backlighting for the power mirror control The price os the IS250's went up by 200...except AWD down by 200. Right now, my IS250 AWD is offered $3,000 below MSRP. I am tempted to wait for 2-3 months for the 2008 but at the same time I don't think they will give me that amount off MSRP. Also, by then, my current car wont be worth as much to trade. Any advice/comments?
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Replying to: kcleuk (Jul 28, 2007 9:03 am) Thanks for the '08 info. Popularity of the IS seems to be increasing, so prices may not get much better. Not sure how many '07's are left on the lots either. Seems that if you can find the one that you want, you should grab it. -Brian |
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