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Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Lexus IS 250 / IS 350 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Hello guys, Here is the deal, I live in TX, nearest Lexus dealer is in Austin. I'm looking to buy an 08 IS 250 around June - July time frame with the following options; LL luxury Plus package, Nav and XM radio. How much can I expect to pay for this car, has anyone bought from Austin before? What would be a good deal OTD ? EDMUNDS TMV is 35,870 All advises will be grately appreciated |
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I am in Houston, TX. I dealt with four dealers on the internet for an IS 250 rwd with the following options. Premium Package includes: - Auburn bird's-eye maple interior trim - Perforated leather-trimmed interior - Heated and ventilated front seats Additional Options: - Bi-xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps and Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) - 18 x 8.0-in alloy wheels with 225/40YR18 tires front, 18 x 8.5-in alloy wheels with 255/40YR18 tires rear - Rear spoiler - Preferred accessory package (includes cargo net, trunk mat and wheel locks) MSRP is $36050 Negotiated price is $32000 = TTL. Two dealers agreed to that price and they are tinting the car for free. The deal is scheduled for 2/23/08. I hope this helps someone in TX. |
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Replying to: jdedmunds (Feb 20, 2008 4:12 pm) |
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Replying to: jdedmunds (Feb 20, 2008 4:12 pm) Thanks |
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Did anyone bought IS250 RWD in Seattle area? How much you paid for it & any recommendations for dealer? I'm looking for IS250 RWD base model with Nav. only. How much I should be paying for it? Edmunds invoice is showing as $27917 + Dest charge + Nav. price = $30832. Pls. advice? Thanks in advance. |
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First, let me say, I am a proud new owner of a Lexus, past cars include 1993 BMW 325i and 2000 Lincoln LS. I set off to purchase a great sports sedan, but my magic number with my LS trade was 30K! Started shopping early in the year for base model of BMW 328i, Infiniti G35, Audi A4, and IS250...test drove them all, but decision is another tale, now the price. I am convinced you can not buy base models, I feel like the Base Model price is a gimmick, like a holiday sales item at a department store, they advertise the low price on a great item, but they only have 3 per store, and then push you to buy the more expensive one. Companies make money on these options too! So forget a base model deal on a luxury sports sedan! Audi and Infiniti prices were lower, but their resell was weaker and so was their dealer locations and service for me. BMW 328i with loaded options was way too pricey, plus as an ex-owner I didn't feel like it was an upgrade for me. Lexus HP is tad low on straight stop-go acceleration, but once up to speed, quick, nimble, AWD very tight and responsive. I live in the East Coast, today snow storm, glad I bought the AWD! Overall the car was almost $37,000 with Premium Package includes: - Auburn bird's-eye maple interior trim - Perforated leather-trimmed interior - Heated and ventilated front seats Additional Options: - Bi-xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps and Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) THIS IS A MUST - HOLY SHOOT, I can't believe how nice they are! I drove the mountain route last night cloudy taking turns fast and hard, which even in day would be scary. - Preferred accessory package (includes cargo net, trunk mat and wheel locks) The Blue Book on my Lincoln LS was $4,000 but every dealer I went to in my searches would only give me 3K, so I worked a deal and was able to get my IS250 AWD for 30K flat, told him my price or I'd walk, so $3K for the trade and $4k off and I have a brand new 2008 IS250 AWD in Starfire Pearl. Basically, I feel the strongest thing is to check what they have in stock, and how long they have it, think of shelf life, the longer they keep the car at the dealer, the more the dealer is losing money in maintenance, space, depreciation, interest on purchase, and it makes the dealer look bad when you keep coming in and the same car is still there...so look in the showroom or lot, find the car you want with the features, and make an offer slightly above invoice and you might be happy, I know I was very happy! Another PLUS - it helps to have a friend or customer relationship too, the dealer was my father's dealer, he owns the Lexus ES330, that may have been a small factor...great service. Purchased 2/2008 LEXUS IS250 AWD, DiFeo Lexus, Route 22 East, Bridgewater, NJ USA |
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Just bought 2008 IS 250 w/ nav for $32700 at Tustin Lexus, CA. OTD is 35600.
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Replying to: drqdds (Feb 24, 2008 8:45 pm)
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Below is a internet quote from Dallas, Texas. How does this deal rate? Thanks for all input. Don't forget! My pricing also includes the upgraded factory chrome wheels. Retail Total Vehicle Base Model ..........................:$ 31725.00 $ 31725.00 18" Alloy Wheels with Summer Tires Includes: 830.00 w/225/40R18 Fr+255/40R18 Rr Summer Tires ... High Intensity Headlamps with Adaptive Front 875.00 Lighting System ............................ Premium Package Includes: .................. 1290.00 Heated and Ventilated Front Seats, Wood Inter Trim, and Perforated Leather Seat Upgrade .. Preferred Accessory Package: ............... 210.00 --------- --------- Total Accessories ...........................: $ 3205.00 $ 3205.00 Destination Charge ..........................: $ 765.00 --------- Total .......................................: $ 35695.00 Your pricing is $33050+TTL
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Replying to: jdedmunds (Feb 20, 2008 4:12 pm) I am trying to get the same model in SoCal. Can you give the breakup for Selling Price + Taxes + Title + Registration + Acqusition Cost + Any Other Costs Thanks |
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