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IS350 Lease Information by st7
Dec 03, 2007 (1:05 pm)
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Car man,
You helped me three years ago to secure some great Lexus lease deals. Would appreciate it if you could provide the following information for a 2008 IS350 with premium package for December lease:
 
1) base money factor
 
2) 36 month residual value percents, based on 12,000 miles per year and 10,000 miles per year (if Lexus offers this option) ?
 
3) 48 month residual value percents, based on 12,000 miles per year and 10,000 miles per year (if Lexus offers this option) ?
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Leasing a Lexus - Please reveiw my terms by sddreams
Dec 05, 2007 (10:15 am)
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Hello all,
 
I am in the market to lease a 2008 IS250 AWD. Can you advise if these are good terms:
 
Trim/Options: 2008 IS250 AWD with Navigation, Premium Pkg, HID headlamps, & Bluetooth.
Term: 36 months
Mileage: 12K per year
Net Cap Cost: $35,266
Residual: 58% (based on MSRP of $39,221)
MF: .00175
Monthly Net: $449 + tax
 
Due at signing:
 
$600 - Bank Fee
$1394 - Sales Tax
TTL fees
 
Is this a good deal? Why is sales tax of $1394 being charged at signing? I thought for leases there is no upront payment of sales tax? Can someone explain this to me?
 
Also, can someone advise me as to how I can get some add'l features thrown in such as window tinting, remote starter, and/or Satellite radio? Are there add'l negotiating points?
 
Thank you to anyone who responds. I greatly appreciate your time.
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Re: Leasing a Lexus - Please reveiw my terms [sddreams] by akhi2006
Dec 07, 2007 (11:31 am)
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Replying to: sddreams (Dec 05, 2007 10:15 am)

It is very good deal. But if you plug in the numbers in lease calculator the payment is coming much higher. Make sure that lease documents reflect the same numbers. The upfront sales tax depends on the state where you live. Good Luck.
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Re: Leasing a Lexus - Please reveiw my terms [sddreams] by sddreams
Dec 07, 2007 (1:22 pm)
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Replying to: sddreams (Dec 05, 2007 10:15 am)

Hey Car Man,
 
Any chance you can weigh in on your thoughts regarding the offer made to me? I am planning to buy the car this weekend, and would be helpful to know if I could negotiate anymore in your opinion. Thank you in advance.
 
Trim/Options: 2008 IS250 AWD with Navigation, Premium Pkg, HID headlamps, & Bluetooth.
Term: 36 months
Mileage: 12K per year
Net Cap Cost: $35,266
Residual: 58% (based on MSRP of $39,221)
MF: .00175
Monthly Net: $449 + tax
  
Due at signing:
  
$600 - Bank Fee
$1394 - Sales Tax
TTL fees
  
Is this a good deal? Why is sales tax of $1394 being charged at signing? I thought for leases there is no upront payment of sales tax? Can someone explain this to me?
  
Also, can someone advise me as to how I can get some add'l features thrown in such as window tinting, remote starter, and/or Satellite radio? Are there add'l negotiating points?
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Good Deal? by oe2132
Dec 10, 2007 (11:38 am)
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Please let me know if this is a good deal.
 
Lexus IS 250 AWD
MSRP $35,060
36 Month Lease
15K Miles / Year
$0 Down $434 / month (includes 7% NJ sales tax)
Drive off fees $1055.70 + first month payment
 
Thanks!
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2008 IS 250 AWD auto w/Nav & XM by muddyy
Dec 10, 2007 (3:59 pm)
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Replying to: oe2132 (Dec 10, 2007 11:38 am)

Hi, in NY, I was quoted $36,200 for 2008 IS 250 w/ Nav and XM
Lease deal:
36 months
10,000 miles year
$ 2,595 at signing (tax 1,237, bank fee 600, 1st month 466 + 292)
$ 466/month for 35 months
 
That's a total of $18,905 for a 3 year lease. The price of $36,200 seems high and the lease deal seems high. The $2,595 was described as mandatory. Does anyone know what a car of this spec should be to be considered a good lease? Thanks.
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Re: 2008 IS 250 AWD auto w/Nav & XM [muddyy] by md_outback
Dec 11, 2007 (9:45 am)
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Replying to: muddyy (Dec 10, 2007 3:59 pm)

Hi muddyy,
The answer depends on a few things. What is the MSRP of the vehicle? Is it AWD or RWD? Looking at buyers on this and other Lexus IS forums, most good deals are at least $4000 below MSRP, some more than $5000 below. So check edmunds.com or other sites to determine the dealer invoice and use that as a guide to the type of deal you are getting. The $36,200 seems to be high - you may be able to get that reduced by $1000 or more. As for the mandatory fees, I have always been able to roll all taxes and fees into the capitalized cost, paying just the 1st month's lease fee when I pick up the car. Should be the same for you unless your state has rules against what can be capitalized. Otherwise, the $466 per month seems to agree with the current money factor and residual values Lexus is offering this month. So negotiate harder on the selling price and ask if all the taxes and fees can be included so your initial out of pocket is just the first month's lease fee.
 
MD
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Re: 2008 IS 250 AWD auto w/Nav & XM [md_outback] by muddyy
Dec 11, 2007 (5:13 pm)
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Replying to: md_outback (Dec 11, 2007 9:45 am)

Thanks. The spec is in my thread title, yes AWD. The internet dealer said the price was 36,200 but if i came in and spoke there was a little wriggle room, I'm guessing 1,000 off, maybe. I asked about rolling taxes and he said no, at his dealership that down payment was a firm requirement. He also said the internet sale was lower than the showroom and he was already giving me a discount (but they always say that).
 
On Edmunds my spec MSRP is 39,600 and the invoice is 34,600. If I do get 1,000 off is that then a good deal? This dealer is in a super wealthy suburb of NYC. Thanks.
#436 of 1166
Lexus IS 250 AWD Auto No Nav. Lease Deal by oe2132
Dec 11, 2007 (7:52 pm)
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Whats up Car Man,
 
I signed this deal yesterday at a Lexus Dealership in freehold NJ and would love your opinion.
 
36 Month Lease
15K mile per year
MSRP $35,060
$0 Down (but paid fees of $1055.70 + $430 for first month payment)
 
Monthly Payment: $430.00 (includes 7% NJ sales tax)
 
Thanks in advance! Anyone's opinions appreciated.
#437 of 1166
Re: 2008 IS 250 AWD auto w/Nav & XM [muddyy] by md_outback
Dec 12, 2007 (6:01 am)
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Replying to: muddyy (Dec 11, 2007 5:13 pm)

muddyy,
If you can get a price that is close to $35,200 then I'd say it's a very good deal ($600 over invoice). If he doesn't move much on price you can always request an Internet quote from another dealer in the area and have them bid against each other. Also, as it gets closer to the end of the month the dealer may be more flexible - especially the last week in December (always a pretty slow week for car sales). Good luck.
 
MD

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