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61 messages, Last post on May 31, 2007 at 8:41 AM
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I'm looking at a 2007 GS450h demo model with 3000 miles. Can anyone give me an idea as to what sort of discount I should expect to receive? Just hate the price negotiation game...
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Replying to: argelius (Feb 24, 2007 9:02 am) However, in my area (Washington DC area) dealerships do not discount 450h more than just a $1,000-$2,000 and have no more than one or two in stock. |
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Replying to: argelius (Feb 24, 2007 9:02 am) LC Boca Raton
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Replying to: celica1977 (Feb 24, 2007 8:27 pm) I want to report that I've come to live with these quite well. Here's my current opinion: 1. Voice recognition. Since the accuracy of the recognition software is so low that it's unusable, I now come to think of GS as not having ANY kind of voice recognition at all. This is disappointing given the state of voice recognition software used by Acura and Infiniti, but it's just as crappy as BMW, which was my second choice for a car. 2. Navigation system lockout while driving is still a nuisance, but I've simply learned to stop to program the destination, or do it before I drive off from home/office. The fact that the Navi offers several presets for commonly used destinations (home, office, etc.) that can be accessed with two button clicks while driving, is a mitigating factor. 3. Lockout of the dialing pad of the Bluetooth system while driving does not bother me at all anymore. The reason is that I can bring up the Speed dial screen with a touch of a single button on the steering wheel. I can have 18 speed dials programmed, which is more than enough for me. Another nice feature is that I can dial on my phone, or use its directory to bring up a name, and as soon as I hit the Send button on the phone, the call goes through the car's Bluetooth system automatically. In my previous car (Acura TL) I had to say "Transfer" several times to handle the call this way. 4. Since I pretend that there is no voice recognition, I am no longer bothered by the fact that Lexus failed to include a printed list of voice commands with the manuals. 5. I've eventually found all the features that I need in the Navigation system, including the ability to review the route directions before setting off or during the drive. I find the Navigation to be of very high quality and accuracy, and the maps seem quite good. The screen resolution is fantastic. The above statements go to my previous complaints. As far as things that I love about the car: the power, the refinement, ergonomics, etc.; I'm falling more and more in love with this car. I feel I made a great choice and got a great value. |
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I have been looking for a fully loaded GS350 RWD but decided to wait for the 2008 GS350 RWD. But this afternoon I was offered a new 2007 GS450h for $67,000 (OTD- Southern California)- Smokey Granite Mica w/ Black Interior. 2007 GS 450h Exterior Color: Smokey Granite Interior Color: Black MSRP: $66,842.00 Chromes: $3,995.00 Black Kit: $695.00 XM Radio: $1,695.00 ========= $73,227.00 Plus Fees What shall I do? At least I know it is under invoice and into that coveted "2% Holdback". Ken San Pedro, CA
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Replying to: kenbt (Mar 26, 2007 7:47 pm) PS What does the $1695 XM radio do that the $496 Lexus factory model does not do?
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Replying to: gagrice (Mar 26, 2007 8:27 pm) *Lexus Chrome Wheels *Black Kit *XM Radio Base MSRP* $54,900.00 Available Package $11,227.00 Accessory Options $0.00 Lexus Link® Included Rear spoiler Included Trunk mat Included Wheel locks Included Cargo net Included Delivery, Processing & Handling Fee † $715.00 Total MSRP** $66,842.00 APPLICABLE FEDERAL TAXES NOT INCLUDED. Available Package Active Stabilizer Suspension System (with summer run-flat tires) with Additional Options - Active Stabilizer Suspension System (with summer run-flat tires) - Lexus Pre-Collision System (PCS) and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control - Lexus voice-activated DVD Navigation System - Mark Levinson® 14-speaker 330-watt  0.1% THD Premium Surround Sound Audio System - Lexus Link® - Rear spoiler - Trunk mat - Wheel locks - Cargo net |
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Replying to: kenbt (Mar 26, 2007 8:31 pm) |
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Replying to: kenbt (Mar 26, 2007 8:31 pm) When negotiating, try to get them to throw in the $1500 government rebate that is now (I believe) unavailable for this model. Go in with a copy of the article circulating in the news yesterday about slow hybrid sales. That oughta help.
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Replying to: bmwconvert (Mar 27, 2007 9:41 am) As far as your point about the rebate, I have no idea what you're talking about. If they're selling the car for less than the dealer invoice, how do you figure they would want to discount by another $1,500??? By the way, the rebate is still available, but it's only half the original amount for 2007.
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