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Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Lexus GS 450h Prices Paid and Buying Experience
67 messages, Last post on Mar 29, 2009 at 2:13 PM
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Replying to: kenbt (Mar 26, 2007 7:31 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 8:41 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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Thanks for sharing your opinions all. 2007 GS450h MSRP INVOICE $66,842.00 $58,789.00 CHROMES $3,995.00 $1,900.00 BLACK KIT $695.00 $325.00 XM RADIO $1,695.00 $760.00 TOTAL SELLING PRICE $73,127.00 $61,784.00 Plus Fees I just got off the phone with the Lexus Dealer and I told them I wasn't happy with $67K OTD. I preferred $66.8 OTD- they countered back at $66.9 OTD- Said no- and they said you are going to say no over $200- I told them yes- Like so many things granted it is only $200- but on the other hand it is a $66.8 OTD Deal. I was supposed to stay on the phone while they asked the GM again but I had to leave my cellular to take care of some business. I missed their call but I think they took my $66.8 OTD. Now I have to figure should I grab it- or - wait for the 2008 GS. They reminded me that it is under invoice and into the coveted "2% Holdback". Any opinions would be appreciated. |
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Replying to: dulnev (Mar 27, 2007 9:03 am) For example, I have the Lexus XM radio and only paid $450 or $460 for it. Maybe they're putting different ones in now, but a satellite receiver is a satellite receiver, right? It's still playing through the MH amp system. In any event, enjoy the car! (PS: drive it at night before you commit --- the low beam headlights suck.) |
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I am going to purchase a GS and was all set to order my 350 AWD until I saw a 450h today. It was the silver with the special 450 rims and chrome around the door frames and at the door plate. What a nice looking car!! I now understand why all of the 350 buyers are trying to get the 450h rims. My main question is how does it drive in the snow? The other question is whether the chrome accents are only available on the 450h? I do a lot of highway driving so the performance side will just be for the kid still left in me. Thanks!
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Replying to: dabears1 (Mar 29, 2007 5:28 pm) In fact the car did quite well (better than my old 5-series with less sporting tires). I credit it to weight distribution. The extra weight of the batteries combined with a full tank of gas, kept the back end of the car in good shape. The traction control worked well to minimize wheel spin and fishtailing. Unless you live in a area with truly bad winter weather, I wouldn't be concerned about the RWD. I don't know about the availability of the wheels and chrome. I suspect Lexus tried to keep a few styling touches unique to the 450h. One comment about the wheels (which I also love the look of): because of the low side wall and lack of any lateral bulge of the run flat tires, the wheels are easy to scratch against curbs when parallel parking. Unfortunately I've done that a few times. |
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Well I still haven't decided but I did get revised pricing from Lexus of Glendale, CA- which was matched by Lexus of Cerritos which included the 10K Mile Service in the price. MSRP of $66,842.00 plus tax/license and fees. Again I have not pulled the trigger yet but emails from both dealerships are for "$62,983.00 OTD". So if you pay no more than MSRP out the door- you have a good deal- this comes out to basically once you include the 10K Mile Service $4000+ Under MSRP- But OTD.
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Ok this was my deal - $60,992 MSRP - $54,778 traded my 545 BMW 2005 with 25,500 on it and got $41,000. Had to buy XM for $465 installed. What do you think?
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Replying to: bturke (Apr 04, 2007 5:53 pm) if the Xm is Factory Installed its a Good Deal. aftermarket put by a dealership is about close to $900. You got your self a Deal. Thanks and Good Luck. |
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Replying to: kenbt (Apr 02, 2007 10:51 pm) Hope I am not too late; are you talking with South Bay Lexus in Torrance? I bought a LS460L from them in January and dealt with a very knowledgeable sales person; at the time he was Internet Sales Manager. Their service department is TERRIBLE!! I am on the verge of dumping the 460 in favor of a 450h. Reliability of my 460 falls FAR short of the earlier 4XX series. It took 3 days for them to diagnose and replace a faulty trunk release switch. I have been promised by 3 different sources an opportunity to discuss my problems with the Service Manager, but to date NOTHING. The only call that has ever been returned was to tell me my car was ready. I have experience with Cerritos and the Internet manager has been fair with me and I would not hesitate to go back if their price is competitive. Your price seems thousands higher than a price I got today for a ~$66.4K 450h. Hope this helps |
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