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Re: UL package deals in DC/MD/VA? [vluu]
by x10acn
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Jun 01, 2006 (2:50 pm)
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Replying to: vluu (May 29, 2006 5:27 am)
Steer clear of Lindsay. They're unwilling to negotiate on any version of the ES 350 that has premium packages of any kind, at least that was my experinece. My sales rep claimed that they are selling the ES 350 at MSRP...period. He did finally budge but only after upping the initial price by $700 to add the rear collision avoidance and a full-sized spare (options I had no interst in) and then offering a $750 discount. So at that point, I was only $50 ahead of where I started and I went in well informed about the actual invoice for the car and all options. Good luck and let us know if you are successful. I'm about to try Pohanka.
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Re: purchasing price [beemertime]
by devonstreet
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Jun 01, 2006 (3:20 pm)
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Replying to: beemertime (May 30, 2006 8:34 am)
If you are close to the Massachusetts border, you may want to try Lexus of Norwood--I just picked up my 2007 ES 350 Lexus and they were definitely interested in dealing--They gave me well above blue book on my trade-in and I had gotten prices from 2 other dealers. This is my 5th Lexus and performance-wise it is far above all the others.
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Re: UL package deals in DC/MD/VA? [x10acn]
by vluu
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Jun 01, 2006 (5:07 pm)
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Replying to: x10acn (Jun 01, 2006 2:50 pm)
Steer clear of Lindsay. They're unwilling to negotiate on any version of the ES 350 that has premium packages of any kind, at least that was my experinece. My sales rep claimed that they are selling the ES 350 at MSRP...period. He did finally budge but only after upping the initial price by $700 to add the rear collision avoidance and a full-sized spare (options I had no interst in) and then offering a $750 discount. So at that point, I was only $50 ahead of where I started and I went in well informed about the actual invoice for the car and all options. Good luck and let us know if you are successful. I'm about to try Pohanka.
Thanks for the info. I actually test drove the ES350 at Lindsay. I have heard off of other post...people getting getting up to $2,300 off, but who knows if this is really reality?? Seems that UL is still in low inventory for all dealers. I tend to see more of the Premium Plus w/ Nav and Premium Package. Lindsay seems to have the largest inventory. I still have not ruled out buying further out if I can't get a deal around here. I have heard of dealers doing a delivery drive to some customers. Let me how Pohnaka pans out?
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Purchase Price DFW
by memphian
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Jun 02, 2006 (9:51 am)
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Just bought a Premium package. Included chrome wheels and window tint. Bought outright, no trade. Price $3200 off "adjusted" MSRP with wheels and tint.
Good hunting!
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CHECK EBAY
by oilcan2
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Jun 04, 2006 (6:45 am)
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Check ebay under lexus es350,cars and trucks,found a leasing co. selling/leasing es350s.I looked at their site
but thats all I did,might be worth checking.
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Looking in Seattle
by cc2010
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Jun 05, 2006 (9:43 am)
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Anyone out there that can share buying experiences in the Seattle/Bellevue area? Looking for an ES 350..haven't decided on the trim level, but definitely want the NAV.
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Re: Looking in Seattle [cc2010]
by shop4mywife
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Jun 06, 2006 (5:46 am)
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Replying to: cc2010 (Jun 05, 2006 9:43 am)
We are in Seattle area. On our first visit to LoB (Lexus of Bellevue), we were offered about $1200 off MSRP on an Almond UL Package; the dealer twisted some numbers around; it's actually $1000 off in our calculation. We counterred $1000 over invoice, and were politely refused. The Almond isn't exactly the color my wife wanted anyway, so we passed on the negotiation. It appears that LoB is willing to negotiate. I would start at $1000 over the invoice and gradually lift the ceiling. (Please) do not pay the MSRP.
Be sure to use the invoice from KBB.com. Good luck. Please share your experience with us.
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Re: Looking in Seattle [shop4mywife]
by cc2010
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Jun 07, 2006 (9:10 am)
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Replying to: shop4mywife (Jun 06, 2006 5:46 am)
No, I'd rather buy another car than pay MSRP. Have you or anyone out there used the Costco program? I've looked at invoice numbers at consumer reports and just looked at Costco's invoice pricing, but I'll check out kbb.com. Shouldn't they all be the same?
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Re: Looking in Seattle [cc2010]
by shop4mywife
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Jun 07, 2006 (4:39 pm)
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Replying to: cc2010 (Jun 07, 2006 9:10 am)
We thought of the Costco program, but we haven't had the time to pick up the brochure yet. We don't really know if they have a good price.
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Re: Looking in Seattle [shop4mywife]
by jwille
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Jun 07, 2006 (6:36 pm)
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Replying to: shop4mywife (Jun 07, 2006 4:39 pm)
 Costco did not offer a Lexus in Seattle. They sent me to Portland. Portland said that the Costco price was $650 off MSRP, but they are willing to offer $1000 off MSRP. I said I'll wait.
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