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Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Lexus ES 350 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Replying to: danl2 (Nov 07, 2007 11:13 am) Anyone has experience with this dealer? The problem with me is that I really need to go to this one since it is in between my home and work. They offer free oil change and weekly car wash. Other dealers are really out of the way for me to take advantage of this deal! Help!
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Replying to: lexusbunny (Nov 07, 2007 11:40 am) |
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I am looking to deal on the Internet with my local dealers, the usual suspects in Northern VA area (Lindsay, Pohanka, Rockville, etc), only two of them quoted by email. ONe quoe is $33,900 +TTL for a premium package, other quote is $34, 400 +TTL for the same car. I am planning to negotiate more, what do you all think?
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Replying to: dinhh (Nov 07, 2007 4:42 pm) |
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I purchased today. The MSRP on my loaded up 2008 ES 350 was 42421 (this is the factory MSRP). The invoice price was 37732. Invoice price on my 2008 (verified by 2 dealers) car 33720 rear airbags 200 full spare 164 HID lights 652 power rear sunshade 168 nav 2230 park assist 400 prem plus 2058 wood steering 264 preferred acces package 117 rear spoiler 199 total 37732 They came down to $100 over invoice plus their fees of $399, so I paid $499 over invoice. (I originally made the deal at 500 over invoice, and when I saw the fees in the financing office I told them I was very upset and was not going to pay 900 over invoice, and they caved in). I was able to get them down to 5.9% for a 5 year loan putting 10,000 down. (they originally wanted me to take 6.4). So, when you say you paid so much over invoice, remember you have to include all the dealer's fees so we are all working with the correct numbers here. I ended up getting about 10 percent off the MSRP (4190). I believe the only way to get this deal is to go through the internet. I told them I was definitely going to buy, and if they could beat my other deal I would go through them. I drove the exact car I wanted, and checked for the transmission problem ( I had no problems with the tranny at all, and I checked closely). I also drove it in 40 degree weather and listened for the valve noise (the car did not make any valve clattering noise at any point, and I checked closely). I also checked for any rattles and wind noise from the driver side (again no problems). I was so impressed with the car that I purchased it. I compared it to the Infinity M and it compared very well. (the M has a more impressive interior around the console, but it costs thousands more). I owned a 2003 infinity G, and I think this car is nicer, more luxurious, but my G was not loaded like this one is. At first they doubted me. They wanted to know how the other dealer let me go if I was willing to pay 500 over invoice, and when I said it was an internet deal, they agreed to the price right away. (keep in mind they were really agreeing to 500 plus the 399 doc fees they thought I was going to pay). But in the end I got it at 499 over invoice and I am happy with that. I realize some people have gotten even better deals than this, but I feel I paid a fair price. I post this simply to let you know that it can be done, but it takes work on your part. I wish everyone the best, and I am crossing my fingers that the 08's have none of the 07 problems. If I have any problems I will post them right away. Best of luck to all.
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Replying to: sugarlsu (Nov 12, 2007 1:57 pm) Thanks for the info. It really helps to know the "really" price, instead of the TMV, which is close to useless. Please let us know if you have any problem with your new 08 ES. I was also getting ready to purchase a 08 ES, but changed my mind because of the tranny problem and the auto acceleration problem. I still like the ES much more than my 2nd choice, the Acura TL. I have to buy a new car by the end of this month (long story). I'll try to hold out as long as I could to see if there is any problems reported for the 08 model. I still hope to find a reason the get the ES instead of the TL. 
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Replying to: sugarlsu (Nov 12, 2007 1:57 pm) The one fee that brought you to $500 over is the regional advertsing fee (TDA). It's a true cost to the dealer that is included on the invoice. Nice deal! Now, go enjoy your new car and take comfort in the fact that you got a great deal at $500 over. |
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Replying to: cowbert (Nov 12, 2007 9:05 pm) |
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I always wonder what the transmission issues are with ES350. It is my second car and first luxury car that I have ever purchased. I had rattle issue which is fixed now. But, can anyone please enlighten me on the issues regarding transmission and what I should look for to check if my car has issues? Thanks in advance.
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Replying to: memphian (Jun 02, 2006 9:51 am) full size spare rear seat air bags HID Heated front seats Bluetooth 6 CD audio Paid 35,000+TTL. The dealer originally said it was with premium plus. After I pointed out that the car was actually missing a seat extender and rain sensing wipers from the premium plus package, he gave me 200.00 refund just acknowledging missing rain sensing wipers. He alleged that there was a seat extender. Later I again pointed no seat extender. Then he refused to give me any more refund but offered to give two free oil changes on top of the first complimentary oil change. Considering Lexus charges almost 150 per oil change, I think my out of pocket cost was: 345K + TTL. I think this was not a good but decent deal. I am in NJ.
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