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Lexus ES 350 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Re: Price paid in Dallas [jano2] by qkslvr
Aug 05, 2008 (9:39 am)
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Replying to: jano2 (Aug 03, 2008 12:32 pm)

Jano2,
 I paid 41450 (45225 MSRP) for the ultra luxury with ML and navigation. In addition they let me use a sales tax credit on my lease, saving me an additional $2600. I think with some more negotiations, I could have gotten the money factor down more, but I felt the sales tax credit more than offset the higher money factor. I worked the prices through 5 different dealers across the state over several weeks, and Northside gave me the best final deal.
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Re: Price paid in Norcal (Nothern California) [kingharry_007] by bchoi
Aug 05, 2008 (4:34 pm)
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Replying to: kingharry_007 (Aug 03, 2008 12:14 pm)

Hi, Hersh
 
I believe it is against form policy to post the salesperson name... I purchased the vehicle from Lexus of Stevens Creek. I shopped around all dealerships: Oakland, Fremont, Pleasanton, Putnam, etc.
 
All dealerships immediately quote under $1000 under their invoice price (note that the dealer accessories like the cargo mat, etc. are not listed at edmunds ... I believe the dealers leave a couple hundred dollar room this way). From there, you gotta negotiate.
 
My final price was $1500 under dealer's quoted invoice.
 
good luck,
BJ
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Price I paid in Bay Area California by thepope69
Aug 10, 2008 (2:41 pm)
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I just bought a new 2008 Lexus ES350 from Lexus of Serramonte in Bay Area, California. It had Navigation, Premium Plus, Power Rear Sunshade, HID Headlamps, and Preferred Accessory Package. MSRP was $41,735. We payed $35,854, and got it for $39,000 out the door (OTD).
 
I just want to know, did i get a good deal??
 
About the buying experience, it was pretty standard and quick as far as car buying goes, mostly because I negotiated 39K OTD on the phone. My suggestion is to find exactly the car you want, phone around to see what dealers have it, and start negotiating about $2000 under invoice, and see what they can do from there.
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Re: Price I paid in Bay Area California [thepope69] by koppsuz
Aug 10, 2008 (5:36 pm)
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Replying to: thepope69 (Aug 10, 2008 2:41 pm)

What is the tax in California? 39K out the door with all of that equipment would be a great price in Maryland. The tax in Md is 6%. I think you got a good deal.
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Re: Price I paid in Bay Area California [koppsuz] by sunnfun
Aug 11, 2008 (4:25 am)
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Replying to: koppsuz (Aug 10, 2008 5:36 pm)

We just got the same car for 38K OTD (Va tax is 3%). I think since new models are coming, I would bet there will be GREAT deals over the labor Day weekend.
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Re: Price I paid in Bay Area California [koppsuz] by thepope69
Aug 11, 2008 (8:49 am)
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Replying to: koppsuz (Aug 10, 2008 5:36 pm)

Tax in the bay area is 7.75%, its pretty high, so i guess i got a good deal
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interesting by pbartelme
Aug 11, 2008 (11:26 am)
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I noticed many of you are getting below invoice. I have a 08 ES350 quote out there now, sticker is 42,535 - invoice 37,790 - Dealer is offering $300 above invoice firm. This is in the chicagoland area. Anyone have any experience with a dealership willing to undercut this?
 
Thanks!
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ES purchase in ATL by bboy007
Aug 11, 2008 (7:17 pm)
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Replying to: pbartelme (Aug 11, 2008 11:26 am)

I have a similar jumping off point. Is anyone aware of a price increase in '08? Not sure what position of power the dealers are coming with since sales were off 28% in July over last year. Here is what one dealer in ATL is quoting:
 
"The ES 350 is $42,595 with Navigation. XM Satellite Radio is an additional $795. My price to you on this car is $38,350 + $795 = $39,145, plus applicable taxes/fees.
I do have a car that is $42,721 that includes XM satellite radio already. Reason for this price on an identical car is that the cars were priced at $42,235 (without XM) but all cars were price increased to $42,595. This one was pre the increase and had a lower labor rate in the XM job. This car is Silver/Black and I can sell it to you for $38,408, plus applicable taxes/fees."
 
This is from Hennessy Lexus in Atlanta, GA.
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Re: ES purchase in ATL [bboy007] by sunnfun
Aug 12, 2008 (4:10 am)
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Replying to: bboy007 (Aug 11, 2008 7:17 pm)

My personal opinion on both of these prices is that the dealers are crazy. My sales guy told me July was the slowest month they have ever had. We got the car at invoice minus the holdback, etc. which put us about $1000 under invoice on the same car (minus the XM radio) I think you both could do alot better, especially since the 2009's are almost here. Labor Day weekend seems to always have good deals. I would spend the money and get the Consumer reports info on this car and get the exact invoice pricing and work from there. That's how we worked it and it saved us a lot of $$.
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good price for Lexus ES 350 in Florida by mynewcar3
Aug 12, 2008 (1:24 pm)
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I'm in the market for a 2008 Lexus ES 350 and live in the northern part of Florida. Has anyone found a good price for the ES equipped with nav, premium plus, etc. in Florida. What should I expect to pay and can you recommend a dealer? Thanks.
Also, does anyone have any idea of any changes for 2009? I realize it's only a month or so away, so perhaps I should wait.

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