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Replying to: joesocal (Jan 22, 2009 12:13 am) I started with AAA as well as Costco auto services. They are good starting points but won't offer the best prices in my opinion. Some of the dealers would reply, some won't. I was quoted $2 ~ 3 k below MSRP. (I looked at both 08 and 09, except I was told 2008 were pretty much gone for ES 350 due to it's popularity.) I even asked one of the reps to check on the fleet rate, still a bit high. Pretty sure I can do better, I decided to go straight to the dealers' internet dept. (Most of them don't have the internet dept on their site. But you can look under "staff" section, you will be able to find who to email or call.) Most of the internet dept staff/managers will reply quickly, but won't offer you the internet prices like in the past. I would recommend doing your homework first (know which model, color - interior & exterior, packages included) before contacting them, so they know you are serious and ready to buy. Not sure how the others are doing with a 09 in So Cal. But to make a long story short, after several negotiations back & forth, I was able to find the color & packages I have in mind, at below invoice. I got it pretty low, as I some of the internet managers started to walk away from the deal, if not flat out said "there is no way I can do it." Just be persistent, but nice, they are willing to work with you. With the recent situation, they might be more willing to work with you on the price. This is my first post, so not sure what can be included or not. But feel free to contact me regarding any question about which dealers is more willing to deal then others vs who won't even reply or time wasters. Good luck hunting!
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Replying to: joesocal (Jan 23, 2009 12:19 pm)
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Replying to: SoCal09 (Jan 24, 2009 10:53 pm) |
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Replying to: SoCal09 (Jan 24, 2009 10:50 pm)
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Replying to: kay63 (Jan 17, 2009 3:16 pm) |
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Replying to: joesocal (Jan 26, 2009 10:52 am) Looking at your numbers, with your choice of optional pkgs, what's the invoice price? In case anyone is wondering, you can get the invoice price from admund, kbb.com or Nadaguides.com site. After I have done my homework, knowing exactly the colors and options I'n looking for, I just told them that I have offers at below invoice (I actually do). What's the best they can do? And I just started with that and negotiated down. Once they heard about that, they either gave up (that's too low, there is no way I can do that), or willing to take it from there. With the economy right now (another 53,000 pink slips today!), they should be more flexible on the numbers. And we are close to the end of the month again. By the way, I have better luck with dealers in OC or in San Bernadino County. Feel free to post any question you may have. Have fun car hunting! |
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I just picked up mine this past Saturday from Dallas (I live in Houston) and the car is everything I expected it to be! It is so very comfortable and elegant. I am still playing around with all the gadgets in the car (I got the one with the GPS system). It is like having a small PC in your car...there are so many things to play with - setting up your phonebook, speed dial, favourite locations...etc! I special ordered mine since I want red with black interior. Since I didn't pick it up right away so it has been sitting in the underground garage in the dealership. The dealer told me that a lot of people inquire and want my car because that's the only red one in there. Red is very rare in the south region for some reason, and red with black interior is not even shipped to this region unless you request one.
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Replying to: lexpaul (Jan 18, 2009 1:32 am) Thanks.
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Replying to: lexusbunny (Jan 27, 2009 5:35 am) |
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Replying to: SoCal09 (Jan 24, 2009 10:53 pm)
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