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Re: Southern California market [joesocal]
by SoCal09
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Jan 24, 2009 (10:53 pm)
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Replying to: joesocal (Jan 23, 2009 12:19 pm)
out of the three you mentioned: "Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, South Bay(Torrance)" South Bay was pretty fast to reply. Beverly Hills - didn't deal with them. Santa Monica really friendly, but didn't get in touch with them until I picked up the car. But I bought my car somewhere else, since the other guy is even lower.
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- #1850 of 2167
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Re: Southern California market [SoCal09]
by buzzlightyear1
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Jan 25, 2009 (3:58 am)
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Replying to: SoCal09 (Jan 24, 2009 10:53 pm)
Joesocal - Can you share the lowest prices (with and without TT&L) that were quoted to you and what features/package was included in that ES 350 2008?
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- #1851 of 2167
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Re: Southern California market [SoCal09]
by joesocal
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Jan 26, 2009 (10:52 am)
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Replying to: SoCal09 (Jan 24, 2009 10:50 pm)
thanks for the infor. I have not used AAA or Costco. I have got the impression that they are not useful. So far, by responding to the internet pricing I have been contacted by 5 dealers. They initially were reluctant to talk price but I got them to talk in general to get a range. I am looking for a 2009 lexus with prem plus package (no GPS) which has an MSRP of $37,720. The dealers were from West LA into Ventura County. The first said indicated pricing in the $33,500 range, the second indicated price in the $33,400 range and the lowest said he felt the price range would be $33,000 + or - $200. I know it is a popular car, however the overall car market is falling off the cliff and I believe that the dealers will be willing to drop price due to pressure and rebates from the manufacturer. I know Chrysler is not a competing car however the discounting they are doing has got to have some impact on the overall car market. I don't think we have bit bottom yet. I have not explored Lexus pricing in West Valley toward San Bernadino or Orange county.
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- #1852 of 2167
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Re: Lexus Buying Experience [kay63]
by prema1
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Jan 26, 2009 (1:54 pm)
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Replying to: kay63 (Jan 17, 2009 3:16 pm)
Kay63 - Did you get the car? I am curious what kind of a deal you got. I still haven't purchased.
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- #1853 of 2167
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Re: Southern California market [joesocal]
by SoCal09
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Jan 26, 2009 (10:31 pm)
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Replying to: joesocal (Jan 26, 2009 10:52 am)
Hi JoeSoCal: Glad to hear about your numbers. It seems like more dealers are willing to talk. When I started my shopping, they were some that just didn't want to put a number or range at all!! But the good thing is there is enough Lexus dealers in So Cal who are willing to deal.
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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Just pick up my car this weekend...
by lexusbunny
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Jan 27, 2009 (5:35 am)
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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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Re: Lexus Buying Experience [lexpaul]
by prema1
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Jan 27, 2009 (9:02 am)
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Replying to: lexpaul (Jan 18, 2009 1:32 am)
I just sent you an email requesting name of dealer. Also would be good to know your name so I can refer to your deal. If you haven't recieved it let me know.
Thanks.
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Re: Just pick up my car this weekend... [lexusbunny]
by buzzlightyear1
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Jan 27, 2009 (9:31 am)
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Replying to: lexusbunny (Jan 27, 2009 5:35 am)
Looks like you picked up a 2009 model. Did you buy it from Park Place? Can you share the details of what was included in the package and "Out the Door" price? It would be very helpful. Thanks.
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- #1857 of 2167
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Re: Southern California market [SoCal09]
by joesocal
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Jan 27, 2009 (12:12 pm)
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Replying to: SoCal09 (Jan 24, 2009 10:53 pm)
Thanks for the info. You indicated that you bought the car somewhere else ( i assume not Santa Monica, Beverly Hills or South Bay), because the guy was lower. Where is that somewhere else if I may ask.
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- #1858 of 2167
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Re: Southern California market [joesocal]
by joesocal
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Jan 27, 2009 (12:16 pm)
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Replying to: joesocal (Jan 27, 2009 12:12 pm)
Additional question. What was the price you paid and the MSRP? In other words what size of discounting did you get?
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