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Re: Advice on Pricing in Atlanta (Prem. Plus Pkg., Nav) [financebuzz] by jrct9454
May 31, 2007 (5:51 am)
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Replying to: financebuzz (May 30, 2007 2:42 pm)

Please don't include taxes in asking about prices - they vary too much from one locale to another. Please list what the car is costing you BEFORE sales tax and license, but include any dealer add-ons. Then and only then can the audience here help you with pricing.
 
My first reaction is that you're paying too much, but without any knowledge of GA taxes, who knows??
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Re: Advice on Pricing in Atlanta (Prem. Plus Pkg., Nav) [jrct9454] by financebuzz
May 31, 2007 (6:13 am)
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Replying to: jrct9454 (May 31, 2007 5:51 am)

Thanks. In my county in Georgia the sales tax is 6% and because I do not have a trade, I have to pay that on the entire purchase price. Thus my offer was for basically invoice per KBB.com.
 
Given the above information on taxes and my conversation with the gentleman from Hennessey, they are offering to sell the vehicle for basically $1000 over invoice. I do not have my notes right in front of me, but I will plan to edit this post/post details once I have that.
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How does this sound for Premium Plus Package? by rmcneice
May 31, 2007 (7:28 am)
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I've begun contacting dealers in the area via the internet on a 2007 ES 350 with a Premium Plus package (that's the wood trim, bluetooth, heated & vented seats, etc.). So far I've used links from Costco, Capital One (Drive One) and directly from Edmunds to see what the discrepancies are for the same car from dealers on and around Long Island, NY.
 
The Costco dealership (no hassle pricing) says they cannot quote prices over the phone due to the relationship and agreement with Costco, but he did say he would give me an indication if he could do better if I called him with other prices. This dealership is not really close by, so it's my last stop.
 
The Capital One dealership (no hassle pricing) quoted me $34,615
 
The Edmunds dealer hasn't replied yet, and my close to home local dealer is waiting for me to get back to him.
 
How does this first quote stand up these days?
 
Thanks,
Bob
 
BTW - Edmunds doesn't show an invoice amount for this car anymore???
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Re: Prices paid for UL package? [iycrra] by donaldarvis
May 31, 2007 (7:56 am)
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Replying to: iycrra (May 28, 2006 11:52 am)

Robin-you are completely wrong about how to negotiate a better discount. You SHOULD make the dealer feel like it is very important to you that you purchase the vehicle from them. All money is green but someone who is local, is going to complete their service work at that dealer, and is going to be an advocate for the location by providing referals and postitive word of mouth always gets a bigger discount than someone who says, "I don't care who I buy this car from, I just go to whoever has the best price!" What's more important, price or value?
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Re: ES350 price in North California [jabberwockdb] by rupen_shah1
May 31, 2007 (11:09 am)
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Replying to: jabberwockdb (Apr 24, 2007 6:15 pm)

Hi,
 
I am in the throws of a negotiation at Stevens Creek Lexus and they want to sell the car today with essentially the same options that you received for your ES350. Where did you buy your car and who was the rep?
 
Regards
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Re: Advice on Pricing in Atlanta (Prem. Plus Pkg., Nav) [jrct9454] by devon_ga
May 31, 2007 (1:00 pm)
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Replying to: jrct9454 (May 31, 2007 5:51 am)

financebuzz,
 
I bought the same package from Hennessy Gwinnett the beginning of this month (May 2007). I got Hennessy Gwinnett to match the best deal I got quoted from a dealership in FL over the internet. Hennessy Atlanta & Nalley Lexus Galleria, were not even willing to match FL's price. As you can see, the same dealership but a different location was willing to negotitate. The out the door price you mentioned was a little in line with what I paid including Cobb county taxes, but I also purchased the spoiler. I tried to negotiate more after I agreed to the price match, but all I got was a free 10k service and a mug. I wish I could have gotten more, but I am pleased. Also, the exterior and interior color I wanted was limited in GA.
 
Try to negotiate more since the 2008 will be out I believe sometime in August. Also try to get a 10k service, upgraded wheels or something as a token of buying from whatever dealership you choose. I have researched various forums where some buyers have gotten great deals with more extras than what I got. However, they have been mostly outside of GA.
 
Also, contact every dealer in Metro Atlanta & Macon. One of the dealerships in FL was very competitive. Negotiating over the internet made a difference for me vs. going in person. Have you tried that option?
 
Negotiate! Negotiate! Negotiate!
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LOOKING TO LEASE ES350 IN TAMPA by newcar28
Jun 01, 2007 (7:14 pm)
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I test drove the Es350 and fell in love with it. Tampa lexus gave me a measly $3k discount off the sticker 41322 and the lease price for a 36mo, 15 k lease was $704 per mo with $1500 out of pocket. I was also told to change two tires before turning it in. LExus of Sarasota offered to buy my current lexus 330 (lease ends June 15) the car so I would not pay excess miles or replace tires, and offered the same deal for 636.00 per mo with $1321 due at signing (incl. tax, 1st payment, and dealer fee of $489). I think it is a fantastic deal! ANy thoughts? this is for an ES350 with premium plus package w/ nav, bluetooth etc.
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Re: ES 350 in/around Houston (Dallas) [eeb50] by dlipnick
Jun 01, 2007 (8:19 pm)
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Replying to: eeb50 (May 24, 2007 7:46 am)

I live in Houston but would go to Sewell Dallas for the right deal. Which Nav did you purchase (VN Navigation System w/Mark Levinson Premium Audio, $4,050 msrp, or NV Lexus Premium Audio w/Navigation, $2,650 msrp) and are there any other options besides the Premium Plus package built into the $37,400 price?
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Re: Advice on Pricing in Atlanta (Prem. Plus Pkg., Nav) [devon_ga] by jettaturbofan
Jun 02, 2007 (6:17 pm)
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Replying to: devon_ga (May 31, 2007 1:00 pm)

Am also looking at the same model with the above options - Premium with navigation.
 
Could you please post the amount you paid for?
 
Thanks
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Re: Advice on Pricing in Atlanta (Prem. Plus Pkg., Nav) [devon_ga] by financebuzz
Jun 02, 2007 (7:38 pm)
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Replying to: devon_ga (May 31, 2007 1:00 pm)

Well I actually wound up going with a 2007 Acura TL. I just preferred the car after driving that, the G35 and the Lexus. However, I would agree that there seems to be a difference between Hennessey Gwinnett and Hennessey Lexus. I would have had no majors concerns dealing with the gentleman at Gwinnett. However, the response I got from Hennessey Atlanta on my initial offer (which was admittedly unrealistic at invoice) was that it was in fact unrealistic and that they were "not a charity" but a business who deserves to make a little money on the great cars they sell. Rudest response I received last week from many Infiniti, Acura, Lexus, Lincoln, Chevrolet, Buick and GMC dealers. He also told me I was "assigned" to him even though I had dropped by to test drive the ES350 before I ever got the response from his email. I wrote him back and told just how rude I thought he was and that it was not what the Lexus brand wanted and copied a sales manager. Uncalled customer service. I would give his name if permitted so that others could proceed with caution, but the rules of the forum work in his favor in this case.

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