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Replying to: dach (Aug 28, 2007 9:51 am) I purchased from Lexus Store of Lexington after checking all dealerships throughout the midwest and south (excluding florida). I got an '07 ES 350 PP + Nav package for $37,750 from Lexington as well as getting outstanding service. I had a lower price at Nashville Lexus of $37,500, but it was further from the home and not worth the drive. I spoke with Rob Lowder in Nashville, and he gave me excellent service and I would believe would be willing to knock a little bit more off of that price. In Lexington, I am fairly certain I got them as low as they were willing to go since it is such a small market. Dale Corley from Hennessey Gwinnett in Atlanta had the lowest price in the southeast. He quoted around $37,000, but I wanted to deal with the hometown dealership. His service was excellent as well. I spoke with Louisville, Dayton, Cincy, and a few in Chicago and left unimpressed with their willingness to negotiate. Lexus of Naperville in Illinois wasn't even willing to discuss price over the phone - they better come into the 21st century if they want the business of educated shoppers. For you, I would recommend calling Lexington & Nashville as their service and willingness to negotiate far surpassed other dealerships in the region. If you're willing to go all the way to Atlanta, the price will be even better. Hope that helps.
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Replying to: dach (Aug 28, 2007 9:51 am) I would think those guys would want to deal be paid something rather than nothing. Their managers must not be letting them deal. They could be selling more cars and making more money! Don't give up. You CAN getter a better deal and those dealerships lose out. You can believe they are still making money selling at $37! |
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Replying to: es350buyer (Aug 28, 2007 10:12 am) I also had a dealership tell me they didn't want to talk prices over the phone. I was not going to drive 100+ miles if it was not worth my time. I ended up doing my deal via internet, phone, and fed ex. Did not meet my salesman face to face at all. In this day and age you have to be able to change and that means dealing over the internet. It is funny you mention educated shoppers because one of the salesmen I dealt with in the beginning told me he would tell his manager that I was an 'educated buyer' and would talk to them about the price I wanted to pay. Since I was talking to him over the phone by this time he knew I was a woman. I think they thought I would finally surrender and pay their price. I called their bluff and now they are the ones emailing me asking if they can give me more info. |
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Replying to: dach (Aug 28, 2007 9:51 am)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Aug 28, 2007 11:59 am) |
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Replying to: carrelman2 (Aug 27, 2007 5:38 pm) I really, really have to thank you for mentioning Prestige Lexus in Ramsey NJ. Until you mentioned Prestige, I didn't even know about them. They are a 2&1/2 hour drive away from me in typically heavy North Jersey traffic. Yesterday, I got a price quote over the phone from Prestige that was by far the best price I've gotten among the 5 dealerships I have contacted. I agreed to the quoted price without any negotiating. I'll be getting the following: (Note the below numbers are from a window sticker of an ES350 I viewed locally that had the exact same MSRP of $41,662, so the one I am buying but haven't seen yet should be optioned the same way): 2007 ES 350 Obsidian/Black 33,470 Premium Plus Package 2,480 Navigation 2,650 Rear side airbags 250 Full size spare 205 HID w/ AFS 815 Intuitive Park Assist 500 Wood and leather wheel 330 Pref Acc Pkg 197 List price: 41,662 Selling price (drum roll please) . . . 37,300 Other fees: 7% sales tax 2,611 Tire tax 7.50 Doc fee 149 4 year NJ registration 231 (mandatory for new cars in NJ, but this price sounds high. Anybody know if this price is OK?) Total price incl. tax and fees: $40,298.50 I'll be picking it up Saturday morning carrelman2, now don't tell me you charge a Finders Fee. If I have any money leftover, I'm going to inquire about chrome wheels. But thanks again, you saved me a minimum of $1,226, which is the difference to the next lowest price quote I received.
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Replying to: mac1lsr1 (Aug 29, 2007 4:27 am)
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Replying to: 4barbara (Aug 29, 2007 7:19 am)
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Replying to: mac1lsr1 (Aug 29, 2007 4:27 am)  . I also bought the black and got gray interior although I would have rather have black interior. I compromised w/my husband on the interior. He said black would be too hot. (Any color is going to be hot in TX). But I am happy!
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Replying to: mac1lsr1 (Aug 29, 2007 7:33 am)
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