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Replying to: jfrick76 (Jul 05, 2006 11:06 am)
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Replying to: vluu (Jul 05, 2006 6:36 pm)  ) and they said they had the car I wanted with a couple options that I didn't require(park assist and rear side air bags) coming in on the 30th and would give it to me for same price. I also negotiated the free all weather mats and for them to sell me XM radio at their cost without any markup when the module is in stock in a few weeks. By the way I also paid cash (no financing) so that may have helped. My recommendations for buying the ES are as follows: 1) Know exactly what you want (i.e. options and colors). 2) Wait until 5-7 days before the end of the month. 3) E-mail a dealer through Lexus.com and inquire about scheduling a test drive. This will show the dealer you are not comitted to buy but that you are a serious potential buyer. 4) Test drive the vehicle and then begin talking numbers, but stick to your budget. 5) Let the dealer know you are serious about buying the ES, but that you are willing to go to other Lexus dealers or another manufacturer if you don't get the deal you need. 6) Don't be afraid to walk away and wait for them to call or go back on the last day of the month when they are eager to do anything to meet their monthly sales quota.
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Replying to: vas2 (Jul 02, 2006 3:03 pm) |
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Replying to: jfrick76 (Jul 06, 2006 3:23 pm) Thanks for the advice. Like I said.... Towson is about 1.5 hours from where I live, but at approx 3K off... it would be worth the drive. Around where I live (Va), dealers are doing $1200-1500, but these are quotes over the internet/ email. I think when you are actually in "person", they want to close the deal so that's when you can actually get the deal you are looking for. I'm still months away from buying the car... but just trying to prepare "financially" for the cost. I'm planning to pay cash as well, so hopefully that works as an advantage. I'm interested in Prem. Plus w/ Nav or UL. Did they have much in stock there. There website does not provide inventory. Do you think you got a better deal b/c you didn't get the NAV? I have heard dealers are willing to deal more on cars w/o NAV... since NAV are in higher demand. Anyhow.... thanks a lot for the information. It's more encouraging to heard people get the deals they are after.
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I got an internet price for a MSRP 36,174 (premium pkg, bluetooth, leather/wood steering wheel, and rear side airbags) for 33,200. I went into the dealership and they said they were unwilling to go any lower on this price. I called another dealer and they said they may be able to do 32,900 plus tinted windows. I don't know if I wait till the end of the month if I can push the price any further. From what I've been reading, this is a good price, but I'm in no hurry to get the car and if I can get a lower price that would be great. The other problem is I like the blue onyx pearl and apparently it takes about a month to get this car. Any advice? and does anybody have this color? Thanks
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Replying to: vluu (Jul 07, 2006 10:25 am)
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Replying to: doctas (Jul 07, 2006 3:15 pm) You got a very good price it seems. By the way, I love the color. forthill |
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Replying to: jfrick76 (Jul 07, 2006 4:27 pm) I guess even if stock is limited.... it's all timing and if they have the car to sell. Thanks for the advise. When I do take the plunge.... I will share my info. |
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Replying to: mmenon (Jun 18, 2006 11:19 am) 1) I left many messages with their Internet Sales People and never got a call back 2) Once I did get in contact with them they were rude when I told them about another offer that I got from another dealer. They wanted me to send in the offer to them because they thought I was lying. 3) They do quote lower prices as mentioned butthey don't really have much inventory. So I called another dealer in the OC and here was my experience: 1) They were very helpful and kind and willing to work with me. The salesman was honest and nice. 2) They gave me a good quoted price for a premium package car. 3) They delivered the car to my house (which was 50 miles away). They sat with me at my house to go over every little question that I asked. I would definitely go to Tustin in a heart beat after this positive experience. They have much more inventory and much more affiliated dealers. I would expect the treatment that I got from Mission Viejo if I was buying a Pinto.
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Replying to: monger (Jul 07, 2006 9:35 pm) We (monger is my bro-in-law) paid $33,414 (OTD was $36,5xx) at Tustin in Southern California for premium package (MSRP $37,064) for m mom's car. I heard the salesperson was great, drove the car and delivered directly to her house and made the sale really easy. I also recommend Glendale's Internet Department that was really friendly and helpful, but in this case could not beat the Tustin price. Glendale offered the car for $33,850. Because of the delivery, my mom went with the cheaper deal. I don't know if this was the best deal out there, but it was the best we could do at this time. |
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