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1462 messages, Last post on Oct 08, 2008 at 1:29 PM
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Here we go! I'm hoping to buy an RX 350 in MA with Premium Package and Nav+BlueTooth. I can pay cash. Anyone care to share their experience and price paid? Thanks for any info... Good luck to others in the process.
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Replying to: praz (Nov 22, 2007 7:16 am) Just checked with the dealership. I think that APR applies to lease deals only. Right now, for sale vehicles,I heard it's around 6.5%. At least for an RX. |
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We did it! In the Wash DC area and brought a new RX 350. Surrendered to the wife and got the SUV. We got the AWD, Prem +, Nav. But we also got (because most RX's in east coasts gets equipped w/...) heated seats, towing +, and 18 inch wheels. Paid 41,300 (includes dest fees) + tags, tax Everything came out to be $44,000 and change. It may not be the best price, but it's a price i can live with. |
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Replying to: nothiatt (Nov 25, 2007 5:10 pm) What do you think is a fair lease price as well as an outrigtht purchase? thanks! |
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Hi paulboston: Yeah, dealers often do this "last call," thing to avoid comparing numbers. Just shop around and tell them you're their preferred dealer. Compare these #'s and shop around. As far as lease is concerned, it's really up to you. Are you going to keep the car longer than 3 years? If not, and you don't put more than 12-14K miles on the car, it's good to lease. But if you're going to keep the car for awhile, than it's cheaper to purchase the car. The difference is not alot, but good to decide ahead of time to avoid buying the car after the lease, cause most of the time, it's more expensive. |
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Replying to: coolblue123 (Nov 26, 2007 7:26 am) If I do buy, it appears from previous posts we should target $2-3K off the MSRP. I may start there...
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Replying to: paulboston (Nov 26, 2007 7:36 am) |
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Hi I want thank everyone on the board who helped me with my first car purchase. I bought an RX 350 with the following options: 18 inch wheels, all season tires, heated seats, rain sensing wipers, nav system with blue tooth, prem. plus package, towing prep package, cargo mats, wheel locks, and front window tint. My price paid was $40,200.00 The sticker price was $44,466 plus front window tint cost, which I think was between $175-225. I also bought the tires/wheels insurance for $625. I believe I could have gotten the price down another $500, but was ready to just be done with it. They offered me a 5.90% interest rate. Here is what worked for me on negotiating. Worked with salesman to determine that this was the car I wanted. Said wanted one with the above-listed options that was on lot and was not too particular about color. Asked for his best price and told him that I was going to shop the price. Then I shopped the price with an out-of-state dealer and a couple others in Texas. I also reviewed pricing information on Edmunds and other web sites. It took me several weeks to do this because of my busy schedule, but I think taking my time also worked to my negotiating advantage. Then I dropped by the dealer with all of my information and said that I either needed him to drop his price by an additional $1000 or that I would drive to the other dealer (about an hour away) and buy the car because the other dealer said he could beat the quote price by at least $1000. Told dealer I would rather do business with him but that at $1k difference, I would make the drive. He did the deal. Must say that I LOVE my new car. My previous vehicle was a Mercedes ML55 AMG--to which the RX 350 is no comparison. But other than missing my monster (but gas guzzling) engine, the RX 350 has exceeded my expectations. I bought my car from Sewell in Dallas, Texas They have a solid reputation and I found the experience to be easy and as straight forward as car-buying can be. |
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Replying to: daisy214 (Nov 26, 2007 8:58 am) |
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Replying to: daisy214 (Nov 26, 2007 8:58 am)
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