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Re: Purchase Price [123enter] by kirakat
Sep 06, 2006 (5:29 pm)
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Replying to: 123enter (Sep 06, 2006 3:28 pm)

I'm in Dallas and have been watching Sewell and Park Place, as well as this forum. I think the lowest mentioned on the forum was $36,800 +TTL. I had hoped I might be able to pick up a 2006 demo or loaner at the end of the year, but couldn't get anyone to email me a price.
 
Sewell does have 2007 demo with only 250 miles on its site for $36,888:
 
http://www.sewell.com/index.cfm?action=InventorySearch&subaction=SearchDetail&Ve- hicle=270120A&vehicleid=27118&ListBack=1&VehicleOwnerFranchiseID=829
 
I've found Sewell's descriptions aren't always complete so it's not easy to tell what the options are without contacting the dealership.
 
Are you dealing with Sewell or Park Place? Sewell's prices have seemed higher, but they also have seemed willing to match. It also seems that most of the RX350s in this area have at least the Premium Package. If that is true of the one at Sewell, then listing a 2007 RX350 with only 250 miles for $36,888 seems like there's still wiggle room left below $37,500.
 
Let me know how your conversations proceed. I think from previous posts it's possible in this area to get out for a total cost of under$40K. Good luck.
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Got it! by pschiffe
Sep 06, 2006 (5:45 pm)
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Picked up my 2007 RX350 FWD last night. Premium plus package, cargo mat and wheel locks. MSRP (sticker) is $40,313, paid $37,561; original quote was $37,997 however The Lexus Golden Opportunity Sales Event reduced my cost by another $436. Plus tax + title etc. of course. Note that there are unfortunately only two Lexus stores within a 100 mile radius of the Buffalo-Niagara region so there is little competition. Mine came from Dorschel in Rochester, about 70 miles distant; although the other dealer is very nearby. This was special order as the FWD version is apparently not sold in this market. Took almost four months to the day for delivery. Built at TMMC - Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Cambridge, Ontario. The improvements over my beloved 99 RX300 are remarkable, my first impression is that this is a truly superb vehicle.
 
Pete
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Re: Purchase Price [kirakat] by phongddo
Sep 06, 2006 (7:05 pm)
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Replying to: kirakat (Sep 06, 2006 5:29 pm)

I just took delivery of a bamboo pearl last Friday 09/08 for 36.7+TTL in Grapevine and already piled 300 miles on it. We actually sealed the deal quite a few weeks ago but the car did not reach the dealership until 8/30. Our final offer was 36.5 and truly felt that we could have gotten the deal for 36.6. But we could live with 36.7. This is the third Lexus we bought with them so that might be a factor. It took us only 3 days to go from the MRSP to the final number.
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Re: Purchase Price [123enter] by phongddo
Sep 06, 2006 (7:21 pm)
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Replying to: 123enter (Sep 06, 2006 3:28 pm)

Forgot to add some details that might be of help. I'm sure you all are aware of the $500 bonus from Lexus Pursuit. You can also pay up to $5000 (no more) with your Lexus card which will work out to be $250. If you own an older Lexus like we do, that would come in very handy when it comes times to shop for parts. When we were at Grapevine last Friday to pick up our car, the RX lot was about 1/3 as full in comparison to when we were there several weeks ago. Supply vs demand ? Don't want to read much into it, but it might be tougher to negotiate now.
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Re: Purchase Price [phongddo] by kirakat
Sep 07, 2006 (4:17 am)
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Replying to: phongddo (Sep 06, 2006 7:21 pm)

Thanks. That's helpful since I just got the Lexus card last week.
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Re: Purchase Price [kirakat] by 123enter
Sep 07, 2006 (7:16 am)
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Replying to: kirakat (Sep 06, 2006 5:29 pm)

We're looking at Sewell. The 2007 demo was gone within a day or so. Personally, I think Sewell's prices are better, BUT I think Park Place Plano has the cleanest cars. The used one at Sewell that first got us looking was a 2005 Thundercloud edition. It was pretty dirty, several scratches, 18,000 miles. We didn't think the previous owners took very good care of it so I was leary of paying $34,800 for that. So for roughly $3,000 more, I'm getting a brand new 350 not 330 in the exact color that my wife wants with all of the options we want. I think it's worth it. What is going to win us over to Sewell is that they give you a loaner car when you drop your car off to have the oil changed. Park Place told us that they don't. On a side note, how long did it take for you to be approved for the VISA? We applied yesterday and don't want to buy the car until we have the card.
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Lexus Pursuit Point by lok888
Sep 07, 2006 (7:17 am)
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I picked my RX350 (AWD, Navi with Premium Plus) last Saturday. I spoke to the Lexus Visa card customer service. All you have to do is call them with your VIN of your Lexus. There is no form need to fill out. It takes up to 12 weeks (if I remember it right) to credit the bonus point into your account. So, you can't use it toward servive, parts or sales yet. BTW, the points will expire in 6 years. Probably about time for your next Lexus.
 
Are you guys sure there is no cap for the bonus point earning? The lady told me there is no limit, except that 6 year period.
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Re: Purchase Price [123enter] by kirakat
Sep 07, 2006 (7:38 am)
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Replying to: 123enter (Sep 07, 2006 7:16 am)

I applied online for the credit card and didn't get an answer at that time. There was a message that I could call back the next business day to check on the status, but I forgot about it. The card arrived 5 or 6 days after I applied.
 
Did you get the salesperson to come down from $37,500? I got a starting quote of just over $38K from the internet manager at Sewell in Ft. Worth.
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Re: Purchase Price [123enter] by lok888
Sep 07, 2006 (7:47 am)
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Replying to: 123enter (Sep 07, 2006 7:16 am)

The 50,000 bonus points promotion ends 10/15, I believe. I am sure you will get the card within days.
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Re: Lexus Pursuit Point [lok888] by phongddo
Sep 07, 2006 (9:03 am)
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Replying to: lok888 (Sep 07, 2006 7:17 am)

Cap for bonus point? Well, kind of. There is no cap if you spend it on parts/labor. There is a cap if you plan to use it for your next car purchase. $4000 off your final negotiated price. No more.

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