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Replying to: rparis (Mar 21, 2009 2:22 pm) I will let you know if they counter-offer me with anything else. My price stands, so it's up to them. I told him, honestly for every person that comes in here today, how many of them will have done their homework on this? He looked at me as if he wanted to faint! I then said, exactly...so for one person to get a deal isn't going to make or break this dealership. I'm also waiting for UBS to investigate the deal from the other dealership. I'll also let you know what I find out from there too, when they get back to me. 
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Replying to: bigboss001 (Mar 21, 2009 2:59 pm) My brother brought a limited edition FJ Cruiser last summer. He drove from MD to Ohio to get the best deal out there. Now folks are trying to buy it from him, but he's not giving it up... I'm not willing to drive 9 hours to get a car, but I am willing to haggle for a few weeks to get what I want! |
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Replying to: my3grlz (Mar 21, 2009 4:02 pm) |
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Replying to: bmlexus (Mar 21, 2009 2:29 pm) I was temporarily disappointed, but not shocked. Kinda pissed off because the salesperson confirmed last night that the RX had been received and was there. I drove an hour to get there!!!! My brother warned me that it was likely to happen. So I had a backup plan... I went to the Audi dealer first to look at the new Q5. It was nice, however, I really like the Lexus. I test drove one for $45k, didn't have remote engine starter or ventilated seats...but almost evertyhing else similar to the RX (a little smaller in size I think). You don't see many of them, so that's a plus for me too. It has a mean panoramic sunroof where the whole top of the vehicle is glass...(I liked that alot). My brother asked could he sell it for $43k out the door....the salesman said if we make a deal right now....yes. Nonetheless, I left there and went to my Lexus appointment. So, I'm convinced a dealer will do whatever they need to if they want the sale. 
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Replying to: my3grlz (Mar 21, 2009 4:16 pm) I myself was looking at the Q5, but it seems to be very small, like a compact car. Since you liked the Q5 so much, why didn't you just take it? But I guess the RX will be a better car in the long term. Have you seen bmw suvs?
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Replying to: my3grlz (Mar 21, 2009 4:16 pm) i also tried the q5 approach. great car, most impressive audio system i have ever encountered,(505 watt b+o), first system installed in a vehicle that i thought was as nice as a Levinson. the navigation system is three dimensional and uses a Nividia graphics chip. only problem with that was when i asked the salesman to program my home address in, after 10 minutes he gave up. also after 10 years in Lexus products, my wife said she is not going back to a german car seat no matter who designed it. so we went to the toyota store to look at a highlander hybrid. sales guy told me that last week Toyota pulled what limited lease support they had for the vehicle because of concern for added losses due to residuals. i just sold an ls460l for 10,0000 below wholesale because there are no buyers for expensive sedans. i will not purchase again unless it is used. only the manufactures know what product mix they are planning in the future and if they are unwilling to bet on a car's residual, unless you are really planning on driving it for 10 years, better find a car you like with a company that will stand by the residual via a lease. the rx lease with a 57% residual or the q5 which came in at a similar number, i thought were good deals. if i like the car and the deal after 3 years, i really didn't lose much by leasing. as an additional curious note to the fellow looking at the q5. if you ask the Audi dealer about maintenance costs, he will tell you that the total maintenance for the car for 3 years is 680. if you load it into the lease, it bumps the residual by two points and the net cost is about 300 bucks. i with lexus had a deal like that, cause it looks like i am going to dance with the devil i know. has anybody had any experience in getting lease pricing on the packages that aren't currently shipping, such as the luxury package with the folding mirrors.
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Replying to: bubba1948 (Mar 21, 2009 5:18 pm) You sold your ls460l below wholesale price, WHY?  Why does it matter to you that there are no expensive sedan buyers? Just sold your LS because of the weak market conditions 
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Replying to: bmlexus (Mar 21, 2009 5:07 pm) My best tactic ever was I was at a dealer and they gave me the price--ok but not great--so I told them I was going to lunch and would think about it--before I stood up the price came down a bit, nah--let me think about it-- what would it take for you to close it before lunch? yada yada--got to within 100 of my price. bottom line--my style is not to push them into a corner--make them want to come to you. I am waiting for a fairly loaded hybrid-probably 6-7 weeks away--I hope I am not too early in the hybrid sales so I can get a decent amount off--I know early in the model run it will not be the greatest discount--yet I know they will work with me. All a matter of supply and demand--and who is more hungry. If they have cars sitting there--you can deal--some things do not change. |
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Replying to: my3grlz (Mar 21, 2009 4:02 pm)
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Replying to: bmlexus (Mar 21, 2009 5:07 pm) Where should I start... (1) The dealership I went to was the UBS dealership (meaning they were supposed to have the discount pricing), however, when I got there he didn't have the pricing, even after he told me he did ~ LIES. I need to know that I'm getting the UBS price if I'm going to the representative listed on my certificate. (2) I wanted the red one and the salesperson told me that the reds ones aren't popular so they don't stock them and the only two were both at the port and it would be a week before delivery ~ not a big deal, I could have waited, but I reverted back to #1. (3) I don't know much about the Audi, I was looking for a different alternative, I like the features, just didn't know if the price I was getting was truly a great deal or not; especially since the Prestige S-Line wasn't available at all. None of the models on the lot came with remote engine start (only the prestige has it, none was in the inventory). (4) Did I mention the salesman let me go on my testdrive alone, I got lost, didn't know how to use the nav system to get back???? (5) I think the Lexus is the better buy for the money...in my opinion. It has more leg room in the back then when I was in the Audi (I have three girls). Who else makes ventilated seats (cooling seats, that sounds like an amazing feature). I was hooked on the BMW for two years...couldn't wait for my lease to expire to buy it. However, after the auto show...my desire to have one diminished. The BMW rides well and the maintenance package is a great offer...but nothing stands out aesthetically like the Lexus or Audi. THe X6 is really, I mean really nice, but it's a 4-seater...who makes a 4-seater? Plus all the BMWs I've looked at for over a year were $10-$12K more than the Lexus and Audi. I'm not sure where I'll end up with this car-buying venture... I have my fingers crossed that the Lexus dealer will contact me on Tuesday, but if not, I will do more research on the Audi. I think these forums are a great help and resource.
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